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: Illegal Occupancy / Conversion; Work Without a Permit; Electrical Work / Electrical Permit. The hearing date is October 8, 2026; the source issue date(s) are July 30, 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.
Illegal Occupancy / Conversion — Summons 39198516K
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 30, 2026; hearing October 8, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: ATOI OBSERVED A COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT/RESTAURANT OPERATING CONTRARY TO THE APPROVED CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY #51631., DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OR AMEND C OF O; UPDATE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR RESTORE PR
Cited provision(s): 203 — 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
Work Without a Permit — Summons 39198517M
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 30, 2026; hearing October 8, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT CELLAR - WATER & WASTE LINES INSTALLED 3 PC BTHRMS (2 TOILETS, SINK); HANDWASH STATION; COMMERCIAL SINK IN KITCHEN AREA., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS; ACQUIRE NECESSARY PERMITS OR RESTORE CELLAR
Cited provision(s): 201 — 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 39198518Y
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 30, 2026; hearing October 8, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: W/O A PERMIT NOTED: ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLED FOR ELECTRICAL STOVES, COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS, ADDL'T LIGHTS, SWITCHES, OUTLETS, INCLUDING EXTENSIONS USED AS PERMANENT WIRING., COMPLY WITH EC; OBTAIN NECESSAR
Cited provision(s): 2C9 — EC 110.2(A) UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OR WIRING IN USE
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 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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