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Primarily 4 family with 1 store or office
137 ESSEX STREET
MANHATTAN · Lower East Side · BIN 1005377
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1900Year Built
5Stories
S4Building Class
C4-4AZoning
8,500 sfGross Floor Area
5Units
Rent Stabilized20 Open Violations 17 unresolved · 3 paperwork only ▸FDNY Report ↗
Primarily 4 family with 1 store or office · Owner of record: GBS REALTY INC. · 2,250 sf lot · 3.78 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralElectricalMechanicalPlumbingGeneral
Floor 16p · 1 filing · 2 docs
Filed — no permit issued8p · 3 filings · 10 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
MURAT ENTERPRISES1203/21/2026
GOLDEN BLOSSOM REALTY603/21/2026
UNITED KING CONSTRUCTION307/08/2026
GBS REALTY INC.103/22/2026
FOUNDATION LOUNGE103/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
ASHRAF CORP109/25/2022
ENTHINK ENGINEERS LLC105/20/2021
OMAR ELSHERIF, P.E.201/09/2020
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
MA DESIGNS NYC103/21/2026
MAR CODE INC.403/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
UNITED KING CONSTRUCTIONGeneral Contractor107/08/2026
Building Lifecycle
All (79)Filed (4)Permit Issued (1)Violation (60)Objection (11)Special Inspection (3)
04/29/2026
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
02/02/2026
Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)
11/08/2025
Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)
08/23/2025
Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)
08/23/2025
Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)
06/04/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
04/29/2025
Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)
04/30/2024
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
03/15/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
03/08/2023
Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)
02/15/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
02/15/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
10/18/2022
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/18/2022
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/18/2022
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
09/25/2022
Filed — No Work
M00769931-I1
07/06/2022
Special inspection requirement — Public Assembly Emergency Lighting
Jay Kavi
02/15/2022
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
12/17/2021
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
07/12/2021
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Elevators
05/25/2021
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00525187-I1-SH
05/20/2021
Filed — Alteration
PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M00525187-I1
04/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
04/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
03/02/2020
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
01/15/2020
Objection resolved — Resolved
01/15/2020
Objection resolved — Resolved
01/15/2020
Objection resolved — Resolved
01/13/2020
Objection raised — Inspections
01/13/2020
Objection raised — Admin
01/13/2020
Objection raised — Other
01/13/2020
Objection raised — Other
01/13/2020
Objection raised — Other
01/13/2020
Objection raised — Other
01/13/2020
Objection raised — Other
01/13/2020
Objection raised — Other
01/09/2020
Filed — Alteration
M00294519-I1
01/09/2020
Filed — Alteration
INSTALL BUSINESS SIGN AS PER PLANS, NO CHANGE OF USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS
M00294537-I1
01/09/2020
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
OMAR ELSHERIF
01/09/2020
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
OMAR ELSHERIF
10/25/2019
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
07/09/2019
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
07/09/2019
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
07/09/2019
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
07/09/2019
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
07/09/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
07/09/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
07/09/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
07/01/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
04/15/2019
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
04/15/2019
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
04/15/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
04/15/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
04/15/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
04/15/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
04/10/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Unknown
04/10/2019
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
04/10/2019
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Plumbing
04/10/2019
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
04/10/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Unknown
Latest 60 of 79 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedUNITED KING CONSTRUCTION05/25/2021
BISBLISSUEDPLBG P & H INC10/28/2019
BISEQISSUEDSTRUCTURETECH ENGINEERING12/05/2014
BISOTISSUEDSTRUCTURETECH ENGINEERING12/05/2014
BISOTISSUEDHIGH POWER CONSTR. CORP02/11/2010
BISSPISSUEDHEADS UP FIRE SPRINKLER07/08/2005
BISPLISSUEDFAST REPAIR,INC12/08/2004
BISPLISSUEDAMOK INC11/10/2004
BISSPISSUEDHADERA PLG. & HTG. CORP.02/08/2001
BISPLISSUEDAMOK INC02/05/2001
BISFPISSUEDMASTER FIRE SYSTEMS, INC01/02/2001
BISOTISSUEDHBS12/13/2000
BISOTISSUEDHBS12/05/2000
BISOTISSUEDHBS CONSTRUCITON08/01/2000
BISSPISSUEDHEADS UP FIRE SPRINKLER06/27/2000
BISSPISSUEDHEADS UP FIRE SPRINKLER06/17/1999
BIS—ISSUEDH & H BUILDING CONSLNTS.INC01/22/1998
BISPLISSUEDULTRA PLMB. INC10/15/1996
BISOTISSUEDH&H BLDG CONSULTANTS08/27/1996
3 projects · most recent 10/04/2022
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
10/04/2022Permit IssuedR.C.M. ELECTRIC CORP.—
05/20/2021Permit IssuedRICHARD NEU—
10/04/2019CompleteGEMINI ELECTRIC CO., INC.General Wiring
1 project · most recent 05/20/2021
Sidewalk Shed
FiledStatusContractorScope
05/20/2021Permit IssuedUNITED KING CONSTRUCTIONSidewalk Shed
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 3
DateRequirementInspectorRole
07/06/2022Public Assembly Emergency LightingJay Kaviprogress
01/09/2020Energy Code Compliance InspectionsOMAR ELSHERIFprogress
01/09/2020Energy Code Compliance InspectionsOMAR ELSHERIFprogress
▾Documents — 60 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings4
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Place of Assembly1
09/01/2026M00769931-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sign1
09/05/2026M00294537-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch1
09/03/2026M00525187-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Plumbing1
09/05/2026M00294519-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits10
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION4
08/09/2019123775138Open ↗
06/28/2019123775138Open ↗
12/12/2014122212630Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION4
10/28/2019123775138Open ↗
12/10/2014122212630Open ↗
12/10/2014122212630Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸BISPLACE OF ASSEMBLY APPLICATION1
03/31/2011120228244Open ↗
▸BISPLACE OF ASSEMBLY1
02/16/2010120228244Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications17
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION6
12/24/2019123775138Open ↗
06/28/2019123775138Open ↗
07/08/2015122212630Open ↗
Showing 3 of 6 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature4
09/01/2026M00769931-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00525187-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00294537-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST3
12/12/2014122212630Open ↗
02/16/2010120228244Open ↗
02/04/2010120257346Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM2
02/16/2010120228244Open ↗
02/03/2010120257346Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT1
12/12/2014122212630Open ↗
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1
09/02/2026M00769931-I1Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment2
▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT1
06/28/2019123775138Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1
02/03/2010120257346Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection4
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes2
06/28/2019123775138Open ↗
06/28/2019123775138Open ↗
▸DOB NOWTenant Protection Plan2
08/13/2026M00294519-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00294537-I1Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos5
▸BISTHIS IS NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT2
02/03/2010120257346Open ↗
02/03/2010120257346Open ↗
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1
08/09/2019123775138Open ↗
▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER1
02/16/2010120228244Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report1
08/13/2026M00294519-I1Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance3
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS2
12/24/2019123775138Open ↗
06/28/2019123775138Open ↗
▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1
12/24/2019123775138Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs4
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST2
12/24/2019123775138Open ↗
07/08/2015122212630Open ↗
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2
02/16/2010120228244Open ↗
02/03/2010120257346Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership5
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT5
12/24/2019123775138Open ↗
06/28/2019123775138Open ↗
07/08/2015122212630Open ↗
Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type
▸Filing & Intake Forms6
▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION2
03/31/2011120228244Open ↗
03/31/2011120257346Open ↗
▸BISeFiling Job Application Cover Sheet2
12/12/2014122212630Open ↗
02/03/2010120257346Open ↗
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET1
06/28/2019123775138Open ↗
▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM1
12/24/2019123775138Open ↗