Summons 39157117M — Work not conforming to approved documents
Normalized lookup key: 039157117MWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges that field work did not conform to the approved construction documents. The inspector's description specifically references first floor, bathroom fixtures and plumbing lines/fixtures.
Specific record details: first floor, bathroom fixtures, plumbing lines/fixtures.
Full violation description from the source extract
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED; AT 1ST FLOOR INSTALLED WATER AND WASTE LINES TO 3 PIECE BATHROOM (SHOWER, SINK & TOILET) CREATING 2ND BATHROOM AT 1ST FLOOR CONTRARY TO APPROVED PLANS FOR JOB # B08015736-GC., OBTA
- Issue date
- August 14, 2025
- Served date
- August 14, 2025
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 2
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 201 — 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning work without a permit. noted; at 1st floor installed water and waste lines to 3 piece bathroom (shower, sink & toilet) creating 2nd bathroom at 1st floor contrary to approved plans for job # b08015736-gc., obta.
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. Because plumbing or gas components are described, a licensed-trade review may be needed even if the main summons is categorized differently.
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