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Office with commercial, 7-19 stories
235 5TH AVENUE
MANHATTAN · BIN 1016883
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1912Year Built
7Stories
O6Building Class
C5-2Zoning
16,614 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
0 Active ViolationsFISP: SWARMP
Office with commercial, 7-19 stories · Owner of record: Cathay Bank · 3,067 sf lot · 5.42 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
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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
RoofCathay BankUnder Construction22p · 2 filings · 20 docs
Floor 7Cathay BankUnder Construction19p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 6Cathay BankUnder Construction18p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 5Cathay BankUnder Construction19p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 4Cathay BankUnder Construction18p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 3Cathay BankUnder Construction19p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 2Cathay BankUnder Construction18p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 1Cathay BankUnder Construction22p · 2 filings · 20 docs
CellarCathay BankUnder Construction15p · 1 filing · 20 docs
BasementCathay BankUnder Construction4p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Site & exteriorTemporary sidewalk shed installation9p · 1 filing · 2 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
Cathay Bank2209/16/2026
Great Eastern Bank603/21/2026
▾Sales History (ACRIS)
DatePriceUnitSeller → Buyer$/sf
07/08/2024$8.8M—— → —$527/sf building
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Kevin C. Gore, AIA Architect508/24/2026
J&R Design and Inspection107/13/2022
Ashraf108/04/2020
HC Engineering108/20/2019
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Green Light Expediting403/21/2026
High Quality 338203/21/2026
JP Expedite203/21/2026
HH Building Consulting & Architectu203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
JKT ConstructionGeneral Contractor307/08/2026
Intersystem InstallationScaffold207/08/2026
High Quality ConstructionGeneral Contractor203/21/2026
Signs CadSign hanger107/08/2026
E-J Electric Installation CoElectrical103/22/2026
PFL MechanicalPlumbing109/16/2026
Jordan Daniels Electrical ConElectrical103/21/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Concrete Solutions Lab Co5344308/24/2026
Schnackel Engineers1821102/12/2026
J&R Design and Inspection6637107/13/2022
Building Lifecycle
All (87)Filed (8)Permit Issued (8)Signed Off (5)Facade (FISP) (12)Violation (38)Inspection (1)Special Inspection (15)
10/05/2026
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
09/15/2026
Permit issued — Plumbing
M01318059-S2-PL
08/28/2026
Signed off — Alteration
Replace existing HVAC units & system throughout building. Replace existing rooftop steel dunnage. Install finishes & milwork where distrubed to install new hvac units.
M01318059-S3
08/28/2026
Signed off — Alteration
Replace existing HVAC units & system throughout building. Replace existing rooftop steel dunnage. Install finishes & milwork where distrubed to install new hvac units.
M01318059-I1
08/26/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
MINA HANNA
08/26/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
MINA HANNA
08/24/2026
Filed — Alteration
Replace existing HVAC units & system throughout building. Replace existing rooftop steel dunnage. Install finishes & milwork where distrubed to install new hvac units.
M01318059-P1
08/21/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
MINA HANNA
08/21/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
MINA HANNA
03/09/2026
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M01318059-S1-MS
03/01/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01318059-I1-GC
03/01/2026
Permit issued — Structural
M01318059-S3-ST
02/13/2026
Filed — Alteration
Replace existing HVAC units & system throughout building. Replace existing rooftop steel dunnage. Install finishes & milwork where distrubed to install new hvac units.
M01318059-S3
02/12/2026
Filed — Alteration
Replace existing HVAC units & system throughout building. Replace existing rooftop steel dunnage. Install finishes & milwork where distrubed to install new hvac units.
M01318059-S2
02/12/2026
Filed — Alteration
Replace existing HVAC units & system throughout building. Replace existing rooftop steel dunnage. Install finishes & milwork where distrubed to install new hvac units.
M01318059-S1
02/03/2026
Filed — Alteration
Replace existing HVAC units & system throughout building. Replace existing rooftop steel dunnage. Install finishes & milwork where distrubed to install new hvac units.
M01318059-I1
11/13/2025
Special inspection requirement — Heating Systems
Gregory Schnackel
11/13/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details
MINA HANNA
11/13/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting
MINA HANNA
11/13/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding
MINA HANNA
11/13/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
MINA HANNA
11/12/2025
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
Gregory Schnackel
11/12/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
Gregory Schnackel
11/12/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls
Gregory Schnackel
11/12/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment
Gregory Schnackel
11/12/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
Gregory Schnackel
11/12/2025
Special inspection requirement — Shutoff dampers
Gregory Schnackel
08/18/2022
Signed off — Alteration
M00766790-I1
07/18/2022
Permit issued — General Construction
M00766790-I1-GC
07/13/2022
Filed — Alteration
M00766790-I1
05/12/2022
Cycle 9 facade report signed — SWARMP
02/09/2022
Cycle 9 facade report submitted
01/27/2022
Cycle 9 facade inspection completed
12/20/2021
Signed off — Alteration
Installation of a temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.
M00380566-I1
09/08/2021
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
09/24/2020
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00380566-I1-SH
09/03/2020
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
08/05/2020
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00380566-I1-SH
08/04/2020
Filed — Alteration
Installation of a temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.
M00380566-I1
10/11/2019
Signed off — Alteration
M00212995-I1
08/22/2019
Permit issued — Sign
M00212995-I1-SG
08/20/2019
Filed — Alteration
M00212995-I1
07/24/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
02/01/2018
Cycle 8 facade report submitted
01/23/2018
Cycle 8 facade report signed — SWARMP
01/02/2018
Cycle 8 facade inspection completed
07/21/2016
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
08/11/2015
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
08/11/2015
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
06/12/2013
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
08/29/2012
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
12/13/2011
Cycle 7 facade report submitted
11/29/2011
Cycle 7 facade report signed — SAFE
11/11/2011
Cycle 7 facade inspection completed
06/28/2011
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
06/28/2011
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
06/22/2010
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
10/07/2009
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Cranes and Derricks
10/07/2009
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Cranes and Derricks
08/28/2009
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
Latest 60 of 87 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedPFL Mechanical09/15/2026
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedJKT Construction03/09/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offJKT Construction03/01/2026
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offJKT Construction03/01/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offHigh Quality Construction07/18/2022
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offIntersystem Installation09/24/2020
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offIntersystem Installation08/05/2020
DOB NOWSignSigned-offSigns Cad08/22/2019
BISOTISSUEDOptimum Building Restoration10/29/2020
BISOTISSUEDOptimum Building Restoration09/09/2020
BISEQISSUEDS&E Bridge & Scaffold07/01/2013
BISEQISSUEDS&E Bridge & Scaffold05/13/2013
BISEQISSUEDS&E Bridge & Scaffold06/08/2012
BISEQISSUEDEverest Scaffolding03/24/2010
BISEQISSUEDEverest Scaffolding03/23/2010
BISEQISSUEDEverest Scaffolding04/06/2009
BISEQISSUEDEverest Scaffolding04/06/2009
BISOTISSUEDSato Construction Co03/11/2009
BISEQRE-ISSUEDOutdoor Installations10/04/2006
BISEQISSUEDPermiter Bridge Scaff03/28/2002
BISOTISSUEDLawrence Exterior Restoration02/20/2002
BISEQISSUEDPermiter Bridge Scaff08/16/2001
BISPLISSUEDPreferred Mechanical10/20/2000
BISMHISSUEDJT Magen & Company05/12/1998
BISOTISSUEDJT Magen & Company05/12/1998
BISOTISSUEDJT Magen & Company05/12/1998
BIS—ISSUEDL.S. Sign Co09/29/1993
BISOTISSUEDSkyview Steel03/31/1992
BISPLISSUEDVernick Plumbing01/10/1992
BIS—ISSUEDHenegan Construction Co01/06/1992
BISOTISSUEDHenegan Construction Co08/13/1991
BISSPISSUEDUnited Fire Protection05/17/1991
BISPLISSUEDVernico Plumbing05/08/1991
BISOTISSUEDHenegan Construction Co03/13/1991
5 projects · most recent 03/10/2026
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
03/10/2026Permit IssuedJanon ElectricGeneral Wiring
07/26/2020CompleteSteven Farkas—
03/30/2020CompleteE-J Electric Installation CoGeneral Wiring
07/13/2018CompleteVerde ElectricGeneral Wiring
05/22/2018Permit IssuedStar Electrical Contractors—
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 1
DateTypeResultReport
10/05/2026Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 15
DateRequirementInspectorRole
08/26/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsMINA HANNAspecial
08/26/2026FinalMINA HANNAprogress
08/21/2026FinalMINA HANNAprogress
08/21/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsMINA HANNAspecial
11/13/2025Heating SystemsGregory Schnackelspecial
11/13/2025Structural Steel - DetailsMINA HANNAspecial
11/13/2025Structural Steel - High Strength BoltingMINA HANNAspecial
11/13/2025Structural Steel - WeldingMINA HANNAspecial
11/13/2025FinalMINA HANNAprogress
11/12/2025Mechanical SystemsGregory Schnackelspecial
11/12/2025FinalGregory Schnackelprogress
11/12/2025HVAC-R and service water heating system controlsGregory Schnackelenergy_progress
11/12/2025HVAC-R and service water heating equipmentGregory Schnackelenergy_progress
11/12/2025HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationGregory Schnackelenergy_progress
11/12/2025Shutoff dampersGregory Schnackelenergy_progress
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
Cathay BankBank / Financial branchCellar, Floors 1–7, Roof
Project M01318059 Alteration · Permit Entire · 02/03/2026
Project M00212995 Alteration · LOC Issued · 08/20/2019
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 — 107 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings7
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch5
09/02/2026M00766790-I1Request digital key ↗
08/19/2026M01318059-I1Request digital key ↗
08/19/2026M01318059-S2Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sidewalk Shed1
09/04/2026M00380566-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sign1
09/05/2026M00212995-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits19
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION7
09/10/2020123787795Open ↗
05/20/2013121075335Open ↗
06/11/2012121075335Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit7
09/10/2026M01318059-P1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00212995-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01318059-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION5
11/13/2019123787795Open ↗
06/11/2012121075335Open ↗
04/07/2009120006821Open ↗
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications44
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION11
11/13/2019123787795Open ↗
09/04/2018121075335Open ↗
08/19/2014120006821Open ↗
Showing 3 of 11 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature8
09/10/2026M01318059-P1Open ↗
09/05/2026M00212995-I1Open ↗
09/04/2026M00380566-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 8 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature8
09/23/2026M01318059-P1Open ↗
08/31/2026M01318059-S3Open ↗
08/29/2026M01318059-I1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature7
09/23/2026M01318059-P1Open ↗
08/31/2026M01318059-S3Open ↗
08/31/2026M01318059-S3Open ↗
Showing 3 of 7 on file for this type
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST5
11/13/2019123787795Open ↗
06/11/2012121075335Open ↗
04/07/2009120006821Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM4
06/11/2012121075335Open ↗
04/07/2009120006821Open ↗
04/06/2009120006830Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT1
11/14/2019123787795Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection2
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes2
11/22/2019123787795Open ↗
11/13/2019123787795Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos10
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-20/ACP-21: Asbestos Project Conditional Completion Form/Asbestos Project Completion Form4
08/19/2026M01318059-I1Open ↗
08/19/2026M01318059-S2Open ↗
08/19/2026M01318059-S3Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER2
04/07/2009120006821Open ↗
04/06/2009120006830Open ↗
▸BISASBESTOS-EXEMPTION (ASB4)1
06/11/2012121075335Open ↗
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1
11/13/2019123787795Open ↗
▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'1
01/30/2009110442183Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report1
09/02/2026M00766790-I1Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance3
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS1
11/13/2019123787795Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY1
02/03/2021123787795Open ↗
▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS (EN2)1
02/03/2021123787795Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports1
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY1
02/03/2021123787795Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs11
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST5
02/03/2021123787795Open ↗
09/04/2018121075335Open ↗
08/19/2014120006821Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS4
06/11/2012121075335Open ↗
04/07/2009120006821Open ↗
04/06/2009120006830Open ↗
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▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL2
11/22/2019123787795Open ↗
03/06/2009110442183Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership4
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT3
11/13/2019123787795Open ↗
12/22/2009110442183Open ↗
01/30/2009110442183Open ↗
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW31
02/03/2021123787795Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms6
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET5
11/13/2019123787795Open ↗
06/11/2012121075335Open ↗
04/07/2009120006821Open ↗
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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM1
09/04/2018121075335Open ↗