Summons 39203049Y — Vacate order compliance
Normalized lookup key: 039203049YWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges that a Vacate Order was not obeyed at the cited premises or area. The inspector's description specifically references Vacate Order.
Specific record details: Vacate Order.
Full violation description from the source extract
ATOI OBSERVED REMOVAL OR DEFACEMENT OF POSTED VACATE ORDER. COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO VACATE PURSUANT TO NYC ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 28-207.4. PVO NOTICE (VACATE #246/08) WAS REMOVED FROM THE SITE., COMPLY WITH CODE
- Issue date
- September 3, 2026
- Served date
- September 3, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 1G1 — 28-207.4.4 REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED VACATE ORDER
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning atoi observed removal or defacement of posted vacate order. commissioner's order to vacate pursuant to NYC administrative code 28-207.4. pvo notice (vacate #246/08) was removed from the site.
What this violation means
DOB is alleging noncompliance with a Vacate Order—typically that a space subject to an order was occupied or used contrary to the restriction. Vacate-order issues are safety-sensitive and should be verified against the exact order.
What may be required to correct the condition
The current Vacate Order, the area it covers, and the conditions required for rescission should be reviewed before occupancy resumes. Correction may involve building work, permits, professional reports, inspections and a formal DOB process to lift or modify the order.
What the OATH hearing may involve
At OATH, the exact order, its effective date and scope, the inspector's observation of occupancy/use, and any evidence that the order had been rescinded or did not cover the cited area may matter.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Confirm the order number, premises/area covered, whether it was still effective on the inspection date, and what DOB required for rescission. If occupancy is disputed, gather contemporaneous evidence rather than relying on assumptions.
Documents and evidence that may be useful
- the Vacate Order and any amendments/rescission notice
- DOB inspection or reinspection records
- photographs and access/occupancy evidence
- permits, plans and professional reports used to correct the unsafe condition
- communications or filings seeking rescission