Summons 39174172J — Sidewalk shed / temporary construction protection
Normalized lookup key: 039174172JWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges a defect or code-compliance problem involving sidewalk-shed/scaffold protection. The inspector's description specifically references roof, fire escape and scaffold/shoring.
Specific record details: roof, fire escape, scaffold/shoring.
Full violation description from the source extract
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD ROPE LEFT UNATTENDED ON THE FIRE ESCAPE ALL THE DOWN,ALSO THE TIGHT OFF ROPE LINE ON THE ROOF NOT MARK OR CAUTION TAPE TO AVOID TRIP HAZARD.
- Issue date
- January 15, 2026
- Served date
- January 15, 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 at the inspection OBSERVED FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD ROPE LEFT UNATTENDED ON THE FIRE ESCAPE ALL THE DOWN,ALSO THE TIGHT OFF ROPE LINE ON THE ROOF NOT MARK OR CAUTION TAPE TO AVOID TRIP HAZARD.
What this violation means
The allegation concerns a sidewalk shed, scaffold, overhead protection or related temporary construction protection that DOB says did not meet required safety or maintenance conditions.
What may be required to correct the condition
The cited shed/scaffold condition should be inspected against the approved temporary-construction documents and Chapter 33 requirements. Correction may involve immediate repair, lighting, edge protection, anchorage, dimensions, housekeeping or permit/document updates depending on the allegation. Any correction should preserve the required egress route rather than simply moving the problem to another part of the exit system.
What the OATH hearing may involve
At OATH, dated site photographs, the approved shed/scaffold drawings or permit, inspection logs, contractor records and proof of prompt correction can help establish what condition existed and how it was addressed.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Match the inspector's cited location and component to the approved temporary-construction setup, determine whether the condition was transient or ongoing, and verify permit/status information for the protection system. 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
- sidewalk-shed/scaffold permit and approved drawings
- site photographs from the inspection period
- daily/site-safety inspection logs
- contractor repair records
- DOB inspection/reinspection records