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Old law tenement
161 EAST 81ST STREET
MANHATTAN · BIN 1047566
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1920Year Built
5Stories
C4Building Class
R8BZoning
10,570 sfGross Floor Area
10Units
Rent Stabilized6 Active Violations ▸
Old law tenement · Owner of record: J. Chay Enterprises · 2,520 sf lot · 4.19 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbingEquipmentLandscapeGeneral
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
RoofPlumbing workUnder Construction10p · 1 filing · 20 docs
BulkheadPlumbing workUnder Construction3p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 5Plumbing workUnder Construction24p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 4Plumbing workUnder Construction21p · 2 filings · 20 docs
Floor 3Plumbing workUnder Construction24p · 2 filings · 20 docs
Floor 2Plumbing workUnder Construction21p · 2 filings · 20 docs
Floor 1Installation of Temporary Pipe ScaffoldUnder Construction27p · 3 filings · 20 docs
CellarPlumbing workUnder Construction13p · 2 filings · 20 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
Elysee1108/29/2026
J. Chay Enterprises103/22/2026
▾Sales History (ACRIS)
DatePriceUnitSeller → Buyer$/sf
09/17/2025$7.3M—— → —$691/sf building
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Serdar Ceylan Architect604/07/2026
Asr Engineering103/27/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
JascoScaffold307/03/2026
MRD Electrical ServicesElectrical203/21/2026
Leader Electric CoElectrical203/21/2026
Peeps ServicesGeneral Contractor204/09/2026
Akala ConstructionScaffold109/23/2026
Arkenstone BuildersGeneral Contractor104/09/2026
Watson's Plumbing, Heating, & BuildingPlumbing107/04/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Welldone Inspection8628304/07/2026
Building Lifecycle
All (144)Filed (7)Permit Issued (8)Violation (42)Objection (66)Special Inspection (21)
09/22/2026
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01377799-I1-SH
07/17/2026
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
07/02/2026
Permit issued — Plumbing
M01266575-S3-PL
07/01/2026
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01377799-I1-SH
06/07/2026
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
QIUFAN JIANG
05/29/2026
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
QIUFAN JIANG
05/29/2026
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls
QIUFAN JIANG
05/29/2026
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment
QIUFAN JIANG
04/29/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
04/23/2026
Objection resolved — Resolved
04/07/2026
Filed — Alteration CO
CONVERTING WALK-UP BUILDING WITH 11 APARTMENTS INTO A ONE-FAMILY AND PROPOSING HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED. NEW CO WILL BE OBTAINED.
M01266575-S2
04/02/2026
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01377799-I1-SH
04/02/2026
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01377799-I1-SF
03/31/2026
Permit issued — Structural
M01266575-S4-ST
03/27/2026
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M01377799-I1
03/09/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01266575-I1-GC
03/01/2026
Objection resolved — Addressed
03/01/2026
Objection resolved — Addressed
02/25/2026
Objection resolved — Addressed
02/25/2026
Objection resolved — Addressed
02/25/2026
Objection resolved — Addressed
02/25/2026
Objection resolved — Addressed
02/21/2026
Objection raised — Structural
02/05/2026
Objection raised — Scope
02/05/2026
Objection raised — Cost
02/05/2026
Objection raised — Zoning
02/05/2026
Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power
SERDAR CEYLAN
01/05/2026
Objection resolved — Addressed
01/05/2026
Objection resolved — Addressed
01/05/2026
Objection resolved — Addressed
01/04/2026
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/23/2025
Objection raised — Scope
12/23/2025
Objection raised — Scope
12/23/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/23/2025
Objection raised — Scope
12/23/2025
Objection raised — Scope
12/23/2025
Objection raised — Scope
12/23/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/05/2025
Objection raised — Admin
11/10/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/10/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/10/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/10/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/10/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/10/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/10/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/10/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/10/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/10/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/10/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
QIUFAN JIANG
11/05/2025
Filed — Alteration CO
CONVERTING WALK-UP BUILDING WITH 11 APARTMENTS INTO A ONE-FAMILY AND PROPOSING HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED. NEW CO WILL BE OBTAINED.
M01266575-S3
10/21/2025
Filed — Alteration CO
CONVERTING WALK-UP BUILDING WITH 11 APARTMENTS INTO A ONE-FAMILY AND PROPOSING HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED. NEW CO WILL BE OBTAINED.
M01266575-S4
10/20/2025
Filed — Alteration CO
CONVERTING WALK-UP BUILDING WITH 11 APARTMENTS INTO A ONE-FAMILY AND PROPOSING HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED. NEW CO WILL BE OBTAINED.
M01266575-S1
10/15/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
10/03/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
10/03/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
10/03/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
10/03/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
10/03/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
10/02/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
Latest 60 of 144 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedAkala Construction09/22/2026
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedWatson's Plumbing, Heating, & Building07/02/2026
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedJasco07/01/2026
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedJasco04/02/2026
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedJasco04/02/2026
DOB NOWStructuralPermit IssuedPeeps Services03/31/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedPeeps Services03/09/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedArkenstone Builders09/16/2025
1 project · most recent 04/07/2026
Gas Water/Sanitary
FiledStatusContractorScope
04/07/2026Permit IssuedWatson's Plumbing, Heating, & BuildingGas, Water/Sanitary
3 projects · most recent 06/03/2026
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
06/03/2026Permit IssuedKwong Ming Electric—
03/28/2026Permit IssuedRichard Neu—
03/24/2026Permit IssuedPower Surge ElectricGeneral Wiring
1 project · most recent 03/27/2026
Scaffold Sidewalk Shed
FiledStatusContractorScope
03/27/2026Permit IssuedAkala ConstructionScaffold, Sidewalk Shed
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 21
DateRequirementInspectorRole
06/07/2026HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationQIUFAN JIANGenergy_progress
05/29/2026Maintenance informationQIUFAN JIANGenergy_progress
05/29/2026HVAC-R and service water heating system controlsQIUFAN JIANGenergy_progress
05/29/2026HVAC-R and service water heating equipmentQIUFAN JIANGenergy_progress
02/05/2026Interior lighting powerSERDAR CEYLANenergy_progress
11/10/2025Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsQIUFAN JIANGspecial
10/02/2025Sprinkler SystemsQIUFAN JIANGspecial
09/30/2025Maintenance informationSERDAR CEYLANenergy_progress
09/30/2025Electrical motors and elevatorsSERDAR CEYLANenergy_progress
09/30/2025Exterior lighting powerSERDAR CEYLANenergy_progress
09/30/2025Air barrier - visual inspectionSERDAR CEYLANenergy_progress
09/30/2025Lighting controlsSERDAR CEYLANenergy_progress
09/30/2025VestibulesSERDAR CEYLANenergy_progress
09/22/2025Insulation placement and R valuesQIUFAN JIANGenergy_progress
09/22/2025Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratingsSERDAR CEYLANenergy_progress
09/22/2025Fenestration areasSERDAR CEYLANenergy_progress
09/22/2025Fenestration air leakageSERDAR CEYLANenergy_progress
08/26/2025Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionSERDAR CEYLANprogress
08/26/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsQIUFAN JIANGspecial
08/26/2025MasonryQIUFAN JIANGspecial
08/26/2025Energy Code Compliance InspectionsSERDAR CEYLANprogress
▾Documents — 65 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings6
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch6
08/21/2026M01266552-I1Request digital key ↗
08/21/2026M01266575-S2Request digital key ↗
08/21/2026M01266575-S4Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 6 on file for this type
▸Applications & Permits9
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION9
07/15/2025123517970Open ↗
07/15/2025123580348Open ↗
07/14/2025123476620Open ↗
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▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records1
▸DOB NOWZD1: DOB Zoning Diagram1
08/13/2026M01266575-I1Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications17
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature6
08/21/2026M01266575-S2Open ↗
08/13/2026M01266575-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01266575-S3Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature5
09/01/2026M01266575-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M01266575-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M01266575-I1Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION4
08/30/2018123580348Open ↗
08/30/2018123580348Open ↗
07/12/2018123580348Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature2
09/01/2026M01266575-I1Open ↗
08/25/2026M01266575-S2Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment1
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE1
07/12/2018123580348Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection4
▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST2
09/24/2018123517970Open ↗
07/12/2018123580348Open ↗
▸DOB NOWStreet Tree Checklist2
08/13/2026M01266575-S4Open ↗
08/13/2026M01266575-I1Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos6
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report6
08/21/2026M01266575-S2Open ↗
08/13/2026M01266575-S3Open ↗
08/13/2026M01266552-I1Open ↗
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▸Energy Compliance2
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS2
07/12/2018123580348Open ↗
07/12/2018123580348Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports1
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: SOIL INSPECTION1
08/30/2018123580348Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs3
▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE2
11/05/2018123580348Open ↗
07/12/2018123580348Open ↗
▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
07/14/2025123476620Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms6
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET5
09/24/2018123517970Open ↗
07/13/2018123580348Open ↗
07/12/2018123580348Open ↗
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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM1
07/14/2025123476620Open ↗
▸Other Documents9
▸DOB NOWLocal Law 92/94 of 2019 Sustainable Roof Zone2
08/13/2026M01266575-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01266575-S4Open ↗
▸DOB NOWSite Survey: Initial2
08/13/2026M01266575-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01266575-S4Open ↗
▸DOB NOWPlot Diagram2
08/13/2026M01266575-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01266575-S4Open ↗
▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM1
07/12/2018123580348Open ↗
▸DOB NOWAdjoining Owners Notification1
08/21/2026M01266575-S4Open ↗
▸DOB NOWProperty Ownership Certification1
08/13/2026M01266575-I1Open ↗