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

595 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 8 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 595 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216. The source records identify dob/oath code-compliance issue, occupancy / illegal conversion, egress / fire-escape obstruction and a hearing date of November 16, 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.

DOB/OATH code-compliance issueOccupancy / illegal conversionEgress / fire-escape obstructionFire-safety condition

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address: 595 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Borough: Brooklyn
BIN: 3050447
BBL: 3017990040 (3/1799/40)
Hearing month: November 2026
Violations on this page: 8
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract: November 16, 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 summons	Hearing date / time	Severity	Record category
35690761N Normalized: 035690761N	November 16, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 2	DOB/OATH code-compliance issue
35690762P Normalized: 035690762P	November 16, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Occupancy / illegal conversion
35690763R Normalized: 035690763R	November 16, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Egress / fire-escape obstruction
35690764Z Normalized: 035690764Z	November 16, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Fire-safety condition
35690765K Normalized: 035690765K	November 16, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Failure to maintain
35690766M Normalized: 035690766M	November 16, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 2	Plumbing or gas work without a permit
35690767Y Normalized: 035690767Y	November 16, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Plumbing or gas work without a permit
35690768X Normalized: 035690768X	November 16, 2026 8:30 AM	CLASS - 1	Electrical work without a permit

How the summonses fit together at this property

The summonses appear to describe different enforcement components of a broader alteration/occupancy issue: the record includes an occupancy or conversion allegation together with unpermitted construction or trade work. Several descriptions point to the same area (basement, front), which is a sign the summonses may be factually connected. A coordinated review should compare the legal occupancy, plans and permit history before deciding whether restoration or legalization is practical, while keeping each summons's hearing date and evidence separate.

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 35690761N — DOB/OATH code-compliance issue

Normalized lookup key: 035690761N

OATH hearingNovember 16, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a dob/oath code-compliance issue condition. The inspector's description specifically references basement, front area and dwelling/occupancy configuration.

Specific record details: basement, front area, dwelling/occupancy configuration.

Full violation description from the source extract

PERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT RESIDENTIALPURPOSES.DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING RECORDS INDICATE BASEMENT LEVEL AT THEPREMISES TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED AS ONE FURNISHED ROOM AT FRONT AND ONE

Issue date: June 25, 2025
Served date: June 25, 2025
Source violation type: Quality of Life
Severity: CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

2F3 — BC 28-210.3 PERM.DWELLING OFFERED/USED/CONV TO OTHER THAN PERM.RESIDENTIAL PURPOSE

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes.department of building records indicate basement level at thepremises to be legally approved as one furnished room at front and one.

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. 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

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 2

Summons 35690762P — Occupancy / illegal conversion

Normalized lookup key: 035690762P

OATH hearingNovember 16, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that the property's observed use or dwelling configuration did not match the legal occupancy shown in the cited DOB record. The inspector's description specifically references basement, front area, bathroom fixtures and kitchen.

Specific record details: basement, front area, bathroom fixtures, kitchen.

Full violation description from the source extract

OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RECORDS.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED AT BASEMENT LEVEL FRONT,UNIT LABELED A HASBEEN USED/CONVERTED AS A CLASS B APARTMENT WITH KITCHEN AND 3 PCS BATH

Issue date: June 25, 2025
Served date: June 25, 2025
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

103 — 28-118.3.2 OCC CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of buildings records.illegal occupancy noted at basement level front,unit labeled a hasbeen used/converted as a class b apartment with kitchen and 3 pcs bath.

What this violation means

This type of summons concerns use or occupancy that DOB says is inconsistent with the approved Certificate of Occupancy or other legal-use record. The central question is not just what rooms exist, but whether the present dwelling/use configuration is legally authorized.

What may be required to correct the condition

A practical correction review usually starts by comparing the current layout and use with the Certificate of Occupancy, approved plans, I-card/MDR or other historical records. Depending on what the records allow, the path may involve restoration to the approved use or a legalization filing if zoning, egress, fire-safety and building-code requirements can be met. The legal-use record should be obtained before deciding whether the present configuration can remain.

What the OATH hearing may involve

For the OATH matter, useful questions include what legal-use record DOB relied on, what the inspector actually observed, whether the cited space was occupied as alleged on the inspection date, and whether photographs, leases, plans or historical records support or contradict the stated occupancy.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Review the legal-use/occupancy history, the exact location cited, prior permits and alteration applications, and whether the source record accurately describes the number and type of dwelling units or the use of the cited space. Legalization should not be assumed until zoning and code feasibility are checked. 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

Certificate of Occupancy or other legal-use record
approved plans and alteration applications
current photographs of the cited rooms/use
leases or occupancy records if relevant
prior permits, inspections and sign-offs

Violation 3

Summons 35690763R — Egress / fire-escape obstruction

Normalized lookup key: 035690763R

OATH hearingNovember 16, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that a required exit, fire-escape or egress route was obstructed or otherwise noncompliant. The inspector's description specifically references basement.

Specific record details: basement.

Full violation description from the source extract

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.LACK OF REQUIREDMEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR AS PER BC 1018.1(2008 CODE)27-366;BC 1021.1(2014 CODE);BC 1006.3(2022 CODE)FOR TRANSIENT USE AT BASEMENT LEV

Issue date: June 25, 2025
Served date: June 25, 2025
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

189 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO PR

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of requiredmeans of egress for every floor as per bc 1018.1(2008 code)27-366;bc 1021.1(2014 code);bc 1006.3(2022 code)for transient use at basement lev.

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

Violation 4

Summons 35690764Z — Fire-safety condition

Normalized lookup key: 035690764Z

OATH hearingNovember 16, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges a fire-safety or fire-hazard condition. The inspector's description specifically references basement and rear area.

Specific record details: basement, rear area.

Full violation description from the source extract

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.LACK OF A SYSTEMOF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER WHERE IS REQUIRED AS PER BC 903.2 AND 27-954,FOR TRANSIENT USE AT BASEMENT LEVEL REAR,UNIT LABELED B.REM:DISCONTINUE

Issue date: June 25, 2025
Served date: June 25, 2025
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

102 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a systemof automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954,for transient use at basement level rear,unit labeled b.rem:discontinue.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging a fire-safety or fire-hazard condition, such as combustible storage, a required fire-protection component, or another condition that could affect fire spread or safe operation of the building.

What may be required to correct the condition

The cited fire-hazard condition should be removed or corrected promptly. If the condition involves a building system or rated construction rather than simple housekeeping, the applicable approved plans, fire-protection requirements and licensed-professional/trade work should be reviewed.

What the OATH hearing may involve

Hearing evidence may include photographs from the inspection date, proof of removal/repair, fire-protection plans or system records, and documentation showing who controlled the cited area.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Verify the specific hazard, location, whether it was present as described, whether it was transient storage or a permanent condition, and whether any building-system repair or permit was required.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

dated photographs
fire-protection/system records where relevant
repair/removal invoices
approved plans if rated construction or equipment is involved
proof of correction

Violation 5

Summons 35690765K — Failure to maintain

Normalized lookup key: 035690765K

OATH hearingNovember 16, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges failure to maintain the cited building component or condition in a code-compliant manner. The inspector's description specifically references basement and rear area.

Specific record details: basement, rear area.

Full violation description from the source extract

BC 907.2.8 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.FAILURE TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CLASS J AS PER BC 907.2.8 FOR TRANSIENT USE AT BASEMENT LEVEL,REAR UNIT LABELED B.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OC

Issue date: June 25, 2025
Served date: June 25, 2025
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

106 — 27-/28-/BC-MISC MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning bc 907.2.8 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide fire alarm system class j as per bc 907.2.8 for transient use at basement level,rear unit labeled b.rem:discontinue illegal oc.

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.

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.

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

Violation 6

Summons 35690766M — Plumbing or gas work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 035690766M

OATH hearingNovember 16, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that plumbing and/or gas work was installed without the required permit. The inspector's description specifically references basement, front area, partition walls and bathroom fixtures.

Specific record details: basement, front area, partition walls, bathroom fixtures.

Full violation description from the source extract

WORK WITHOUT PERMIT.WORK NOTED AT BASEMENT LEVEL FRONT UNIT LABELED A HAVING ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS IN ORDER TO CREATE A BATHROOM.REM:OBTAIN REQUIRED PERMITS.

Issue date: June 25, 2025
Served date: June 25, 2025
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 2
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

201 — 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning work without permit.work noted at basement level front unit labeled a having erected full height partition walls in order to create a bathroom.rem:obtain required permits.

What this violation means

This summons concerns plumbing and/or gas work that DOB says was installed without the required permit. The cited fixtures, water/waste piping or gas piping should be compared with the legal plans and permit history.

What may be required to correct the condition

Depending on the condition, a New York City licensed master plumber and, where design work is involved, a registered design professional may need to determine whether the installation can be legalized or must be removed/restored. Permits, pressure/testing requirements, inspections and closeout may apply.

What the OATH hearing may involve

For the hearing, records showing whether the plumbing/gas scope was permitted, when it was installed, who performed it, and whether the cited fixtures or lines existed as described can be important. Correction evidence does not automatically resolve every hearing issue, but it can be relevant.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Check existing plumbing/gas permits, approved plans, the exact fixtures and piping described, and whether the cited work is part of a broader occupancy or conversion condition. If gas piping is involved, do not assume it can remain without licensed review. 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

plumbing/gas permits and approved plans
licensed-plumber records, invoices or test documentation
photographs of the cited fixtures and piping
inspection/sign-off records
proof of correction and Certificate of Correction materials where applicable

Violation 7

Summons 35690767Y — Plumbing or gas work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 035690767Y

OATH hearingNovember 16, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that plumbing and/or gas work was installed without the required permit. The inspector's description specifically references basement, front area, bathroom fixtures, kitchen, gas piping and plumbing lines/fixtures.

Specific record details: basement, front area, bathroom fixtures, kitchen, gas piping, plumbing lines/fixtures.

Full violation description from the source extract

WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.WORK NOTED AT BASEMENT LEVEL FRONT UNIT LABELED A HAVING INSTALLED WASTE AND WATER LINES FOR 3 PCS BATHROOM(SHOWER,SINK,TOILET)AND GAS LINE FOR KITCHEN COOKING RANGE.REM:OBTAIN ALL PERMITS

Issue date: June 25, 2025
Served date: June 25, 2025
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

101 — 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning work without a permit.work noted at basement level front unit labeled a having installed waste and water lines for 3 pcs bathroom(shower,sink,toilet)and gas line for kitchen cooking range.rem:.

What this violation means

What may be required to correct the condition

What the OATH hearing may involve

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Documents and evidence that may be useful

plumbing/gas permits and approved plans
licensed-plumber records, invoices or test documentation
photographs of the cited fixtures and piping
inspection/sign-off records
proof of correction and Certificate of Correction materials where applicable

Violation 8

Summons 35690768X — Electrical work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 035690768X

OATH hearingNovember 16, 20268:30 AM

Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that electrical wiring or equipment was installed without the required electrical permit or approval. The inspector's description specifically references basement, front area and electrical wiring/equipment.

Specific record details: basement, front area, electrical wiring/equipment.

Full violation description from the source extract

WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.WORK NOTED AT BASEMENT LEVEL FRONT UNIT LABELED A HAVING INSTALLED ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR LIGHT FIXTURE,SWITCHES AND OUTLETS.REM:OBTAIN ALL PERMITS.

Issue date: June 25, 2025
Served date: June 25, 2025
Source violation type: Construction
Severity: CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract: PENDING

Infraction / law references in source extract:

101 — 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT

General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning work without a permit.work noted at basement level front unit labeled a having installed electrical wiring for light fixture,switches and outlets.rem:.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging that electrical work was installed without the required approval or permit. Electrical summonses often turn on both the physical wiring/equipment observed and whether a valid electrical filing or permit covered that scope.

What may be required to correct the condition

The permit history and current electrical condition should be checked first. If the wiring is to remain, a New York City licensed electrician may need to evaluate the work, obtain the appropriate electrical filing/permit where available, make any required corrections, and complete inspection or sign-off steps. If the work cannot remain, restoration/removal may be the alternative.

What the OATH hearing may involve

At OATH, evidence may include the electrical permit history, photographs showing the condition at the cited location, the scope of any existing permit, invoices or contractor records, and proof of correction if work was later legalized or removed.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Confirm whether the cited wiring/equipment was actually new work, whether it fell within an existing electrical filing, whether the location and scope in the summons match the site, and whether subsequent permitted correction changes the evidentiary picture. 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

electrical permits/filings and inspection records
photographs of the cited wiring or equipment
licensed-electrician invoices or reports
approved construction plans if the electrical scope is part of a larger alteration
proof of correction and any Certificate of Correction submission

Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 595 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

For 595 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216, the current source extract points to dob/oath code-compliance issue, occupancy / illegal conversion, egress / fire-escape obstruction. 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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Official government starting points

Verify the current OATH / DOB record

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.

Verify OATH summons informationSearch by summons number, address or name in the official OATH Summons Finder.
Check DOB property records in BISReview DOB property profile, OATH/ECB violations, complaints, applications and other BIS records.
Review NYC DOB guidance for resolving a summons or violationOfficial DOB overview of OATH summons and DOB violation resolution.
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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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