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

343-345 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 5 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 343-345 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036. The source records identify dob/oath code-compliance issue, fire-safety condition, work without a permit and a hearing date of November 5, 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.

DOB/OATH code-compliance issueFire-safety conditionWork without a permitFailure to maintain

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address: 343-345 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Borough: Manhattan
BIN: 1024987
BBL: 1010350009 (1/1035/9)
Hearing month: November 2026
Violations on this page: 5
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract: November 5, 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
39202190Z Normalized: 039202190Z	November 5, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 1	DOB/OATH code-compliance issue
39202191K Normalized: 039202191K	November 5, 2026 9:30 AM	CLASS - 1	DOB/OATH code-compliance issue
39202203Z Normalized: 039202203Z	November 5, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Fire-safety condition
39202204K Normalized: 039202204K	November 5, 2026 9:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Work without a permit
39202205M Normalized: 039202205M	November 5, 2026 10:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Failure to maintain

How the summonses fit together at this property

This property has 5 separate summonses. Some can be coordinated as one property matter for research, correction planning and document gathering, but each summons remains tied to its own allegation and hearing information. The practical goal is to avoid solving only one piece of the property record while another summons or correction requirement remains open.

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 39202190Z — DOB/OATH code-compliance issue

Normalized lookup key: 039202190Z

OATH hearingNovember 5, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a dob/oath code-compliance issue condition. The inspector's description specifically references basement and electrical wiring/equipment.

Specific record details: basement, electrical wiring/equipment.

Full violation description from the source extract

FAILURE TO GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT MAIN BUILDING WATER GROUND CLAMP IS RUSTED AND BROKEN AT THE BOLT THE GROUND WIRE IS OXIDIZE. GROUND CLAMP MUST MAINTAIN CONTIUNITY TO PROTECT ELEC

Issue date: August 27, 2026
Served date: August 27, 2026
Source violation type: Unknown
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

1D7 — EC 250.4 FAILURE TO GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning failure to ground electrical systems. observed in the basement main building water ground clamp is rusted and broken at the bolt the ground wire is oxidize. ground clamp must maintain contiunity to protect elec.

What this violation means

This summons is a DOB/OATH code-compliance matter. The source description—not the category label alone—should control the factual review, because similarly classified summonses can involve very different physical conditions.

What may be required to correct the condition

Start by verifying the cited condition against the current site and DOB record, then identify the qualified contractor, licensed trade or registered design professional—if any—needed for correction, permits, inspection or closeout. 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

Hearing preparation should focus on the facts alleged, the condition on the inspection date, permit/approval history, responsibility for the cited area, and any reliable evidence of correction or contrary facts.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Review the exact allegation, cited code section, location, permit/approval history and any later agency activity. Avoid assuming a defense or correction path before the current record is checked.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

the summons and current OATH status
dated photographs
relevant DOB permits/plans/violations
contracts, invoices or professional reports tied to the cited condition
proof of correction where available

Violation 2

Summons 39202191K — DOB/OATH code-compliance issue

Normalized lookup key: 039202191K

OATH hearingNovember 5, 20269:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a dob/oath code-compliance issue condition. The inspector's description specifically references electrical wiring/equipment.

Specific record details: electrical wiring/equipment.

Full violation description from the source extract

UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS, MATERIALS, DEVICES, APPLIANCES OR WIRING IN USE. OBSERVED IN THE LOBBY FLEX CORDS PASSING ON THE FLOOR COVED BY CARDBOARD, THE BODY SCANNER CORD STA

Issue date: August 27, 2026
Served date: August 27, 2026
Source violation type: Unknown
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

1D2 — EC 110.2(A) UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OR WIRING IN USE

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment, apparatus, materials, devices, appliances or wiring in use. observed in the lobby flex cords passing on the floor coved by cardboard, the body scanner cord sta.

What this violation means

What may be required to correct the condition

What the OATH hearing may involve

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Review the exact allegation, cited code section, location, permit/approval history and any later agency activity. Avoid assuming a defense or correction path before the current record is checked.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

the summons and current OATH status
dated photographs
relevant DOB permits/plans/violations
contracts, invoices or professional reports tied to the cited condition
proof of correction where available

Violation 3

Summons 39202203Z — Fire-safety condition

Normalized lookup key: 039202203Z

OATH hearingNovember 5, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a fire-safety or fire-hazard condition.

Record context: source category Construction, severity CLASS - 1, issued August 27, 2026.

Full violation description from the source extract

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING IN STORAGE ROOMS BOXES STACKED TO THE CEILING BLOCKING OPERATION OF SIDE WALL SPRINKLER HEADS CONTRARY TO BC 903.3.3, REPAIR AND/REPLACE

Issue date: August 27, 2026
Served date: August 27, 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 at the time of inspection observed throughout the building in storage rooms boxes stacked to the ceiling blocking operation of side wall sprinkler heads contrary to bc 903.3.3, repair and/replace.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging a fire-safety or fire-hazard condition, such as combustible storage, a required fire-protection component, or another condition that could affect fire spread or safe operation of the building.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited fire-hazard condition should be removed or corrected promptly. If the condition involves a building system or rated construction rather than simple housekeeping, the applicable approved plans, fire-protection requirements and licensed-professional/trade work should be reviewed.

What the OATH hearing may involve

Hearing evidence may include photographs from the inspection date, proof of removal/repair, fire-protection plans or system records, and documentation showing who controlled the cited area.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Verify the specific hazard, location, whether it was present as described, whether it was transient storage or a permanent condition, and whether any building-system repair or permit was required.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

dated photographs
fire-protection/system records where relevant
repair/removal invoices
approved plans if rated construction or equipment is involved
proof of correction

Violation 4

Summons 39202204K — Work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039202204K

OATH hearingNovember 5, 20269:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that construction or alteration work was performed without the required permit.

Record context: source category Construction, severity CLASS - 1, issued August 27, 2026.

Full violation description from the source extract

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED 3 NEW HOT WATER HEATERS INSTALLED WITH OUT PERMITS CHECKED BIS/DOBNOW NO PERMITS ON FILE THE BUILDING PD SAID WASNT AWARE HE NEEDED PERMITS ALL WORK NEEDS PERMIT AND MUST BE D

Issue date: August 27, 2026
Served date: August 27, 2026
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

101 — 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 at the time of inspection observed 3 new hot water heaters installed with out permits checked bis/DOBnow no permits on file the building pd said wasnt aware he needed permits all work needs permit and must be d.

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.

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 5

Summons 39202205M — Failure to maintain

Normalized lookup key: 039202205M

OATH hearingNovember 5, 202610:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges failure to maintain the cited building component or condition in a code-compliant manner.

Record context: source category Construction, severity CLASS - 1, issued August 27, 2026.

Full violation description from the source extract

ATOIOBSERVED PLASTIC PVC PIPING BEING USED FOR DRAINAGE UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO TRAP INSTALLED HAVING PVC FLEXIBLE PIP DRAINING INTO A NO HUB REDUCING FITTING CONTRARY TO . PC 1002.1 & PC 706.1 ALL FIX

Issue date: August 27, 2026
Served date: August 27, 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 atoiobserved plastic pvc piping being used for drainage under 2 compartment sink with no trap installed having pvc flexible pip draining into a no hub reducing fitting contrary to . pc 1002.1 & pc 706.1 all fix.

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.

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 343-345 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

For 343-345 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036, the current source extract points to dob/oath code-compliance issue, fire-safety condition, 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.
Check DOB property records in BISReview DOB property profile, OATH/ECB violations, complaints, applications and other BIS records.
Review NYC DOB guidance for resolving a summons or violationOfficial DOB overview of OATH summons and DOB violation resolution.
Review Certificate of Correction guidanceOfficial DOB Certificate of Correction information and current process guidance.

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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