Summons 35718973R — Structural or exterior maintenance
Normalized lookup key: 035718973RWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges a maintenance or safety defect involving a structural/exterior building component. The inspector's description specifically references brick/masonry condition.
Specific record details: brick/masonry condition.
Full violation description from the source extract
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. I OBSERVED HAZARDOUS CONDITION ALONG THE EXTERIOR WALL OF THE BUILDING. AT EXPOSURE ONE MORTAR AND BRICK STEP-CRACKS WITH THE PARAPET OF WALL BULGING AREA
- Issue date
- April 23, 2026
- Served date
- April 27, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 102 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed HAZARDOUS CONDITION ALONG THE EXTERIOR WALL OF THE BUILDING. AT EXPOSURE ONE MORTAR AND BRICK STEP-CRACKS WITH THE PARAPET OF WALL BULGING AREA.
What this violation means
This violation concerns maintenance of a structural, masonry, exterior-wall, railing, parapet or similar building component. The significance depends on the exact defect and whether it presents a falling, stability or weather-protection hazard.
What may be required to correct the condition
The condition should be evaluated by the appropriate qualified contractor and, where structural judgment is required, a registered architect or professional engineer. Repairs may require drawings, permits, probes, controlled-access protection or inspections depending on the scope.
What the OATH hearing may involve
The hearing may involve the physical condition observed, its location and severity, photographs, professional reports, maintenance history and proof of repair.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Confirm the exact component and location, whether the defect existed as described, whether emergency protection was installed, and whether a professional assessment or later repair documents the true condition.
Documents and evidence that may be useful
- dated photographs
- architect/engineer reports if structural issues are involved
- repair contracts/invoices
- permits and inspection records
- maintenance or prior repair records