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244 EAST 48 STREET
MANHATTAN · BIN 1037997
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1899Year Built
5Stories
Z4Building Class
R8BZoning
6,444 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
Rent Stabilized12 Open Violations ▸
Foreign government · 1,874 sf lot · 3.44 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureMechanicalPlumbingFire ProtectionOther
Roof22p · 5 filings · 20 docs
Floor 620p · 2 filings · 20 docs
Floor 521p · 2 filings · 20 docs
Floor 421p · 3 filings · 20 docs
Floor 320p · 2 filings · 20 docs
Floor 221p · 4 filings · 20 docs
Floor 119p · 4 filings · 20 docs
Cellar25p · 5 filings · 20 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
NAVICO B & S CONSTRUCTION103/22/2026
ELITE BUILDER CORP503/22/2026
SKYLAND CONSTRUCTION103/22/2026
H HOLDING GROUP303/21/2026
▾Sales History (ACRIS)
DatePriceUnitSeller → Buyer$/sf
04/21/2021$8.4M—— → —$1,304/sf building
01/27/2014$4.2M—— → —$657/sf building
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
DXA STUDIO405/30/2025
FMC ENGINEERING, PC910/19/2023
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
MBE CODE ZONING2603/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
SKYLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPGeneral Contractor907/08/2026
VAND MECHANICAL INCPlumbing307/08/2026
RRP PLUMBING CORPFire Protection207/08/2026
STREAM PLUMBING INCPlumbing107/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
HITECH MANAGEMENT778805/30/2025
Building Lifecycle
All (108)Filed (13)Permit Issued (12)Signed Off (4)Violation (27)Inspection (10)Objection (20)Special Inspection (22)
04/29/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
11/17/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
I
06/04/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
06/04/2025
Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls
Wayne Norbeck
06/04/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Toan Le
06/04/2025
Special inspection requirement — Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin Number
EVAN PARGANOS
06/04/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
Wayne Norbeck
06/04/2025
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Wayne Norbeck
06/04/2025
Special inspection requirement — Exterior lighting power
Wayne Norbeck
06/04/2025
Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power
Wayne Norbeck
05/30/2025
Filed — Alteration CO
Propose to convert building from single family home to embassy offices use group 4. Install new partitions ceilings and doors.
M00620423-P2
05/22/2025
Special inspection requirement — Exterior lighting power
Wayne Norbeck
05/22/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Toan Le
05/22/2025
Special inspection requirement — Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin Number
05/22/2025
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Wayne Norbeck
05/22/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
Wayne Norbeck
05/22/2025
Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls
Wayne Norbeck
05/22/2025
Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power
Wayne Norbeck
04/02/2025
Inspection — Pass-Final CND-Occupancy Inspection
Pass
View inspection ↗
03/21/2025
Inspection — Fail-Final CND-Occupancy Inspection
Fail
View inspection ↗
11/22/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
I
04/01/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
11/15/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
I
11/02/2023
Signed off — Alteration
Installation of plumbing fixtures and related piping
M00661236-I1
10/19/2023
Filed — Alteration
Installation of plumbing fixtures and related piping
M00661236-P3
10/05/2023
Inspection — Pass-Final CND-Occupancy Inspection
Pass
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10/04/2023
Filed — Alteration
Installation of plumbing fixtures and related piping
M00661236-P2
09/13/2023
Signed off — Alteration
Installation of sprinkler heads and related piping
M00661243-I1
09/13/2023
Signed off — Alteration
Installation of mechanical work
M00661218-I1
08/04/2023
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00661236-I1-PL
07/26/2023
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00661236-I1-PL
07/24/2023
Inspection — Pass-Final CND-Occupancy Inspection
Pass
View inspection ↗
07/20/2023
Signed off — Alteration
M00620425-I1
07/20/2023
Inspection — Pass-Final General Construction Non-Directive 14
Pass
View inspection ↗
07/18/2023
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
View inspection ↗
07/12/2023
Inspection — Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code
Certified
View inspection ↗
07/05/2023
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic Test
Certified
View inspection ↗
07/03/2023
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment
Toan Le
07/03/2023
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
Toan Le
07/03/2023
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Toan Le
07/03/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
Toan Le
07/03/2023
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls
Toan Le
07/03/2023
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
Toan Le
07/03/2023
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
Toan Le
06/25/2023
Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems
Toan Le
06/20/2023
Filed — Alteration
Installation of plumbing fixtures and related piping
M00661236-P1
06/20/2023
Filed — Alteration CO
Propose to convert building from single family home to embassy offices use group 4. Install new partitions ceilings and doors.
M00620423-P1
06/20/2023
Filed — Alteration
Installation of sprinkler heads and related piping
M00661243-P1
06/19/2023
Filed — Alteration
Installation of mechanical work
M00661218-P1
06/02/2023
Permit issued — General Construction
M00620423-I1-GC
06/02/2023
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M00661218-I1-MS
05/08/2023
Permit issued — General Construction
M00620425-I1-GC
04/06/2023
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
03/15/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
02/02/2023
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M00661243-I1-EW-SP
02/01/2023
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
01/25/2023
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
01/02/2023
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00661236-I1-PL
11/02/2022
Violation issued (HPD, open)
I
10/17/2022
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M00661243-I1-EW-SP
Latest 60 of 108 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offVAND MECHANICAL INC08/04/2023
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offSTREAM PLUMBING INC07/26/2023
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedMIDCITY CORP06/02/2023
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offMIDCITY CORP06/02/2023
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offMIDCITY CORP05/08/2023
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offRALPH W. LANDOLFI JR.02/02/2023
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offVAND MECHANICAL INC01/02/2023
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offRALPH W. LANDOLFI JR.10/17/2022
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offVAND MECHANICAL INC10/17/2022
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offMIDCITY CORP06/08/2022
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedMIDCITY CORP06/07/2022
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offMIDCITY CORP06/07/2022
BISPLISSUEDBT'S PLUMBING AND HEATING01/29/2018
BISPLISSUEDBT'S PLUMBING AND HEATING11/16/2016
BISPLISSUEDBT'S PLUMBING AND HEATING11/14/2016
BISEQISSUEDELITE BUILDERS CORP07/28/2015
BIS—ISSUEDELITE BUILDERS CORP06/03/2015
BISOTISSUEDELITE BUILDERS CORP06/03/2015
BISOTISSUEDELITE BUILDERS CORP06/02/2015
BIS—ISSUEDELITE BUILDERS CORP06/02/2015
BISPLISSUEDS.J. VISION&SON P&H INC05/11/2015
BISPLISSUEDS.J. VISION&SON P&H INC05/11/2015
BISOTISSUEDELITE BUILDERS CORP03/09/2015
BIS—ISSUEDELITE BUILDERS CORP03/09/2015
BISEQISSUEDELITE BUILDERS CORP12/03/2014
BISEQISSUEDNAVICO B & S CONSTRUCTION10/07/2014
BIS—ISSUEDELITE BUILDERS CORP08/07/2014
BISEQISSUEDELITE BUILDERS CORP08/07/2014
BISOTISSUEDELITE BUILDERS CORP04/15/2014
BISOTISSUEDSHIFRA CONSTRUCTION CORP03/11/2014
1 project · most recent 03/23/2023
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
03/23/2023Permit IssuedDELTA POWER ELECTRICALGeneral Wiring
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 10
DateTypeResultReport
04/02/2025Pass-Final CND-Occupancy InspectionPassView ↗
03/21/2025Fail-Final CND-Occupancy InspectionFailView ↗
10/05/2023Pass-Final CND-Occupancy InspectionPassView ↗
07/24/2023Pass-Final CND-Occupancy InspectionPassView ↗
07/20/2023Pass-Final General Construction Non-Directive 14PassView ↗
07/18/2023Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
07/12/2023Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with codeCertifiedView ↗
07/05/2023Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic TestCertifiedView ↗
02/01/2023Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
01/25/2023Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 22
DateRequirementInspectorRole
06/04/2025Lighting controlsWayne Norbeckenergy_progress
06/04/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsToan Lespecial
06/04/2025Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin NumberEVAN PARGANOSspecial
06/04/2025Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionWayne Norbeckprogress
06/04/2025Energy Code Compliance InspectionsWayne Norbeckprogress
06/04/2025Exterior lighting powerWayne Norbeckenergy_progress
06/04/2025Interior lighting powerWayne Norbeckenergy_progress
05/22/2025Exterior lighting powerWayne Norbeckenergy_progress
05/22/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsToan Lespecial
05/22/2025Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin Number—special
05/22/2025Energy Code Compliance InspectionsWayne Norbeckprogress
05/22/2025Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionWayne Norbeckprogress
05/22/2025Lighting controlsWayne Norbeckenergy_progress
05/22/2025Interior lighting powerWayne Norbeckenergy_progress
07/03/2023HVAC-R and service water heating equipmentToan Leenergy_progress
07/03/2023Mechanical SystemsToan Lespecial
07/03/2023Energy Code Compliance InspectionsToan Leprogress
07/03/2023FinalToan Leprogress
07/03/2023HVAC-R and service water heating system controlsToan Leenergy_progress
07/03/2023HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationToan Leenergy_progress
07/03/2023Maintenance informationToan Leenergy_progress
06/25/2023Sprinkler SystemsToan Lespecial
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
Permanent Mission of Malta to the United NationsOfficeCellar, Floors 1–6, Roof
Project M00661218 Alteration · LOC Issued · 01/28/2022
Project M00661236 Alteration · LOC Issued · 01/28/2022
Read from each project’s drawing title blocks and cover sheets and checked twice; a name appears only when it is the occupant, never the owner, landlord or designer.
▾Documents — 190 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings13
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch13
09/03/2026M00620425-I1Request digital key ↗
09/03/2026M00661243-P1Request digital key ↗
09/03/2026M00661218-P1Request digital key ↗
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▸Applications & Permits27
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION14
08/27/2018121185403Open ↗
07/05/2018121185403Open ↗
04/24/2018121185403Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION11
07/11/2018121185403Open ↗
11/21/2016121940052Open ↗
11/21/2016121185403Open ↗
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▸BISNon-Directive 14 Construction Sign Off Including Sign Applications2
10/22/2015122211775Open ↗
10/22/2015122157691Open ↗
▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records3
▸BISZONING EXHIBIT I- CERTIFICATION1
05/19/2014121185403Open ↗
▸BISZONING EXHIBIT III- DESC & OWNERSHIP STMNT1
05/19/2014121185403Open ↗
▸BISZoning Diagram (ZD1)1
05/30/2014121185403Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications56
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature16
09/01/2026M00620423-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00620423-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00620423-I1Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION13
08/08/2017121185403Open ↗
06/27/2017121940052Open ↗
06/26/2017121940052Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature13
09/03/2026M00620425-I1Open ↗
09/03/2026M00661243-I1Open ↗
09/03/2026M00661243-P1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT5
06/26/2017121940052Open ↗
12/09/2014122211775Open ↗
10/09/2014122157691Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature5
09/01/2026M00620423-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00620423-I1Open ↗
08/31/2026M00661218-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST4
06/26/2017121940052Open ↗
12/09/2014122211775Open ↗
10/09/2014122157691Open ↗
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▸Trade Schedules & Equipment7
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING5
04/24/2018121185403Open ↗
03/08/2018121185403Open ↗
12/15/2016121185403Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE1
03/07/2014121940052Open ↗
▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE1
10/02/2015121185403Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection5
▸DOB NOWStreet Tree Checklist3
08/13/2026M00620423-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00620423-P1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00620423-P2Open ↗
▸BISST-1 Street Tree Checklist1
05/19/2014121185403Open ↗
▸BISDS1-Demolition Submittal Certification Form1
08/07/2014121185403Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos17
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report13
09/03/2026M00620425-I1Open ↗
09/03/2026M00661243-P1Open ↗
09/03/2026M00661218-I1Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)2
12/09/2014122211775Open ↗
03/07/2014121940052Open ↗
▸BISACP5 ASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)2
05/30/2014121185403Open ↗
05/19/2014121185403Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance11
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS5
08/08/2017121185403Open ↗
06/27/2017121940052Open ↗
06/26/2017121940052Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS3
08/08/2017121185403Open ↗
06/27/2017121940052Open ↗
12/01/2016121185403Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY1
01/28/2016121185403Open ↗
▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections1
05/19/2014121185403Open ↗
▸DOB NOWEN2: As Built Energy Analysis1
08/13/2026M00661218-I1Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports7
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE/TEST CYLINDER2
05/19/2017121185403Open ↗
08/07/2014121185403Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY2
01/28/2016121185403Open ↗
12/08/2014121185403Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE DESIGN MIX1
08/07/2014121185403Open ↗
▸BISSoil Report1
04/29/2014121185403Open ↗
▸BISHYDRO FLOW TEST LETTER1
04/29/2014121185403Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs23
▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter13
09/03/2026M00620425-I1Open ↗
09/03/2026M00661243-P1Open ↗
09/03/2026M00661218-I1Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST6
09/06/2018121185403Open ↗
08/27/2018121185403Open ↗
08/22/2018121185403Open ↗
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▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER3
07/11/2018121185403Open ↗
11/21/2016121940052Open ↗
11/21/2016121185403Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY - USE1
05/19/2014121185403Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership3
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT3
08/27/2018121185403Open ↗
05/19/2014121185403Open ↗
03/07/2014121940052Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms17
▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION8
08/27/2018121185403Open ↗
08/17/2018121185403Open ↗
01/20/2017121185403Open ↗
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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM5
09/06/2018121185403Open ↗
08/27/2018121185403Open ↗
08/27/2018121185403Open ↗
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▸BISeFiling Job Application Cover Sheet2
10/09/2014122157691Open ↗
05/19/2014121185403Open ↗
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET2
12/09/2014122211775Open ↗
03/07/2014121940052Open ↗
▸Other Documents1
▸BISPlot Diagram1
05/19/2014121185403Open ↗