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Old law tenement
139 WEST 28TH STREET
MANHATTAN · BIN 1015102
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1901Year Built
5Stories
C4Building Class
M1-8A/R11Zoning
11,180 sfGross Floor Area
17Units
Rent Stabilized4 Active Violations 3 unresolved · 1 paperwork only ▸
Old law tenement · Owner of record: Flower 28 · 2,987 sf lot · 3.74 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbingGeneral
Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.
Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off
Roof4p · 1 filing · 13 docs
Floor 5Replacement of existing gas piping7p · 2 filings · 18 docs
Floor 4Unit 4EUnder Construction11p · 3 filings · 20 docs
Floor 3Replacement of existing gas piping8p · 2 filings · 18 docs
Floor 2Unit 2E, Unit 2R, Unit 2W23p · 3 filings · 20 docs
Floor 1New York Makes Me Hungry kitchen renovation18p · 5 filings · 20 docs
CellarGas piping replacement, cellar and first floor6p · 2 filings · 11 docs
Site & exteriorTaqueria by El Prieto illuminated wall sign1p · 1 filing · 4 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
Margules Properties2907/08/2026
Flower 28703/22/2026
Dhami Enterprise403/21/2026
Venture Eight Partner303/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Seo Architect201/06/2026
Leon Skvirsky PE101/13/2025
KDV Designs Architects102/22/2024
Rise Architecture NJ403/02/2023
John Patrick Cunningham407/27/2022
RLM Engineering208/12/2021
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Jack Jaffa & Associates1003/21/2026
TBC & Associates203/21/2026
Jenny Flores Expediting403/21/2026
Building Brothers203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
I.M.P. Plumbing & HeatingPlumbing407/08/2026
Brightwood CarpentryGeneral Contractor303/21/2026
High Quality ConstructionGeneral Contractor203/21/2026
Nice PlumbingPlumbing207/08/2026
Garden State of NJ Data*General Contractor104/09/2026
Master Fire MechanicalGeneral Contractor107/08/2026
Paul SignsSign hanger107/08/2026
American Standard P&H CororpPlumbing107/08/2026
M & M Piping and HeatingPlumbing107/08/2026
Pappas & Fodera Elect'lElectrical103/21/2026
Zone Plumbing & HeatingPlumbing107/08/2026
Amko Electric Construction & Maintenance IElectrical103/21/2026
Limitless Electric ResourcesElectrical103/22/2026
Mock, JR, PElectrical103/21/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Sia Inspections7306201/06/2026
NS Engineering & Consulting3652102/22/2024
Biz Designs6312403/02/2023
Skyline Engineering267407/27/2022
RLM Engineering6913208/12/2021
Building Lifecycle
All (129)Filed (14)Permit Issued (14)Signed Off (3)Violation (60)Inspection (8)Special Inspection (30)
08/12/2026
Signed off — Alteration
Interior renovation as shown on plans filed herewith.
M08044678-I1
04/15/2026
Permit issued — Plumbing
M01339444-S1-PL
04/14/2026
Inspection — Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code
Certified
View inspection ↗
02/02/2026
Permit issued — Plumbing
M01339444-S1-PL
01/30/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01339444-I1-GC
01/06/2026
Filed — Alteration
PLUMBING WORK AT APT 4E AT PARTIAL 4TH FLOOR AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH
M01339444-S1
01/06/2026
Filed — Alteration
PLUMBING WORK AT APT 4E AT PARTIAL 4TH FLOOR AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH
M01339444-I1
12/26/2025
Special inspection requirement — Lighting in dwelling units
JEFF AKERMAN
12/26/2025
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
JEFF AKERMAN
12/26/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
JEFF AKERMAN
12/26/2025
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
JEFF AKERMAN
12/26/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
JEFF AKERMAN
12/26/2025
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
JEFF AKERMAN
12/26/2025
Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power
JEFF AKERMAN
12/26/2025
Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls
JEFF AKERMAN
10/22/2025
Signed off — Alteration
UPGRADE OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL KITCHEN COOKING VENTILATION SYSTEM. AT BUILDING EXTERIOR, REPLACING EXISTING/OLD EXHAUST DUCT AND EXISTING/OLD EXHAUST FAN WITH NEW AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M08044710-S1
08/19/2025
Signed off — Alteration
INSTALL EXTERIOR ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN ( TAQUERIA BY EL PRIETO)
M01157523-I1
01/14/2025
Permit issued — Sign
M01157523-I1-SG
01/13/2025
Filed — Alteration
INSTALL EXTERIOR ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN ( TAQUERIA BY EL PRIETO)
M01157523-I1
12/18/2024
Special inspection requirement — Final
LEON SKVIRSKY
07/11/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
06/30/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
05/02/2024
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M08044710-S1-MS
03/19/2024
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
03/14/2024
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00663652-I1-PL
02/22/2024
Filed — Alteration
UPGRADE OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL KITCHEN COOKING VENTILATION SYSTEM. AT BUILDING EXTERIOR, REPLACING EXISTING/OLD EXHAUST DUCT AND EXISTING/OLD EXHAUST FAN WITH NEW AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M08044710-S1
02/21/2024
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
NARI MOTWANI
02/17/2024
Special inspection requirement — Final
DAVIDSON CHRISTMAS
02/17/2024
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
NARI MOTWANI
03/10/2023
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
03/06/2023
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Jeff Akerman
03/06/2023
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Jeff Akerman
03/06/2023
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
03/06/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
Rachel Paskesz
03/06/2023
Special inspection requirement — Insulation placement and R values
Jeff Akerman
03/06/2023
Special inspection requirement — Lighting in dwelling units
Jeff Akerman
03/06/2023
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Jeff Akerman
03/06/2023
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
Jeff Akerman
03/06/2023
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
Jeff Akerman
03/02/2023
Filed — Alteration
UPGRADE OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL KITCHEN COOKING VENTILATION SYSTEM. AT BUILDING EXTERIOR, REPLACING EXISTING/OLD EXHAUST DUCT AND EXISTING/OLD EXHAUST FAN WITH NEW AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M08044710-P1
03/02/2023
Filed — Alteration
Interior renovation as shown on plans filed herewith.
M08044678-P1
02/14/2023
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
02/14/2023
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Jeff Akerman
02/14/2023
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
02/14/2023
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Jeff Akerman
02/14/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
SHIMON GREENEBAUM
02/14/2023
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
Jeff Akerman
02/14/2023
Special inspection requirement — Insulation placement and R values
Jeff Akerman
02/14/2023
Special inspection requirement — Lighting in dwelling units
Jeff Akerman
02/14/2023
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Jeff Akerman
12/16/2022
Permit issued — Plumbing
M08044710-I1-PL
12/16/2022
Permit issued — General Construction
M08044678-I1-GC
12/05/2022
Filed — Alteration
Interior renovation as shown on plans filed herewith.
M08044678-I1
12/05/2022
Filed — Alteration
UPGRADE OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL KITCHEN COOKING VENTILATION SYSTEM. AT BUILDING EXTERIOR, REPLACING EXISTING/OLD EXHAUST DUCT AND EXISTING/OLD EXHAUST FAN WITH NEW AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M08044710-I1
08/05/2022
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
07/27/2022
Filed — Alteration
HERBEY FILING FOR THE INTERIOR RENOVAITON OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE. RENOVATE KITCHEN, DINING AND STORAGE AREA. NEW SPLIT AC UNITS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M00663650-P1
07/27/2022
Filed — Alteration
HERBEY FILING FOR THE INTERIOR RENOVAITON OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE. RENOVATE KITCHEN, DINING AND STORAGE AREA (INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES). NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M00663652-P1
06/28/2022
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
06/10/2022
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00496060-I1-PL
06/10/2022
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00490944-I1-PL
Latest 60 of 129 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedZone Plumbing & Heating04/15/2026
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedM & M Piping and Heating02/02/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offGarden State of NJ Data*01/30/2026
DOB NOWSignSigned-offPaul Signs01/14/2025
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offMaster Fire Mechanical05/02/2024
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedNice Plumbing03/14/2024
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedAmerican Standard P&H Cororp12/16/2022
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offHigh Quality Construction12/16/2022
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedI.M.P. Plumbing & Heating06/10/2022
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedI.M.P. Plumbing & Heating06/10/2022
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedNice Plumbing04/28/2022
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedBrightwood Carpentry03/27/2022
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedI.M.P. Plumbing & Heating11/16/2021
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedI.M.P. Plumbing & Heating09/01/2021
BISEQISSUEDSpring Scaffolding12/27/2013
BISEQISSUEDDhami Enterprises10/30/2013
BISOTISSUEDDhami Enterprises10/16/2013
BISEQISSUEDSpring Scaffolding01/11/2013
BISPLISSUEDDemar Plumbing09/04/2003
BISBLISSUEDDemar Plumbing09/04/2003
BISPLISSUEDMainland PLG and Heating07/23/2002
BISPLISSUEDMinland PLG and Heating05/09/2002
BISOTISSUEDHello Contractors05/10/2001
BISFPISSUEDIdeal Fire Control09/27/1993
BISPLISSUEDCape Plumbing09/14/1993
2 projects · most recent 02/22/2024
Ventilation Systems Air Conditioning Systems
FiledStatusContractorScopeMake / Model / Capacity
02/22/2024Signed-offMaster Fire MechanicalVentilation Systems
Ventilation
Econ-Air MODEL # EADU20 3,500 CFM · Exhaust Fan ×2
07/27/2022Permit IssuedBrightwood CarpentryAir Conditioning Systems
Cooling
Lg LMU240HV 36,000 BTU · Vrf Outdoor ×2
5 projects · most recent 01/06/2026
Gas Water/Sanitary
FiledStatusContractorScope
01/06/2026Permit Issued5 Boro's PlumbingGas, Water/Sanitary
02/22/2024Permit IssuedAmerican Standard P&HGas, Water/Sanitary
07/27/2022Permit IssuedNice PlumbingGas, Water/Sanitary
08/12/2021Permit IssuedI.M.P. Plumbing & HeatingGas
08/05/2021Permit IssuedI.M.P. Plumbing & HeatingGas
2 projects · most recent 01/30/2026
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
01/30/2026Permit IssuedControl Spec Electrical SystemGeneral Wiring
01/17/2025Permit IssuedLimitless Electric Resources—
1 project · most recent 01/06/2026
Tenant Protection Plan 72 Hour
FiledStatusContractorScope
01/06/2026Permit Issued5 Boro's PlumbingTenant Protection Plan 72 Hour
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 8
DateTypeResultReport
04/14/2026Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with codeCertifiedView ↗
03/19/2024Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
03/10/2023Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
08/05/2022Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
06/28/2022Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
12/20/2021Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
11/29/2021Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsFailView ↗
11/29/2021Pass-Final PL - Up to 9 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 36
DateRequirementInspectorRole
12/26/2025Lighting in dwelling unitsJEFF AKERMANenergy_progress
12/26/2025Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceJEFF AKERMANspecial
12/26/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJEFF AKERMANspecial
12/26/2025Energy Code Compliance InspectionsJEFF AKERMANprogress
12/26/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJEFF AKERMANspecial
12/26/2025Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceJEFF AKERMANspecial
12/26/2025Interior lighting powerJEFF AKERMANenergy_progress
12/26/2025Lighting controlsJEFF AKERMANenergy_progress
12/18/2024FinalLEON SKVIRSKYprogress
02/21/2024Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceNARI MOTWANIspecial
02/17/2024FinalDAVIDSON CHRISTMASprogress
02/17/2024Mechanical SystemsNARI MOTWANIspecial
03/06/2023Energy Code Compliance InspectionsJeff Akermanprogress
03/06/2023Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJeff Akermanspecial
03/06/2023Tenant Protection Plan Compliance—special
03/06/2023FinalRachel Paskeszprogress
03/06/2023Insulation placement and R valuesJeff Akermanenergy_progress
03/06/2023Lighting in dwelling unitsJeff Akermanenergy_progress
03/06/2023Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJeff Akermanspecial
03/06/2023Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceJeff Akermanspecial
03/06/2023Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionJeff Akermanprogress
02/14/2023Tenant Protection Plan Compliance—special
02/14/2023Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJeff Akermanspecial
02/14/2023Tenant Protection Plan Compliance—special
02/14/2023Energy Code Compliance InspectionsJeff Akermanprogress
Latest 25 of 36.
▾Documents — 105 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings14
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch14
09/03/2026M00496060-I1Request digital key ↗
09/03/2026M00490944-I1Request digital key ↗
09/02/2026M00663652-I1Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 14 on file for this type
▸Applications & Permits9
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION5
01/07/2014140048838Open ↗
10/30/2013140127850Open ↗
10/23/2013140127850Open ↗
Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION3
10/23/2013140127850Open ↗
10/15/2013140124737Open ↗
01/11/2013140048838Open ↗
▸BISNon-Directive 14 Construction Sign Off Including Sign Applications1
06/09/2014140048838Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications55
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature16
09/01/2026M08044710-S1Open ↗
09/01/2026M08044678-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M08044678-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 16 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature15
09/01/2026M08044710-S1Open ↗
09/01/2026M08044710-S1Open ↗
09/01/2026M08044678-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 15 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature14
09/02/2026M00663652-P1Open ↗
09/02/2026M00663652-I1Open ↗
09/02/2026M00663650-I1Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY3
10/23/2013140127850Open ↗
10/15/2013140124737Open ↗
01/11/2013140048838Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT3
10/23/2013140127850Open ↗
10/15/2013140124737Open ↗
01/11/2013140048838Open ↗
▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION3
10/23/2013140127850Open ↗
10/15/2013140124737Open ↗
01/11/2013140048838Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION1
04/25/2018140127850Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos15
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report13
09/02/2026M00663652-P1Open ↗
09/02/2026M00663652-I1Open ↗
09/02/2026M00663650-I1Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)2
10/23/2013140127850Open ↗
10/15/2013140124737Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance1
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1
10/15/2013140124737Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports2
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY2
10/23/2013140127850Open ↗
10/15/2013140124737Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs3
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST2
04/25/2018140127850Open ↗
06/09/2014140048838Open ↗
▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
10/15/2013140124737Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership1
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT1
10/15/2013140124737Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms4
▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET3
10/23/2013140127850Open ↗
10/15/2013140124737Open ↗
01/11/2013140048838Open ↗
▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM1
04/25/2018140127850Open ↗
▸Other Documents1
▸DOB NOWDHCR Document1
08/13/2026M00490944-I1Open ↗