What DOB is alleging at this property
This October hearing page is not just a schedule entry. The supplied DOB extract contains 12 summons records for this property identifier. The charge mix is: 4 Failure to Maintain summonses; 4 Vacate Order summonses; 2 Illegal Occupancy / Conversion summonses; Egress / Exit Obstruction; Work Without a Permit. The hearing dates are October 13, 2026, October 20, 2026, October 27, 2026, October 6, 2026; the source issue date(s) are August 13, 2026, August 18, 2026, August 4, 2026, August 5, 2026, July 28, 2026, July 29, 2026, July 31, 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.
Failure to Maintain — Summons 39198077H
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 28, 2026; hearing October 6, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED DEFECTIVE WINDOWS AT EXP#1 AND EXP#4. WINDOWS AT EXP1 (82ST) HAS SHATTERED GLASS AND MISSING WINDOWS. AT EXP#4 (34 AVE) OB
Cited provision(s): 202 — 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
Egress / Exit Obstruction — Summons 39198483N
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 29, 2026; hearing October 6, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT APT B32 BEDROOM THAT LEADS TO FIRE ESCAPE (2ND MEANS EGRESS) LOCKING DEVICE WAS INSTALLED PREVENTING OTHER OCCUPANTS TO
Cited provision(s): 127 — 27-369,BC 1020.2 FAIL TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY
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
Illegal Occupancy / Conversion — Summons 39198486Z
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 29, 2026; hearing October 6, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY DOB RECORDS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT APT #B32 DINNING ROOM & LIVING ROOM CONVERTED INTO BEDROOMS WITH BEDS, PILLOWS, BLANKETS,CLOTHES, PERSONAL ITEMS, ETC, APPROX
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
Failure to Maintain — Summons 39198507Z
CLASS - 2 · Issued July 29, 2026; hearing October 6, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED BROKEN/SHATTERED WINDOWS AT APT # B31., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
Cited provision(s): 202 — 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
Failure to Maintain — Summons 39198484P
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 29, 2026; hearing October 6, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWARE PER BC 1008.1.8; 27-371(J). NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT APT #B32 OBSERVED BEDROOM DOORS WITH LOCKING DEVICE., PR
Cited provision(s): 126 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBIT
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
Vacate Order — Summons 39198621M
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 31, 2026; hearing October 6, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER FROM THE COMMISSIONER PER 28-207.4. NOTED: PARTIAL VACATE WAS ISSUED FOR ENTIRE APT #B32 ONLY ON 7/29/2026. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED APT #B32 WITH BEDROOMS, KITCHEN & 3PC BA
Cited provision(s): 1F9 — 28-207.4 FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Vacate-order matters require confirming the exact areas and occupants covered by the order, correcting the conditions that caused the order, completing any required permits/inspections, and obtaining formal agency authorization before reoccupancy.
Hearing issues to verify
- Does the summons identify the correct premises/area and the same vacate order reflected in agency records?
- Was the area occupied on the cited date, and by whom?
- Had the agency already rescinded or modified the vacate order before the alleged occupancy?
Evidence that may matter
- Vacate Order and rescission/modification documents
- DOB/HPD records showing status and affected areas
- Photographs, access logs, leases or occupancy records
- Professional reports / inspection results documenting correction
Work Without a Permit — Summons 39198485R
CLASS - 1 · Issued July 29, 2026; hearing October 6, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED APT # B32 ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALL WITH ENTRY DOORS AT LIVING ROOM & DINING ROOM TO CREATE ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS., 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
Vacate Order — Summons 39199026M
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 4, 2026; hearing October 13, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER FROM THE COMMISSIONER PER 28-207.4. NOTED: PARTIAL VACATE WAS ISSUED FOR ENTIRE APT #B32 ONLY ON 7/29/2026. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED APT #B32 WITH BEDROOMS, KITCHEN & 3PC BA
Cited provision(s): 1F9 — 28-207.4 FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Vacate-order matters require confirming the exact areas and occupants covered by the order, correcting the conditions that caused the order, completing any required permits/inspections, and obtaining formal agency authorization before reoccupancy.
Hearing issues to verify
- Does the summons identify the correct premises/area and the same vacate order reflected in agency records?
- Was the area occupied on the cited date, and by whom?
- Had the agency already rescinded or modified the vacate order before the alleged occupancy?
Evidence that may matter
- Vacate Order and rescission/modification documents
- DOB/HPD records showing status and affected areas
- Photographs, access logs, leases or occupancy records
- Professional reports / inspection results documenting correction
Failure to Maintain — Summons 39199360H
CLASS - 2 · Issued August 5, 2026; hearing October 13, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWARE PER BC 1008.1.8; 27-371(J). NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT APT #B31 OBSERVED BEDROOM DOOR WITH KEY LOCKING DEVICE.,
Cited provision(s): 226 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBIT
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
Illegal Occupancy / Conversion — Summons 39199361J
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 5, 2026; hearing October 13, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY DOB RECORDS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT APT #B31 LIVING ROOM CONVERTED INTO BEDROOM WITH BEDS, PILLOWS, BLANKETS,CLOTHES, PERSONAL ITEMS, ETC., DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL O
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
Vacate Order — Summons 39200563N
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 13, 2026; hearing October 20, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER FROM THE COMMISSIONER PER 28-207.4. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED & NOTED - AT INTERIOR_APT. B32 - ADULT MALE OCCUPANT RESPONDING TO DOOR KNOCK IN APARTMENT; CONSTITUTING
Cited provision(s): 1F9 — 28-207.4 FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Vacate-order matters require confirming the exact areas and occupants covered by the order, correcting the conditions that caused the order, completing any required permits/inspections, and obtaining formal agency authorization before reoccupancy.
Hearing issues to verify
- Does the summons identify the correct premises/area and the same vacate order reflected in agency records?
- Was the area occupied on the cited date, and by whom?
- Had the agency already rescinded or modified the vacate order before the alleged occupancy?
Evidence that may matter
- Vacate Order and rescission/modification documents
- DOB/HPD records showing status and affected areas
- Photographs, access logs, leases or occupancy records
- Professional reports / inspection results documenting correction
Vacate Order — Summons 39200942N
CLASS - 1 · Issued August 18, 2026; hearing October 27, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED VACATE ORDER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED VACATE STICKER POSTED 7/30/2026 FOR APT B32 WAS DEFACED., COMPLY WITH CODE
Cited provision(s): 1G1 — 28-207.4.4 REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED VACATE ORDER
How this type of condition is typically resolved
Vacate-order matters require confirming the exact areas and occupants covered by the order, correcting the conditions that caused the order, completing any required permits/inspections, and obtaining formal agency authorization before reoccupancy.
Hearing issues to verify
- Does the summons identify the correct premises/area and the same vacate order reflected in agency records?
- Was the area occupied on the cited date, and by whom?
- Had the agency already rescinded or modified the vacate order before the alleged occupancy?
Evidence that may matter
- Vacate Order and rescission/modification documents
- DOB/HPD records showing status and affected areas
- Photographs, access logs, leases or occupancy records
- Professional reports / inspection results documenting correction
Case-specific next step
For this property, the first paid review should reconcile the 12 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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