Summons 39202331N — Elevator compliance / maintenance
Normalized lookup key: 039202331NWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges an elevator maintenance, equipment or operational safety condition. The inspector's description specifically references elevator door-zone restrictor.
Specific record details: elevator door-zone restrictor.
Full violation description from the source extract
CEASE USE ITEM: DOOR ZONE RESTRICTOR DEVICE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY BYPASSED. THE RESTRICTOR PLUNGER WAS OBSERVED DEFEATED, ALLOWING THE CAR DOORS TO OPEN WHILE THE CAR IS OUTSIDE THE UNLOCKING ZONE. THIS CONDIT
- Issue date
- August 28, 2026
- Served date
- August 28, 2026
- Source violation type
- Elevators
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 151 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPME
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning cease use item: door zone restrictor device has been intentionally bypassed. the restrictor plunger was observed defeated, allowing the car doors to open while the car is outside the unlocking zone. this condit.
What this violation means
This summons concerns elevator equipment, maintenance or operational safety. Elevator violations are often tied to a specific device condition and should be evaluated by the responsible licensed elevator agency or other qualified elevator professional.
What may be required to correct the condition
The cited elevator component or maintenance issue should be inspected and corrected by the appropriate licensed elevator contractor/agency. Depending on the record, DOB NOW: Safety filings, tests, inspection documentation or proof of correction may also be needed.
What the OATH hearing may involve
At OATH, the equipment condition on the inspection date, maintenance/test records, device history, photographs or service reports, and proof of timely correction may be relevant.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Confirm the device/elevator involved, the exact cited defect, maintenance and test history, whether the elevator was taken out of service if required, and whether later inspection or repair records document the condition.
Documents and evidence that may be useful
- elevator maintenance and service logs
- inspection/test records
- licensed-elevator-contractor repair documentation
- photographs where useful
- DOB NOW/BIS device and violation records