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

553 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 7 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 553 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205. The source records identify construction-site safety, sidewalk shed / temporary construction protection, dob/oath code-compliance issue and hearing dates on November 13, 2026, November 6, 2026 and November 9, 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.

Construction-site safetySidewalk shed / temporary construction protectionDOB/OATH code-compliance issue

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address
553 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Borough
Brooklyn
BIN
3426462
BBL
3017830070 (3/1783/70)
Hearing month
November 2026
Violations on this page
7
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract
November 13, 2026, November 6, 2026, November 9, 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
39540706M
Normalized: 039540706M		 November 6, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Construction-site safety
39540707Y
Normalized: 039540707Y		 November 6, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Sidewalk shed / temporary construction protection
39540708X
Normalized: 039540708X		 November 6, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 DOB/OATH code-compliance issue
39540709H
Normalized: 039540709H		 November 6, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Sidewalk shed / temporary construction protection
39540710P
Normalized: 039540710P		 November 6, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 DOB/OATH code-compliance issue
39548551N
Normalized: 039548551N		 November 9, 2026
10:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Sidewalk shed / temporary construction protection
39541609P
Normalized: 039541609P		 November 13, 2026
10:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Sidewalk shed / temporary construction protection

How the summonses fit together at this property

This property has 7 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 39540706M — Construction-site safety

Normalized lookup key: 039540706M
OATH hearingNovember 6, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a construction-site safety or safeguarding deficiency.

Record context: source category Unknown, severity CLASS - 1, issued May 28, 2025.

Full violation description from the source extract

28-104.7.10 AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 4 STORY NEW BUILDING, I OBSERVED ACTIVE JOBSITE, UPON REQUEST FOR SITE SAFETY PLAN THE ONE THAT WAS PROVIDED HAVE NO INITIALS. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNE

Issue date
May 28, 2025
Served date
May 28, 2025
Source violation type
Unknown
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 1P7
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed ACTIVE JOBSITE, UPON REQUEST FOR SITE SAFETY PLAN THE ONE THAT WAS PROVIDED HAVE NO INITIALS. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNE.

What this violation means

This summons concerns construction-site safety, safeguarding or required temporary protections/documents. These cases are highly fact-specific because the cited condition usually relates to a particular phase of construction and location.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited safety condition should be corrected immediately and checked against the approved site-safety/temporary-construction documents. Depending on the allegation, the responsible contractor, construction superintendent, site safety manager/coordinator, or design professional may need to document the correction.

What the OATH hearing may involve

Dated site photographs, approved safety drawings, logs, daily reports, permit status and records identifying the construction phase can be important at the hearing.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Identify the exact construction operation, exposure/location, responsible permit/site-safety roles, and what approved protection was required at the time. Compare the inspector's description with contemporaneous site records.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • site-safety plans and temporary-construction drawings
  • daily logs and inspection reports
  • dated photographs/video
  • permit and superintendent/site-safety records
  • proof of correction/reinspection
Violation 2

Summons 39540707Y — Sidewalk shed / temporary construction protection

Normalized lookup key: 039540707Y
OATH hearingNovember 6, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a defect or code-compliance problem involving sidewalk-shed/scaffold protection. The inspector's description specifically references second floor.

Specific record details: second floor.

Full violation description from the source extract

AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 4 STORY NEW BUILDING 2ND FLOOR LEVEL, I OBSERVED THAT THE OVERHEAD PROTECTION FOR ADJACENT PROPERTY AT 555 LAFAYETTE AVENUE WAS NOT ALL THE WAY TO THE BUILDING LEAVING A GAP BE

Issue date
May 28, 2025
Served date
May 28, 2025
Source violation type
Unknown
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 1P3
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed THAT THE OVERHEAD PROTECTION FOR ADJACENT PROPERTY AT 555 LAFAYETTE AVENUE WAS NOT ALL THE WAY TO THE BUILDING LEAVING A GAP BE.

What this violation means

The allegation concerns a sidewalk shed, scaffold, overhead protection or related temporary construction protection that DOB says did not meet required safety or maintenance conditions.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited shed/scaffold condition should be inspected against the approved temporary-construction documents and Chapter 33 requirements. Correction may involve immediate repair, lighting, edge protection, anchorage, dimensions, housekeeping or permit/document updates depending on the allegation.

What the OATH hearing may involve

At OATH, dated site photographs, the approved shed/scaffold drawings or permit, inspection logs, contractor records and proof of prompt correction can help establish what condition existed and how it was addressed.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Match the inspector's cited location and component to the approved temporary-construction setup, determine whether the condition was transient or ongoing, and verify permit/status information for the protection system.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • sidewalk-shed/scaffold permit and approved drawings
  • site photographs from the inspection period
  • daily/site-safety inspection logs
  • contractor repair records
  • DOB inspection/reinspection records
Violation 3

Summons 39540708X — DOB/OATH code-compliance issue

Normalized lookup key: 039540708X
OATH hearingNovember 6, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a dob/oath code-compliance issue condition. The inspector's description specifically references second floor.

Specific record details: second floor.

Full violation description from the source extract

AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 4 STORY NEW BUILDING 2ND FLOOR LEVEL, I OBSERVED GUARDRAILS WAS MISSING FORM THE ENTIRE DECKING AND WORKERS ON TOP INSTALLING ROLLS OF WIRE MESH. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAI

Issue date
May 28, 2025
Served date
May 28, 2025
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 115 — BC 3301.2,27-1009(A) FAILURE TO INSTITUTE/MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT MEASURES OR TEMPORARY
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed GUARDRAILS WAS MISSING FORM THE ENTIRE DECKING AND WORKERS ON TOP INSTALLING ROLLS OF WIRE MESH. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAI.

What this violation means

This summons is a DOB/OATH code-compliance matter. The source description—not the category label alone—should control the factual review, because similarly classified summonses can involve very different physical conditions.

What may be required to correct the condition

Start by verifying the cited condition against the current site and DOB record, then identify the qualified contractor, licensed trade or registered design professional—if any—needed for correction, permits, inspection or closeout.

What the OATH hearing may involve

Hearing preparation should focus on the facts alleged, the condition on the inspection date, permit/approval history, responsibility for the cited area, and any reliable evidence of correction or contrary facts.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Review the exact allegation, cited code section, location, permit/approval history and any later agency activity. Avoid assuming a defense or correction path before the current record is checked.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • the summons and current OATH status
  • dated photographs
  • relevant DOB permits/plans/violations
  • contracts, invoices or professional reports tied to the cited condition
  • proof of correction where available
Violation 4

Summons 39540709H — Sidewalk shed / temporary construction protection

Normalized lookup key: 039540709H
OATH hearingNovember 6, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a defect or code-compliance problem involving sidewalk-shed/scaffold protection. The inspector's description specifically references second floor, sidewalk shed, construction fence, debris/housekeeping and exposure 1.

Specific record details: second floor, sidewalk shed, construction fence, debris/housekeeping, exposure 1.

Full violation description from the source extract

BC 3315.1.6 AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 4 STORY NEW BUILDING 2ND FLOOR LEVEL, I OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE AT EXPOSURE #1 AND THERE WERE NO DEBRIS NETTING FROM CONSTRUCTION FENCE TO UNDERNEATH THE SI

Issue date
May 28, 2025
Served date
May 28, 2025
Source violation type
Unknown
Severity
CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 2P7
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE AT EXPOSURE #1 AND THERE WERE NO DEBRIS NETTING FROM CONSTRUCTION FENCE TO UNDERNEATH THE SI.

What this violation means

The allegation concerns a sidewalk shed, scaffold, overhead protection or related temporary construction protection that DOB says did not meet required safety or maintenance conditions.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited shed/scaffold condition should be inspected against the approved temporary-construction documents and Chapter 33 requirements. Correction may involve immediate repair, lighting, edge protection, anchorage, dimensions, housekeeping or permit/document updates depending on the allegation.

What the OATH hearing may involve

At OATH, dated site photographs, the approved shed/scaffold drawings or permit, inspection logs, contractor records and proof of prompt correction can help establish what condition existed and how it was addressed.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Match the inspector's cited location and component to the approved temporary-construction setup, determine whether the condition was transient or ongoing, and verify permit/status information for the protection system. 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

  • sidewalk-shed/scaffold permit and approved drawings
  • site photographs from the inspection period
  • daily/site-safety inspection logs
  • contractor repair records
  • DOB inspection/reinspection records
Violation 5

Summons 39540710P — DOB/OATH code-compliance issue

Normalized lookup key: 039540710P
OATH hearingNovember 6, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a dob/oath code-compliance issue condition. The inspector's description specifically references first floor and second floor.

Specific record details: first floor, second floor.

Full violation description from the source extract

AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 4 STORY NEW BUILDING 2ND FLOOR LEVEL, I OBSERVED STAIRS FROM THE 1ST FLOOR TO THE 2ND FLOOR WITH NO HANDRAILS AND DID NOT HAVE ANY INFILLS, FAILURE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STAI

Issue date
May 28, 2025
Served date
May 28, 2025
Source violation type
Unknown
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 1P7
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed STAIRS FROM THE 1ST FLOOR TO THE 2ND FLOOR WITH NO HANDRAILS AND DID NOT HAVE ANY INFILLS, FAILURE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STAI.

What this violation means

This summons is a DOB/OATH code-compliance matter. The source description—not the category label alone—should control the factual review, because similarly classified summonses can involve very different physical conditions.

What may be required to correct the condition

Start by verifying the cited condition against the current site and DOB record, then identify the qualified contractor, licensed trade or registered design professional—if any—needed for correction, permits, inspection or closeout.

What the OATH hearing may involve

Hearing preparation should focus on the facts alleged, the condition on the inspection date, permit/approval history, responsibility for the cited area, and any reliable evidence of correction or contrary facts.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Review the exact allegation, cited code section, location, permit/approval history and any later agency activity. Avoid assuming a defense or correction path before the current record is checked.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • the summons and current OATH status
  • dated photographs
  • relevant DOB permits/plans/violations
  • contracts, invoices or professional reports tied to the cited condition
  • proof of correction where available
Violation 6

Summons 39548551N — Sidewalk shed / temporary construction protection

Normalized lookup key: 039548551N
OATH hearingNovember 9, 202610:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a defect or code-compliance problem involving sidewalk-shed/scaffold protection. The inspector's description specifically references scaffold/shoring.

Specific record details: scaffold/shoring.

Full violation description from the source extract

OBSERVED 4 STORY NB ON SUPERSTRUCTURE WITH SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD INSTALLED @ EXPO 1. UPON REQUEST FOR DOB APPROVED PLANS FOR STRUCTURAL WORK AND SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD INSTALLED @ EXPO 1, NONE WAS PROVIDED AT THE TIME

Issue date
December 29, 2025
Served date
December 29, 2025
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 2F7 — BC 3301.7 (2014 CODE) FAILURE TO MAINTAIN/DISPLAY ON SITE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY BC CHAPTER 3
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed 4 story nb on superstructure with supported scaffold installed @ expo 1. upon request for DOB approved plans for structural work and supported scaffold installed @ expo 1, none was provided at the time.

What this violation means

The allegation concerns a sidewalk shed, scaffold, overhead protection or related temporary construction protection that DOB says did not meet required safety or maintenance conditions.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited shed/scaffold condition should be inspected against the approved temporary-construction documents and Chapter 33 requirements. Correction may involve immediate repair, lighting, edge protection, anchorage, dimensions, housekeeping or permit/document updates depending on the allegation.

What the OATH hearing may involve

At OATH, dated site photographs, the approved shed/scaffold drawings or permit, inspection logs, contractor records and proof of prompt correction can help establish what condition existed and how it was addressed.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Match the inspector's cited location and component to the approved temporary-construction setup, determine whether the condition was transient or ongoing, and verify permit/status information for the protection system.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • sidewalk-shed/scaffold permit and approved drawings
  • site photographs from the inspection period
  • daily/site-safety inspection logs
  • contractor repair records
  • DOB inspection/reinspection records
Violation 7

Summons 39541609P — Sidewalk shed / temporary construction protection

Normalized lookup key: 039541609P
OATH hearingNovember 13, 202610:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a defect or code-compliance problem involving sidewalk-shed/scaffold protection. The inspector's description specifically references front yard, front area and exposure 4.

Specific record details: front yard, front area, exposure 4.

Full violation description from the source extract

BC 3309.2 LICENSE TO ENTER ADJOINING PROPERTY. AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION , I OBSERVED OVERHEAD PROTECTION ERECTED INTO ADJACENT PROPERTY FRONT YARD SPACE AT EXPOSURE #4 WITHOUT OBTAINING THEIR AUTHORIZAT

Issue date
June 20, 2025
Served date
June 20, 2025
Source violation type
Unknown
Severity
CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 2P7
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning observed OVERHEAD PROTECTION ERECTED INTO ADJACENT PROPERTY FRONT YARD SPACE AT EXPOSURE #4 WITHOUT OBTAINING THEIR AUTHORIZAT.

What this violation means

The allegation concerns a sidewalk shed, scaffold, overhead protection or related temporary construction protection that DOB says did not meet required safety or maintenance conditions.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited shed/scaffold condition should be inspected against the approved temporary-construction documents and Chapter 33 requirements. Correction may involve immediate repair, lighting, edge protection, anchorage, dimensions, housekeeping or permit/document updates depending on the allegation.

What the OATH hearing may involve

At OATH, dated site photographs, the approved shed/scaffold drawings or permit, inspection logs, contractor records and proof of prompt correction can help establish what condition existed and how it was addressed.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Match the inspector's cited location and component to the approved temporary-construction setup, determine whether the condition was transient or ongoing, and verify permit/status information for the protection system. 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

  • sidewalk-shed/scaffold permit and approved drawings
  • site photographs from the inspection period
  • daily/site-safety inspection logs
  • contractor repair records
  • DOB inspection/reinspection records
Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 553 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

For 553 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205, the current source extract points to construction-site safety, sidewalk shed / temporary construction protection, dob/oath code-compliance issue. 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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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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