Summons 39202726H — Structural or exterior maintenance
Normalized lookup key: 039202726HWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges a maintenance or safety defect involving a structural/exterior building component. The inspector's description specifically references front area, brick/masonry condition and exposure 1.
Specific record details: front area, brick/masonry condition, exposure 1.
Full violation description from the source extract
NOTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, AT EXPOSURE #1, FRONT FACADE OF THE PROPERTY ALONG 32ND STREET, A BRICK PLANTER BOX WAS OBSERVED TO BE IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR, WITH CRACKED MORTAR JOINTS AND DISPLACED CORNER B
- Issue date
- September 1, 2026
- Served date
- September 1, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 2
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 202 — 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 noted at the time of inspection, at exposure #1, front facade of the property along 32nd street, a brick planter box was observed to be in a state of disrepair, with cracked mortar joints and displaced corner b.
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. Because the description identifies several physical components or locations, photographs and records should be matched to those specific details rather than submitted as general property evidence.
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