What DOB is alleging at this property
This October hearing page is not just a schedule entry. The supplied DOB extract contains 6 summons records for this property identifier. The charge mix is: 3 Sidewalk Shed / Scaffold summonses; Other Building / Code Compliance; Façade / Exterior Wall; Egress / Exit Obstruction. The hearing dates are October 16, 2026, October 30, 2026; the source issue date(s) are August 16, 2025, March 11, 2026, October 7, 2025.
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.
Other Building / Code Compliance — Summons 35482637J
CLASS - 2 · Issued August 16, 2025; hearing October 16, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: 28-118-3.2. OCCUPANCY IN CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C/O AND/OR DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING RECORDS. ILLEGALLY CREATED CLASS "A" APARTMENT AT CELLAR, WITH A FULL BATHROOM AND A KITCHEN CONSISTING OF: GAS STOVE. VACA
Cited provision(s): 206 — 27-/28-/BC-MISC MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS
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
Sidewalk Shed / Scaffold — Summons 39551479P
CLASS - 2 · Issued March 11, 2026; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: ADMIT/IN-VIO
DOB allegation in the source extract: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED AT EXPOSURES 1 & 4 OF A MIXED USED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH AN EXPIRED PERMIT X01159074 EXPIRED ON 12/23/2025 THIS CREATES UNSAFE CONDITIONS TO THE PUBLIC & PROPERT
Cited provision(s): 2P8
How this type of condition is typically resolved
The issue is typically whether the shed/scaffold was permitted, properly installed and maintained, and whether the equipment matched the approved filing and current safety requirements. Correction can involve permit renewal, physical modification, inspection, or removal.
Hearing issues to verify
- Was the equipment covered by an active permit on the inspection date?
- Did the installed dimensions/protection match the approved design?
- Was a cited defect already corrected before the summons was issued or served?
Evidence that may matter
- DOB NOW equipment permit and approved drawings
- Engineer/contractor inspection logs
- Dated site photographs
- Renewal or removal records
Sidewalk Shed / Scaffold — Summons 39551480M
CLASS - 2 · Issued March 11, 2026; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED WITH EXPIRED PERMIT &MISSING JOB INFO PANEL ON THE PARAPET AT EXPOSURES 1 & 4 OF A MIXED USED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING THIS CREATES UNSAFE CONDITIONS TO PUBLIC AND EMERGENCY SERVICES TRYING
Cited provision(s): 217 — BC 3301.9,27-10009(C) FAIL TO PROVIDE/POST SIGN(S) AT JB SITE PURSUANT TO SUBSEC
How this type of condition is typically resolved
The issue is typically whether the shed/scaffold was permitted, properly installed and maintained, and whether the equipment matched the approved filing and current safety requirements. Correction can involve permit renewal, physical modification, inspection, or removal.
Hearing issues to verify
- Was the equipment covered by an active permit on the inspection date?
- Did the installed dimensions/protection match the approved design?
- Was a cited defect already corrected before the summons was issued or served?
Evidence that may matter
- DOB NOW equipment permit and approved drawings
- Engineer/contractor inspection logs
- Dated site photographs
- Renewal or removal records
Sidewalk Shed / Scaffold — Summons 39551481Y
CLASS - 2 · Issued March 11, 2026; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OBSERVED DEBRIS NETTING BY THE ENTRANCE OF THE BUILDING AT EXPOSURE 1 WITH LARGE GAPS AND OPENINGS CREATING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO THE PUBLIC BY NOT PROTECTING AGAINST FALLING MATERIALS OR DEBRIS. MAINTAIN PED
Cited provision(s): 223 — BC 3307.6,27-1021 SIDEWALK SHED DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS
How this type of condition is typically resolved
The issue is typically whether the shed/scaffold was permitted, properly installed and maintained, and whether the equipment matched the approved filing and current safety requirements. Correction can involve permit renewal, physical modification, inspection, or removal.
Hearing issues to verify
- Was the equipment covered by an active permit on the inspection date?
- Did the installed dimensions/protection match the approved design?
- Was a cited defect already corrected before the summons was issued or served?
Evidence that may matter
- DOB NOW equipment permit and approved drawings
- Engineer/contractor inspection logs
- Dated site photographs
- Renewal or removal records
Façade / Exterior Wall — Summons 35717715J
CLASS - 1 · Issued October 7, 2025; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: DEFAULT
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR FACADE AND APPURTENANCES. NOTED: OBSERVEDAT EXP 1(W. ELEV) AND EXP 2(N. ELEV) CRACKED AND SPALLING BRICK MASONRY AT PARAPET LEVEL. THESE CONDITIONS EXISTED ON ECB VIO #35687049M DAT
Cited provision(s): 104 — 28-302.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Exterior-wall charges usually require a competent inspection of the cited façade/appurtenance, repair of unsafe or deteriorated conditions, and—when the building is subject to FISP—the appropriate QEWI report or amended filing.
Hearing issues to verify
- Does the inspector's description match the actual exposure, floor and defect?
- Was the condition already repaired or protected before the summons date?
- Was there a current FISP/QEWI filing addressing the same condition?
Evidence that may matter
- QEWI report, FISP filing or amended report
- Close-up and elevation photographs identifying the exact defect
- Repair proposals, invoices and completion records
- Engineer/architect letter and inspection documentation
Egress / Exit Obstruction — Summons 35717716L
CLASS - 1 · Issued October 7, 2025; hearing October 30, 2026. · Hearing status: DEFAULT
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. NOTED: OBSERVED AT EXP 1(W. ELEV) OBJECTS ARE ON THE FIRE ESCAPES AT 6TH AND 4TH FLOOR LEVEL. REMEDY: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS.
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
Case-specific next step
For this property, the first paid review should reconcile the 6 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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