Summons 39202642K — Structural or exterior maintenance
Normalized lookup key: 039202642KWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges a maintenance or safety defect involving a structural/exterior building component. The inspector's description specifically references roof, electrical wiring/equipment, brick/masonry condition and exposure 3.
Specific record details: roof, electrical wiring/equipment, brick/masonry condition, exposure 3.
Full violation description from the source extract
AR EXP 3 OBSERVED GARAGE MISSING ROOF AND DOOR LEAVING APPROX 8' HIGH FREESTANDING MASONRY WALLS. POTENTIAL FOR WALL TO FALL OVER AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ALSO OBSERVED EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING AT TH
- Issue date
- September 1, 2026
- Served date
- September 1, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 102 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning ar exp 3 observed garage missing roof and door leaving approx 8' high freestanding masonry walls. potential for wall to fall over and cause serious injury or death. also observed exposed electrical wiring at th.
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. Because electrical work is mentioned, any correction plan should separately verify whether licensed electrical work, filing or inspection is required.
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. 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
- architect/engineer reports if structural issues are involved
- repair contracts/invoices
- permits and inspection records
- maintenance or prior repair records