What DOB is alleging at this property
This October hearing page is not just a schedule entry. The supplied DOB extract contains 5 summons records for this property identifier. The charge mix is: 2 Work Without a Permit summonses; Other Building / Code Compliance; Illegal Occupancy / Conversion; Egress / Exit Obstruction. The hearing dates are October 16, 2026, October 2, 2026; the source issue date(s) are August 3, 2026, July 22, 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.
Other Building / Code Compliance — Summons 39197241X
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 22, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OBSERVED 2 PROPANE TANK NOT PROPERLY STORED OR MAINTAINED INSIDE REAR BUILDING, MAINTAIN STORAGE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FIRE CODE
Cited provision(s): 183 — BC 3303.4.6 & 27-1018 UNSAFE STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT
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
Work Without a Permit — Summons 39197242H
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 22, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OBSERVED NEW ELECTRICAL OUTLETS 240 THREE PHASES FOR ELECTRIC KILN., 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
Illegal Occupancy / Conversion — Summons 39197240Y
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 22, 2026; hearing October 2, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OCCUPANCY IS CONTRARY TO C OF O OR DEPARTMENT RECORDS. HPC RECORD REAR TO BE A ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH KITCHEN. REAR CONVERTING MANUFACTURING FACILITY FOR JEWELRY WITH SLEEPING QUARTERS., DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL
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
Egress / Exit Obstruction — Summons 39198802L
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 3, 2026; hearing October 16, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OBSERVED NO SECONDARY MEANS OF EGRESS FOR REAR STRUCTURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION., 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
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
Work Without a Permit — Summons 39198803N
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 3, 2026; hearing October 16, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OBSERVED AT REAR OF BUILDING ILLEGAL STRUCTURE THAT IS BEING USED A MANUFACTURING FACILITY FOR JEWELRY WITH SLEEPING QUARTERS., 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
Case-specific next step
For this property, the first paid review should reconcile the 5 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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