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

754 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 — November 2026 NYC OATH Hearing & Violation Information

The resolved public-record dataset associates 3 DOB/ECB OATH summonses with 754 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218. The source records identify work without a permit, egress / fire-escape obstruction and a hearing date of November 23, 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.

Work without a permitEgress / fire-escape obstruction

Property and hearing summary

Actual property address
754 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Borough
Brooklyn
BIN
3126562
BBL
3053840044 (3/5384/44)
Hearing month
November 2026
Violations on this page
3
Verified hearing date(s) in source extract
November 23, 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
39182518H
Normalized: 039182518H		 November 23, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Work without a permit
39182519J
Normalized: 039182519J		 November 23, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 2 Work without a permit
39182520R
Normalized: 039182520R		 November 23, 2026
8:30 AM		 CLASS - 1 Egress / fire-escape obstruction

How the summonses fit together at this property

This property has 3 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 39182518H — Work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039182518H
OATH hearingNovember 23, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that construction or alteration work was performed without the required permit. The inspector's description specifically references rear yard, rear area and exposure 3.

Specific record details: rear yard, rear area, exposure 3.

Full violation description from the source extract

WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: ATOI AT EXP #3 REAR YARD IS COVERED 95% COMPLETED HORIZONTALLY AND VERTICALLY STEEL STRUCTURES APPOX 20'X50'X18' HTS INSTALLED WITHOUT A PERMITS., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS

Issue date
March 30, 2026
Served date
March 30, 2026
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 a permit: atoi at exp #3 rear yard is covered 95% completed horizontally and vertically steel structures appox 20'x50'x18' hts installed without a permits.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging that construction or alteration work occurred without the permit required for that scope. The key resolution question is whether the current condition can be legalized, is already covered by an existing approval, or must be restored/removed.

What may be required to correct the condition

Research the permit and approved-plan history before choosing a cure. If the work can legally remain, a registered architect or professional engineer may need to prepare or amend drawings and coordinate permits; licensed trades may be required for regulated work. If legalization is not viable, restoration to an approved condition may be the faster path.

What the OATH hearing may involve

Hearing preparation should focus on the actual scope observed, the permit record in effect on the inspection date, whether the cited work matches an approved filing, who was responsible for the work, and any photographs or records showing the condition before or after correction.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Compare the inspector's description to the approved plans and permit scope, determine when the work was performed, and verify whether the work was exempt, previously approved, or later legalized. None of those possibilities should be assumed without records. 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

  • DOB permit/application history
  • approved plans and amendments
  • photographs of the cited work
  • contracts, invoices and contractor records
  • proof of restoration/legalization and any inspection or sign-off records
Violation 2

Summons 39182519J — Work without a permit

Normalized lookup key: 039182519J
OATH hearingNovember 23, 20268:30 AM
Source-record facts

What DOB alleges

DOB alleges that construction or alteration work was performed without the required permit.

Record context: source category Construction, severity CLASS - 2, issued March 30, 2026.

Full violation description from the source extract

WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: ATOI OBSERVED AT ROOFTOP OF A 3 STORY MIX-USE AN STRUCTURAL WITH SIDING, SLIDING DOOR, DECKS, STAIR, SIDING APPOX 50% OF THE SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS INSTALLED WITHOUT A PERMIT., OBTAIN ALL

Issue date
March 30, 2026
Served date
March 30, 2026
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 a permit: atoi observed at rooftop of a 3 story mix-use an structural with siding, sliding door, decks, stair, siding appox 50% of the size of the buildings installed without a permit., obtain all.

What this violation means

DOB is alleging that construction or alteration work occurred without the permit required for that scope. The key resolution question is whether the current condition can be legalized, is already covered by an existing approval, or must be restored/removed.

What may be required to correct the condition

Research the permit and approved-plan history before choosing a cure. If the work can legally remain, a registered architect or professional engineer may need to prepare or amend drawings and coordinate permits; licensed trades may be required for regulated work. If legalization is not viable, restoration to an approved condition may be the faster path.

What the OATH hearing may involve

Hearing preparation should focus on the actual scope observed, the permit record in effect on the inspection date, whether the cited work matches an approved filing, who was responsible for the work, and any photographs or records showing the condition before or after correction.

Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating

Compare the inspector's description to the approved plans and permit scope, determine when the work was performed, and verify whether the work was exempt, previously approved, or later legalized. None of those possibilities should be assumed without records.

Documents and evidence that may be useful

  • DOB permit/application history
  • approved plans and amendments
  • photographs of the cited work
  • contracts, invoices and contractor records
  • proof of restoration/legalization and any inspection or sign-off records
Violation 3

Summons 39182520R — Egress / fire-escape obstruction

Normalized lookup key: 039182520R
OATH hearingNovember 23, 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 rear area, fire escape and exposure 3.

Specific record details: rear area, fire escape, exposure 3.

Full violation description from the source extract

FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. ATOI AT EXP #3 REAR OF THE BUILDING FIRE ESCAPE FROM 3RD FLOORS TO 2ND FLOORS OBSTRUCTED BY HORIZONTAL AND VERTICALLY STEEL STRUCTURES BRIDGE FROM 7 DITMAS AVE B

Issue date
March 30, 2026
Served date
March 30, 2026
Source violation type
Construction
Severity
CLASS - 1
Hearing status in source extract
PENDING
Infraction / law references in source extract:
  • 127 — 27-369,BC 1020.2 FAIL TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY
General explanation / matters to verify

Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. atoi at exp #3 rear of the building fire escape from 3rd floors to 2nd floors obstructed by horizontal and vertically steel structures bridge from 7 ditmas ave b.

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. 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 of the cited egress route
  • approved floor/egress plans where applicable
  • repair/removal records
  • inspection reports
  • proof of correction
Property-specific resolution support

How Building Violation LLC may help at 754 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

For 754 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218, the current source extract points to work without a permit, 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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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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