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: 4 Work Without a Permit summonses; Failure to Maintain; Boiler / HVAC / Service Equipment; Illegal Occupancy / Conversion. The hearing date is October 2, 2026; the source issue date(s) are July 16, 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 39196507J
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 16, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: WORK WITHOUT PERMIT; NOTED AT EXPOSURE 1 FIRST FLOOR REMOVED GARAGE DOOR AND REPLACED WITH WOOD WALL WITH 1 ENTRANCE DOOR., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS
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
Failure to Maintain — Summons 39196510K
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 16, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER; NOTED AT FIRST FLOOR PUBLIC HALLWAY OBSTRUCTED BY MUSIC EQUIPMENT, STROLLERS, SHOPPING CARTS, AND A BIKE., 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
Work Without a Permit — Summons 39196505X
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 16, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: WORK WITHOUT PERMIT; NOTED AT CELLAR AND FIRST FLOOR INSTALLED ADDITIONAL 110-VOLT ELECTRICAL LINES FOR LIGHTS, SWITCHES, AND OUTLETS. ON THE FIRST FLOOR INSTALLED 220-VOLT ELECTRICAL LINE FOR STOVE., OBTAIN PE
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
Work Without a Permit — Summons 39196508L
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 16, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: WORK WITHOUT PERMIT; NOTED AT CELLAR LEVEL INSTALLED WATER AND WASTE LINES FOR RESIDENTIAL SINK, SLOP SINK AND 3-PIECE BATHROOM (TOILET, SINK, SHOWER) ON FIRST FLOOR INSTALLED WATER AND WASTE LINES FOR RESIDENT
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
Boiler / HVAC / Service Equipment — Summons 39196511M
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 16, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER; NOTED AT CELLAR LEVEL BOILER ROOM STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS PLASTIC, BIKES, TOOLS, AND CARDBOARD CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD., 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
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
Illegal Occupancy / Conversion — Summons 39196506H
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 16, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: RESIDENCE ALTERED NOTED C/O 44753 INDICATE BUILDING AS 3 STORY 2 FAMILY 1ST AS RECREATION ROOM 1 CAR GARAGE CELLAR AS STORAGE AREA. ALTERATION OBSERVED AT FIRST FLOOR OCCUPIED AS A CLASS A APT. WITH KITCHEN WIT
Cited provision(s): 1J3 — 28-210.1 RESIDENCE CONVERTED MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN
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 39196509N
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 16, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: WORK WITHOUT PERMIT; NOTED AT CELLAR LEVEL INSTALLED VARIOUS FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS AND DOORS TO CREATE 1 ADDITIONAL ROOM AND BATHROOM. ON THE FIRST FLOOR INSTALLED VARIOUS FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS AND DOORS TO C
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
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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