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; Illegal Occupancy / Conversion. The hearing date is October 22, 2026; the source issue date(s) are September 12, 2023.
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 35673323Z
CLASS - 1 · Issued September 12, 2023; hearing October 22, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: PERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT-RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY #410069063 INDICATES THAT BUILDING AS A CLASS "A" (MULTIPLE DWELLING) PERMANENT USE BUILDING. ILLEGALLY
Cited provision(s): 1E5 — AC 28-210.3 PERM.DWELLING OFFERED/USED/CONV TO OTHER THAN PERM.RESIDENTIAL PURPOSE; 1E6 — 28-202.1 ADDITIONAL DAILY PENALTY FOR CLASS 1 VIOLATION OF 28-210.3
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
Illegal Occupancy / Conversion — Summons 35673324K
CLASS - 2 · Issued September 12, 2023; hearing October 22, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O #410069063. ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED: AT BASEMENT & 2ND FLOOR LEVELS. BASEMENT (105), 2ND FLOOR (126, 127A, 128 AND 129) HAVE BEEN CONVERTED/OCCUPIED AS FURNISHED
Cited provision(s): 203 — 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
Other Building / Code Compliance — Summons 35675625N
CLASS - 1 · Issued September 12, 2023; hearing October 22, 2026. · Hearing status: PENDING
DOB allegation in the source extract: BC 907.2.8 FAILURE TO PORIVDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR FURNISHER ROOMS/SRO'S AT BASEMENT + 2ND FL LEVELS APTS #105 (BASEMENT) + 126, 127A, 128, 129 (2ND FLOOR). REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY
Cited provision(s): 106 — 27-/28-/BC-MISC MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS
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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