November 2026 NYC DOB / ECB / OATH public-record review

3233 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 4 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 3233 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208. The source records identify failure to maintain, occupancy / illegal conversion, work without a permit and a hearing date of November 4, 2026. The sections below keep the source allegations separate from explanatory analysis so an owner, buyer, realtor, attorney, lender, property manager or contractor can see what the record says, what still needs verification, and what a practical next review could involve.

Failure to maintainOccupancy / illegal conversionWork without a permit

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address: 3233 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Borough: Brooklyn
BIN: 3092121
BBL: 3041270057 (3/4127/57)
Hearing month: November 2026
Violations on this page: 4
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract: November 4, 2026
Source extract: September 18, 2026

Source information: This page was compiled from NYC DOB/ECB/OATH public-record information contained in the November 2026 resolved-property dataset and the associated DOB/ECB source extract dated September 18, 2026. Agency records may change after the source data was obtained. Hearing dates, status, penalties, correction status and agency records should be verified with NYC OATH and DOB before relying on this page.

November 2026 hearing summary

ECB/OATH summons	Hearing date / time	Severity	Record category
39201991Y Normalized: 039201991Y	November 4, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Failure to maintain
39201992X Normalized: 039201992X	November 4, 2026 9:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Occupancy / illegal conversion
39201993H Normalized: 039201993H	November 4, 2026 10:30 AM	CLASS - 3	Work without a permit
39201994J Normalized: 039201994J	November 4, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Failure to maintain

How the summonses fit together at this property

The summonses appear to describe different enforcement components of a broader alteration/occupancy issue: the record includes an occupancy or conversion allegation together with unpermitted construction or trade work. Several descriptions point to the same area (cellar), which is a sign the summonses may be factually connected. A coordinated review should compare the legal occupancy, plans and permit history before deciding whether restoration or legalization is practical, while keeping each summons's hearing date and evidence separate.

Violation-by-violation record and analysis

Each section first identifies what comes directly from the source extract, then separates general explanatory and strategic considerations that may require current-record research or professional review.

Violation 1

Summons 39201991Y — Failure to maintain

Normalized lookup key: 039201991Y

OATH hearingNovember 4, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges failure to maintain the cited building component or condition in a code-compliant manner. The inspector's description specifically references first floor, kitchen and electrical wiring/equipment.

Specific record details: first floor, kitchen, electrical wiring/equipment.

Full violation description from the source extract

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING AND ALL PARTS THEREOF IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. ATOI OF APARTMENT 1R, I OBSERVED MULTIPLE AC UNITS NOT WORKING, BROKEN COVERS ON ELECTRICAL SWITCHES, BROKEN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN SINK

Issue date: August 26, 2026
Served date: August 26, 2026
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

102 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed MULTIPLE AC UNITS NOT WORKING, BROKEN COVERS ON ELECTRICAL SWITCHES, BROKEN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN SINK.

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. Because electrical work is mentioned, any correction plan should separately verify whether licensed electrical work, filing or inspection is required.

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. 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
maintenance and repair records
contractor or professional reports
permits/inspection records if repair work required them
proof of correction

Violation 2

Summons 39201992X — Occupancy / illegal conversion

Normalized lookup key: 039201992X

OATH hearingNovember 4, 20269:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that the property's observed use or dwelling configuration did not match the legal occupancy shown in the cited DOB record. The inspector's description specifically references cellar, bedroom(s) and Certificate of Occupancy / legal-use record.

Specific record details: cellar, bedroom(s), Certificate of Occupancy / legal-use record.

Full violation description from the source extract

OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT RECORDS. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OF APARTMENT 1R, I OBSERVED THE CELLAR LEVEL WITH 2 BEDROOMS ARRANGED AND OCCUPIED A

Issue date: August 26, 2026
Served date: August 26, 2026
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

103 — 28-118.3.2 OCC CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed THE CELLAR LEVEL WITH 2 BEDROOMS ARRANGED AND OCCUPIED A.

What this violation means

This type of summons concerns use or occupancy that DOB says is inconsistent with the approved Certificate of Occupancy or other legal-use record. The central question is not just what rooms exist, but whether the present dwelling/use configuration is legally authorized.

What may be required to correct the condition

A practical correction review usually starts by comparing the current layout and use with the Certificate of Occupancy, approved plans, I-card/MDR or other historical records. Depending on what the records allow, the path may involve restoration to the approved use or a legalization filing if zoning, egress, fire-safety and building-code requirements can be met. The legal-use record should be obtained before deciding whether the present configuration can remain.

What the OATH hearing may involve

For the OATH matter, useful questions include what legal-use record DOB relied on, what the inspector actually observed, whether the cited space was occupied as alleged on the inspection date, and whether photographs, leases, plans or historical records support or contradict the stated occupancy.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Review the legal-use/occupancy history, the exact location cited, prior permits and alteration applications, and whether the source record accurately describes the number and type of dwelling units or the use of the cited space. Legalization should not be assumed until zoning and code feasibility are checked. 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

Certificate of Occupancy or other legal-use record
approved plans and alteration applications
current photographs of the cited rooms/use
leases or occupancy records if relevant
prior permits, inspections and sign-offs

Violation 3

Summons 39201993H — Work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039201993H

OATH hearingNovember 4, 202610:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that construction or alteration work was performed without the required permit. The inspector's description specifically references cellar, partition walls and bedroom(s).

Specific record details: cellar, partition walls, bedroom(s).

Full violation description from the source extract

WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. CONSTRUCTION WORK NOTED. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OF APARTMENT 1R, I OBSERVED ERECTED PARTITIONS IN THE CELLAR LEVEL TO CREATE 2 BEDROOMS AT THE BACK OF THE BUILDING AND INSTALLED A DOOR

Issue date: August 26, 2026
Served date: August 26, 2026
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 3
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

301 — 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed ERECTED PARTITIONS IN THE CELLAR LEVEL TO CREATE 2 BEDROOMS AT THE BACK OF THE BUILDING AND INSTALLED A DOOR.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging that construction or alteration work occurred without the permit required for that scope. The key resolution question is whether the current condition can be legalized, is already covered by an existing approval, or must be restored/removed.

What may be required to correct the condition

Research the permit and approved-plan history before choosing a cure. If the work can legally remain, a registered architect or professional engineer may need to prepare or amend drawings and coordinate permits; licensed trades may be required for regulated work. If legalization is not viable, restoration to an approved condition may be the faster path.

What the OATH hearing may involve

Hearing preparation should focus on the actual scope observed, the permit record in effect on the inspection date, whether the cited work matches an approved filing, who was responsible for the work, and any photographs or records showing the condition before or after correction.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Compare the inspector's description to the approved plans and permit scope, determine when the work was performed, and verify whether the work was exempt, previously approved, or later legalized. None of those possibilities should be assumed without records. 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

DOB permit/application history
approved plans and amendments
photographs of the cited work
contracts, invoices and contractor records
proof of restoration/legalization and any inspection or sign-off records

Violation 4

Summons 39201994J — Failure to maintain

Normalized lookup key: 039201994J

OATH hearingNovember 4, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges failure to maintain the cited building component or condition in a code-compliant manner. The inspector's description specifically references cellar.

Specific record details: cellar.

Full violation description from the source extract

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING AND ALL PARTS THEREOF IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OF APARTMENT 1R, I OBSERVED THE HANDRAILS LEADING TO THE CELLAR LEVEL HAVE BECOME DETACHED. THE STEPS LEA

Issue date: August 26, 2026
Served date: August 26, 2026
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

102 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed THE HANDRAILS LEADING TO THE CELLAR LEVEL HAVE BECOME DETACHED. THE STEPS LEA.

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

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

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

Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 3233 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

For 3233 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208, the current source extract points to failure to maintain, occupancy / illegal conversion, work without a permit. Because this property has multiple summonses, the practical advantage is coordinating record research, hearing preparation and correction work as one property matter while still tracking each summons separately. Building Violation LLC can scope the relevant record research, OATH hearing preparation/representation, permit or legal-use review, licensed-trade or registered-professional coordination, correction documentation and Certificate of Correction/closeout work where those steps actually apply. Detailed technical research and project work begin only after the applicable scope, authorization and payment are established.

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Official government starting points

Verify the current OATH / DOB record

The source extract is a point-in-time record. Hearing dates, hearing status, penalties, correction status, permits and later agency filings can change. Use the official NYC systems below before making a decision or appearing at a hearing.

Verify OATH summons informationSearch by summons number, address or name in the official OATH Summons Finder.
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General information / not legal advice: The explanatory and procedural information on this page is general information and does not constitute legal advice. Property-specific defenses, filing requirements and correction strategies should be verified based on the current agency record and the circumstances of the matter.

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