Unlawful dwelling conversion or added units
27 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.
Violation guide › Law sections › 28-210.1
NYC violation law-section reference
28-210.1
Convert/maintain/occupy mult dwelling w/3 or more units than approved.
62 citations in October 12 sample
This label is taken from an enforcement-data export and may be an abbreviated citation, combined citation, historical-code reference or general category. It is not a substitute for the actual legal text or full DOB notice.
What the dataset shows
Across the export, this law label appears with multiple enforcement narratives. The legal section alone may not tell you whether a condition concerns equipment, unsafe maintenance, a change in occupancy, missing filings or work without authorization. Review the original inspector description and applicable code edition before selecting a remedy.
Enforcement problems identified in these records
Other / description requires manual interpretation
19 allegations in this data subset. Description is too broad to infer a specific correction without the full summons.
Illegal cellar dwelling or apartment
7 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.
Plumbing fixtures and piping
3 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.
Gas piping and gas appliances
3 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.
Interior partitions and layout changes
1 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.
Boiler inspection or maintenance
1 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.
Walls, ceilings, stairs and floor defects
1 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.
Related OATH infraction codes
These are separate infraction identifiers observed alongside this law section, not interchangeable substitutes for the cited statute.
General DOB/OATH resolution pathway
- Identify the controlling documents. Locate the actual summons, inspector narrative, cited rule, OATH hearing date and any related DOB orders. The same code label can cover distinct situations.
- Address immediate risks. If the condition poses a safety threat or is subject to a stop-work or vacate order, comply with applicable restrictions and obtain appropriate professional assistance promptly.
- Select a supportable corrective approach. That may involve stopping a use, repairing or removing unauthorized work, obtaining permits, inspections or professional evaluation. Legalization is not assured.
- Separate hearing response from DOB correction. Respond to OATH as required. A payment or hearing outcome does not automatically establish that all DOB correction requirements are satisfied.
- Document and certify correction. Where required, submit the Certificate of Correction through DOB NOW: Safety → Violations & Notices of Deficiency, including the proper attestations and applicable evidence. Monitor DOB status after submission.
Official reference links
- NYC DOB: OATH Summonses
- NYC DOB: Certificate of Correction FAQ
- NYC DOB: OATH Hearing & Penalties
- NYC OATH: Hearings and Defaults
- NYC DOB: Codes
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Applicable code context: Unlawful occupancy or use. Article 210 concerns unlawful occupancy and occupancy restrictions. Precisely characterize the factual use alleged and cross-check the cited subsection.
How to test the legal elements: Verify number of occupants/units, permanent versus transient use, the observed date, egress and legal-use records.
Exceptions / limits: Do not infer a short-term-rental allegation merely from a residential unit: actual use, applicable date and statutory elements matter. Do not infer applicability from an export shorthand label; read the applicable code edition and the entire summons.
Before a Certificate of Correction is prepared, collect the actual summons, dated proof addressing each charged condition, any required permits/inspection evidence, and required authorized statements. The alleged inspection history is not proven by an excerpt.
Authorities: NYC DOB construction codes · OATH Summons Finder instructions (download actual summons) · Certificate of Correction instructions.
Examples observed under this citation
Draft source-grounded analytical examples; the original enforcement descriptions are allegations and may be truncated.