Predominantly retail with other uses

217 HESTER STREET

MANHATTAN · SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square · BIN 1003070

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1915Year Built

3Stories

K4Building Class

M1-5/R10Zoning

8,571 sfGross Floor Area

5Units

0 Open ViolationsFDNY Report ↗

Predominantly retail with other uses · Owner of record: GRAND MACHINERY EXCHANGE INC · 2,720 sf lot · 3.15 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

No floor-level scope or drawing coverage on file for this building.

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
SIGNEXPO	3	07/08/2026
KAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INC	9	03/22/2026
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION	1	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
SYED ENGINEERING, P.C.	2	06/03/2020
JOSE L. PENA,P.E.	1	02/19/2019

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
ADVANCED BUILDERS SERVICES	2	03/21/2026
LOUIS STRIAR	2	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
KAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INC	General Contractor	6	03/21/2026
PEREZ, JOSE	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
CAD SIGNS NYC	Scaffold	1	07/08/2026

Building Lifecycle

All (43)Filed (3)Permit Issued (3)Signed Off (1)Violation (35)Special Inspection (1)

04/02/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/19/2020

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00353513-I1-SF

06/04/2020

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00353509-I1-SH

06/03/2020

Filed — Alteration

ALTERATION TYPE 3 - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - SIDEWALK-SHED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE.

M00353509-I1

06/03/2020

Filed — Alteration

PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00353513-I1

04/15/2020

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

09/03/2019

Signed off — Alteration

NON ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING DOUBLE FACED PROJECTING ACCESSORY BLADE SIGN - LOVE MACHINE. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00124583-I1

07/16/2019

Permit issued — Sign

M00124583-I1-SG

02/19/2019

Filed — Alteration

NON ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING DOUBLE FACED PROJECTING ACCESSORY BLADE SIGN - LOVE MACHINE. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00124583-I1

01/29/2019

Special inspection requirement — Final

Jose Pena

12/01/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

10/01/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

06/09/2015

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/15/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/15/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/15/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/07/2013

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

03/07/2013

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

03/07/2013

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

10/18/2012

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

10/15/2012

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

10/15/2012

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

11/13/2009

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

11/13/2009

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

12/07/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

12/07/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

11/01/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/16/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/16/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/16/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/16/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/16/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/16/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/09/2000

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Plumbing

05/11/1998

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

01/06/1998

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

04/07/1992

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/06/1990

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/06/1990

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/29/1990

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/29/1990

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/29/1990

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

10/12/1989

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Permit Issued	KAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INC	06/19/2020
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	KAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INC	06/04/2020
DOB NOW	Sign	Signed-off	SIGNS CAD CORP	07/16/2019
BIS	—	ISSUED	MAUCERI SIGN CO., INC	08/29/2017
BIS	—	ISSUED	MAUCERI SIGN CO., INC	08/29/2017
BIS	—	ISSUED	EMPIRE ERECTORS & ELECTRI	03/24/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	EMPIRE ERECTORS & ELECTRI	03/24/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	PROFESSIONAL DOOR CORP	02/24/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	EMPIRE ERECTORS & ELECTRI	02/13/2017
BIS	—	ISSUED	EMPIRE ERECTORS & ELECTRI	11/28/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	11/17/2016
BIS	OT	RE-ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	11/17/2016
BIS	MH	ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	11/17/2016
BIS	BL	ISSUED	A PLUS PLUMBING CORP	01/13/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	11/20/2015
BIS	MH	ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	11/20/2015
BIS	—	ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	11/20/2015
BIS	OT	RE-ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	11/20/2015
BIS	OT	ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	11/17/2015
BIS	EQ	RE-ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	11/17/2015
BIS	—	ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	10/29/2015
BIS	PL	ISSUED	A PLUS PLUMBING CORP	07/06/2015
BIS	SP	ISSUED	A + SPRINKLER CORP	07/06/2015
BIS	OT	ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	06/19/2015
BIS	MH	ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	06/19/2015
BIS	OT	ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	06/19/2015
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	REPUBLIC SCAFFOLD&HOIST C	06/05/2015
BIS	PL	ISSUED	AGEE HEATING SERVICE CORP	05/22/2015
BIS	OT	ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	05/15/2015
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COR	05/06/2015
BIS	—	ISSUED	METROPOLITAN SIGN&RIG COR	09/14/2012
BIS	OT	ISSUED	METROPOLITAN SIGN & RIGGI	09/14/2012
BIS	—	ISSUED	METROPOLITAN SIGN&RIG COR	09/14/2012
BIS	OT	ISSUED	METROPOLITAN SIGN & RIGGI	09/14/2012
BIS	PL	ISSUED	VMC PLUMBING & HEATING IN	12/04/2009
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	HIGH QUALITY CONSTRUCTION	11/02/2009
BIS	BL	ISSUED	EMPIRE STATE FUEL CORP	11/22/2004
BIS	OT	ISSUED	MONTANA ELECTRICAL DECORATING CO	10/08/2003
BIS	OT	ISSUED	SERVICE SIGN & ERECTORS INC	11/13/2000
BIS	—	ISSUED	SIGN WORLD INC	03/24/1997

+ 1 more permits on file

1 project · most recent 06/02/2020

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
06/02/2020	Permit Issued	RICHARD NEU	—

2 projects · most recent 06/03/2020

Scaffold Sidewalk Shed

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
06/03/2020	Permit Issued	KAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INC	Scaffold
06/03/2020	Permit Issued	KAJ NY CONSTRUCTION INC	Sidewalk Shed

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 1

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
01/29/2019	Final	Jose Pena	progress

▾Documents — 431 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings3

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sign1

09/05/2026M00124583-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Supported Scaffold1

09/04/2026M00353513-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sidewalk Shed1

08/15/2026M00353509-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits89

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION53

12/20/2017122485630Open ↗

08/30/2017123136374Open ↗

08/30/2017123136383Open ↗

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION34

08/30/2017123136383Open ↗

08/30/2017123136374Open ↗

04/05/2017122931685Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION2

10/20/2016122485630Open ↗

10/13/2016122485630Open ↗

▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records4

▸BISZONING EXHIBIT III:DESC. & OWNRSHP.STMNT2

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▸BISTAX LOT: FINAL LOT NUMBER ISSUED1

02/27/2020122485630Open ↗

▸BISZONING DIAGRAM1

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications96

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION58

12/26/2019122931685Open ↗

12/12/2019122931685Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST16

08/30/2017123136374Open ↗

08/30/2017123136383Open ↗

02/17/2017122998159Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT12

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02/17/2017122998159Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM6

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature3

09/04/2026M00353509-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00124583-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00353513-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1

09/19/2026M00124583-I1Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment32

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE15

02/17/2017122998159Open ↗

10/07/2016122388237Open ↗

09/27/2016122388237Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT6

08/26/2016122388237Open ↗

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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT6

06/07/2017122388237Open ↗

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▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE2

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▸BISBOILERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2

08/19/2016122388237Open ↗

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1

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▸Safety & Tenant Protection4

▸DOB NOWTenant Protection Plan2

08/13/2026M00353509-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00353513-I1Open ↗

▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST1

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▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes1

12/05/2016122931694Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos17

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)10

08/30/2017123136374Open ↗

08/30/2017123136383Open ↗

02/23/2017122998159Open ↗

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▸BISACP5 ASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)3

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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'3

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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report1

08/13/2026M00124583-I1Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports1

▸BISCertificate of Inspection Construct Manhole or Catch Basin and Basin Connection1

06/12/2017122485630Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs63

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST35

02/25/2020122485630Open ↗

02/12/2020122485630Open ↗

12/26/2019122931685Open ↗

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION12

11/20/2019122485630Open ↗

09/05/2018122485630Open ↗

07/14/2017122388237Open ↗

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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS6

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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE5

12/20/2017122485630Open ↗

05/31/2017122485630Open ↗

05/19/2017122485630Open ↗

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▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER3

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▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL2

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership37

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT37

02/25/2020122485630Open ↗

12/26/2019122931685Open ↗

12/04/2019122931694Open ↗

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▸Filing & Intake Forms82

▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION31

09/05/2018122485630Open ↗

06/13/2018122485630Open ↗

01/10/2017122388237Open ↗

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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM29

02/25/2020122485630Open ↗

02/12/2020122485630Open ↗

12/26/2019122931685Open ↗

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET22

08/30/2017123136374Open ↗

08/30/2017123136383Open ↗

02/23/2017122998159Open ↗

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▸Other Documents3

▸BISSupporting Document: Fee Exempt2

10/20/2016122388237Open ↗

▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM1

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