Summons 39146198J — Failure to maintain
Normalized lookup key: 039146198JWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges failure to maintain the cited building component or condition in a code-compliant manner. The inspector's description specifically references rear area, bedroom(s) and exposure 3.
Specific record details: rear area, bedroom(s), exposure 3.
Full violation description from the source extract
OBSERVED VERTICAL WALL CRACK (APPRX. 24"), HOLE IN THE FLOOR AND NOTICED FLOOR SAGGING IN THE CLOSET AND REAR BEDROOM AT THIRD FLOOR APARTMENT AT EXPOSURE#3 AND 4., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
- Issue date
- April 28, 2025
- Served date
- April 28, 2025
- 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 observed vertical wall crack (apprx. 24"), hole in the floor and noticed floor sagging in the closet and rear bedroom at third floor apartment at exposure#3 and 4.
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. 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