Summons 39194767R — Failure to maintain
Normalized lookup key: 039194767RWhat 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, third floor, electrical wiring/equipment and lighting/illumination.
Specific record details: roof, third floor, electrical wiring/equipment, lighting/illumination.
Full violation description from the source extract
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ON THE 3RD FLOOR CONSTRUCTION PLYWOOD MATERIAL IN THE HALLWAY, IN A OCCUPIED BUILDING ALSO AT ROOF LEVEL ELECTRICAL DECORATIVE LIGHTING AND POWER STRIP EXPOSED
- Issue date
- July 2, 2026
- Served date
- July 2, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 2
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 202 — 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 at the inspection OBSERVED ON THE 3RD FLOOR CONSTRUCTION PLYWOOD MATERIAL IN THE HALLWAY, IN A OCCUPIED BUILDING ALSO AT ROOF LEVEL ELECTRICAL DECORATIVE LIGHTING AND POWER STRIP EXPOSED.
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. 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 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