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Predominantly retail with other uses
137 ORCHARD STREET
MANHATTAN · Lower East Side · BIN 1005501
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1920Year Built
5Stories
K4Building Class
C4-4AZoning
10,983 sfGross Floor Area
16Units
Rent Stabilized7 Open Violations ▸
Predominantly retail with other uses · Owner of record: VRH 137 ORCHARD LLC · 2,190 sf lot · 5.02 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbingFire Protection
Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off
RoofUnder Construction12p · 2 filings · 19 docs
Floor 3Under Construction28p · 4 filings · 20 docs
Floor 2Under Construction26p · 4 filings · 20 docs
Floor 1Under Construction29p · 5 filings · 20 docs
CellarUnder Construction25p · 4 filings · 20 docs
Site & exteriorUnder Construction8p · 4 filings · 19 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
PENN SOUTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT4609/13/2026
DAVID TURNER ARCHITECT P C907/08/2026
SHORE REALTY603/21/2026
SHEARL REALTY203/21/2026
VRH 137 ORCHARD LLC103/22/2026
137 ORCHAR103/21/2026
HPD103/21/2026
▾Sales History (ACRIS)
DatePriceUnitSeller → Buyer$/sf
11/13/2024$2.5M—SHEARL REALTY CORP., → GG 137 ORCHARD LLC$228/sf building
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
CNY ENGINEERING PC603/21/2026
PENN SOUTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT603/21/2026
MUNICIPAL BUILDING CONSULTANTS303/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
NTF MANAGEMENT INCGeneral Contractor404/09/2026
NY1 SARPANCH CONSTRUCTIONGeneral Contractor307/08/2026
PA BUILDERS, INCGeneral Contractor307/08/2026
MODERN STEEL CONSTRUCTIONGeneral Contractor303/21/2026
HARROW NY INCGeneral Contractor204/09/2026
BADGER MANAGEMENT INCGeneral Contractor207/08/2026
VMC PLUMBING & HEATING INPlumbing107/08/2026
DAVID TURNER ARCHITECT,PCGeneral Contractor107/08/2026
K.W. CONSTRUCTION & RENOVGeneral Contractor107/03/2026
AMERICAN STANDARD P&H CORORP.Plumbing107/08/2026
P.S.I. MECHANICALPlumbing106/28/2026
JEM FIRE PREVENTION INCFire Protection107/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
ENTHINK ENGINEERS LLC62471208/17/2026
METROSPEC SIA6420406/05/2026
TAN ENGINEERING, P.C.1291203/04/2026
DAVID TURNER ARCHITECT PC3829101/22/2024
Building Lifecycle
All (170)Filed (21)Permit Issued (18)Signed Off (3)Violation (31)Inspection (9)Objection (58)Special Inspection (30)
08/17/2026
Filed — Alteration CO
Convert 2nd & 3rd floor from commercial to residential and obtain new Certificate of Occupancy. No change to bulk
M01218681-P2
08/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Sunil Saigal
08/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fenestration areas
Sunil Saigal
08/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratings
Sunil Saigal
08/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Metering
Sunil Saigal
08/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
Sunil Saigal
08/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
Sunil Saigal
08/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
Sunil Saigal
08/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Sunil Saigal
08/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Lighting in dwelling units
Sunil Saigal
08/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fenestration air leakage
Sunil Saigal
08/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
08/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Air barrier - visual inspection
Sunil Saigal
07/20/2026
Inspection — Pass-Final CND-Occupancy Inspection
Pass
View inspection ↗
07/14/2026
Signed off — Alteration
THIS APPLICATION IS BEING FILED FOR SPRINKLER AND PLUMBING WORK AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT1 #M01218681-I1. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IN THIS APPLICATION.
M01290251-I1
07/02/2026
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
07/01/2026
Permit issued — Structural
M01418447-I1-ST
07/01/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
07/01/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
07/01/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
07/01/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
07/01/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
07/01/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
06/22/2026
Filed — Alteration
M01418447-I1
06/22/2026
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
Sunil Saigal
06/22/2026
Special inspection requirement — Masonry
Sunil Saigal
06/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
Sunil Saigal
06/08/2026
Permit issued — Construction Fence
M01411409-I1-FN
06/08/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fenestration air leakage
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/08/2026
Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/08/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fenestration areas
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/08/2026
Special inspection requirement — Air barrier - visual inspection
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/08/2026
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/08/2026
Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/08/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/08/2026
Special inspection requirement — Insulation placement and R values
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/08/2026
Special inspection requirement — Exterior lighting power
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/08/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratings
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/08/2026
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/08/2026
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/08/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/05/2026
Filed — Alteration
NEW TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE 12' TALL ASSOCIATED WITH STOREFRONT RENOVATIONS AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01411409-I1
06/05/2026
Filed — Alteration
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION FOR INTERIOR RENOVATIONS & EXTERIOR STOREFRONT RENOVATIONS OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR "SOFTVILLE" AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01334664-P1
06/05/2026
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
View inspection ↗
06/03/2026
Inspection — Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code
Certified
View inspection ↗
06/03/2026
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic Test
Certified
View inspection ↗
06/03/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fenestration air leakage
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/03/2026
Special inspection requirement — Air barrier - visual inspection
JOSEPH YOUNG
06/01/2026
Signed off — Alteration
THIS APPLICATION IS BEING FILED FOR MECHANICAL WORK AT THE SUBJECT PREMISES, PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT1 JOB#M01218681. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.
M01291114-I1
04/28/2026
Signed off — Alteration
This application is being filed for structural work at the subject premises, as per plans submitted herewith, in conjunction with ALT1 M01218681-I1. No change in use, egress or occupancy in this application.
M01290123-I1
04/22/2026
Filed — Alteration
THIS APPLICATION IS BEING FILED FOR MECHANICAL WORK AT THE SUBJECT PREMISES, PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT1 JOB#M01218681. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.
M01291114-P1
04/14/2026
Filed — Alteration CO
Convert 2nd & 3rd floor from commercial to residential and obtain new Certificate of Occupancy. No change to bulk
M01218681-P1
04/10/2026
Inspection — Pass-Final CND-Occupancy Inspection
Pass
View inspection ↗
04/08/2026
Filed — Alteration
This application is being filed for structural work at the subject premises, as per plans submitted herewith, in conjunction with ALT1 M01218681-I1. No change in use, egress or occupancy in this application.
M01290123-P2
04/08/2026
Permit issued — Plumbing
M01334685-I1-PL
03/25/2026
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
View inspection ↗
03/20/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01334664-I1-GC
03/18/2026
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M01334677-I1-MS
03/12/2026
Filed — Alteration
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION FOR INTERIOR RENOVATIONS & EXTERIOR STOREFRONT RENOVATIONS OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR "SOFTVILLE" AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01334664-I1
03/04/2026
Filed — Alteration
M01334685-I1
Latest 60 of 170 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWStructuralPermit IssuedK.W. CONSTRUCTION & RENOV07/01/2026
DOB NOWConstruction FencePermit IssuedPA BUILDERS, INC06/08/2026
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedVMC PLUMBING & HEATING IN04/08/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedPA BUILDERS, INC03/20/2026
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedPA BUILDERS, INC03/18/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedHARROW NY02/26/2026
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offHARROW NY02/23/2026
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offJEM FIRE PREVENTION INC02/11/2026
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offBADGER MANAGEMENT01/15/2026
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offAMERICAN STANDARD P&H CORORP.12/30/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedBADGER MANAGEMENT12/26/2025
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offNTF MANAGEMENT INC09/25/2025
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedP.S.I. MECHANICAL06/16/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedNTF MANAGEMENT INC06/11/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedDAVID TURNER ARCHITECT,PC06/24/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedNY1 SARPANCH CONSTRUCTION05/30/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedMODERN STEEL CONSTRUCTION04/10/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedNY1 SARPANCH CONSTRUCTION03/14/2024
BISOTISSUEDRALLY RESTORATION CORP06/22/2011
BISOTISSUEDRALLY RESTORATION CORP05/04/2011
BISOTISSUEDNISHA GENERAL CONSTRUCTION10/07/2008
BISEQISSUEDLAKHI GENERAL CONTRACTOR09/16/2008
BISOTISSUEDDAVID TURNER ARCHITECT,PC03/05/2007
BISOTISSUEDTHEODORE WAGNER PLUMB HEAT CORP01/10/2003
BISPLISSUEDTHEDORE WAGNER PLG AND HTG CORP01/06/2003
BISOTISSUEDDAVID TURNER ARCHITECT,PC05/03/2001
BISBLISSUEDBAKERENLAU CO05/09/1995
2 projects · most recent 08/17/2026
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Ventilation Systems
FiledStatusContractorScopeMake / Model / Capacity
08/17/2026Permit IssuedHARROW NY INCHeating and Air Conditioning Systems, Ventilation Systems
Heat / Cool
Mitsubishi Electric MUZ-GS12NAH-U1 12,000 BTU · Condensing Unit ×5
MXZ-2C20NA3 18,000 BTU · Condensing Unit ×3
PURY-P240TSNU-A 240,000 BTU · Vrf Outdoor ×1
Ventilation
Greenheck EXHAUST DUCT 100 CFM · Exhaust Fan ×1
03/04/2026Permit IssuedPA BUILDERS, INCHeating and Air Conditioning Systems
Heat / Cool
Mitsubishi Electric TPLFYP012FM140A 12,000 BTU · Vrf Outdoor ×3
NTXWST24A112AA 22,500 BTU · Ahu ×2
TPEFYP036MA144A 36,000 BTU · Vrf Indoor ×2
NTXMSM120A1123AA 120,000 BTU · Condensing Unit ×1
NTXMSM36A142BA 36,000 BTU · Condensing Unit ×1
NTXMSM60A182BA 60,000 BTU · Condensing Unit ×1
NTXWST12A112AA 12,000 BTU · Ahu ×1
TPEFYP048MA144A 48,000 BTU · Vrf Indoor ×1
2 projects · most recent 08/17/2026
Sprinkler System
FiledStatusContractorScope
08/17/2026——Sprinkler System
09/19/2025Signed-offJEM FIRE PREVENTION INC49 heads
3 projects · most recent 08/17/2026
Water/Sanitary
FiledStatusContractorScope
08/17/2026——Water/Sanitary
09/19/2025Signed-offAMERICAN STANDARD P&H CORWater/Sanitary
05/21/2025Permit IssuedP.S.I. MECHANICALWater/Sanitary
6 projects · most recent 09/14/2026
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
09/14/2026Permit IssuedE & M ELECTRICAL NY CORP18 meters, 9 new_meters
04/17/2026CompleteE & M ELECTRICAL NY CORPGeneral Wiring
04/07/2026Permit IssuedMEGA ELEC'L CONTR'G, INCGeneral Wiring
02/26/2026CompleteE & M ELECTRICAL NY CORP14 meters, 9 new_meters
10/29/2019CompleteSAFEWAY CONSTRUCTION, INC14 meters, 2 new_meters
07/15/2019CompleteSAFEWAY CONSTRUCTION, INC1 meters
1 project · most recent 08/17/2026
Steel Masonry Wood
FiledStatusContractorScope
08/17/2026Permit IssuedHARROW NY INCSteel, Masonry, Wood
1 project · most recent 06/05/2026
Fence
FiledStatusContractorScope
06/05/2026Permit IssuedPA BUILDERS, INCFence
2 projects · most recent 04/22/2026
Tenant Protection Plan 72 Hour
FiledStatusContractorScope
04/22/2026Signed-offHARROW NY INCTenant Protection Plan 72 Hour
09/19/2025Signed-offJEM FIRE PREVENTION INCTenant Protection Plan 72 Hour
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 9
DateTypeResultReport
07/20/2026Pass-Final CND-Occupancy InspectionPassView ↗
07/02/2026Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
06/05/2026Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
06/03/2026Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with codeCertifiedView ↗
06/03/2026Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic TestCertifiedView ↗
04/10/2026Pass-Final CND-Occupancy InspectionPassView ↗
03/25/2026Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
01/23/2026Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
01/23/2026Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-UndergroundCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 134
DateRequirementInspectorRole
08/17/2026Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionSunil Saigalprogress
08/17/2026Energy Code Compliance InspectionsSunil Saigalprogress
08/17/2026Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratingsSunil Saigalenergy_progress
08/17/2026Lighting in dwelling unitsSunil Saigalenergy_progress
08/17/2026MeteringSunil Saigalenergy_progress
08/17/2026Air barrier - visual inspectionSunil Saigalenergy_progress
08/17/2026Maintenance informationSunil Saigalenergy_progress
08/17/2026Tenant Protection Plan Compliance—special
08/17/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsSunil Saigalspecial
08/17/2026Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsSunil Saigalspecial
08/17/2026Fenestration areasSunil Saigalenergy_progress
08/17/2026Fenestration air leakageSunil Saigalenergy_progress
06/22/2026Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceSunil Saigalspecial
06/22/2026MasonrySunil Saigalspecial
06/17/2026FinalSunil Saigalprogress
06/08/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJOSEPH YOUNGspecial
06/08/2026Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceJOSEPH YOUNGspecial
06/08/2026Fenestration areasJOSEPH YOUNGenergy_progress
06/08/2026Post-installed AnchorsJOSEPH YOUNGspecial
06/08/2026Fenestration air leakageJOSEPH YOUNGenergy_progress
06/08/2026Energy Code Compliance InspectionsJOSEPH YOUNGprogress
06/08/2026Interior lighting powerJOSEPH YOUNGenergy_progress
06/08/2026Lighting controlsJOSEPH YOUNGenergy_progress
06/08/2026Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratingsJOSEPH YOUNGenergy_progress
06/08/2026Insulation placement and R valuesJOSEPH YOUNGenergy_progress
Latest 25 of 134.
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
SoftvilleOfficeCellar, Floor 1, Roof
Project M01334677 Alteration · Permit Entire · 03/04/2026
Project M01334685 Alteration · Permit Entire · 03/04/2026
Read from each project’s drawing title blocks and cover sheets and checked twice; a name appears only when it is the occupant, never the owner, landlord or designer.
▾Documents — 136 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings21
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch21
08/23/2026M01202333-S1Request digital key ↗
08/23/2026M01202333-I1Request digital key ↗
08/21/2026M01290251-I1Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 21 on file for this type
▸Applications & Permits10
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION5
06/24/2011120693598Open ↗
05/10/2011110337332Open ↗
11/12/2010110337332Open ↗
Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION4
05/25/2011120693598Open ↗
05/20/2011120693598Open ↗
09/12/2008110337332Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸BISNon-Directive 14 Construction Sign Off Including Sign Applications1
04/03/2012120693598Open ↗
▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records1
▸DOB NOWHouse Number Verification: TOPO Stamp1
08/13/2026M01218681-I1Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications69
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature23
09/23/2026M01334677-I1Open ↗
09/23/2026M01334677-I1Open ↗
09/23/2026M01291114-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 23 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature21
08/23/2026M01202333-S1Open ↗
08/23/2026M01202333-I1Open ↗
08/21/2026M01290123-P2Open ↗
Showing 3 of 21 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature19
09/23/2026M01334677-I1Open ↗
09/23/2026M01291114-I1Open ↗
09/23/2026M01334677-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 19 on file for this type
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2
09/12/2008110337332Open ↗
08/27/2008110322375Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM2
09/12/2008110337332Open ↗
08/27/2008110322375Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION2
09/12/2008110337332Open ↗
08/27/2008110322375Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection4
▸DOB NOWStreet Tree Checklist3
08/17/2026M01218681-P2Open ↗
08/17/2026M01218681-P1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01218681-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWParks Department Acknowledgment Letter for Street Trees Plan1
08/13/2026M01218681-I1Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos15
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report8
08/23/2026M01202333-I1Open ↗
08/23/2026M01202333-S1Open ↗
08/18/2026M01334685-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 8 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-20/ACP-21: Asbestos Project Conditional Completion Form/Asbestos Project Completion Form4
08/21/2026M01290123-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01218681-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01291114-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER2
09/12/2008110337332Open ↗
08/27/2008110322375Open ↗
▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'1
05/20/2011120693598Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance2
▸BISEN2 - As Built Energy Analysis1
03/30/2012120693598Open ↗
▸DOB NOWPreliminary Commissioning Report Certification1
08/17/2026M01291114-I1Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs4
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS3
05/20/2011120693598Open ↗
09/12/2008110337332Open ↗
08/27/2008110322375Open ↗
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY - LOC: REQUEST1
03/30/2012120693598Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership3
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT3
03/30/2012120693598Open ↗
05/20/2011120693598Open ↗
09/12/2008110337332Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms3
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET3
05/20/2011120693598Open ↗
09/12/2008110337332Open ↗
08/27/2008110322375Open ↗
▸Other Documents4
▸DOB NOWProperty Ownership Certification3
08/17/2026M01218681-P1Open ↗
08/17/2026M01218681-P2Open ↗
08/13/2026M01218681-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWFinal Survey1
08/14/2026M01218681-I1Open ↗