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Documenting the DOB fence saga at 316 Eckford Street

On September 4, 2025 the NYC Department of Buildings issued Summons 039159250K for an over-height backyard fence built without a permit. The fence was removed, the OATH penalty was paid, but the certificate of correction remains disapproved while DOB processes a Work-Without-Permit civil penalty. Here’s every document we’ve filed so far.

1Timeline

Summons issued + partial stop-work order

DOB inspector cited an 8'+ fence/guardrail at 316 Eckford St. No permit existed, so Summons 039159250K was issued with a cure date of Nov 3 and a hearing on Nov 12. Read the summons.

Fence removed and documented

Andrew Fenlon removed the fence, photographed the site, and completed the AEU2 affidavit plus the AEU20 statement describing the removal. AEU2 · AEU20 & photos.

Base OATH penalty paid

The $1,250 OATH fine (plus fees) for the summons was paid via CityPay. The receipt is bundled with the AEU20 packet. See the receipt.

Trustee authorization letter notarized

Joseph Russo authorized Andrew Fenlon to prepare and submit all DOB correction paperwork on behalf of the Linda J. Sallop Irrevocable Trust. View authorization.

CERT of correction disapproved

DOBNOW disapproved tracking #COC0366947 because a Work-Without-Permit civil penalty was still due. Read the notice.

PER11 request + follow-ups

We emailed Brooklyn PER11 Plan Exam with a notarized PER11 form, AEU2/AEU20, photos, and the summons, asking DOB to assess the WWP penalty because no legalization permit exists. Follow-ups on Nov 10 and Nov 20 reiterated the request. Email thread · PER11 form.

Borough response: $10,000 penalty due

PER11 unit replied that a $10,000 WWP civil penalty is due for the summons and asked (again) for a sworn owner affidavit plus timestamped photos—even though those were already filed. See the sheet.

Status: waiting on DOB to accept penalty + COC

The corrected condition remains posted in DOBNOW, but the certificate stays disapproved until the WWP civil penalty is paid/credited. Portal screenshots still show a partial stop-work order on the property. DOBNOW screenshots.

2Document set

Summons 039159250K Issued Sept 4, 2025 – outlines the original work-without-permit violation and cure/hearing dates.
AEU2 – Certificate of Correction Affidavit describing who corrected the violation and when the illegal fence was removed.
AEU20 + photos + payment receipt Supporting statement, before/after photos, and $1,275 CityPay receipt dated Sept 28, 2025.
Authorization letter Notarized letter from trustee Joseph Russo authorizing Andrew Fenlon to act for the trust.
COC disapproval notice Oct 23, 2025 DOBNOW message stating “WWP civil penalty due.”
PER11 appointment request Formal request that DOB assess the WWP penalty without a legalization permit.
Email correspondence Complete Nov 7–Dec 2 email trail with Brooklyn PER11 Plan Exam.
PER11 response sheet Dec 2, 2025 borough note assessing a $10,000 WWP civil penalty.
DOBNOW screenshots Portal views confirming the partial stop-work order and disapproved certificate record.