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247 LAFAYETTE STREET
MANHATTAN · SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square · BIN 1007523
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1972Year Built
5Stories
Y1Building Class
C6-2Zoning
36,525 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
LL97 Covered23 Open Violations ▸
Fire Department · Owner of record: FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK · 12,633 sf lot · 2.89 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
StructuralMechanicalPlumbingFire Protection
Roof6p · 3 filings · 14 docs
Floor 44p · 2 filings · 9 docs
Floor 34p · 2 filings · 9 docs
Floor 25p · 3 filings · 14 docs
Floor 15p · 3 filings · 14 docs
Cellar9p · 3 filings · 14 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK303/22/2026
FIRE DEPARTMENT503/22/2026
FIRE DEPARTMENT 0103/22/2026
OWNER OF 247 LAFAYETTE103/22/2026
FDNY103/21/2026
FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEW YORK303/21/2026
FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NY103/21/2026
FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY303/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
MCHENERY TESTING LAB104/30/2026
CAMERON ENGINEERING303/12/2020
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
LB AND J CONSTRUCTION INCGeneral Contractor207/17/2026
JOHN VILLAFANEElectrical103/21/2026
MOLLER, GEORGEElectrical103/21/2026
NYC IRONWORKERS LOCAL 40Electrical103/21/2026
VILLAFANE JOHNElectrical103/21/2026
Building Lifecycle
All (88)Filed (4)Permit Issued (2)Violation (60)Objection (10)Special Inspection (12)
07/16/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01395675-I1-SH
05/01/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01395675-I1-SH
04/30/2026
Filed — Alteration
PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. LIVE LOAD 300 PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER # 33 OF THE 2022 CODE.
M01395675-I1
11/14/2025
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
11/14/2025
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
11/14/2025
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
09/23/2024
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
09/23/2024
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/30/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/30/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/30/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/20/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/20/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/20/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/20/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
04/25/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
04/25/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
07/08/2020
Objection resolved — Addressed
07/08/2020
Objection resolved — Addressed
06/24/2020
Objection resolved — Addressed
06/24/2020
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/28/2020
Objection resolved — Addressed
03/25/2020
Objection raised — Admin
03/25/2020
Objection raised — Fire_Protection
03/25/2020
Objection raised — Structural
03/25/2020
Objection raised — Inspections
03/25/2020
Objection raised — Energy
03/12/2020
Filed — Alteration
M00317847-I1
03/12/2020
Filed — Alteration
Filing herewith for demolition and new Mechanical work as per plans.
M00317836-I1
03/11/2020
Filed — Alteration
Filing herewith for Plumbing and Sprinkler work associated with FDNY Ladder 20 multi-component renovation
M00317833-I1
02/24/2020
Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating system controls
02/24/2020
Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating equipment
02/24/2020
Special inspection requirement — HVAC insulation and sealing
02/24/2020
Special inspection requirement — Emergency and Standby Power Systems (Generator)
02/24/2020
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
02/24/2020
Special inspection requirement — Heating Systems
02/24/2020
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
02/19/2020
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
02/19/2020
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
02/18/2020
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
02/18/2020
Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems
02/18/2020
Special inspection requirement — Final
11/08/2019
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
11/08/2019
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
11/08/2019
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
09/06/2019
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
04/23/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
04/06/2018
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
09/15/2017
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
04/11/2017
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
02/24/2017
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
02/24/2017
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
03/12/2016
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
03/11/2016
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
05/30/2014
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
03/17/2014
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
10/31/2013
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
03/01/2013
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
10/01/2012
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
08/13/2012
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
Latest 60 of 88 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedLB AND J CONSTRUCTION INC07/16/2026
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedLB AND J CONSTRUCTION INC05/01/2026
BISBLISSUEDDELPHI PLBG. & HTG., INC11/25/1998
BISPLISSUEDDELPHI PLBG. & HTG., INC11/25/1998
BISEQISSUEDSPRING ENTERPRIS INC.11/14/1997
BISOTISSUEDJCH DELTA CONTRACTING INC09/18/1997
BISOTISSUEDERD ENVIRONMENTAL01/23/1997
1 project · most recent 03/12/2020
Air Conditioning Systems Associated Ducts and Piping Generators Heating Systems Others Ventilation Systems
FiledStatusContractorScopeMake / Model / Capacity
03/12/2020——Air Conditioning Systems, Associated Ducts and Piping, Generators, Heating Systems
Cooling
Daikin FXZQ12TAVJU 1 tons · Vrf Indoor ×3
RXTQ48TAVJU 48,000 BTU · Vrf Outdoor ×3
DPS016A 187,788 BTU · Rooftop Unit ×2
FFQ09Q2VJU 1 tons · Vrf Indoor ×2
FXFQ36TVJU 3 tons · Vrf Indoor ×2
FXMQ96MFVJU 8 tons · Vrf Indoor ×2
FXZQ18TAVJU 2 tons · Vrf Indoor ×2
RX09RMVJU 9,000 BTU · Vrf Outdoor ×2
RXLQ96TATJU 96,000 BTU · Vrf Outdoor ×2
DPS007A 92,934 BTU · Rooftop Unit ×1
FTX12NMVJU 1 tons · Vrf Outdoor ×1
FXAQ09PVJU 1 tons · Vrf Indoor ×1
Heating
Modine HSB/HC-86 30,000 BTU · Unit Heater ×6
Daikin 5WB0601C 5,200 CFM ×2
5WB0701C 2,400 CFM · Wshp ×1
CAH010GHAC 363,000 BTU ×1
Kelvion NCO4X CYF-150 364,850 BTU · Heat Exchanger ×1
Vulcan RW1-04 18,000 BTU ×1
Ventilation
Nailor D30RW Vav Box ×36
Pennbarry DX11R 240 CFM · Exhaust Fan ×2
DX13R 660 CFM · Exhaust Fan ×2
DX16R 740 CFM · Exhaust Fan ×2
DX18B 4,400 CFM · Exhaust Fan ×2
MXI182 4,100 CFM · Exhaust Fan ×1
Tjernlund M-6 300 CFM · Exhaust Fan ×1
Generators
John Deere 6090HF485 8,530,355 BTU · Generator ×1
Ducts & Piping
N/A NA ×6
Other
Penn Pump And Equipment GMU-30 Pump ×1
1 project · most recent 03/11/2020
FiledStatusContractorScope
03/11/2020———
1 project · most recent 03/11/2020
Water/Sanitary
FiledStatusContractorScope
03/11/2020——Water/Sanitary
2 projects · most recent 04/30/2026
FiledStatusContractorScope
04/30/2026Permit IssuedRICHARD NEU—
01/19/2024Permit IssuedOMD ELECTRICAL CORP1 meters, 1 new_meters
1 project · most recent 04/30/2026
Sidewalk Shed
FiledStatusContractorScope
04/30/2026Permit IssuedLB AND J CONSTRUCTION INCSidewalk Shed
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 12
DateRequirementInspectorRole
02/24/2020HVAC and service water heating system controls —energy_progress
02/24/2020HVAC and service water heating equipment —energy_progress
02/24/2020HVAC insulation and sealing —energy_progress
02/24/2020Emergency and Standby Power Systems (Generator)—special
02/24/2020Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints—special
02/24/2020Heating Systems—special
02/24/2020Fire-Resistance Rated Construction—progress
02/19/2020Fire-Resistance Rated Construction—progress
02/19/2020Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints—special
02/18/2020Mechanical Systems—special
02/18/2020Sprinkler Systems—special
02/18/2020Final—progress
▾Documents — 45 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings5
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sprinkler1
09/05/2026M00317833-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Structural1
09/05/2026M00317847-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch1
08/17/2026M01395675-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Plumbing1
09/05/2026M00317833-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Mechanical Systems1
08/15/2026M00317836-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits5
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION5
10/08/2020140917532Open ↗
07/22/2020140917532Open ↗
06/30/2020140917532Open ↗
Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type
▸Seals & Professional Certifications7
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature4
08/17/2026M01395675-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00317836-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00317833-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION2
03/06/2020123573052Open ↗
09/11/2018123397699Open ↗
▸BISAPPLICANT OWNER SIGNATURE1
06/30/2020140917532Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment2
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE1
09/11/2018123397699Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT1
09/11/2018123397699Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection1
▸BISDEMOLITION SUBMITTAL CERTIFICATION FORM1
11/06/2020140917532Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos1
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1
09/11/2018123397699Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance3
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS2
03/06/2020123573052Open ↗
09/11/2018123397699Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY1
06/30/2020140917532Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports2
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY2
07/01/2020140917532Open ↗
06/30/2020140917532Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs9
▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter4
08/17/2026M01395675-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00317836-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00317833-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Approval City Owned (Exterior Work)3
08/13/2026M00317833-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00317847-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00317836-I1Open ↗
▸BISDESIGN COMM. APPROVAL: CITY-OWNED PROPERTY (EXTERIOR WORK)1
07/01/2020140917532Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Sign Off City Owned (Exterior Work)1
08/13/2026M00317847-I1Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership3
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT3
07/01/2020140917532Open ↗
03/06/2020123573052Open ↗
09/11/2018123397699Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms6
▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION3
11/06/2020140917532Open ↗
10/01/2020140917532Open ↗
08/24/2020140917532Open ↗
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET2
03/06/2020123573052Open ↗
09/11/2018123397699Open ↗
▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET1
06/30/2020140917532Open ↗
▸Other Documents1
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
09/11/2018123397699Open ↗