Summons 39204208R — Failure to maintain
Normalized lookup key: 039204208RWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges failure to maintain the cited building component or condition in a code-compliant manner. The inspector's description specifically references railing/guard condition.
Specific record details: railing/guard condition. The description also references Stop Work Order ISSUED.
Full violation description from the source extract
NOTED; PSWO ISSUED FOR ALL WORK AT THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL DUE TO FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SAFETY MEASURES NO GUARDRAIL SYSTEM . ATOI OBSERVED INADEQUATE IMPROPER GUARDRAIL SYSTEM AT THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL . WHICH IS
- Issue date
- September 15, 2026
- Served date
- September 15, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 115 — BC 3301.2,27-1009(A) FAILURE TO INSTITUTE/MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT MEASURES OR TEMPORARY
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning noted; pswo issued for all work at the second floor level due to failure to maintain safety measures no guardrail system . atoi observed inadequate improper guardrail system at the second floor level . which is.
What this violation means
DOB is alleging failure to maintain the building or a building component in a code-compliant condition. The broad label matters less than the particular defect described by the inspector.
What may be required to correct the condition
The cited component should be inspected and repaired by the appropriate qualified contractor or licensed/registered professional where the work requires it. Permits or filings may be needed if the repair goes beyond ordinary maintenance.
What the OATH hearing may involve
The strongest factual material usually concerns the exact condition on the inspection date: photographs, maintenance records, professional reports, repair invoices and proof of correction.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Focus on the precise component and location in the description, whether the defect existed as alleged, whether the owner/respondent controlled that area, and whether later inspection or repair records clarify the condition. Cross-reference the other order/summons number cited in the inspector narrative rather than reviewing this record in isolation.
Documents and evidence that may be useful
- dated photographs
- maintenance and repair records
- contractor or professional reports
- permits/inspection records if repair work required them
- proof of correction