What DOB is alleging at this property
This October hearing page is not just a schedule entry. The supplied DOB extract contains 7 summons records for this property identifier. The charge mix is: 2 Work Without a Permit summonses; 2 Elevator / Vertical Transportation summonses; 2 Electrical Work / Electrical Permit summonses; Failure to Maintain. The hearing date is October 8, 2026; the source issue date(s) are August 3, 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.
Work Without a Permit — Summons 39198809Y
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 3, 2026; hearing October 8, 2026. · Hearing status: ADMIT/IN-VIO
DOB allegation in the source extract: ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED ON THE ROOF NEW A/C CONDENSERS INSTALLED NEW OUTDOOR PANELS AND PIPPING ALL FLOORS NEW ELECTRICAL PANELS, ALSO IN THE GROUND FLOOR NEW HUNG ELECTRIC HEATERS INSTALLED.
Cited provision(s): 1C9 — 27-3018(B) ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
How this type of condition is typically resolved
The correction path usually starts by determining whether the observed work required a permit and whether the condition can legally remain. If it can remain, legalization may require plans, a filing, permit, inspections and closeout; if it cannot or the owner does not want to legalize it, restoration to a lawful condition may be required.
Hearing issues to verify
- Did a valid permit already cover the exact work described by the inspector on the issue date?
- Was the cited activity actually permit-required work, or was it maintenance / exempt work under the applicable facts?
- Do the approved drawings, permit scope and inspection history match the condition the inspector described?
- If a Stop Work Order was issued, was the work stopped and was any later work performed only after the required authorization?
Evidence that may matter
- Permit and DOB NOW/BIS job records that predate the inspection
- Approved plans and amendments showing the cited work
- Dated photographs of the condition and construction stage
- Contracts, invoices and contractor statements establishing what work was actually performed
- Inspection / sign-off records if the work was subsequently legalized
Elevator / Vertical Transportation — Summons 39198788Y
CLASS - 2 · Issued August 3, 2026; hearing October 8, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: CLASS 2: TOP OF CAR LIGHT IS DAMAGED, AS PER ASME A17.1-2013, SEC. 2.7.9.2. REMEDY: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LIGHT. COUNTERWEIGHT RUNBY SIGN IS MISSING A REQUIRED NUMERICAL DESIGNATION, AS PER ASME A17.1-2013, SEC
Cited provision(s): 251 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLAINT MANNER:SERVICE EQUIPMEN
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Elevator charges often require licensed-elevator maintenance or repair, the required periodic inspection/test filing, an affirmation of correction where applicable, and reinspection for hazardous conditions.
Hearing issues to verify
- Does the device number/location on the summons match the building's elevator record?
- Was the cited defect repaired or the device removed from service before the inspection?
- Were the required CAT/periodic inspection filings timely and accepted?
Evidence that may matter
- Elevator device record and inspection/test reports
- Maintenance contractor logs and repair tickets
- Affirmation of Correction / reinspection result
- Photographs or controller/service records
Work Without a Permit — Summons 39198807K
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 3, 2026; hearing October 8, 2026. · Hearing status: ADMIT/IN-VIO
DOB allegation in the source extract: ATOI OBSERVED IN THE MAIN BOILER ROOM 2 OUT OF THE 5 GAS BOILERS REMOVED CHECKED BIS/DOBNOW NO PERMIT ON FILE FOR REMOVAL OF GAS BOILERS. ALL WORK MUST BE APPROVED AND DONE BY A LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER., OBTAIN
Cited provision(s): 101 — 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
How this type of condition is typically resolved
The correction path usually starts by determining whether the observed work required a permit and whether the condition can legally remain. If it can remain, legalization may require plans, a filing, permit, inspections and closeout; if it cannot or the owner does not want to legalize it, restoration to a lawful condition may be required.
Hearing issues to verify
- Did a valid permit already cover the exact work described by the inspector on the issue date?
- Was the cited activity actually permit-required work, or was it maintenance / exempt work under the applicable facts?
- Do the approved drawings, permit scope and inspection history match the condition the inspector described?
- If a Stop Work Order was issued, was the work stopped and was any later work performed only after the required authorization?
Evidence that may matter
- Permit and DOB NOW/BIS job records that predate the inspection
- Approved plans and amendments showing the cited work
- Dated photographs of the condition and construction stage
- Contracts, invoices and contractor statements establishing what work was actually performed
- Inspection / sign-off records if the work was subsequently legalized
Electrical Work / Electrical Permit — Summons 39198810L
CLASS - 2 · Issued August 3, 2026; hearing October 8, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS, MATERIALS, DEVICES, APPLIANCES OR WIRING IN USE. OBSERVED THRU OUT ALL FLOORS THAT THE EXIT / EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. ALL LIGHTIN
Cited provision(s): 2E8 — EC 410.30 LUMINAIRES AND LAMPHOLDERS NOT INSTALLED IN AN APPROVED MANNER
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Electrical charges generally require determining whether the cited installation was permitted and performed under the required licensed-electrical process, then correcting unsafe or unapproved work and obtaining any required inspection/acceptance.
Hearing issues to verify
- Was there an active electrical application/permit covering the cited wiring or equipment?
- Was the condition already corrected or disconnected before the inspection date?
- Does the cited equipment/location match the permitted scope and electrical inspection record?
Evidence that may matter
- Electrical permit/application and inspection records
- Licensed electrician invoice, letter or work order
- Photographs of wiring/equipment before and after correction
- Testing, certification or utility documentation where relevant
Elevator / Vertical Transportation — Summons 39198789X
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 3, 2026; hearing October 8, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: CLASS 1: CLASS 1: DROP CEILING PANEL LEADING TO THE EMERGENCY ESCAPE HATCH AND THE ESCAPE HATCH ARE UNSECURED, PROVIDING UNRESTRICTED ACCESS TO THE TOP OF THE ELEVATOR CAR, AS PER ASME A17.1-2013, SECS. 2.14.1.
Cited provision(s): 151 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPME
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Elevator charges often require licensed-elevator maintenance or repair, the required periodic inspection/test filing, an affirmation of correction where applicable, and reinspection for hazardous conditions.
Hearing issues to verify
- Does the device number/location on the summons match the building's elevator record?
- Was the cited defect repaired or the device removed from service before the inspection?
- Were the required CAT/periodic inspection filings timely and accepted?
Evidence that may matter
- Elevator device record and inspection/test reports
- Maintenance contractor logs and repair tickets
- Affirmation of Correction / reinspection result
- Photographs or controller/service records
Failure to Maintain — Summons 39198808M
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 3, 2026; hearing October 8, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED LACK OF COVERAGE AND OBSTRUCTED SPRINKLER HEADS LOCATED THROUGH OUT THE BUILDING CONTRARY TO FGC 903.3.3 OBSTRUCTED LOCATIONS IN AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. IT MANDATES
Cited provision(s): 102 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER
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
Electrical Work / Electrical Permit — Summons 39198811N
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 3, 2026; hearing October 8, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: ELECTRICAL CLOSET NOT DEDICATED TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT ONLY. OBSERVED ON THE 4TH FL ELECTRICAL CLOSET NOT DEDICATED TO PANEL ONLY SHELVES ARE INSTALLED FOR STORAGE, AND CARTS, ALSO ON THE SECOND F
Cited provision(s): 1D3 — EC 110.25 ELECTRIACAL CLOSET NOT DEDICATEDE TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIP ONL
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Electrical charges generally require determining whether the cited installation was permitted and performed under the required licensed-electrical process, then correcting unsafe or unapproved work and obtaining any required inspection/acceptance.
Hearing issues to verify
- Was there an active electrical application/permit covering the cited wiring or equipment?
- Was the condition already corrected or disconnected before the inspection date?
- Does the cited equipment/location match the permitted scope and electrical inspection record?
Evidence that may matter
- Electrical permit/application and inspection records
- Licensed electrician invoice, letter or work order
- Photographs of wiring/equipment before and after correction
- Testing, certification or utility documentation where relevant
Case-specific next step
For this property, the first paid review should reconcile the 7 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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