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Church, synagogue, chapel
216 EAST 53 STREET
MANHATTAN · East Midtown-Turtle Bay · BIN 1038544
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1932Year Built
4Stories
M1Building Class
R8BZoning
6,880 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
5 Open Violations ▸
Church, synagogue, chapel · 1,800 sf lot · 3.82 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralElectricalMechanicalPlumbingFire ProtectionEquipmentGeneral
Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off
Roof13p · 4 filings · 16 docs
Floor 4Under Construction18p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 3Under Construction19p · 2 filings · 20 docs
Floor 2Under Construction18p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 1Under Construction22p · 3 filings · 20 docs
Site & exterior2p · 1 filing · 3 docs
Filed — no permit issued29p · 4 filings · 20 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
KAJ NY CONSTRUCTION1907/08/2026
KENVIC ASSOCIATES103/21/2026
▾Sales History (ACRIS)
DatePriceUnitSeller → Buyer$/sf
12/30/2015$7.5M—211 EAST 46TH STREET LLC → Private party$1,083/sf building
06/10/2014$5.7M—— → —$828/sf building
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
CONSULTING ENGINEERS COLLABORATIVE,308/29/2025
MISRA & ASSOCIATES, P.C.204/25/2025
WELLS ENGINEERING, PLLC702/24/2025
SYED ENGINEERING, P.C.305/13/2021
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
ADVANCED BUILDERS SERVICES303/21/2026
NOEL BUILDING CONSULTING INC2403/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
KAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INCGeneral Contractor1607/08/2026
HYDROKINETIC PLBG & HTG IPlumbing507/08/2026
PABLO PINCAYElectrical403/21/2026
SPRICE CONTRACTING INCGeneral Contractor407/08/2026
ARTUR KRZYSElectrical103/21/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
WELLS DESIGN & CONSULTING7750402/24/2025
VIBRANALYSIS INC., DBA VT6864105/13/2022
Building Lifecycle
All (101)Filed (15)Permit Issued (17)Signed Off (4)Violation (23)Inspection (4)Objection (8)Special Inspection (30)
01/16/2026
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M00888417-I1-MS
11/14/2025
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
08/29/2025
Filed — Alteration
Structural work for dunnage on the main roof and the outdoor roof terrace on the 2nd floor. No change of use, egress, or occupancy under this application.
M01262555-P1
08/29/2025
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M00888417-I1-MS
08/29/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details
08/29/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
08/29/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting
08/29/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Cold-Formed Steel
08/29/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
08/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Cold-Formed Steel
08/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
08/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details
08/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
08/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting
08/25/2025
Filed — Alteration
Structural work for dunnage on the main roof and the outdoor roof terrace on the 2nd floor. No change of use, egress, or occupancy under this application.
M01262555-I1
04/25/2025
Filed — Alteration CO
M01205543-I1
03/18/2025
Permit issued — Boiler Equipment
M00897054-I1-BE
03/18/2025
Permit issued — Boiler Equipment
M00888388-I1-BE
02/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls
Tyrone Wells
02/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
Tyrone Wells
02/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
Tyrone Wells
02/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
Tyrone Wells
02/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Shutoff dampers
Tyrone Wells
02/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Duct leakage testing, insulation and design
Tyrone Wells
02/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Ventilation and air distribution system
Tyrone Wells
02/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
Tyrone Wells
02/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment
Tyrone Wells
02/24/2025
Filed — Alteration
Installation of new Boiler system, HVAC System and Make up air unit for existing House of Worship. No change of use, egress or occupancy under this application. See comment#24
M00888417-P3
12/30/2024
Inspection — Pass-Final CND-Occupancy Inspection
Pass
View inspection ↗
12/12/2024
Inspection — Fail-Final CND-Occupancy Inspection
Fail
View inspection ↗
10/17/2024
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00888384-I1-PL
09/23/2024
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
09/16/2024
Filed — Alteration CO
M01053684-I1
07/02/2024
Objection raised — Scope
07/02/2024
Objection raised — Scope
07/01/2024
Filed — Alteration
M01072473-I1
06/27/2024
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
06/26/2024
Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems
02/26/2024
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
02/02/2024
Signed off — Alteration
Installation of Dunnage for HVAC. No change of use, egress or occupancy under this application. Work related to job#123591862.
M00546826-I1
12/01/2023
Inspection — Certified Gas-Gas-Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
11/30/2023
Objection raised — Other
11/30/2023
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/16/2023
Permit issued — Boiler Equipment
M00888388-I1-BE
11/14/2023
Filed — Alteration
Installation of new Boiler system, HVAC System and Make up air unit for existing House of Worship. No change of use, egress or occupancy under this application. See comment#24
M00888417-P1
10/12/2023
Signed off — Alteration
PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF CONSTRUCTION FENCE FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M00399723-I1
10/12/2023
Signed off — Alteration
ALTERATION TYPE 3 - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - SCAFFOLDING INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. PIPE SCAFFOLD SHALL COMPLY WITHCHAPTER 33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M00520406-I1
10/12/2023
Signed off — Alteration
M00387050-I1
09/27/2023
Objection resolved — Addressed
09/27/2023
Objection resolved — Addressed
09/06/2023
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00888384-I1-PL
09/01/2023
Special inspection requirement — Ventilation and air distribution system
Tyrone Wells
09/01/2023
Special inspection requirement — Shutoff dampers
Tyrone Wells
09/01/2023
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
Tyrone Wells
09/01/2023
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
Tyrone Wells
09/01/2023
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls
Tyrone Wells
09/01/2023
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment
Tyrone Wells
09/01/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
Tyrone Wells
09/01/2023
Special inspection requirement — Duct leakage testing, insulation and design
Tyrone Wells
09/01/2023
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
Tyrone Wells
Latest 60 of 101 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedSPRICE CONTRACTING INC01/16/2026
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedSPRICE CONTRACTING INC08/29/2025
DOB NOWBoiler EquipmentPermit IssuedHYDROKINETIC PLBG & HTG I03/18/2025
DOB NOWBoiler EquipmentPermit IssuedHYDROKINETIC PLBG & HTG I03/18/2025
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedHYDROKINETIC PLBG & HTG I10/17/2024
DOB NOWBoiler EquipmentPermit IssuedHYDROKINETIC PLBG & HTG I11/16/2023
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedHYDROKINETIC PLBG & HTG I09/06/2023
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedSPRICE CONTRACTING INC08/31/2023
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offSPRICE CONTRACTING INC06/13/2023
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offKAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INC05/11/2023
DOB NOWConstruction FenceSigned-offKAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INC05/05/2023
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldSigned-offKAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INC03/29/2022
DOB NOWConstruction FenceSigned-offKAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INC03/29/2022
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offKAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INC03/29/2022
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldSigned-offKAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INC05/14/2021
DOB NOWConstruction FenceSigned-offKAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INC09/21/2020
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offKAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INC08/20/2020
BISOTISSUEDSPRICE CONTRACTING INC11/03/2025
BISPLISSUEDHYDROKINETIC PLBG & HTG I03/13/2025
BISOTISSUEDSPRICE CONTRACTING INC03/13/2025
BISOTISSUEDSPRICE CONTRACTING INC11/17/2023
BISOTISSUEDSPRICE CONTRACTING INC11/17/2023
BISPLISSUEDHYDROKINETIC PLBG & HTG I08/22/2023
BISMHISSUEDSPRICE CONTRACTING INC11/29/2022
BISOTISSUEDSPRICE CONTRACTING INC11/29/2022
BISOTISSUEDSPRICE CONTRACTING INC11/29/2022
BISOTISSUEDSPRICE CONTRACTING INC03/14/2022
BISOTISSUEDSPRICE CONTRACTING INC03/11/2022
BISMHISSUEDSPRICE CONTRACTING INC03/11/2022
BISPLISSUEDSAMUEL & SONS P & H INC10/11/2021
BISPLISSUEDSAMUEL & SONS P & H INC10/13/2020
BISOTISSUEDRAGEM CONSTRUCTION CORP07/27/2020
BISPLISSUEDSAMUEL & SONS P & H INC07/22/2020
BISOTISSUEDRAGEM CONSTRUCTION CORP05/13/2020
BISOTISSUEDRAGEM CONSTRUCTION CORP03/16/2020
BISMHISSUEDRAGEM CONSTRUCTION CORP06/04/2019
BISOTISSUEDRAGEM CONSTRUCTION CORP03/29/2019
BISFPISSUEDMASTER FIRE SYSTEMS, INC03/21/2019
BISPLISSUEDSAMUEL & SONS P & H INC08/08/2018
BISOTISSUEDRAGEM CONSTRUCTION CORP04/12/2018
+ 11 more permits on file
1 project · most recent 02/24/2025
Air Conditioning Systems Ventilation Systems
FiledStatusContractorScopeMake / Model / Capacity
02/24/2025Permit IssuedSPRICE CONTRACTING INCAir Conditioning Systems, Ventilation Systems
Cooling
Arcoaire PAD436000H000K1 33 BTU · Rooftop Unit ×4
Ventilation
Task TGE043CAV-333066-KW 1,600 CFM · Makeup Air ×3
1 project · most recent 08/10/2023
Gas Water/Sanitary
FiledStatusContractorScope
08/10/2023Permit IssuedHYDROKINETIC PLBG & HTG IGas, Water/Sanitary
4 projects · most recent 03/22/2024
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
03/22/2024CompleteCROSSWIRE ELECTRICAL INCGeneral Wiring
09/21/2023Permit IssuedCROSSWIRE ELECTRICAL INCGeneral Wiring
08/19/2020CompleteRICHARD NEU—
03/27/2019Permit IssuedHECMAR ELECTRICGeneral Wiring
1 project · most recent 08/29/2025
Steel
FiledStatusContractorScope
08/29/2025——Steel
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 4
DateTypeResultReport
12/30/2024Pass-Final CND-Occupancy InspectionPassView ↗
12/12/2024Fail-Final CND-Occupancy InspectionFailView ↗
02/26/2024Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
12/01/2023Certified Gas-Gas-Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 30
DateRequirementInspectorRole
08/29/2025Structural Steel - Details—special
08/29/2025Final—progress
08/29/2025Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting—special
08/29/2025Structural Cold-Formed Steel—special
08/29/2025Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings—special
08/28/2025Structural Cold-Formed Steel—special
08/28/2025Final—progress
08/28/2025Structural Steel - Details—special
08/28/2025Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings—special
08/28/2025Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting—special
02/28/2025HVAC-R and service water heating system controlsTyrone Wellsenergy_progress
02/28/2025Mechanical SystemsTyrone Wellsspecial
02/28/2025FinalTyrone Wellsprogress
02/28/2025Maintenance informationTyrone Wellsenergy_progress
02/28/2025Shutoff dampersTyrone Wellsenergy_progress
02/28/2025Duct leakage testing, insulation and designTyrone Wellsenergy_progress
02/28/2025Ventilation and air distribution systemTyrone Wellsenergy_progress
02/28/2025HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationTyrone Wellsenergy_progress
02/28/2025HVAC-R and service water heating equipmentTyrone Wellsenergy_progress
06/27/2024Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints—special
06/26/2024Sprinkler Systems—special
09/01/2023Ventilation and air distribution systemTyrone Wellsenergy_progress
09/01/2023Shutoff dampersTyrone Wellsenergy_progress
09/01/2023Maintenance informationTyrone Wellsenergy_progress
09/01/2023Mechanical SystemsTyrone Wellsspecial
Latest 25 of 30.
▾Documents — 193 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings15
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch13
09/03/2026M00520406-I1Request digital key ↗
09/02/2026M00546826-I1Request digital key ↗
08/29/2026M00888384-I1Request digital key ↗
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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sidewalk Shed1
09/04/2026M00387050-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Construction Fence1
09/04/2026M00399723-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits31
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION17
08/22/2023122955052Open ↗
08/17/2023122955052Open ↗
03/14/2022122955052Open ↗
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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION14
08/16/2024103052456Open ↗
09/01/2023122955052Open ↗
09/01/2023123835298Open ↗
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications34
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature15
09/04/2026M00387050-I1Open ↗
09/04/2026M00399723-I1Open ↗
08/29/2026M00888384-I1Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION7
02/24/2020123835298Open ↗
06/04/2019123591862Open ↗
04/29/2019123827804Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature6
08/27/2026M00888417-I1Open ↗
08/27/2026M00888417-I1Open ↗
08/27/2026M00888417-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT2
04/29/2019123827804Open ↗
01/11/2019123591862Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2
04/29/2019123827804Open ↗
01/11/2019123591862Open ↗
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature2
08/27/2026M00888417-I1Open ↗
08/22/2026M00888417-P1Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment10
▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT2
06/12/2024123591862Open ↗
05/16/2024123591862Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE2
05/08/2018122955052Open ↗
12/28/2016122955052Open ↗
▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS1
06/12/2024123591862Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1
12/25/2020122955052Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT1
12/23/2016122955052Open ↗
▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA1
04/29/2019123827804Open ↗
▸BISHVAC & SERVICE WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT1
08/15/2023123591862Open ↗
▸BISHVAC & SERVICE WATER HEATING SYSTEM CONTROLS1
08/15/2023123591862Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection5
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes2
12/28/2016122955052Open ↗
12/23/2016122955052Open ↗
▸DOB NOWStreet Tree Checklist2
08/26/2026M01053684-I1Open ↗
08/24/2026M01205543-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWTenant Protection Plan1
09/04/2026M00399723-I1Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos16
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report12
08/29/2026M00888384-I1Open ↗
08/29/2026M00897054-I1Open ↗
08/28/2026M00888417-I1Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)4
02/25/2020123835298Open ↗
01/11/2019123591862Open ↗
12/28/2016122955052Open ↗
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▸Energy Compliance15
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS7
02/24/2020123835298Open ↗
06/04/2019123591862Open ↗
04/05/2019123835298Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY4
04/12/2024123591862Open ↗
08/31/2023123835298Open ↗
08/31/2023122955052Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS (EN2)1
08/15/2023123591862Open ↗
▸BISENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS1
08/15/2023123591862Open ↗
▸BIS* DUCT LEAKAGE TESTING1
04/12/2024123591862Open ↗
▸BIS* HVAC INSULATION AND SEALING1
08/15/2023123591862Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports8
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY7
08/15/2024103052456Open ↗
08/15/2024103052456Open ↗
08/31/2023123835298Open ↗
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▸BISMECHANICAL SYSTEMS1
08/15/2023123591862Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs28
▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter15
09/04/2026M00387050-I1Open ↗
09/04/2026M00399723-I1Open ↗
08/29/2026M00897054-I1Open ↗
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▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER8
08/22/2023122955052Open ↗
08/17/2023122955052Open ↗
03/14/2022122955052Open ↗
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
04/05/2019123835298Open ↗
12/28/2016122955052Open ↗
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST2
08/23/2024103052456Open ↗
05/22/2024123591862Open ↗
▸BISFINAL1
08/15/2023123591862Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership8
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT7
08/15/2024103052456Open ↗
02/24/2020123835298Open ↗
04/29/2019123827804Open ↗
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▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW31
04/12/2024123591862Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms16
▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM6
08/17/2023122955052Open ↗
03/14/2022122955052Open ↗
05/19/2021123591862Open ↗
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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET5
04/29/2019123827804Open ↗
04/05/2019123835298Open ↗
01/11/2019123591862Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION5
11/14/2021123591862Open ↗
07/07/2021122955052Open ↗
01/06/2021122955052Open ↗
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▸Other Documents7
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
01/11/2019123591862Open ↗
11/29/2016122955052Open ↗
▸DOB NOWProperty Ownership Certification2
08/26/2026M01053684-I1Open ↗
08/24/2026M01205543-I1Open ↗
▸BISSupporting Document: Fee Deferment1
11/22/2016122952769Open ↗
▸BISMAINTENANCE INFORMATION1
08/15/2023123591862Open ↗
▸BISPERMANENT CERTIFICATE1
08/15/2023123591862Open ↗