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

424 East 138 Street, Bronx, NY 10454 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 3 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 424 East 138 Street, Bronx, NY 10454. The source records identify structural or exterior maintenance, egress / fire-escape obstruction, failure to maintain and a hearing date of November 6, 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.

Structural or exterior maintenanceEgress / fire-escape obstructionFailure to maintain

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address
424 East 138 Street, Bronx, NY 10454
Borough
Bronx
BIN
2000245
BBL
2022820016 (2/2282/16)
Hearing month
November 2026
Violations on this page
3
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract
November 6, 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
39202507H
Normalized: 039202507H		 November 6, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Structural or exterior maintenance
39202508J
Normalized: 039202508J		 November 6, 2026
9:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Egress / fire-escape obstruction
39202509L
Normalized: 039202509L		 November 6, 2026
10:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Failure to maintain

How the summonses fit together at this property

This property has 3 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 39202507H — Structural or exterior maintenance

Normalized lookup key: 039202507H
OATH hearingNovember 6, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a maintenance or safety defect involving a structural/exterior building component. The inspector's description specifically references exposure 1.

Specific record details: exposure 1.

Full violation description from the source extract

ATOI OBSERVED MULTIPLE STEP CRACKS THROUGHOUT THE FACADE SPALLING BRICKS AT EXPOSURE #1 EAST 138ST, REPAIR AND/REPLACE

Issue date
August 31, 2026
Served date
August 31, 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 atoi observed multiple step cracks throughout the facade spalling bricks at exposure #1 east 138st, repair and/replace.

What this violation means

This violation concerns maintenance of a structural, masonry, exterior-wall, railing, parapet or similar building component. The significance depends on the exact defect and whether it presents a falling, stability or weather-protection hazard.

What may be required to correct the condition

The condition should be evaluated by the appropriate qualified contractor and, where structural judgment is required, a registered architect or professional engineer. Repairs may require drawings, permits, probes, controlled-access protection or inspections depending on the scope.

What the OATH hearing may involve

The hearing may involve the physical condition observed, its location and severity, photographs, professional reports, maintenance history and proof of repair.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Confirm the exact component and location, whether the defect existed as described, whether emergency protection was installed, and whether a professional assessment or later repair documents the true condition.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • dated photographs
  • architect/engineer reports if structural issues are involved
  • repair contracts/invoices
  • permits and inspection records
  • maintenance or prior repair records
Violation 2

Summons 39202508J — Egress / fire-escape obstruction

Normalized lookup key: 039202508J
OATH hearingNovember 6, 20269:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that a required exit, fire-escape or egress route was obstructed or otherwise noncompliant. The inspector's description specifically references fire escape and exposure 3.

Specific record details: fire escape, exposure 3.

Full violation description from the source extract

ATOI OBSERVED MULTIPLE OBJECTS AT EXPOSURE #3 YARD FIRE ESCAPE COMPRIMISING EGRESS, REMOVE OBSTRUCTION

Issue date
August 31, 2026
Served date
August 31, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 127 — 27-369,BC 1020.2 FAIL TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning atoi observed multiple objects at exposure #3 yard fire escape comprimising egress, remove obstruction.

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
Violation 3

Summons 39202509L — Failure to maintain

Normalized lookup key: 039202509L
OATH hearingNovember 6, 202610:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges failure to maintain the cited building component or condition in a code-compliant manner. The inspector's description specifically references roof.

Specific record details: roof.

Full violation description from the source extract

ATOI OBSERVED DOOR TO ROOF WITH SLIDE BOLT HARDWARE INSTALLED AND A DOUBLE SIDE KEY LOCK AT BASMENT DOOR, PROVIDE LEGAL HARDWARE

Issue date
August 31, 2026
Served date
August 31, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 126 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBIT
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning atoi observed door to roof with slide bolt hardware installed and a double side key lock at basment door, provide legal hardware.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging failure to maintain the building or a building component in a code-compliant condition. The broad label matters less than the particular defect described by the inspector.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited component should be inspected and repaired by the appropriate qualified contractor or licensed/registered professional where the work requires it. Permits or filings may be needed if the repair goes beyond ordinary maintenance.

What the OATH hearing may involve

The strongest factual material usually concerns the exact condition on the inspection date: photographs, maintenance records, professional reports, repair invoices and proof of correction.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Focus on the precise component and location in the description, whether the defect existed as alleged, whether the owner/respondent controlled that area, and whether later inspection or repair records clarify the condition.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • dated photographs
  • maintenance and repair records
  • contractor or professional reports
  • permits/inspection records if repair work required them
  • proof of correction
Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 424 East 138 Street, Bronx, NY 10454

For 424 East 138 Street, Bronx, NY 10454, the current source extract points to structural or exterior maintenance, egress / fire-escape obstruction, failure to maintain. 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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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.

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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