Summons 39559218N — Work not conforming to approved documents
Normalized lookup key: 039559218NWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges that field work did not conform to the approved construction documents. The inspector's description specifically references cellar, elevator equipment and scaffold/shoring.
Specific record details: cellar, elevator equipment, scaffold/shoring.
Full violation description from the source extract
ATOI OBSERVED A SYSTEMS SCAFFOLD IN UNIT 1 FROM THE CELLAR TO THE 5TH FLOOR IN THE ELEVATOR SHAFT WHEN ASKED FOR SCAFFOLDING DRAWINGS NONE WERE PROVIDED THAT REFLECT THIS SYSTEMS SCAFFOLDING IN THE ELEVATOR SHA
- Issue date
- September 16, 2026
- Served date
- September 16, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 182 — 28-105.12.2 WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR APPROV
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning atoi observed a systems scaffold in unit 1 from the cellar to the 5th floor in the elevator shaft when asked for scaffolding drawings none were provided that reflect this systems scaffolding in the elevator sha.
What this violation means
DOB is alleging that work in progress did not match the approved construction documents or amendments. Even permitted work can be cited if the field condition departs materially from the approved plan set.
What may be required to correct the condition
The field condition should be compared line-by-line with the approved plans. Depending on what is found, the project may need to be restored to the approved design or the plans may need to be amended and re-approved before the work continues or is signed off.
What the OATH hearing may involve
Hearing evidence can include the approved plan sheets in effect on the inspection date, revision history, photographs of the field condition, professional reports and proof that the discrepancy was corrected or formally amended.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Identify the exact plan sheet/detail DOB says was violated, confirm which approved set controlled on the inspection date, and determine whether the field condition was temporary, incomplete, or actually inconsistent with the approval. 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-approved construction documents and amendments
- field photographs
- architect/engineer field reports
- permit and inspection history
- revised approvals or restoration evidence