What DOB is alleging at this property
This October hearing page is not just a schedule entry. The supplied DOB extract contains 10 summons records for this property identifier. The charge mix is: 4 Failure to Maintain summonses; 2 Other Building / Code Compliance summonses; Elevator / Vertical Transportation; Boiler / HVAC / Service Equipment; Work Without a Permit; Electrical Work / Electrical Permit. The hearing date is October 2, 2026; the source issue date(s) are July 28, 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.
Elevator / Vertical Transportation — Summons 39197878N
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: CLASS 1: 1. FIREFIGHTER'S SERVICE PHASE I INOPERATIVE AS PER ASME A17.1 2.27.3. CONDITION OBSERVED: KEY ROTATES FREELY AND INITIATES LOBBY RECALL, BUT REMOVAL OF THE KEY AT THE RECALL POSITION CANCELS PHASE I A
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 39197912H
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: ATOI OBSERVED OBSTRUCTED SPRINKLER HEADS AND SPRINKLER HEADING MISSING SPRINKLER CAPS THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING. SPRINKLER SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAINED CONTRARY TO BC 903.3.3, REPAIR AND
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
Other Building / Code Compliance — Summons 39197918Z
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO PROVIDE ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (AFCI) PROTECTION IN DWELLING UNITS. OBSERVED THAT ALL THE PANELS THE CIRCUITS THAT ARE FEEDING THE DWELLING / SLEEPING QUARTERS ARE NOT ARC FAULT PROTECTED. ALL
Cited provision(s): 2D4 — EC 210.12(B) FAIL TO PROVIDE ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION IN DWELLINGS
How this type of condition is typically resolved
The first step is to read the inspector's narrative together with every cited code section and determine exactly what act, condition or missing filing DOB alleges. The correction and hearing strategy should then be built around that specific charge rather than a generic violation-removal checklist.
Hearing issues to verify
- Does the summons identify the correct property, respondent, date and observed condition?
- Do agency records support or contradict the inspector's description?
- Was the condition corrected, permitted or otherwise resolved before the hearing?
Evidence that may matter
- Official DOB/OATH property and summons records
- Dated photographs and videos
- Permits, approved plans and inspection results
- Contracts, receipts, professional letters or witness statements tied to the cited condition
Failure to Maintain — Summons 39197922L
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STORAGE IN FIRE PUMP ROOM. LOCATED AT CELLAR LEVEL., REPAIR AND/REPLACE
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
Other Building / Code Compliance — Summons 39197916P
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATION OF THE ELECTRICAL CODE TECHNICAL STANDARDS. OBSERVED ON THE ROOF THE GENERATOR ENCLOSED MAIN BREAKER IS IN THE TRIP POSITION LEAVING IT IN A STATE OF NOT READY FOR OPERATION. ALL BACK SY
Cited provision(s): 1D1 — EC-MISC MICELLANEOUS VIOLATION OF ELECTRICAL CODE TECHNICAL STANDARDS
How this type of condition is typically resolved
The first step is to read the inspector's narrative together with every cited code section and determine exactly what act, condition or missing filing DOB alleges. The correction and hearing strategy should then be built around that specific charge rather than a generic violation-removal checklist.
Hearing issues to verify
- Does the summons identify the correct property, respondent, date and observed condition?
- Do agency records support or contradict the inspector's description?
- Was the condition corrected, permitted or otherwise resolved before the hearing?
Evidence that may matter
- Official DOB/OATH property and summons records
- Dated photographs and videos
- Permits, approved plans and inspection results
- Contracts, receipts, professional letters or witness statements tied to the cited condition
Failure to Maintain — Summons 39197920H
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. HOLE PENETRATIONS (PLASTIC ACCESS PANELS) NOT FIRE RATED. LOCATED THROUGHOUT BUILDING. ALSO PORTABLE AC UNITS INSTALL IN WALLS. POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD., REP
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
Boiler / HVAC / Service Equipment — Summons 39197894N
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FOUND SLANT FIN GG-300 GAS FIRED BOILER WITH LEAKING SAFETY RELIEF VALVE, EXPOSED WIRING, NO ACCESS TO CHIMNEY BASE CLEAN OUT.
Cited provision(s): 254 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPME
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Service-equipment charges usually require repair, safe shutdown or replacement of the cited equipment, together with any required inspection, testing, annual filing or device-status update.
Hearing issues to verify
- Was the cited device in service at the time alleged?
- Was the equipment already repaired, disconnected or removed?
- Do required annual inspection / filing records show compliance for the relevant cycle?
Evidence that may matter
- Licensed contractor maintenance/repair records
- Inspection and testing results
- Device-status or annual filing records
- Utility/CO testing records and photographs where relevant
Work Without a Permit — Summons 39197911X
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: ATOI OBSERVED NEWLY INSTALLED COPPER PIPE TO LAUNDRY ROOM. DRIER EXHAUST NOT TAPED OR CAPPED. MANAGING AGENT STATES NEWLY INSTALLED LAUNDRY ROOM NO PERMITS ON FILE CHECKED DOBNOW/BIS CONTRARY TO PC 106.1, MC 60
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 39197917R
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS, MATERIALS. OBSERVED IN THE STAIRWAY 3A ARMORED CABLE USED TO SUPPLY POWER FOR A EXIT / EM LIGHT NEC 300.25 ARMORED CABLE RESTRICTS THE USE IN FIRE R
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
Failure to Maintain — Summons 39197921J
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED STORAGE UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE. (3 WASHING MACHINES) POTENTIAL HAZARD. LOCATED AT BASEMENT LEVEL., REPAIR AND/REPLACE
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
Case-specific next step
For this property, the first paid review should reconcile the 10 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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