Summons 39203578J — Egress / fire-escape obstruction
Normalized lookup key: 039203578JWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges that a required exit, fire-escape or egress route was obstructed or otherwise noncompliant.
Record context: source category Construction, severity CLASS - 1, issued September 10, 2026.
Full violation description from the source extract
GARBAGE BAGS AND AN E-BIKE WERE OBSERVED PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE MEANS OF EGRESS AT THE MAIN STAIRWAY, OBSTRUCTING THE SAFE PASSAGE OF OCCUPANTS. REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAIN THE EGRESS CLEAR AND ACCESSI
- Issue date
- September 10, 2026
- Served date
- September 10, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 127 — 27-369,BC 1020.2 FAIL TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning garbage bags and an e-bike were observed partially blocking the means of egress at the main stairway, obstructing the safe passage of occupants. remove all obstructions and maintain the egress clear and accessi.
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