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Office with commercial, 7-19 stories
226 EAST 54TH STREET
MANHATTAN · BIN 1038566
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1920Year Built
9Stories
O6Building Class
C1-9Zoning
31,105 sfGross Floor Area
3Units
LL97 Covered11 Active Violations 5 unresolved · 6 paperwork only 5 old, status unconfirmed ▸FISP: No Report Filed
Office with commercial, 7-19 stories · Owner of record: Gemini Partners Realty · 5,021 sf lot · 6.19 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureElectricalMechanicalFire ProtectionOther
Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.
RoofEmpire Management1p · 2 filings · 9 docs
Floor 1Space 543p · 3 filings · 20 docs
CellarSpace 54 LLC2p · 1 filing · 3 docs
Sub-BasementSprint site antenna and equipment removal1 filing · 6 docs
Site & exteriorSprint site antenna and equipment removal1 filing · 6 docs
Filed — no permit issuedEmpire Management3p · 1 filing · 4 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
Challenger Properties3303/21/2026
Majestic Realty903/21/2026
Space 54503/22/2026
Gemini Partners Realty503/22/2026
220 East 54 St Owners103/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Grant202/15/2023
Paknia Engineering110/04/2022
Joseph Farahnik Consulting Engineering104/20/2021
South Park Consulting108/03/2020
Piro Studio302/10/2020
James H. Fahey108/10/2018
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Jca & Associates603/21/2026
Paknia Engineering & Architecture203/21/2026
Construction Permit Services403/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
RC3 Electricspecialty_contractor303/21/2026
Palone Brothers AirGeneral Contractor203/21/2026
Jam ElectricalElectrical203/21/2026
Associated Electric Cont of NElectrical203/21/2026
HV ElectricElectrical103/21/2026
Watch Hill Wireless SoluGeneral Contractor107/08/2026
Standard Fire ProtectionFire Protection107/08/2026
Boca ElectricElectrical103/21/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Grant Engineering Consulting3512202/15/2023
Paknia Engineering1462110/04/2022
Joseph Farahnik Consulting3544104/20/2021
Maasarani Engineering6458302/10/2020
Building Lifecycle
All (114)Filed (9)Permit Issued (4)Signed Off (4)Facade (FISP) (12)Violation (60)Inspection (2)Objection (4)Special Inspection (19)
12/01/2024
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/17/2024
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
04/11/2024
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Local Law
12/01/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
04/21/2023
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
02/22/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
02/21/2023
Signed off — Alteration
Decommission of existing Sprint site. Remove antennas and equipment from the roof. Service connection in the basement. Initial installation approved under application #101407032. Abandoned shelter to be removed from in addition to Sprint equipment
M00748794-I1
02/15/2023
Filed — Alteration
Decommission of existing Sprint site. Remove antennas and equipment from the roof. Service connection in the basement. Initial installation approved under application #101407032. Abandoned shelter to be removed from in addition to Sprint equipment
M00748794-P1
01/31/2023
Signed off — Alteration
M00755296-I1
01/12/2023
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
View inspection ↗
01/04/2023
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic Test
Certified
View inspection ↗
12/01/2022
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
11/17/2022
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M00755296-I1-EW-SP
10/04/2022
Filed — Alteration
M00755296-I1
08/29/2022
Permit issued — Antenna
M00748794-I1-AN
08/19/2022
Filed — Alteration
Decommission of existing Sprint site. Remove antennas and equipment from the roof. Service connection in the basement. Initial installation approved under application #101407032. Abandoned shelter to be removed from in addition to Sprint equipment
M00748794-I1
12/01/2021
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
04/29/2021
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
04/20/2021
Filed — Alteration
Miscellaneous facade repair to address ECB violation. No change to Use, Egress or Occupancy.
M00502731-I1
04/13/2021
Special inspection requirement — Masonry
Joseph Farahnik
03/30/2021
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
08/03/2020
Filed — No Work
M00347991-I1
04/21/2020
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
02/12/2020
Signed off — Alteration
INSTALLATION: (2) 4.5 TON SPLIT SYSTEMS ACCU-1 & 2 & AHU- 1 & 2 ON 1st. FOOR. INSTALLATION: (2) 3.5 TON SPLIT SYSTEMS ACCU-3 & 4 AHU- 2&3 ON 1st. FLOOR OFFICES.
M00203760-I1
02/10/2020
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION: (2) 4.5 TON SPLIT SYSTEMS ACCU-1 & 2 & AHU- 1 & 2 ON 1st. FOOR. INSTALLATION: (2) 3.5 TON SPLIT SYSTEMS ACCU-3 & 4 AHU- 2&3 ON 1st. FLOOR OFFICES.
M00203760-P3
01/28/2020
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
01/27/2020
Signed off — Alteration
Modification to existing VERIZON telecommunications site. Replace 3 antennas on the roof. All work in conformance with TPPN#5/98. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.
M00062932-I1
01/23/2020
Special inspection requirement — HVAC insulation and sealing
MOHAMED MAASARANI
01/23/2020
Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating system controls
MOHAMED MAASARANI
01/23/2020
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
MOHAMED MAASARANI
01/23/2020
Special inspection requirement — Final
MOHAMED MAASARANI
01/23/2020
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
MOHAMED MAASARANI
01/23/2020
Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating equipment
MOHAMED MAASARANI
01/23/2020
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
MOHAMED MAASARANI
12/23/2019
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
10/09/2019
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION: (2) 4.5 TON SPLIT SYSTEMS ACCU-1 & 2 & AHU- 1 & 2 ON 1st. FOOR. INSTALLATION: (2) 3.5 TON SPLIT SYSTEMS ACCU-3 & 4 AHU- 2&3 ON 1st. FLOOR OFFICES.
M00203760-P1
10/07/2019
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
MOHAMED MAASARANI
10/07/2019
Special inspection requirement — Duct leakage testing
MOHAMED MAASARANI
10/07/2019
Special inspection requirement — Electrical motors
MOHAMED MAASARANI
10/07/2019
Special inspection requirement — HVAC insulation and sealing
MOHAMED MAASARANI
10/07/2019
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
MOHAMED MAASARANI
10/07/2019
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
MOHAMED MAASARANI
10/07/2019
Special inspection requirement — Final
MOHAMED MAASARANI
10/07/2019
Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating equipment
MOHAMED MAASARANI
10/07/2019
Special inspection requirement — Permanent certificate
MOHAMED MAASARANI
10/07/2019
Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating system controls
MOHAMED MAASARANI
10/07/2019
Special inspection requirement — Shutoff dampers
MOHAMED MAASARANI
09/27/2019
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M00203760-I1-MS
09/23/2019
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION: (2) 4.5 TON SPLIT SYSTEMS ACCU-1 & 2 & AHU- 1 & 2 ON 1st. FOOR. INSTALLATION: (2) 3.5 TON SPLIT SYSTEMS ACCU-3 & 4 AHU- 2&3 ON 1st. FLOOR OFFICES.
M00203760-I1
09/03/2019
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
04/09/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
10/11/2018
Permit issued — Antenna
M00062932-I1-AN
08/30/2018
Objection resolved — Addressed
08/14/2018
Objection resolved — Addressed
08/13/2018
Objection raised — Zoning
08/13/2018
Objection raised — Admin
08/10/2018
Filed — Alteration
Modification to existing VERIZON telecommunications site. Replace 3 antennas on the roof. All work in conformance with TPPN#5/98. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.
M00062932-I1
12/26/2017
Cycle 8 facade report submitted
12/22/2017
Cycle 8 facade report signed — SAFE
12/19/2017
Cycle 8 facade inspection completed
Latest 60 of 114 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offStandard Fire Supp11/17/2022
DOB NOWAntennaSigned-offWatch Hill Wireless Solu08/29/2022
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offPalone Brothers Air09/27/2019
DOB NOWAntennaSigned-offRC3 Electric10/11/2018
BIS—ISSUEDSouth Park Consulting10/14/2020
BISOTISSUEDFred Medina Floors06/04/2019
BISOTISSUEDLa Rocca Management04/25/2019
BISOTISSUEDTelcom Engineering GP10/08/2014
BISOTISSUEDSquan Construction Services08/05/2014
BISEQISSUEDGashi Construction08/01/2013
BISOTISSUEDGashi Construction08/01/2013
BISOTISSUEDTelcom Engineering GP05/20/2013
BISOTISSUEDGashi Construction04/03/2013
BISEQISSUEDGashi Construction04/03/2013
BISOTISSUEDNew York Construction & R03/14/2013
BISEQISSUEDEverest Scaffolding12/31/2012
BISOTISSUEDNew York Construction & R09/05/2012
BISOTISSUEDOdyssia Global Commercial05/08/2012
BISEQISSUEDEverest Scaffolding01/25/2012
BISOTISSUEDHoxha Construction01/12/2011
BISOTISSUEDHoxha Construction11/23/2010
BISOTISSUEDDream Garage USA09/20/2010
BISOTISSUEDReld Development08/25/2010
BISEQISSUEDEverest Scaffolding04/20/2010
BISOTISSUEDArete Development04/14/2010
BISOTISSUEDHappy Garden Construction09/01/2009
BISMHISSUEDLehr Construction07/17/2009
BISOTISSUEDLehr Construction07/17/2009
BISOTISSUEDLehr Construction06/04/2009
BISMHISSUEDLehr Construction06/04/2009
BISOTISSUEDBci Communications01/29/2009
BISOTISSUEDBci Constructions04/07/2008
BISOTISSUEDBci Constructions11/28/2007
BISOTISSUEDArete Development12/01/2006
BISOTISSUEDL&K Partners05/26/2006
BISMHISSUEDL&K Partners05/26/2006
BISPLISSUEDAbr Plumbing & Heating Contracting03/07/2006
BISOTISSUEDJ.T. Oronzio General Cont09/15/2005
BISOTISSUEDReld Development10/03/2003
BISOTISSUEDHigh Power Construction03/25/2003
+ 9 more permits on file
1 project · most recent 06/13/2019
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
06/13/2019CompleteA.C.M. Electrical ContractingGeneral Wiring
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 2
DateTypeResultReport
01/12/2023Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
01/04/2023Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic TestCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 19
DateRequirementInspectorRole
04/13/2021MasonryJoseph Farahnikspecial
01/23/2020HVAC insulation and sealing MOHAMED MAASARANIenergy_progress
01/23/2020HVAC and service water heating system controls MOHAMED MAASARANIenergy_progress
01/23/2020Mechanical SystemsMOHAMED MAASARANIspecial
01/23/2020FinalMOHAMED MAASARANIprogress
01/23/2020Energy Code Compliance InspectionsMOHAMED MAASARANIprogress
01/23/2020HVAC and service water heating equipment MOHAMED MAASARANIenergy_progress
01/23/2020Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsMOHAMED MAASARANIspecial
10/07/2019Maintenance informationMOHAMED MAASARANIenergy_progress
10/07/2019Duct leakage testing MOHAMED MAASARANIenergy_progress
10/07/2019Electrical motorsMOHAMED MAASARANIenergy_progress
10/07/2019HVAC insulation and sealing MOHAMED MAASARANIenergy_progress
10/07/2019Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsMOHAMED MAASARANIspecial
10/07/2019Mechanical SystemsMOHAMED MAASARANIspecial
10/07/2019FinalMOHAMED MAASARANIprogress
10/07/2019HVAC and service water heating equipment MOHAMED MAASARANIenergy_progress
10/07/2019Permanent certificateMOHAMED MAASARANIenergy_progress
10/07/2019HVAC and service water heating system controls MOHAMED MAASARANIenergy_progress
10/07/2019Shutoff dampersMOHAMED MAASARANIenergy_progress
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
Space 54Restaurant / Food ServiceFloor 1
Project M00347991 No Work · Approved · 08/03/2020
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 — 332 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings9
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch5
09/06/2026M00062932-I1Request digital key ↗
09/03/2026M00502731-I1Request digital key ↗
09/01/2026M00755296-I1Request digital key ↗
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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Mechanical Systems3
09/05/2026M00203760-I1Request digital key ↗
09/05/2026M00203760-P1Request digital key ↗
09/05/2026M00203760-P3Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Place of Assembly1
09/04/2026M00347991-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits65
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION36
11/03/2021123848373Open ↗
11/01/2021123848373Open ↗
10/14/2021123848373Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION28
10/15/2020123848373Open ↗
06/04/2019140844576Open ↗
04/25/2019123893288Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION1
10/20/2020123848373Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications91
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION34
02/20/2020123848373Open ↗
09/13/2019140844576Open ↗
05/28/2019140844576Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature14
09/01/2026M00203760-P1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00203760-P1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00203760-P1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST12
02/20/2020123848373Open ↗
04/25/2019123893288Open ↗
07/30/2014121842523Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM11
04/04/2013121567045Open ↗
08/17/2012121345099Open ↗
01/25/2012120959043Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature9
09/05/2026M00203760-P3Open ↗
09/05/2026M00203760-I1Open ↗
09/05/2026M00203760-P1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature5
09/01/2026M00203760-P1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00203760-P1Open ↗
08/23/2026M00203760-P3Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT4
02/20/2020123848373Open ↗
04/25/2019123893288Open ↗
04/25/2019140844576Open ↗
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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION1
04/25/2019140844576Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY1
04/25/2019140844576Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment2
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE1
07/17/2018123486753Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1
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▸Safety & Tenant Protection1
▸BISST-1 Street Tree Checklist1
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▸Environmental & Asbestos30
▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'12
04/25/2012121050977Open ↗
01/13/2011120576377Open ↗
11/26/2010120542369Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)11
04/25/2019123893288Open ↗
04/25/2019123893288Open ↗
04/25/2019140844576Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report5
09/01/2026M00755296-I1Open ↗
08/31/2026M00748794-I1Open ↗
08/31/2026M00748794-P1Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER1
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▸BISACP5 ASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1
04/05/2013121567045Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance27
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS12
02/20/2020123848373Open ↗
04/25/2019123893288Open ↗
07/17/2018123486753Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS7
10/08/2020104600576Open ↗
09/13/2019140844576Open ↗
03/04/2015121842523Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY3
10/28/2020110027765Open ↗
10/08/2020104600576Open ↗
04/25/2019140844576Open ↗
▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections2
04/08/2014121050977Open ↗
03/06/2013121345099Open ↗
▸BISNYCECC ANALYSIS1
04/25/2019140844576Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1
04/25/2019140844576Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY1
04/25/2012121050977Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports10
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY8
10/28/2020110027765Open ↗
10/28/2020110027765Open ↗
10/08/2020104600576Open ↗
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▸BISHYDRAULIC FLOW CALCULATIONS1
08/01/2018123486753Open ↗
▸BISHYDRO FLOW TEST LETTER1
08/01/2018123486753Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs38
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS14
05/09/2013121606574Open ↗
04/04/2013121567045Open ↗
08/17/2012121345099Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST12
10/08/2020104600576Open ↗
09/13/2019140844576Open ↗
03/04/2015121842523Open ↗
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION7
07/30/2020123848373Open ↗
07/30/2020123848373Open ↗
06/12/2020123848373Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE4
09/15/2021123848373Open ↗
06/08/2020123848373Open ↗
06/05/2020123848373Open ↗
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▸BISSHED LETTER1
01/03/2013120959043Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership33
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT31
10/08/2020104600576Open ↗
02/20/2020123848373Open ↗
09/13/2019140844576Open ↗
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▸BISHIC LICENSE OR AFFIDAVIT2
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▸Filing & Intake Forms25
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET16
02/20/2020123848373Open ↗
04/25/2019123893288Open ↗
07/17/2018123486753Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION7
11/03/2021123848373Open ↗
09/18/2020104600576Open ↗
09/18/2020104600576Open ↗
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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM1
09/13/2019140844576Open ↗
▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET1
04/25/2019140844576Open ↗
▸Other Documents1
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
01/03/2013120326245Open ↗