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: 3 Work Without a Permit summonses; 2 Illegal Occupancy / Conversion summonses; Failure to Maintain; Vacate Order. The hearing date is October 16, 2026; the source issue date(s) are August 4, 2026, August 7, 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 39199167X
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 4, 2026; hearing October 16, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: W/O A PERMIT NOTED: ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLED FOR TWO ELECTRIC STOVES, ADDL'T LIGHTS, SWITCHES, OUTLETS, INCLUDING EXTENSIONS USED AS PERMANENT WIRING AT CELLAR AND 2ND FLR FRONT APARTMENTS., OBTAIN PERMIT; O
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
Illegal Occupancy / Conversion — Summons 39199170R
CLASS - 2 · Issued August 4, 2026; hearing October 16, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: CONTRARY TO DOB RECORDS (LNO #1253) FOR A LEGAL 2-FAMILY, ATOI THE 2ND SUBDIVIDED INTO TWO CLASS "A" APTS. CELLAR OCCUPIED AS CLASS "A" APT., WITH A 3-PC BATH, RESIDENTIAL SINK, AND ELECTRIC STOVE., DISCONTINUE
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
Failure to Maintain — Summons 39199168H
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 4, 2026; hearing October 16, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: ATOI, OBSERVED AN EXPOSED, LOOSE ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX, A DILAPIDATED AND DETERIORATED SHAFT WITHIN THE CELLAR APARTMENT, AND AN EXPOSED CEILING AT THE CELLAR LEVEL., REPAIR AND/REPLACE; RESTORE CELLAR TO CODE C
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
Work Without a Permit — Summons 39199171Z
CLASS - 2 · Issued August 4, 2026; hearing October 16, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT 2ND FLR, FULL-HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS ERECTED TO SUB-DIVIDE LEVEL FRONT & REAR; ALSO TO CREATE 2 BTHRMS & 4 BDRMS: CREATING A HEALTH HAZARD CONDITION FOR LIVING. PARTITION WALLS ERECTED A
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
Illegal Occupancy / Conversion — Summons 39199169J
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 4, 2026; hearing October 16, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: RES CONV'D FRM 2- TO 4-FAM NFP DWELLING. 2ND FLR SUB-DIV'D INTO FRT/RR CLASS "A" APTS, EA W/3-PC BTHRM & KIT. 1ST FLR CLASS "A" APT. CELLAR ARR'D AS CLASS "A" APT W/3-PC BTHRM, KITCH & 2 BDRMS., RESTORE TO PRIO
Cited provision(s): 1J3 — 28-210.1 RESIDENCE CONVERTED MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN; 172 — 28-202.1 ADDITIONAL DAILY PENALTY FOR CLASS 1 VIOLATION OF 28-210.1 OR 28-210.2
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 39199172K
CLASS - 2 · Issued August 4, 2026; hearing October 16, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT 2ND FLR & CELLAR - WATER & WASTE LINES INSTALLED FOR 2 - 3 PC BTHRMS (TOILET, SINK, SHOWER); 2 RESIDENTIAL SINKS AT KITCHEN AREAS, OBTAIN ALL PERMITS; OBTAIN NECESSARY PERMITS OR RESTORE
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
Vacate Order — Summons 39199719P
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 7, 2026; hearing October 16, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER FROM THE COMMISSIONER PER 28-207.4. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION - CELLAR & 2ND FLR REAR APTS WERE OCCUPIED BY MALE & FEMALE OCCUPANTS, AGAINST VACATE ORDER X248/2026 ISSUED ON 8/
Cited provision(s): 1F9 — 28-207.4 FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Vacate-order matters require confirming the exact areas and occupants covered by the order, correcting the conditions that caused the order, completing any required permits/inspections, and obtaining formal agency authorization before reoccupancy.
Hearing issues to verify
- Does the summons identify the correct premises/area and the same vacate order reflected in agency records?
- Was the area occupied on the cited date, and by whom?
- Had the agency already rescinded or modified the vacate order before the alleged occupancy?
Evidence that may matter
- Vacate Order and rescission/modification documents
- DOB/HPD records showing status and affected areas
- Photographs, access logs, leases or occupancy records
- Professional reports / inspection results documenting correction
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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