What DOB is alleging at this property
This October hearing page is not just a schedule entry. The supplied DOB extract contains 3 summons records for this property identifier. The charge mix is: Egress / Exit Obstruction; Failure to Maintain; Illegal Occupancy / Conversion. The hearing date is October 22, 2026; the source issue date(s) are August 13, 2026.
Important: The discussion below identifies correction paths, hearing issues and evidence worth investigating from the summons data. It does not state that a defense will succeed. OATH decides liability from the evidence and law presented in the case.
Egress / Exit Obstruction — Summons 39200577Y
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 13, 2026; hearing October 22, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OBSERVED AT REAR OF BUILDING FROM AT 2 FLOOR STEPS AT TO REAR YARD LARGE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE BLOCKING DOORWAY., REMOVE OBSTRUCTION
Cited provision(s): 127 — 27-369,BC 1020.2 FAIL TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Egress charges are generally corrected by removing the obstruction or restoring the required exit width/path and then documenting that the means of egress is clear and code compliant.
Hearing issues to verify
- Was the cited passageway actually required egress for the affected occupancy?
- Did the alleged obstruction exist when the inspector observed it?
- Was the condition immediately removed and can the timing be documented?
Evidence that may matter
- Dated photographs showing the exit path
- Approved floor/egress plans
- Building or security logs
- Statements or work records documenting removal of stored items/obstructions
Failure to Maintain — Summons 39200578X
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 13, 2026; hearing October 22, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: ILLUMINATION EXITS LIGHT DOES NOT WORK THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUSINESS AND IS NOT WORKING WHEN TESTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION., REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHTING
Cited provision(s): 132 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: ILLUMINATION F
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Failure-to-maintain charges are fact-specific. The owner should identify the exact building component or service equipment cited, repair the condition, and document the repair with evidence tied to the inspection location/date.
Hearing issues to verify
- Does the description accurately identify the component, location and condition?
- Was the condition already repaired or not present when the summons was issued?
- Was another party responsible for maintenance under facts that are legally relevant to the respondent's liability?
Evidence that may matter
- Dated before/after photographs
- Repair invoices and contractor statements
- Professional inspection/report when structural or technical conditions are involved
- Maintenance logs and prior inspection records
Illegal Occupancy / Conversion — Summons 39200576M
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 13, 2026; hearing October 22, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO RECORDS DEPARTMENT AND NO LNO FOR FLOOR 1 BEING USED AS A E BIKE SHOP. LAST LNO ON 10/06/2006 AS EATING & DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT, DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OR AMEND C OF O
Cited provision(s): 103 — 28-118.3.2 OCC CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS
How this type of condition is typically resolved
The key question is whether the observed occupancy or layout matches the lawful use of the premises. Resolution may require restoring the prior lawful layout/use or, when legally feasible, filing plans and obtaining approvals to legalize the condition.
Hearing issues to verify
- What use and number of dwelling/occupancy units are shown by the Certificate of Occupancy, Schedule of Occupancy or other lawful-use records?
- Did the inspector accurately identify how the space was being used on the cited date?
- Was the cited space actually occupied as alleged, or were the observed beds, kitchens, locks or partitions consistent with another lawful use?
- Is there an approved filing or historical record supporting the present use?
Evidence that may matter
- Certificate of Occupancy / Schedule of Occupancy and approved plans
- Historic occupancy records, permits and prior approved layouts
- Dated photographs and floor plans
- Leases, tenant records or sworn statements concerning actual use
- Permits/inspection records if the condition was legalized or restored
Case-specific next step
For this property, the first paid review should reconcile the 3 October summons records against the current OATH/DOB record, identify which alleged conditions remain open, and separate the hearing defense from the DOB correction / certification work. That prevents paying for correction work that does not address the actual charge—or appearing at OATH without the documents needed for the cited condition.
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