The Department of Buildings issued a fresh batch of ECB violations dated September 22, and the sharpest one involves a stop-work order that, per DOB records, didn't stop anything.
At 144-48 225th Street in Laurelton, Queens (BIN 4287151), inspectors found a worker on site at a two-story building despite Stop Work Order #4A31671, issued April 15, 2026. Per DOB records, the violation states the building "was substantially complete prior to" the SWO and that continuing work is "contrary to Commissioner's Order." The respondent is listed as ROZ 144-45 225 NY LLC. The Class 1 violation carries a $10,000 penalty, the largest in this batch, and a hearing is scheduled for December 1 at 8:30 a.m.
Sidewalk shed compliance was the other recurring theme in Thursday's filings. At 300 East 175th Street in the Bronx (BIN 2003472), DOB cited a shed for missing its required information panel, per records listing C/O Acacia Network Inc as respondent; hearing set for December 4. At 24 Whitwell Place in Brooklyn (BIN 1058670), Knockout Construction Inc was cited for the same missing-panel violation. A shed at a Great Neck-managed property on Block 1700, Lot 62 in Brooklyn (BIN 3047981) drew a citation because its in-place permit expired August 5, 2025, with no renewal on file, per DOB records naming Gilman Management Corp as respondent. And at 47-15 33rd Street in Long Island City (BIN 4120472), a shed permit issued in April 2026 had expired in July and gone unrenewed, per records naming 162 Plaza LLC.
Pedestrian protection showed up twice more: at 129-09 26th Avenue in Flushing (BIN 4120472), DOB cited inadequate protection at Exposure 1, with the required five-foot clear walkway blocked, respondent HD HVAC of NY Inc. And at 1152 St. Johns Place in Brooklyn (BIN 4192745), a construction fence was cited for encroaching on the sidewalk near an active driveway, creating what the violation describes as a blind spot for pedestrians; respondent Deep Formation Inc.
Two other Class 1 filings stood out for safety substance rather than paperwork. At 1042 70th Street in Brooklyn (BIN 3146876), DOB cited an open basement stairway with no guardrail and no temporary handrails, describing "potential for fall, serious injury or death," respondent listed as Chen Jintuo. At 1711 Gravesend Neck Road in Brooklyn (BIN 3191804), inspectors found foundation and first-floor walls removed beyond the scope of an active Alteration 1 permit, respondent MNC General Contr Corp.
All violations above are dated served and issued September 22, 2026, carry ACTIVE status, and remain PENDING hearings, per DOB ECB Violations records. None of these filings determines fault beyond what DOB inspectors observed and cited; ECB hearings are where respondents contest or resolve the charges.
For contractors: a lapsed shed permit or a missing information panel is a fast, avoidable penalty — track renewal dates the same way you track the shed itself. The Laurelton stop-work case is the one to watch closest; continuing work after an SWO adds a $10,000 penalty on top of whatever got the original order issued, and a hearing record naming the LLC will be public.