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: 2 Other Building / Code Compliance summonses; Egress / Exit Obstruction. The hearing date is October 7, 2026; the source issue date(s) are July 23, 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 39557016X
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 23, 2026; hearing October 7, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED REAR EXCAVATION OF 8-10FT DEPTH WITH NO GUARDRAIL INSTALLED. AS PER BC 3304.4.4 GUARDRAIL REQUIRED OF EXCAVATION THAT ARE 6FT OR GREATER. HAZARDS OF FALLS EXIST. INSTALL GUARD
Cited provision(s): 1P7
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
Egress / Exit Obstruction — Summons 39557017H
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 23, 2026; hearing October 7, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED REAR EXCAVATION OF 8-10FT DEPTH WITH NO SAFE/ADEQUATE MEANS OF ACCESS (EGRESS/INGRESS). 6FT A FRAME LADDER LEANING AGAINST SOIL DOES NOT REACH TOP OF EXCAVATION AS PER BC 3304.7.
Cited provision(s): 1P7
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
Other Building / Code Compliance — Summons 39557015Y
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 23, 2026; hearing October 7, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF REAR EXTENSION OBSERVED AN EXCAVATION PIT APPROXIMATELY 8-10FT DEEP SHEAR CUT WITHOUT SUPPORT OF EXCAVATION OR ANGLE OF REPOSE AT THE LEFT AND BACK. HAZARD OF COLLAPSE EXIST. STOP ALL
Cited provision(s): 110 — BC 3304.4,27-1032 FAIL TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AT SIDES OF EXCAVATION
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
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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