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Elevator apt, semi-fireproof with stores
168 MERCER STREET
MANHATTAN · BIN 1007949
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1866Year Built
5Stories
D7Building Class
M1-5/R9XZoning
29,700 sfGross Floor Area
9Units
LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized38 Active Violations 34 unresolved · 4 paperwork only 1 likely answered 4 old, status unconfirmed ▸FDNY Report ↗
Elevator apt, semi-fireproof with stores · Owner of record: 168 Mercer Street · 5,000 sf lot · 5.94 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralElectricalMechanicalPlumbingFire ProtectionEquipmentGeneral
Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.
Roof168 Mercer Street LLC3p · 3 filings · 20 docs
Floor 1Dries Van Noten93p · 10 filings · 20 docs
CellarDries Van Noten81p · 6 filings · 20 docs
Sub-Cellar168 Mercer2p · 1 filing · 12 docs
Basement168 Mercer Street LLC13p · 6 filings · 20 docs
Sub-BasementDries Van Noten54p · 7 filings · 20 docs
Site & exterior168 Mercer Street LLC12p · 3 filings · 9 docs
Filed — no permit issuedDries Van Noten2p · 1 filing · 5 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
168 Mercer Street6809/13/2026
595 Broadway Associates1603/21/2026
Arnold Bias Products603/21/2026
▾Sales History (ACRIS)
DatePriceUnitSeller → Buyer$/sf
11/08/2019$16.2M—595 BWAY ASSOCIATES, LLC → 168 Mercer Street$545/sf building
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Rise Architecture606/09/2026
Stark502/17/2026
Leon Skvirsky PE105/11/2025
Armour Unsderfer Engineering Inc, P110/29/2024
Florinela Muresan606/14/2024
Elevated Engineering NYC302/15/2024
FL&M Engineering Design & Inspection112/02/2022
Luke Licalzi, P.E110/31/2022
Ashraf108/25/2022
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Jack Jaffa & Associates1203/21/2026
Green Studio203/21/2026
Milrose Consultants1603/21/2026
Louis Striar203/21/2026
J.A.M. Associates203/21/2026
Rigid Structural Design103/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
TMG ConstructionGeneral Contractor807/08/2026
Ark Industries USGeneral Contractor307/08/2026
A & E PlumbingPlumbing207/08/2026
PK ElectricElectrical203/22/2026
Accurate MechanicalPlumbing107/08/2026
Allstate SprinklerFire Protection107/08/2026
Evs ElectricElectrical103/22/2026
F.S. SitePlumbing107/08/2026
F-IntGeneral Contractor107/08/2026
Prat EnterprisesScaffold107/08/2026
Spring ScaffoldingScaffold107/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Joseph Martines PE1428906/09/2026
PSI Agency2541406/27/2024
Building Lifecycle
All (172)Filed (25)Permit Issued (16)Signed Off (12)Violation (60)Inspection (11)Objection (18)Special Inspection (30)
09/10/2026
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Elevators
09/03/2026
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Elevators
08/10/2026
Signed off — Alteration
General renovation including storefront and facade work for 1st floor retail space in an existing 5-story building with basement and storage room. No change to bulk, occupancy, use, or egress.
M01130543-I1
08/10/2026
Signed off — Alteration
New ductwork distribution. (Existing terminal equipment, toilet exhaust, and outdoor air systems are to remain.)
M01120684-I1
07/11/2026
Signed off — Alteration
General Interior renovation at partial basement & ground floor (retail space) in an existing 5 story w/ basement & cellar building. No change to bulk, occupancy, use, or egress
M01109567-I1
06/15/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
JOSEPH MARTINES
06/15/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
JOSEPH MARTINES
06/09/2026
Filed — Alteration
General Interior renovation at partial basement & ground floor (retail space) in an existing 5 story w/ basement & cellar building. No change to bulk, occupancy, use, or egress
M01109567-P1
04/29/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
03/03/2026
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
03/03/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
03/03/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
03/03/2026
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
03/03/2026
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
03/03/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
02/17/2026
Filed — Alteration
Removal & replacement of existing restroom PL fixtures new pantry fixtures w/associated domestic water, sanitary waste & sanitary vent piping new electric WH. Mod to existing wet automatic SP system as required by Code & the proposed tenant reno
M01120676-P3
02/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
JOSEPH MARTINES
02/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems
JOSEPH MARTINES
02/13/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
JOSEPH MARTINES
02/13/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
JOSEPH MARTINES
11/14/2025
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
09/14/2025
Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)
09/13/2025
Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)
09/13/2025
Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)
08/19/2025
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Elevators
08/14/2025
Permit issued — General Construction
M01109567-I1-GC
07/16/2025
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
View inspection ↗
07/14/2025
Inspection — Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code
Certified
View inspection ↗
07/14/2025
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic Test
Certified
View inspection ↗
05/30/2025
Signed off — Alteration
M01130556-I1
05/11/2025
Filed — Alteration
NON-ILLUMINATED NON-ADVERTISING DOUBLE-FACE PROJECTING ACCESSORY SIGN - DRIES VAN NOTEN. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01216847-I1
05/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
LEON SKVIRSKY
04/15/2025
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
View inspection ↗
04/09/2025
Filed — Alteration
Removal & replacement of existing restroom PL fixtures new pantry fixtures w/associated domestic water, sanitary waste & sanitary vent piping new electric WH. Mod to existing wet automatic SP system as required by Code & the proposed tenant reno
M01120676-P2
04/08/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
JOSEPH MARTINES
04/08/2025
Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems
JOSEPH MARTINES
03/28/2025
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
03/18/2025
Filed — Alteration
Removal & replacement of existing restroom PL fixtures new pantry fixtures w/associated domestic water, sanitary waste & sanitary vent piping new electric WH. Mod to existing wet automatic SP system as required by Code & the proposed tenant reno
M01120676-P1
03/10/2025
Permit issued — General Construction
M01130543-I1-GC
01/22/2025
Objection raised — Admin
01/22/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
01/22/2025
Objection raised — Scope
01/22/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
01/22/2025
Objection raised — Cost
01/22/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
01/15/2025
Filed — Alteration
General renovation including storefront and facade work for 1st floor retail space in an existing 5-story building with basement and storage room. No change to bulk, occupancy, use, or egress.
M01130543-I1
12/18/2024
Permit issued — General Construction
M01109567-I1-GC
12/16/2024
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M01120676-I1-PL
12/12/2024
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M01120676-I1-EW-SP
12/11/2024
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
12/11/2024
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
12/04/2024
Permit issued — Structural
M01130556-I1-ST
12/02/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
10/29/2024
Filed — Alteration
M01130556-I1
10/22/2024
Objection raised — Scope
10/16/2024
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
10/15/2024
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
JOSEPH MARTINES
10/15/2024
Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems
JOSEPH MARTINES
10/10/2024
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M01120684-I1-MS
10/08/2024
Filed — Alteration
General Interior renovation at partial basement & ground floor (retail space) in an existing 5 story w/ basement & cellar building. No change to bulk, occupancy, use, or egress
M01109567-I1
Latest 60 of 172 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offTMG Construction08/14/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offTMG Construction03/10/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offTMG Construction12/18/2024
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offAlan J Brutosky PLBR Cont12/16/2024
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offAllstate Sprinkler12/12/2024
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offTMG Construction12/04/2024
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offTMG Construction10/10/2024
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offA & E Plumbing04/22/2024
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offArk Industries US11/01/2023
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offArk Industries US10/13/2023
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offArk Industries US10/13/2023
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offAnthony Disabato08/31/2023
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offA & E Plumbing08/30/2023
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offFint02/13/2023
DOB NOWConstruction FenceSigned-offSpring Scaffolding12/03/2022
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldSigned-offPrat Enterprises08/26/2022
BISEQISSUEDPhoenix Sutt. Street06/22/2015
BISEQISSUEDPhoenix Sutt. Street06/15/2015
BISOTISSUEDMon-Rad Construction05/13/2015
BISOTISSUEDMon-Rad Construction10/08/2014
BISEQISSUEDPhoenix Sutton STR08/15/2013
BISEQISSUEDPhoenix Sutton STR08/14/2013
BISOTISSUEDMon-Rad Construction07/26/2013
BISEQISSUEDPhoenix Sutton STR07/23/2013
BISEQISSUEDPhoenix Sutton STR07/23/2013
BISPLISSUEDOrbit Plumbing & Heating04/12/2012
BIS—ISSUEDArnold Bias Products06/03/2011
BIS—ISSUEDArnold Bias Products06/18/2009
BISOTISSUEDOmnicon Interiors04/03/2009
BIS—ISSUEDArnold Bias Products06/25/2008
BIS—ISSUEDArnold Bias Products06/06/2007
BIS—ISSUEDArnold Bias Products10/24/2005
BISOTISSUEDFort-Cica Roofing & Gen08/22/2003
BISPLISSUEDBay Ridge P & H03/17/2003
BISOTISSUEDArnold Bias Products07/01/2002
BISSPISSUEDSirina Fire Protection03/19/2002
BISEQISSUEDLehr Construction03/11/2002
BISPLISSUEDMiller Plumbing & Heating03/07/2002
BISOTISSUEDLehr Construction08/28/2001
BISOTISSUEDArnold Bias Products06/18/2001
1 project · most recent 02/17/2026
FiledStatusContractorScope
02/17/2026Signed-offAllstate Sprinkler36 heads
1 project · most recent 02/17/2026
Water/Sanitary
FiledStatusContractorScope
02/17/2026Signed-offAlan J Brutosky PLBR ContWater/Sanitary
4 projects · most recent 12/18/2025
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
12/18/2025CompleteDaven Electric—
12/19/2024CompleteEvs ElectricGeneral Wiring
07/10/2024CompletePK ElectricGeneral Wiring
12/19/2023CompleteWire Up Electrical Cont'g—
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 11
DateTypeResultReport
07/16/2025Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
07/14/2025Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with codeCertifiedView ↗
07/14/2025Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic TestCertifiedView ↗
04/15/2025Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
03/28/2025Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
07/09/2024Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with codeCertifiedView ↗
07/02/2024Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
06/28/2024Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with codeCertifiedView ↗
06/28/2024Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
06/27/2024Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic TestCertifiedView ↗
06/14/2024Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 41
DateRequirementInspectorRole
06/15/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJOSEPH MARTINESspecial
06/15/2026FinalJOSEPH MARTINESprogress
02/17/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJOSEPH MARTINESspecial
02/17/2026Sprinkler SystemsJOSEPH MARTINESspecial
02/13/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJOSEPH MARTINESspecial
02/13/2026FinalJOSEPH MARTINESprogress
05/11/2025FinalLEON SKVIRSKYprogress
04/08/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJOSEPH MARTINESspecial
04/08/2025Sprinkler SystemsJOSEPH MARTINESspecial
10/15/2024Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJOSEPH MARTINESspecial
10/15/2024Sprinkler SystemsJOSEPH MARTINESspecial
10/02/2024Heating SystemsJOSEPH MARTINESspecial
10/02/2024Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJOSEPH MARTINESspecial
10/02/2024FinalJOSEPH MARTINESprogress
10/02/2024Post-installed AnchorsJOSEPH MARTINESspecial
10/02/2024Mechanical SystemsJOSEPH MARTINESspecial
06/26/2024Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsMAURICIO ANDRADEspecial
06/26/2024Energy Code Compliance InspectionsMAURICIO ANDRADEprogress
06/26/2024Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsMAURICIO ANDRADEspecial
06/26/2024FinalMAURICIO ANDRADEprogress
06/17/2024Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceMAURICIO ANDRADEspecial
06/17/2024Sprinkler SystemsMAURICIO ANDRADEspecial
06/10/2024Tenant Protection Plan Compliance—special
06/10/2024Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceMAURICIO ANDRADEspecial
06/10/2024Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsMAURICIO ANDRADEspecial
Latest 25 of 41.
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
Dries Van NotenRetailSub-basement, Floor 1
Project M01216847 Alteration · Approved · 05/11/2025
Project M01130556 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/29/2024
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 — 226 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings25
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch25
09/01/2026M07993897-I1Request digital key ↗
09/01/2026M08027053-I1Request digital key ↗
09/01/2026M08040470-I1Request digital key ↗
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▸Applications & Permits39
▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit21
08/31/2026M00812116-I1Open ↗
08/27/2026M08014449-P2Open ↗
08/15/2026M08014449-I1Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION12
07/06/2015121718016Open ↗
06/30/2015121718025Open ↗
05/15/2015121413078Open ↗
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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION6
07/24/2013121718025Open ↗
07/24/2013121718016Open ↗
10/23/2012121413078Open ↗
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications73
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature25
09/01/2026M07993897-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M08027053-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M08040470-I1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature21
09/23/2026M00812120-I1Open ↗
09/23/2026M01109567-P1Open ↗
09/23/2026M00812120-I1Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION11
07/20/2016121413078Open ↗
07/30/2013121718025Open ↗
07/30/2013121718016Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature8
09/23/2026M01109567-P1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00812114-P1Open ↗
08/29/2026M01120684-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST4
07/24/2013121718025Open ↗
07/24/2013121718016Open ↗
09/21/2012121162614Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM4
07/24/2013121718025Open ↗
07/24/2013121718016Open ↗
09/21/2012121162614Open ↗
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▸Trade Schedules & Equipment1
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1
09/21/2012121162614Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection1
▸BISDEMOLITION SUBMITTAL CERTIFICATION FORM1
09/21/2012121162614Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos29
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report23
09/01/2026M08027053-I1Open ↗
08/31/2026M00812116-I1Open ↗
08/28/2026M08043541-I1Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)4
09/21/2012121162614Open ↗
09/21/2012121162614Open ↗
07/24/2013121718016Open ↗
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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'2
04/05/2011120651151Open ↗
01/23/2009110439936Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance2
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS1
09/21/2012121162614Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY1
04/05/2011120651151Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs14
▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL4
07/20/2016121413078Open ↗
04/04/2013121413078Open ↗
02/05/2013121413078Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS4
10/23/2012121413078Open ↗
09/21/2012121162614Open ↗
04/05/2011120651151Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST4
10/24/2019121718025Open ↗
10/24/2019121718016Open ↗
07/20/2016121413078Open ↗
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▸BISSHED LETTER2
06/30/2015121718025Open ↗
09/05/2013121718025Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership7
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT7
07/20/2016121413078Open ↗
02/05/2013121413078Open ↗
10/23/2012121413078Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms10
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET6
07/24/2013121718025Open ↗
07/24/2013121718016Open ↗
10/23/2012121413078Open ↗
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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM2
10/24/2019121718025Open ↗
10/24/2019121718016Open ↗
▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION2
10/12/2015121718025Open ↗
07/15/2015121718025Open ↗
▸Other Documents25
▸DOB NOWProof of Historic Building14
08/31/2026M00812116-I1Open ↗
08/27/2026M08014449-P2Open ↗
08/15/2026M08014449-I1Open ↗
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▸BISUnknown8
10/24/2019121718025Open ↗
10/24/2019121718025Open ↗
10/24/2019121718025Open ↗
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▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
07/06/2015121718016Open ↗
12/13/2012121162614Open ↗
▸BISLOFT BOARD CERTIFICATE1
05/21/2013121413078Open ↗