What DOB is alleging at this property
This October hearing page is not just a schedule entry. The supplied DOB extract contains 9 summons records for this property identifier. The charge mix is: 3 Electrical Work / Electrical Permit summonses; Plumbing / Gas; Work Without a Permit; Elevator / Vertical Transportation; Failure to Maintain; Other Building / Code Compliance; Illegal Occupancy / Conversion. The hearing date is October 30, 2026; the source issue date(s) are August 19, 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.
Plumbing / Gas — Summons 39201076K
CLASS - 2 · Issued August 19, 2026; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS INADEQUATE SUPPORT FOR GAS PIPING IN THE BASEMENT. AS PER FGC 407.2 .ALSO OBSERVED IN CELLAR UNSHIELDED RUBBER COUPLINGS WHICH IS PROHIBITED. AS PER PC705.4.3., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
Cited provision(s): 202 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Plumbing/gas matters typically require determining whether the work was permitted and performed by the required licensed trade, correcting unsafe or unapproved conditions, and completing inspections/sign-off.
Hearing issues to verify
- Was there a valid plumbing/gas filing covering the cited scope?
- Did the condition predate the respondent's work or ownership?
- Was the cited installation already disconnected or corrected?
Evidence that may matter
- Licensed Master Plumber permit / filing records
- Pressure-test / inspection / utility records
- Invoices and plumber statements
- Photographs showing the installation and correction
Electrical Work / Electrical Permit — Summons 39201085M
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 19, 2026; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: ELECTRICAL CLOSET NOT DEDICATED TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT ONLY. OBSERVED IN THE MAIN ELECTRICAL RM IN THE BASEMENT A WORKSHOP IS BUILD IN THE RM ALSO OF STORAGE OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
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
Work Without a Permit — Summons 39201112Z
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 19, 2026; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. ATOI OBSERVED IN APT 6E WHERE A WALL WAS ERECTED CREATING AN EXTRA ROOM IN THE LIVING ROOM WITHOUT A PERMIT FOR THE SCOPE OF WORK ., OBTAIN PERMIT
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
Elevator / Vertical Transportation — Summons 39201021N
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 19, 2026; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: CLASS 1 (CU):FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER PASSENGER ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT AS PER BC3001.2 & 27-987. UPON INSPECTION,ALARM BELL AND PHONE INOPERATIVE ON ELEVATOR,CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDIT
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
Electrical Work / Electrical Permit — Summons 39201083Z
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 19, 2026; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL APPARATUS, MATERIALS, DEVICES, WIRING IN USE. OBSERVED IN THE LOBBY THE EXIT SIGN POWERED BY FLEX CORD IN PLASTIC MOLDING ON THE ROOF FLEX CORD PASSING THRU ELEVATOR MACH
Cited provision(s): 1D2 — 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
Electrical Work / Electrical Permit — Summons 39201086Y
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 19, 2026; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS, MATERIALS, DEVICES, APPLIANCES OR WIRING IN USE. OBSERVED IN APT 6E THE BATH RM GFCI IS NOT WORKING OR RESETTING WHEN TESTED AND IN THE CORRIDOR BET
Cited provision(s): 1D2 — 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 39201110P
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 19, 2026; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. ATOI OBSERVED RETAINING WALL IN REAR YARD AND STAIRS TO BASEMENT AT EXPOSURE 3 CRACKED AND IN DISREPAIR, BRICKS IN EXPOSURE 1 ( 2ND TO 4TH FLOOR) BETWEEN W
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 39201084K
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 19, 2026; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT NO INSTALLATION OF ELECTRODE GROUND ROD IN MAIN ELECTRICAL RM AND AT THE POINT OF ENTRY OF WATER MAIN. ALSO THE MAIN HOUSE WATER GROUND CLAMP IS CO
Cited provision(s): 1D7 — EC 250.4 FAILURE TO GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
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
Illegal Occupancy / Conversion — Summons 39201111R
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 19, 2026; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT RECORDS. ATOI OBSERVED IN APT 6E A WALL WAS ERECTED CREATING AN EXTRA ROOM IN THE LIVING ROOM CONTRARY TO OCCUPANCY TO
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 9 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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