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: Egress / Exit Obstruction; Failure to Maintain; Elevator / Vertical Transportation. The hearing dates are October 16, 2026, October 30, 2026; the source issue date(s) are August 12, 2026, August 14, 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.
Egress / Exit Obstruction — Summons 39200336N
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 12, 2026; hearing October 16, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED GATE LEADING THROUGH THE REQUIRED FIRE PASSAGEWAY ALONG EXPOSURE 4 SECURED WITH A LOCKING MECHANISM, OBSTRUCTING EGRESS. ADDITION
Cited provision(s): 127 — 27-369,BC 1020.2 FAIL TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Egress charges are generally corrected by removing the obstruction or restoring the required exit width/path and then documenting that the means of egress is clear and code compliant.
Hearing issues to verify
- Was the cited passageway actually required egress for the affected occupancy?
- Did the alleged obstruction exist when the inspector observed it?
- Was the condition immediately removed and can the timing be documented?
Evidence that may matter
- Dated photographs showing the exit path
- Approved floor/egress plans
- Building or security logs
- Statements or work records documenting removal of stored items/obstructions
Failure to Maintain — Summons 39200335L
CLASS - 2 · Issued August 12, 2026; hearing October 16, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWARE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED NON-APPROVED DOOR HARDWARE INSTALLED AT THE EXPOSURE 1 DOOR LEADING FROM THE REAR FI
Cited provision(s): 226 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBIT
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
Elevator / Vertical Transportation — Summons 39200605M
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 14, 2026; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: CLASS 1 ITEMS: DOOR ZONE RESTRICTOR DEVICE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY BYPASSED. THE RESTRICTOR PLUNGER WAS OBSERVED DEFEATED, ALLOWING THE CAR DOORS TO OPEN WHILE THE CAR IS OUTSIDE THE UNLOCKING ZONE. THIS CONDITI
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
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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