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: 5 Work Without a Permit summonses; Egress / Exit Obstruction; Illegal Occupancy / Conversion. The hearing dates are October 19, 2026, October 28, 2026; the source issue date(s) are August 18, 2026, June 5, 2026, June 9, 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 39191472X
CLASS - 2 · Issued June 5, 2026; hearing October 19, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING WITH NEWLY INSTALLED ELECTRICAL PANEL IN CELLAR TO SUPPLY POWER, ALSO NOTED 6 SPLIT A/C UNITS INSTALLED AT ROOF/ REAR OF BUILDING WITH ELECTRICAL WORK NOT AU
Cited provision(s): 2C4 — 27-3018(B) ELECTRICAL 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 39191478R
CLASS - 1 · Issued June 5, 2026; hearing October 19, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: ATOI OBSERVED IN BASEMENT OIL FED BOILER IS DISCONNECT AND REPLACED WITH GAS WATER HEATERS THAT IS NOT PERMITTED, NEW GAS LINES WERE RAN FROM FRONT TO BACK OF BASEMENT,LAUNDRY ROOM WAS INSTALLED AND NOT PERMITT
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 39191860H
CLASS - 1 · Issued June 9, 2026; hearing October 19, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: ATOI WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT AT EXPO#3 2ND & 3RD FL FIRE ESCAPE OBSERVED UNAPPROVED/ UNPERMITTEDREMOVAL OF ELECTRIC CONNECTION OF CONDENSING UNITS WITHOUT REQUEIRED PERMIT,, OBTAIN PERMIT; STOP ALL ELECTRICAL WOR
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 39200967J
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 18, 2026; hearing October 28, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED NEW GAS KITCHEN AND BATHROOM LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF APARTMENTS. SCOPE OF WORK IS UNDOCUMENTED AND HAZARDOUS AS IT CAN LEAD TO LEAKS OR DAMAGE. ECB ISSUED FOR PLUMBING/GAS WORK WITH
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
Egress / Exit Obstruction — Summons 39200968L
CLASS - 2 · Issued August 18, 2026; hearing October 28, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED EGRESS DOOR OF APARTMENT 1R HAS BEEN JAMMED AND CANNOT OPEN DUE TO WATER DAMAGE WARPING FLOOR. ECB ISSUED AS UNSAFE HAZARD FOR OCCUPANTS HAVE BEEN CREATED DUE TO OBSERVED CONDITI
Cited provision(s): 202 — 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 39200966H
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 18, 2026; hearing October 28, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED NEW LAYOUT OF FLOOR TO CEILING PARTITIONS IN MULTIPLE APARTMENTS. SCOPE OF WORK IS UNDOCUMENTED AND UNPERMITTED. ECB ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT., 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 39200972Y
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 18, 2026; hearing October 28, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED ADDITIONAL ROOM ADDED TO EACH APARTMENT THRU OUT BUILDING. ECB ISSUED AS BUILDING IS NO LONGER MATCHING DOCUMENTED LAYOUT OF EACH FLOOR AND APARTMENTS ARE FOUND TO BE OCCUPANCY C
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
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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