Summons 39190009J — Work without a permit
Normalized lookup key: 039190009JWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges that construction or alteration work was performed without the required permit. The inspector's description specifically references basement, partition walls, bedroom(s), kitchen and apartment 21, FULL, WITH.
Specific record details: basement, partition walls, bedroom(s), kitchen, apartment 21, FULL, WITH.
Full violation description from the source extract
WORK WITHOUT PERMIT. OBSERVED AT STORAGE AREA (APT 21), NEW FIREPROOF METAL DOOR INSTALLED ADJACENT TO BSMT APT. FULL PARTITION WALLS AND CEILING BUILT, CREATING A 3-BEDROOM APT WITH FULL KITCHEN, 3 PIECE BATHR
- Issue date
- May 27, 2026
- Served date
- May 27, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 101 — 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning work without permit. observed at storage area (apt 21), new fireproof metal door installed adjacent to BSMT apt. full partition walls and ceiling built, creating a 3-bedroom apt with full kitchen, 3 piece bathr.
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