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270 5 Avenue, Manhattan

270 5 Avenue, Manhattan: 13 DOB NOW job filings; 23 work permits (3 open, 20 signed off). Most recent permit issued 2025-09-08.

Building facts

Borough
Manhattan
Year built
1854
Stories
1
Dwelling units
1
Building floor area (sq ft)
13,984
Zoning
C5-2
Building class
M1

Design team

Design firmDisciplineJobs at this building
Paul Perdek, Prof. Eng. PLLCStructural3
Hc Architect, PCArchitecture2
Lehr Engineering, DPCMEP2
Acheson Doyle Partners ArchitectsArchitecture1
Desimone Consulting EngineersStructural1
Howard L Zimmerman Arch & Eng DPCArchitecture1

Contractors and firms on permits

BusinessJobs at this building
Nova Construction Service6
Pro Star Plbg Htg & Mech3
Quest Builders Group Inc.3
Signs Cad Corp.2
Five Boro Associates Inc.1

Work permits

IssuedWork typeStatusBusinessDescription
2025-09-08Protection and Mechanical MethodsSigned-offNova Construction ServiceINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY BETAMAX HOIST AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2025-08-04Supported ScaffoldSigned-offNova Construction ServiceINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2025-08-04General ConstructionSigned-offNova Construction ServiceMASONRY CLADDING INSTALLATION, PARAPET REBUILD, RAILING INSTALATION, BRICK REPLACEMENT, MASONRY RE-POINTING, AND PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT . NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR O…
2025-08-04Protection and Mechanical MethodsSigned-offNova Construction ServiceINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SHANTY AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2025-07-16Sidewalk ShedSigned-offNova Construction ServiceINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2025-05-21Protection and Mechanical MethodsSigned-offNova Construction ServiceINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY STORAGE OF MATERIALS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2024-10-08Protection and Mechanical MethodsSigned-offNova Construction ServiceINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY BETAMAX HOIST AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2024-08-09Protection and Mechanical MethodsSigned-offNova Construction ServiceINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SHANTY AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2024-08-09Supported ScaffoldSigned-offNova Construction ServiceINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2024-08-07General ConstructionSigned-offNova Construction ServiceMASONRY CLADDING INSTALLATION, PARAPET REBUILD, RAILING INSTALATION, BRICK REPLACEMENT, MASONRY RE-POINTING, AND PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT . NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR O…
2024-07-23Sidewalk ShedSigned-offNova Construction ServiceINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2021-10-26Boiler EquipmentSigned-offPro Star Plbg Htg & MechInstallation of two new low pressure steam boilers, gas fired, for space heating only. A boiler does not currently exist. New gas service, solely for firing of boilers,…
2021-07-19Boiler EquipmentPermit IssuedPro Star Plbg Htg & MechFiling the other new low pressure steam boiler, gas fired, for space heating that was not captured in the initial filing M00434492-I1. No change in use, egress or occupa…
2021-07-15Boiler EquipmentPermit IssuedPro Star Plbg Htg & MechNew Gas Service (1) boiler being installed (a boiler does not currently exist). Two new low pressure steam boilers, gas fired, for space heating. No change in use, egres…
2021-07-15PlumbingSigned-offPro Star Plbg Htg & MechInstallation of new & relocated sprinkler heads and piping. New floor drains and roof drains connected to existing sewer, new water closets and lavatories. New gas servi…
2021-06-10Mechanical SystemsSigned-offQuest Builders Group Inc.Installation of new low pressure steam boiler plant, associated equipment and accessories. Installation of new VRF heating and cooling equipment for limited areas. No ch…
2021-05-28PlumbingSigned-offFive Boro Associates Inc.Installation of new & relocated sprinkler heads and piping. New floor drains and roof drains connected to existing sewer, new water closets and lavatories. New gas servi…
2021-05-17StructuralSigned-offQuest Builders Group Inc.DEMOLITION OF EXISTING INTERIOR MASONRY WALL. SLAB ON METAL DECK INFILL WITH STRUCTURAL STEEL. WELD SPLICING OF EXISTING STEEL BEAMS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPAN…
2021-05-12Boiler EquipmentPermit IssuedPro Star Plbg Htg & MechNew Gas Service (1) boiler being installed (a boiler does not currently exist). Two new low pressure steam boilers, gas fired, for space heating. No change in use, egres…
2021-05-03PlumbingSigned-offPro Star Plbg Htg & MechInstallation of new & relocated sprinkler heads and piping. New floor drains and roof drains connected to existing sewer, new water closets and lavatories. New gas servi…
2021-05-01General ConstructionSigned-offQuest Builders Group Inc.REMOVAL OF INTERIOR NON-BEARING PARTITIONS AND RELATED FINISHES AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH…
2020-07-01StructuralSigned-offSigns Cad Corp.REPLACE AN ACCESSORY D/F PYLON SIGN STRUCTURE ON THE GROUND INSIDE OF PROPERTY LINE, NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. This is not attached to the existing buildin…
2020-04-08SignSigned-offSigns Cad Corp.REPLACE ACCESSORY D/F PYLON SIGN ON THE GROUND INSIDE OF PROPERTY LINE, NON-FLASHING, NON-ADVERTISING SIGN, NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY

Job filings

JobFiledTypeStatus
M010782592025-05-30AlterationApproved
M012258882025-05-21AlterationLOC Issued
M010782512025-05-20AlterationApproved
M011218382024-10-07AlterationLOC Issued
M010907342024-08-06AlterationLOC Issued
M008967232024-03-29AlterationLOC Issued
M004344882022-01-24AlterationApproved
M006152932021-10-22AlterationLOC Issued
M004344812021-08-17AlterationApproved
M005076602021-04-22AlterationLOC Issued
M004393552021-02-09AlterationLOC Issued
M003628082020-06-30AlterationLOC Issued
M003340262020-04-07AlterationLOC Issued

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