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

431 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 2 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 431 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223. The source records identify failure to maintain, occupancy / illegal conversion and a hearing date of November 25, 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.

Failure to maintainOccupancy / illegal conversion

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address
431 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Borough
Brooklyn
BIN
3191787
BBL
3071060036 (3/7106/36)
Hearing month
November 2026
Violations on this page
2
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract
November 25, 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
39204366M
Normalized: 039204366M		 November 25, 2026
10:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Failure to maintain
39204367Y
Normalized: 039204367Y		 November 25, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Occupancy / illegal conversion

How the summonses fit together at this property

This property has 2 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 39204366M — Failure to maintain

Normalized lookup key: 039204366M
OATH hearingNovember 25, 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 front area, second floor, bedroom(s) and kitchen.

Specific record details: front area, second floor, bedroom(s), kitchen.

Full violation description from the source extract

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT INTERIOR 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT(FRONT) CEILINGS BEDROOM & KITCHEN WATER PENETRATION CRACKS & SPALLING PLASTER CREATING HAZAR

Issue date
September 16, 2026
Served date
September 16, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 202 — 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 at the inspection OBSERVED AT INTERIOR 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT(FRONT) CEILINGS BEDROOM & KITCHEN WATER PENETRATION CRACKS & SPALLING PLASTER CREATING HAZAR.

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. 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
  • maintenance and repair records
  • contractor or professional reports
  • permits/inspection records if repair work required them
  • proof of correction
Violation 2

Summons 39204367Y — Occupancy / illegal conversion

Normalized lookup key: 039204367Y
OATH hearingNovember 25, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that the property's observed use or dwelling configuration did not match the legal occupancy shown in the cited DOB record. The inspector's description specifically references second floor, Class A residential occupancy and Certificate of Occupancy / legal-use record.

Specific record details: second floor, Class A residential occupancy, Certificate of Occupancy / legal-use record.

Full violation description from the source extract

OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT RECORDS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT 2ND FLOOR, 2 CLASS A APARTMENTS BEING USED AS COMMERCIAL STORAGE, EXCESSIVE

Issue date
September 16, 2026
Served date
September 16, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 103 — 28-118.3.2 OCC CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning at the inspection OBSERVED AT 2ND FLOOR, 2 CLASS A APARTMENTS BEING USED AS COMMERCIAL STORAGE, EXCESSIVE.

What this violation means

This type of summons concerns use or occupancy that DOB says is inconsistent with the approved Certificate of Occupancy or other legal-use record. The central question is not just what rooms exist, but whether the present dwelling/use configuration is legally authorized.

What may be required to correct the condition

A practical correction review usually starts by comparing the current layout and use with the Certificate of Occupancy, approved plans, I-card/MDR or other historical records. Depending on what the records allow, the path may involve restoration to the approved use or a legalization filing if zoning, egress, fire-safety and building-code requirements can be met. The legal-use record should be obtained before deciding whether the present configuration can remain.

What the OATH hearing may involve

For the OATH matter, useful questions include what legal-use record DOB relied on, what the inspector actually observed, whether the cited space was occupied as alleged on the inspection date, and whether photographs, leases, plans or historical records support or contradict the stated occupancy.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Review the legal-use/occupancy history, the exact location cited, prior permits and alteration applications, and whether the source record accurately describes the number and type of dwelling units or the use of the cited space. Legalization should not be assumed until zoning and code feasibility are 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

  • Certificate of Occupancy or other legal-use record
  • approved plans and alteration applications
  • current photographs of the cited rooms/use
  • leases or occupancy records if relevant
  • prior permits, inspections and sign-offs
Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 431 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223

For 431 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223, the current source extract points to failure to maintain, occupancy / illegal conversion. 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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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.

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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