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

40 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 4 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 40 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216. The source records identify dob/oath code-compliance issue, fire-safety condition, egress / fire-escape obstruction and a hearing date of November 20, 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 conditionEgress / fire-escape obstruction

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address
40 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Borough
Brooklyn
BIN
3053979
BBL
3018670057 (3/1867/57)
Hearing month
November 2026
Violations on this page
4
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract
November 20, 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 summonsHearing date / timeSeverityRecord category
35725814P
Normalized: 035725814P		 November 20, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 DOB/OATH code-compliance issue
35725815R
Normalized: 035725815R		 November 20, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Fire-safety condition
35725816Z
Normalized: 035725816Z		 November 20, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 DOB/OATH code-compliance issue
35725817K
Normalized: 035725817K		 November 20, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Egress / fire-escape obstruction

How the summonses fit together at this property

This property has 4 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. Several descriptions point to the same area (basement), which is a sign the summonses may be factually connected. 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 35725814P — DOB/OATH code-compliance issue

Normalized lookup key: 035725814P
OATH hearingNovember 20, 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, Class A residential occupancy and dwelling/occupancy configuration.

Specific record details: basement, Class A residential occupancy, dwelling/occupancy configuration.

Full violation description from the source extract

PERMANENT DWELLING CONVERTED/USED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT-RESIDENTIALPURPOSES. DOB RECORDS INDICATES BASEMENT LEVEL UNIT AS A CLASS "A" APARTMENT, NOW: BASEMENT LEVEL UNIT HAS BEEN CONVERTED/USED TO TRANSIENT

Issue date
February 19, 2026
Served date
February 19, 2026
Source violation type
Quality of Life
Severity
CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 2F3 — BC 28-210.3 PERM.DWELLING OFFERED/USED/CONV TO OTHER THAN PERM.RESIDENTIAL PURPOSE
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning permanent dwelling converted/used for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. DOB records indicates basement level unit as a class "a" apartment, now: basement level unit has been converted/used to transient.

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. 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 2

Summons 35725815R — Fire-safety condition

Normalized lookup key: 035725815R
OATH hearingNovember 20, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a fire-safety or fire-hazard condition. The inspector's description specifically references basement.

Specific record details: basement.

Full violation description from the source extract

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF A SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE IS REQUIRED AS PER BC 903.2; 27-954,FOR TRANSIENT USE AT BASEMENT LEVEL. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUP

Issue date
February 19, 2026
Served date
February 19, 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 failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc 903.2; 27-954,for transient use at basement level.

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 3

Summons 35725816Z — DOB/OATH code-compliance issue

Normalized lookup key: 035725816Z
OATH hearingNovember 20, 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 apartment REMEDY.

Specific record details: basement, apartment REMEDY.

Full violation description from the source extract

BC 907.2.8. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CLASS "J" FOR TRANSIENT USE AT THE BASEMENT APT. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.

Issue date
February 19, 2026
Served date
February 19, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 106 — 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 bc 907.2.8. failure to provide a fire alarm system class "j" for transient use at the basement apt.

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 4

Summons 35725817K — Egress / fire-escape obstruction

Normalized lookup key: 035725817K
OATH hearingNovember 20, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that a required exit, fire-escape or egress route was obstructed or otherwise noncompliant.

Record context: source category Construction, severity CLASS - 1, issued February 19, 2026.

Full violation description from the source extract

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO PROVIDE NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC 1018.1(2008 CODE) 27-366; BC 1021.1(2014 CODE): BC 1006.3(2022 CODE) FOR TRANS

Issue date
February 19, 2026
Served date
February 19, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 189 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO PR
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code) 27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code): bc 1006.3(2022 code) for trans.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging that required egress or a fire-escape route was obstructed or otherwise did not provide the required clear path. Egress conditions are life-safety issues and the exact route/location described matters.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited path should be cleared or restored so required egress is unobstructed. If the issue involves construction, stairs, doors, fire escapes or layout rather than movable objects, professional review and permits may be needed before the condition can be considered corrected. 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, photographs from the inspection date, floor/egress plans, evidence showing whether the obstruction existed, and proof of prompt correction can be relevant.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Verify the exact egress route, whether the objects/condition actually reduced the required path, whether the cited area was a required exit component, and whether the condition had been corrected before or after service.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • dated photographs of the cited egress route
  • approved floor/egress plans where applicable
  • repair/removal records
  • inspection reports
  • proof of correction
Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 40 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

For 40 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216, the current source extract points to dob/oath code-compliance issue, fire-safety condition, egress / fire-escape obstruction. 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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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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