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

388 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 6 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 388 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215. The source records identify dob/oath code-compliance issue, fire-safety condition, work not conforming to approved documents and hearing dates on November 12, 2026 and 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 not conforming to approved documents

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address: 388 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Borough: Brooklyn
BIN: 3021600
BBL: 3009930035 (3/993/35)
Hearing month: November 2026
Violations on this page: 6
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract: November 12, 2026, 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
39535253M Normalized: 039535253M	November 5, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 2	DOB/OATH code-compliance issue
39535254Y Normalized: 039535254Y	November 5, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 2	Fire-safety condition
39535255X Normalized: 039535255X	November 5, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 2	DOB/OATH code-compliance issue
39535256H Normalized: 039535256H	November 5, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 2	DOB/OATH code-compliance issue
39535259N Normalized: 039535259N	November 5, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 2	DOB/OATH code-compliance issue
39535252K Normalized: 039535252K	November 12, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 2	Work not conforming to approved documents

How the summonses fit together at this property

This property has 6 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 39535253M — DOB/OATH code-compliance issue

Normalized lookup key: 039535253M

OATH hearingNovember 5, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a dob/oath code-compliance issue condition.

Record context: source category Construction, severity CLASS - 2, issued December 19, 2024.

Full violation description from the source extract

1704.1.2 TR1 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS- OBSERVED WOOD JOIST & WOOD BEAM REPLACEMENTS/INSTALLATION THROUGHOUT JOBSITE. UPON REVIEWING DEPARTMENT RECORDS NO SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR TR1'S ARE SUBMITTED ON BIS/DOB NOW. S

Issue date: December 19, 2024
Served date: December 19, 2024
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

206 — 27-/28-/BC-MISC MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning 1704.1.2 tr1 special inspections- observed wood joist & wood beam replacements/installation throughout jobsite. upon reviewing department records no special inspections for tr1's are submitted on bis/DOB now. s.

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.

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 39535254Y — Fire-safety condition

Normalized lookup key: 039535254Y

OATH hearingNovember 5, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a fire-safety or fire-hazard condition. The inspector's description specifically references fourth floor, electrical wiring/equipment, combustible materials and debris/housekeeping.

Specific record details: fourth floor, electrical wiring/equipment, combustible materials, debris/housekeeping.

Full violation description from the source extract

3301.1.2 FIRE CODE- OBSERVED ACTIVE JOBSITE W/OUT ANY FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ONSITE. JOBSITE CONSIST OF WOODEN JOIST & MEMBERS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS/DEBRIS THROUGHOUT & EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING. ON 4TH FLOOR PLAS

Issue date: December 19, 2024
Served date: December 19, 2024
Source violation type: Unknown
Severity: CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning 3301.1.2 fire code- observed active jobsite w/out any fire extinguishers onsite. jobsite consist of wooden joist & members, combustible materials/debris throughout & exposed electrical wiring. on 4th floor plas.

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

Violation 3

Summons 39535255X — DOB/OATH code-compliance issue

Normalized lookup key: 039535255X

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 roof, rear yard, rear area and exposure 2, 3.

Specific record details: roof, rear yard, rear area, exposure 2, 3.

Full violation description from the source extract

3301.1.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY- OBSERVED NO PROTECTION PROVIDED FOR ADJACENT PROPERTIES AT EXPOSURE 2 & 4 REAR YARD EXPOSURE 3 OF THE JOBSITE. NO ROOF PROTECTION, OVER HEAD PROTECTION & WINDOW PROTECTION PR

Issue date: December 19, 2024
Served date: December 19, 2024
Source violation type: Unknown
Severity: CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning 3301.1.1 responsibility for safety- observed no protection provided for adjacent properties at exposure 2 & 4 rear yard exposure 3 of the jobsite. no roof protection, over head protection & window protection pr.

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. 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

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 4

Summons 39535256H — DOB/OATH code-compliance issue

Normalized lookup key: 039535256H

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 shoring.

Specific record details: shoring.

Full violation description from the source extract

3301.5 UNSAFE CONDITIONS- OBSERVED ACTIVE JOBSITE WITH NEW WOOD FLOOR FRAMES INSTALLED WITH WOODEN JOIST THROUGHOUT. NO STRAPS PROVIDED FOR BLOCKING OF JOIST & NO SHORING PROVIDED THROUGHOUT FLOORS TO WITHSTAND

Issue date: December 19, 2024
Served date: December 19, 2024
Source violation type: Unknown
Severity: CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning 3301.5 unsafe conditions- observed active jobsite with new wood floor frames installed with wooden joist throughout. no straps provided for blocking of joist & no shoring provided throughout floors to withstand.

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 5

Summons 39535259N — DOB/OATH code-compliance issue

Normalized lookup key: 039535259N

OATH hearingNovember 5, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a dob/oath code-compliance issue condition.

Record context: source category Unknown, severity CLASS - 2, issued December 19, 2024.

Full violation description from the source extract

OBSERVED ACTIVE JOBSITE W/ MULTIPLE UNSAFE/VIOLATING CONDITIONS CONSISTING OF JOBSITE W/OUT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, WORK NOT CONFORMING TO APPROVED PLANS, NO PROTECTION PROVIDED FOR ADJACENT PROPERTIES AND OTHERS.

Issue date: December 19, 2024
Served date: December 19, 2024
Source violation type: Unknown
Severity: CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed active jobsite w/ multiple unsafe/violating conditions consisting of jobsite w/out fire extinguishers, work not conforming to approved plans, no protection provided for adjacent properties and others.

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 6

Summons 39535252K — Work not conforming to approved documents

Normalized lookup key: 039535252K

OATH hearingNovember 12, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that field work did not conform to the approved construction documents.

Record context: source category Construction, severity CLASS - 2, issued December 19, 2024.

Full violation description from the source extract

OBSERVED ACTIVE JOBSITE WITH VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT DONE & WOOD JOIST REPLACE & INSTALLED THROUGHOUT. UPON REVIEW OF PROVIDED APPROVED PLANS, THE JOBSITE WORK IS OUT OF SEQUENCE. HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT IS TO TAKE

Issue date: December 19, 2024
Served date: December 19, 2024
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

282 — 28-105.12.2 WRK DOESN'T CONFORM TO APPROV DOCS AND/OR APPROV AMENDMENTS

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed active jobsite with vertical enlargement done & wood joist replace & installed throughout. upon review of provided approved plans, the jobsite work is out of sequence. horizontal enlargement is to take.

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.

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

Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 388 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

For 388 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215, the current source extract points to dob/oath code-compliance issue, fire-safety condition, work not conforming to approved documents. 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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