Code: Summons (City enforcement notice)
Description: (City Enforcement Summons) is an official notice alleging that a person, owner, contractor, or business violated a city law, rule, or code. A DOB summons is generally handled through an OATH hearing process.
Practical Meaning: Do not ignore a summons. Check the charged condition, hearing date, response options, and whether permits or repairs are needed; correct the condition and keep proof of the work.
Where You May See It: You may receive it from a DOB inspector or find it in DOB NOW, BIS, the OATH Summons Finder, a managing agent email, or property records connected with your building.
Why It Matters: A summons can lead to an OATH hearing, civil penalties, and an open violation record. Paying a penalty alone may not close a DOB-related matter: the violating condition may also need to be corrected and certified to DOB.
Source: What a DOB Summons Means