28-301.1

Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.

1,493 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

Masonry and façade defects

173 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.

Elevator out of service

138 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.

Walls, ceilings, stairs and floor defects

135 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.

Windows, doors and building openings

112 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.

General maintenance or unsafe condition

107 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.

Roof, flashing or drainage deterioration

100 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.

Other / description requires manual interpretation

79 allegations in this data subset. Description is too broad to infer a specific correction without the full summons.

Unsecured jobsite materials or housekeeping

75 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.

Elevator safety devices and testing

62 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.

Blocked exits or egress routes

56 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.

Elevator hoistway door and locking issues

55 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.

Plumbing fixtures and piping

47 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.

Short-term rental or transient occupancy

43 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.

Electrical wiring and outlets

40 allegations in this data subset. Open the scenario guide for condition-specific investigation and evidence requirements.

Gas piping and gas appliances

35 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.

102 — 537 source records
202 — 292 source records
151 — 242 source records
251 — 225 source records
302 — 64 source records
189 — 40 source records
254 — 32 source records
126 — 13 source records
354 — 11 source records
139 — 11 source records
239 — 5 source records
154 — 4 source records
155 — 3 source records
226 — 3 source records
238 — 2 source records
232 — 2 source records
285 — 2 source records
267 — 1 source records
136 — 1 source records
138 — 1 source records
269 — 1 source records
132 — 1 source records

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

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Legal applicability and fact-check workflow

Applicable code context: Owner maintenance obligation. AC 28-301.1 requires buildings, equipment, safeguards and means of egress to be kept safe and maintained. The physical condition, rather than whether a particular permit exists, is normally the central question.

How to test the legal elements: The applicable underlying technical standard and the actual defective component determine a lawful repair. An assertion that the building is generally safe does not rebut a specific defect.

Exceptions / limits: An exemption from cyclical façade reporting does not exempt a building from general safe-maintenance duties. Determine whether the special rule actually applies. 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.

View all 1,428 source examples for 28-301.1