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Limited service hotel, often national chain
157 LAFAYETTE STREET
MANHATTAN · BIN 1003055
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2002Year Built
12Stories
H3Building Class
M1-5/R10Zoning
15,333 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
Rent Stabilized0 Active ViolationsFISP: SAFEFDNY Report ↗
Limited service hotel, often national chain · Owner of record: Solita Soho Hotel · 2,650 sf lot · 5.79 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralElectricalMechanicalPlumbingEquipmentGeneral
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
Floor 2Starbucks2p · 1 filing · 3 docs
Floor 1StarbucksUnder Construction6p · 3 filings · 18 docs
CellarBrooklyn AdamsUnder Construction3p · 1 filing · 12 docs
Site & exteriorHeavy duty sidewalk shed and pipe scaffoldingUnder Construction24p · 3 filings · 7 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
Solita Soho Hotel1903/22/2026
101 Naiden Lane Realty Co1603/21/2026
Soho Grand Center1203/21/2026
Lam Group1007/08/2026
Center Street Realty203/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
FL&M Engineering Design & Inspection209/24/2026
Huan Design203/10/2026
HC Engineering305/30/2018
Asif Jamil, RA205/02/2018
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
JP Expedite603/21/2026
Green Studio403/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
MC SuperstructureScaffold309/16/2026
Rock Group NYScaffold307/08/2026
Cad Signs NYCSign hanger307/08/2026
Hung Yip ContractorsGeneral Contractor106/28/2026
American Standard P&H CororpPlumbing109/07/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Huan Design7669203/10/2026
Building Lifecycle
All (79)Filed (9)Permit Issued (11)Signed Off (4)Facade (FISP) (6)Violation (44)Special Inspection (5)
09/24/2026
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF 300 PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2022 CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M01388284-P1
09/15/2026
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01388284-I1-SH
07/22/2026
Permit issued — Plumbing
M01368707-S1-PL
05/14/2026
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF 300 PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2022 CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M01388284-I1
05/14/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01388284-I1-SH
05/14/2026
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01388284-I1-SF
05/01/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01368707-I1-GC
03/10/2026
Filed — Alteration
GENERAL RENOVATION OF COFFEE SHOP WITH REPAIRING CEILING, PARTITION, AND FLOOR TILES AND PAINTING AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
M01368707-S1
03/10/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
ZHENHUAN XU
03/10/2026
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
ZHENHUAN XU
03/09/2026
Filed — Alteration
GENERAL RENOVATION OF COFFEE SHOP WITH REPAIRING CEILING, PARTITION, AND FLOOR TILES AND PAINTING AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
M01368707-I1
03/09/2026
Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)
01/17/2024
Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)
03/30/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
02/12/2023
Cycle 9 facade report signed — SAFE
01/17/2023
Cycle 9 facade report submitted
01/14/2023
Signed off — Alteration
M00010260-I1
01/03/2023
Cycle 9 facade inspection completed
12/16/2022
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Local Law
12/14/2022
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
11/02/2022
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
08/24/2022
Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)
08/24/2022
Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)
03/15/2022
Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)
02/22/2022
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
04/19/2021
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
09/02/2020
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
09/02/2020
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
03/22/2020
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
01/24/2020
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
09/06/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
11/21/2018
Cycle 8 facade report submitted
11/10/2018
Cycle 8 facade report signed — SWARMP
10/31/2018
Cycle 8 facade inspection completed
08/21/2018
Signed off — Alteration
ERECT ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY BUSINESS WALL SIGN ON STOREFRONT, NON-FLASHING, NON-ADVERTISING SIGN, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPATION
M00020116-I1
08/21/2018
Signed off — Alteration
ERECT ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY D/F BLADE WALL SIGN, INSIDE OF STOREFRONT WINDOW, NON-FLASHING, NON-ADVERTISING SIGN, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPATION
M00020127-I1
08/21/2018
Signed off — Alteration
ERECT ILLUMINATED, ACCESSORY D/F BLADE WALL SIGN, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPATION
M00042915-I1
07/16/2018
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Local Law
05/31/2018
Permit issued — Sign
M00042915-I1-SG
05/31/2018
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
05/30/2018
Filed — Alteration
ERECT ILLUMINATED, ACCESSORY D/F BLADE WALL SIGN, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPATION
M00042915-I1
05/10/2018
Special inspection requirement — Final
Hackjong Choi
05/03/2018
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M00040384-I1-SF
05/02/2018
Filed — Alteration
M00040384-I1
03/26/2018
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00010260-I1-SH
03/01/2018
Permit issued — Sign
M00020127-I1-SG
03/01/2018
Permit issued — Sign
M00020116-I1-SG
02/28/2018
Filed — Alteration
ERECT ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY BUSINESS WALL SIGN ON STOREFRONT, NON-FLASHING, NON-ADVERTISING SIGN, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPATION
M00020116-I1
02/28/2018
Filed — Alteration
ERECT ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY D/F BLADE WALL SIGN, INSIDE OF STOREFRONT WINDOW, NON-FLASHING, NON-ADVERTISING SIGN, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPATION
M00020127-I1
02/15/2018
Special inspection requirement — Final
Hackjong Choi
02/15/2018
Special inspection requirement — Final
Hackjong Choi
02/05/2018
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00010260-I1-SH
02/01/2018
Filed — Alteration
M00010260-I1
11/24/2017
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
03/30/2017
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
03/03/2015
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
08/08/2012
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
10/20/2010
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
01/29/2010
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
08/14/2009
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
Latest 60 of 79 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedMC Superstructure09/15/2026
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedAmerican Standard P&H Cororp07/22/2026
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedMC Superstructure05/14/2026
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedMC Superstructure05/14/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedHung Yip Contractors05/01/2026
DOB NOWSignSigned-offCad Signs NYC05/31/2018
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedRock Group NY05/03/2018
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offRock Group NY03/26/2018
DOB NOWSignSigned-offCad Signs NYC03/01/2018
DOB NOWSignSigned-offCad Signs NYC03/01/2018
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offRock Group NY02/05/2018
BISOTISSUEDAtrium Construction NY11/30/2020
BISPLISSUEDAAA Total Plumbing09/22/2020
BISOTISSUEDAtrium Construction NY07/08/2020
BISPLISSUEDAAA Total Plumbing01/18/2019
BISOTISSUEDMuhammad W Choudhary05/03/2018
BISPLISSUEDAAA Total Plumbing11/08/2017
BISSPISSUEDAAA Total Plumbing11/03/2017
BISOTISSUEDG and M Plumbing Contracting11/01/2017
BISMHISSUEDG and M Plumbing Contracting11/01/2017
BISOTISSUEDNic Design02/15/2017
BISOTISSUEDHappy Garden Construction01/04/2017
BISOTISSUEDAccurate Signs & Awnings10/08/2013
BIS—ISSUEDRed Hook Sign and Electric10/08/2013
BISOTISSUEDFine Line Mic04/18/2013
BISMHISSUEDFocal PT Design & Construction02/19/2013
BISPLISSUEDTop Dog Plumbing & Heating12/21/2012
BISOTISSUEDFocal PT Design & Construction12/10/2012
BIS—ISSUEDService Sign Erectors Co05/15/2012
BISSPISSUEDTMS Plumbing & Heating08/16/2005
BISOTISSUEDAIA Brothers08/08/2005
BISOTISSUEDAIA Brothers08/08/2005
BIS—RE-ISSUEDMontana Electrical Decorating Co06/25/2004
BISSDISSUEDChinatown P&H12/18/2003
BISEQISSUEDMetal Stone Construction12/08/2003
BISFSISSUEDMetal Stone Construction10/24/2003
BISSPISSUEDChinatown P&H07/22/2003
BISEQISSUEDMetal Stone Construction07/18/2003
BIS—ISSUEDMetal Stone Construction07/18/2003
BISEQISSUEDColgate Scaafolding and Equipment Co04/17/2003
+ 5 more permits on file
7 projects · most recent 05/06/2026
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
05/06/2026Permit IssuedNash Electric Services—
12/18/2018CompleteUnited Electrical Cont'gGeneral Wiring
07/25/2018CompleteAll Around Electric—
05/11/2018CompleteAmpere Electrical Services—
03/20/2018CompleteAmpere Electrical Services—
03/20/2018CompleteAmpere Electrical Services—
01/11/2018Permit IssuedLintech Electric—
1 project · most recent 09/24/2026
Scaffold Sidewalk Shed
FiledStatusContractorScope
09/24/2026Permit IssuedMC SuperstructureScaffold, Sidewalk Shed
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 5
DateRequirementInspectorRole
03/10/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsZHENHUAN XUspecial
03/10/2026Energy Code Compliance InspectionsZHENHUAN XUprogress
05/10/2018FinalHackjong Choiprogress
02/15/2018FinalHackjong Choiprogress
02/15/2018FinalHackjong Choiprogress
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
StarbucksRestaurant / Food ServiceFloors 1, 2
Project M00042915 Alteration · LOC Issued · 05/30/2018
Project M00020116 Alteration · LOC Issued · 02/28/2018
Project M00020127 Alteration · LOC Issued · 02/28/2018
Names are taken automatically from the text of each project’s filed documents (title blocks and cover sheets) and screened to exclude owners, landlords and designers. They may be incomplete or wrong; check the filing.
▾Documents — 229 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings8
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch8
09/06/2026M00010260-I1Request digital key ↗
09/06/2026M00020127-I1Request digital key ↗
09/06/2026M00020116-I1Request digital key ↗
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▸Applications & Permits42
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION25
02/07/2023123800887Open ↗
08/16/2022121780019Open ↗
07/28/2022121780019Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION17
07/08/2020123800887Open ↗
01/22/2019123147656Open ↗
05/04/2018123356144Open ↗
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications60
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION23
12/18/2019123800887Open ↗
10/17/2018140580896Open ↗
10/17/2018140580896Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST10
05/03/2018123356144Open ↗
11/01/2017123147656Open ↗
11/01/2017123147656Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature9
10/05/2026M01388284-P1Open ↗
09/06/2026M00020127-I1Open ↗
09/06/2026M00040384-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT7
05/03/2018123356144Open ↗
11/01/2017123147656Open ↗
11/01/2017123147656Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM4
04/11/2013121564654Open ↗
02/22/2013121537391Open ↗
12/06/2012121444160Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature4
09/30/2026M01368707-S1Open ↗
08/27/2026M00042915-I1Open ↗
08/26/2026M00020127-I1Open ↗
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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION1
12/15/2016140580896Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY1
12/15/2016140580896Open ↗
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature1
09/30/2026M01368707-S1Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment10
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE4
08/06/2019123147656Open ↗
02/06/2018123147656Open ↗
01/08/2018123147656Open ↗
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▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA2
02/22/2019123147647Open ↗
09/17/2018123147647Open ↗
▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION-PERMIT1
07/12/2013121537391Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1
12/10/2012121444160Open ↗
▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS1
07/12/2013121537391Open ↗
▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE1
06/28/2013121444160Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection1
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes1
12/18/2019123800887Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos11
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)4
05/03/2018123356144Open ↗
02/21/2017123014763Open ↗
12/06/2012121444160Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWOER: Notice to Proceed4
08/18/2026M01368707-S1Open ↗
08/18/2026M01368707-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01368707-I1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWOER: Notice of Satisfaction2
08/18/2026M01368707-I1Open ↗
08/18/2026M01368707-S1Open ↗
▸BISASBESTOS-EXEMPTION (ASB4)1
02/22/2013121537391Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance27
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS14
12/18/2019123800887Open ↗
10/17/2018140580896Open ↗
08/10/2018123356144Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS4
10/17/2018140580896Open ↗
04/25/2017123014763Open ↗
03/25/2015121444160Open ↗
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▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections3
07/11/2013121537391Open ↗
04/11/2013121564654Open ↗
02/22/2013121537391Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY2
09/02/2021123147656Open ↗
07/08/2020123800887Open ↗
▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS (EN2)2
02/07/2023123800887Open ↗
09/02/2021123147656Open ↗
▸BISNYCECC ANALYSIS1
12/15/2016140580896Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1
12/15/2016140580896Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports7
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY6
02/08/2023123800887Open ↗
02/07/2023123800887Open ↗
09/02/2021123147656Open ↗
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▸BISMASONRY1
02/07/2023123800887Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs16
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST9
02/08/2023123800887Open ↗
09/09/2021123147656Open ↗
02/22/2019123147647Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS3
04/11/2013121564654Open ↗
02/22/2013121537391Open ↗
05/11/2012121057943Open ↗
▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
08/16/2022121780019Open ↗
04/25/2017123014763Open ↗
▸BISFINAL1
02/07/2023123800887Open ↗
▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL1
06/02/2014121537391Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership23
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT21
12/18/2019123800887Open ↗
02/22/2019123147647Open ↗
10/17/2018140580896Open ↗
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▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW32
02/06/2023123800887Open ↗
09/02/2021123147656Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms23
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET12
12/18/2019123800887Open ↗
05/03/2018123356144Open ↗
11/01/2017123147656Open ↗
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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM5
07/31/2019123147656Open ↗
02/22/2019123147647Open ↗
10/17/2018140580896Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION5
03/13/2020123147656Open ↗
08/06/2019123147656Open ↗
02/06/2018123147656Open ↗
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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET1
12/15/2016140580896Open ↗
▸Other Documents1
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
07/11/2013121537391Open ↗