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; 2 Sidewalk Shed / Scaffold summonses; Site Safety / Safeguarding. The hearing dates are October 14, 2026, October 7, 2026; the source issue date(s) are July 27, 2026, July 28, 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 39557176P
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 7, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, DURING A DEPARTMENT-ISSUED HIGH WIND ADVISORY, OBSERVED A SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD PLATFORM LANDED ON THE EDGE OF THE SEVENTH-FLOOR BALCONY WITHOUT PROTECTION AND NOT SECURED AS REQUIRED BY THE
Cited provision(s): 282 — 28-105.12.2 WRK DOESN'T CONFORM TO APPROV DOCS AND/OR APPROV AMENDMENTS
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
Site Safety / Safeguarding — Summons 39557113H
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 27, 2026; hearing October 7, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: RESPONDING TO AN INCIDENT, WHERE WORKER ISTVAN BENEDEK RESULTED IN INJURY HIS RIGHT LEG WHEN TESTING MATERIAL HOIST, INSPECTION REVEALED. CONTRACTOR FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD, NO MEANS AND METHODS HOW TO HANDLE MATE
Cited provision(s): 209 — BC 3301.2,27-1009(A) FAIL TO SAFEGUARD PERS/PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OP
How this type of condition is typically resolved
These charges focus on protection of workers, occupants, neighboring property or the public during construction. Correction normally requires fixing the specific unsafe condition, documenting required safety measures and keeping the required site records current.
Hearing issues to verify
- What precise safety measure does the summons say was missing or inadequate?
- Was the condition temporary and corrected before or during the inspection?
- Did an approved site-safety plan or required site document address the cited condition?
Evidence that may matter
- Site Safety Plan / logistics drawings
- Daily safety logs and competent-person/site-safety records
- Photographs taken around the inspection time
- Contractor or safety-manager statements and correction records
Sidewalk Shed / Scaffold — Summons 39557630X
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 14, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OBSERVED INSTALLED FIXED MONORAIL MULTIPOINT SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD ON SITE-UPON CHECKING DOB RECORDS-NO NOTIFICATION FOR FIXED/NON ADJUSTABLE SCAFFOLD PROVIDED TO DOB AS REQUIRED(ONLY COUNTERWEIGHTS/ADJUSTABLE SCA
Cited provision(s): 261 — BC 3314.1.1 & 27-1050.1 FAILED TO NOTIFY DEPARTMENT/OBTAIN PERMIT PRIOR TO USE/INST. OFF C-HOO
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
Work Without a Permit — Summons 39557629Z
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 14, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: MONORAIL SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD SYSTEM INSTALLED CONTRARY TO PLANS-ATTACHMENT OF BEAMS TO CONCRETE SLAB-USING CHOKE/SLING LINES-AS PER PLAN 5/16" WIRE ROPE WITH J-BOLTS AT TOP AND BOTTOM ,TIMBLE,SHACKLE TO BE USED,
Cited provision(s): 282 — 28-105.12.2 WRK DOESN'T CONFORM TO APPROV DOCS AND/OR APPROV AMENDMENTS
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
Sidewalk Shed / Scaffold — Summons 39557631H
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 14, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION -OBSERVED OUTRIGGER BEAM SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD INSTALLED AT EXP#2(ROOF) WITH TIEBACK INSTALLED TO ANGLE ANCHORAGE SYSTEM ON CONCRETE WALL-NO PULL TEST PERFORMED/PROVIDED AS REQUIRED-ST
Cited provision(s): 2F7 — BC 3301.7 (2014 CODE) FAILURE TO MAINTAIN/DISPLAY ON SITE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY BC CHAPTER 3
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
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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