Brooklyn homeowners are getting a rare chance to sit down one‑on‑one with NYC Department of Buildings experts to clear open summonses and violations tied to their properties.
This page explains, in plain language, how to use these free events step by step and how to stay informed about future opportunities to fix DOB problems through the City’s official processes before they become more expensive.
Attention Brooklyn Homeowners!
Important information
This event took place on January 23, 2026, but similar ‘Get Your Summonses Corrected’ sessions are held on a recurring basis, so the step-by-step guidance on this page remains useful as a general guide to preparing for similar City‑run events and correcting summonses through DOB. Always check NYC.gov or NHS Brooklyn (Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn) for the latest dates and details before you go.
Who this opportunity is for
Homeowners, landlords, and small property owners in Brooklyn with open DOB summonses or violations tied to their building. Owners who are planning to sell, refinance, or pull permits soon and need a cleaner DOB record to avoid delays, penalties, or loan problems.
Step‑by‑step: how to use this event
- Check your DOB record.
- Look up your property in BIS* or DOB NOW to print a list of all open DOB*/OATH (ECB) summonses and violations.
- Register online.
- Use the registration link in the NHS Brooklyn announcement (bit.ly/bkdob26) to pick a time slot for the “Get Your Summonses Corrected” event at Flatbush YMCA, 1401 Flatbush Ave, on January 23, 1:00–7:00 pm.
- Gather your documents.
- Bring printed summonses, violation details from BIS/DOB NOW, prior Certificates of Correction (if any), photos of corrected work, permits, sign‑offs, and any engineer/architect/contractor letters.
Meet one‑on‑one with DOB staff.
At the event, sit with an Administrative Enforcement Unit (AEU) representative to review each summons and get specific instructions on what work is required, what paperwork must be filed, and whether penalties are due; actual corrections and case closures still happen later through DOB and OATH systems, not at the table.
Create your post‑event action plan.
After the meeting, it is still your responsibility to complete the required work and file Certificates of Correction.
Calendar follow‑up dates to check whether your submissions have been approved, and resubmit or dispute decisions if necessary.
Extra help you can ask for
NHS Brooklyn staff at the event can also discuss mortgage issues, foreclosure risks, or repair financing options if you need funds to correct violations.
You can request referrals to free or low‑cost legal assistance and vetted contractors if your situation is complex.
How to hear about future chances
Follow NYC Department of Buildings, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and NHS Brooklyn on social media and check their events calendars; the “Get Summonses Corrected” campaign includes recurring in‑person and virtual sessions across the city.
Sign up for local community board email lists (for example, Brooklyn Community Board 14) and neighborhood groups, which regularly repost DOB “Get Your Summonses Corrected” events and registration links for homeowners.
Important notes for first‑time homeowners
A DOB summons is a notice issued by the NYC Department of Buildings when the City believes work on your property violates the Building Code or Zoning Resolution, and an OATH summons is the ticket used to bring that case to the City’s administrative hearing office. If you are new to these terms, see our encyclopedia entries on DOB*, OATH, and DOB NOW for plain‑language explanations and examples.
If you cannot attend this particular “Get Your Summonses Corrected” event, you can still start fixing your violations by using NYC DOB’s online “Resolve a Summons or Violation” resources and, if needed, booking a free 15‑minute consultation with us to map out your next steps.
Iqarius is an independent information and consulting service and is not part of NYC Department of Buildings, OATH, or NHS Brooklyn; all information on this page is provided for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.