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Imperial Theatre
249 WEST 45TH STREET · BIN 1024725
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1923Year Built
3Stories
J4Building Class
C6-5Zoning
40,110 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
LL97 Covered0 Active Violations
Legitimate theatre, sole use · Owner of record: Imperial Theatre · 18,036 sf lot · 2.22 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbingGeneral
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
RoofImperial TheatreUnder Construction11p · 5 filings · 20 docs
AtticImperial Theatre4p · 1 filing · 4 docs
Floor 2Imperial Theatre2p · 2 filings · 18 docs
Floor 1Imperial Theatre, YouTube Brandcast12p · 6 filings · 20 docs
MezzanineYouTube Brandcast1p · 1 filing · 4 docs
CellarImperial Theatre4p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Site & exteriorImperial Theatre29p · 4 filings · 20 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
Schubert Organization603/21/2026
R.B. 45th Associates303/21/2026
Shuber303/21/2026
Tri Beach Holding203/21/2026
Imperial Theatre103/22/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Vincent J. Liotta P.E302/06/2026
Nizar Danial106/27/2025
Kostow Greenwood Architects304/22/2025
Southport306/28/2024
McLaren Engineering Group301/04/2024
Cutrona Architecture311/08/2021
Goldman Copeland Associates101/29/2020
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Nyccode2003/21/2026
Eurocelt Expediting203/21/2026
Doreen A. Rizzi, Consultant203/21/2026
Vincent J. Liotta P.E203/21/2026
Vincent J. Liotta P. E203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
The Shubert OrganizationGeneral Contractor707/08/2026
Good Sense & Co Product SGeneral Contractor303/21/2026
Lane Refrigeration Cospecialty_contractor307/08/2026
Universal Builders SupplyScaffold206/28/2026
Air Stream Air Conditioningspecialty_contractor203/21/2026
Jads ProductionsGeneral Contractor203/21/2026
Hydronic Concepts NY P&HPlumbing107/08/2026
Erbach Electrical ContractingElectrical103/22/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Vincent J. Liotta P. E1974302/06/2026
Sag Engineering & Consulting608606/28/2024
Building Lifecycle
All (91)Filed (17)Permit Issued (14)Signed Off (7)Violation (21)Inspection (2)Special Inspection (30)
06/23/2026
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M01242472-I1-PMM
02/18/2026
Signed off — Alteration
M01348402-I1
02/11/2026
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M01348402-I1-MS
02/06/2026
Filed — Alteration
M01348402-I1
01/19/2026
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
Vincent Liotta
01/19/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
Vincent Liotta
06/27/2025
Filed — Alteration
M01242472-I1
06/27/2025
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M01242472-I1-PMM
04/24/2025
Permit issued — General Construction
M01201133-I1-GC
04/22/2025
Filed — Alteration
M01201133-I1
06/28/2024
Filed — Alteration
Architectural scope associated with the installation of the temporary restrooms at the Imperial Theater. No change of use, egress or occupancy.
M00939114-P1
06/04/2024
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
Chester Kowalski
06/04/2024
Special inspection requirement — Final
Chester Kowalski
05/08/2024
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
View inspection ↗
04/23/2024
Signed off — Alteration
Structural scope associated with the new convenience door opening and the exterior stoop at the Imperial Theater adjacent open space. No change of use, egress or occupancy.
M00939144-S1
04/22/2024
Signed off — Alteration
Structural scope associated with the new convenience door opening and the exterior stoop at the Imperial Theater adjacent open space. No change of use, egress or occupancy.
M00939144-I1
04/12/2024
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
03/01/2024
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M00939114-S2-MS
02/27/2024
Permit issued — General Construction
M00939114-I1-GC
02/27/2024
Permit issued — Structural
M00939114-S1-ST
01/24/2024
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00939114-S3-PL
01/19/2024
Filed — Alteration
Architectural scope associated with the installation of the temporary restrooms at the Imperial Theater. No change of use, egress or occupancy.
M00939114-S3
01/19/2024
Filed — Alteration
Architectural scope associated with the installation of the temporary restrooms at the Imperial Theater. No change of use, egress or occupancy.
M00939114-S2
01/04/2024
Filed — Alteration
Architectural scope associated with the installation of the temporary restrooms at the Imperial Theater. No change of use, egress or occupancy.
M00939114-S1
01/03/2024
Filed — Alteration
Architectural scope associated with the installation of the temporary restrooms at the Imperial Theater. No change of use, egress or occupancy.
M00939114-I1
12/20/2023
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Chester Kowalski
12/12/2023
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
Chester Kowalski
12/12/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details
Chester Kowalski
12/12/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding
Chester Kowalski
12/11/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
William Gorlin
12/06/2023
Permit issued — General Construction
M00939144-I1-GC
12/06/2023
Permit issued — Structural
M00939144-S1-ST
12/04/2023
Filed — Alteration
Structural scope associated with the new convenience door opening and the exterior stoop at the Imperial Theater adjacent open space. No change of use, egress or occupancy.
M00939144-S1
12/04/2023
Filed — Alteration
Structural scope associated with the new convenience door opening and the exterior stoop at the Imperial Theater adjacent open space. No change of use, egress or occupancy.
M00939144-I1
11/15/2023
Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place
Chester Kowalski
11/15/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding
Chester Kowalski
11/15/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details
Chester Kowalski
11/15/2023
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
Chester Kowalski
11/15/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
William Gorlin
09/25/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
Michael Kostow
09/25/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
Michael Kostow
06/07/2022
Signed off — Alteration
PAA BEING FILED TO ADD 3 UNITS ON THE ROOF TO THE SCOPE OF WORK. INSTALLATION OF 2 PACKAGED ROOFTOP UNITS WITH A TOTAL CAPACITY OF 11 TONS. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS, USE, OR OCCUPANCY.
M00605378-I1
06/02/2022
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment
Vincent Liotta
06/02/2022
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
Vincent Liotta
06/02/2022
Special inspection requirement — Final
Vincent Liotta
06/02/2022
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls
Vincent Liotta
06/02/2022
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
Vincent Liotta
06/02/2022
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
Vincent Liotta
06/01/2022
Filed — Alteration
PAA BEING FILED TO ADD 3 UNITS ON THE ROOF TO THE SCOPE OF WORK. INSTALLATION OF 2 PACKAGED ROOFTOP UNITS WITH A TOTAL CAPACITY OF 11 TONS. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS, USE, OR OCCUPANCY.
M00605378-P1
05/31/2022
Signed off — Alteration
Temporary installation of the freestanding lighting support frames in mezzanine, and stage thrust structures & steps unit associated with a one-day event "Brandcast" as shown on plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.
M00728540-I1
05/20/2022
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
Vincent Liotta
05/20/2022
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment
Vincent Liotta
05/20/2022
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
Vincent Liotta
05/20/2022
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls
Vincent Liotta
05/20/2022
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
Vincent Liotta
05/20/2022
Special inspection requirement — Final
Vincent Liotta
05/06/2022
Permit issued — General Construction
M00728540-I1-GC
05/04/2022
Filed — Alteration
Temporary installation of the freestanding lighting support frames in mezzanine, and stage thrust structures & steps unit associated with a one-day event "Brandcast" as shown on plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.
M00728540-I1
04/29/2022
Special inspection requirement — Final
William Gorlin
11/18/2021
Signed off — Alteration
Installation of temporary tents for a reception for the red carpet arrivals for the premier screening of "Tick, Tick...Boom!" in parking lot at 251 West 45th St adjacent to Imperial Theater located at 249 West 45th Street scheduled on 11-15-21. TPA req'd.
M00620846-I1
Latest 60 of 91 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedUniversal Builders Supply06/23/2026
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offLane Refrigeration Co02/11/2026
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedUniversal Build Supp06/27/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedThe Shubert Organization04/24/2025
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offAir Stream Air Conditioni03/01/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedThe Shubert Organization02/27/2024
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offThe Shubert Organization02/27/2024
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offHydronic Concepts NY P&H01/24/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offThe Shubert Organization12/06/2023
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offThe Shubert Organization12/06/2023
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offGood Sense & Co Product S05/06/2022
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offLane Refrigeration Co11/09/2021
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offJads Productions11/05/2021
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offLane Refrigeration Co02/10/2020
BIS—ISSUEDNorth Shore Neon Sign Co05/08/2017
BISOTISSUEDNorth Shore Neon Sign05/08/2017
BISOTISSUEDNorth Shore Neon Sign05/08/2017
BIS—ISSUEDNorth Shore Neon Sign Co05/08/2017
BIS—ISSUEDInterboro Sign & Electrical Maintenance01/10/2017
BISOTISSUEDInterboro Sign & Maintenance01/10/2017
BISOTISSUEDInterboro Sign & Maintenance01/10/2017
BIS—ISSUEDInterboro Sign & Electrical Maintenance01/10/2017
BISOTISSUEDInterboro Sign & Maintenance01/10/2017
BIS—ISSUEDInterboro Sign & Electrical Maintenance01/10/2017
BISOTISSUEDHudson Scenic Studios10/24/2016
BISOTISSUEDHudson Scenic Studios10/21/2016
BISOTISSUEDThe Shubert Organization09/09/2016
BISOTISSUEDLes Miserables Broadway 202/20/2014
BISOTISSUEDThe Shubert Organization01/09/2014
BIS—ISSUEDSigns Cad11/13/2013
BISOTISSUEDThe Shubert Organization11/12/2013
BISEQISSUEDColgate Enterprise08/21/2013
BISOTISSUEDJRM Construction Management01/30/2012
BISOTISSUEDJRM Construction Management01/17/2012
BIS—ISSUEDA Russo Wrecking08/07/2008
BISEQISSUEDPerimeter Bridge & Scaffold08/04/2008
BISEQISSUEDA.russo Wrecking08/04/2008
BISEQISSUEDPerimeter Bridge & Scaffold07/29/2008
BISOTISSUEDJRM Construction Management05/08/2008
BISEQISSUEDColgate Scaff11/05/2004
+ 18 more permits on file
1 project · most recent 06/28/2024
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
FiledStatusContractorScopeMake / Model / Capacity
06/28/2024Signed-offAir Stream Air ConditioniHeating and Air Conditioning Systems
Heat / Cool
Fujitsu ASUA14TLAV2 17,000 BTU · Fan Coil Indoor ×4
AOU60RLAVM4 66,000 BTU · Condensing Unit ×2
ASUA30TLAV2 21,000 BTU · Fan Coil Indoor ×2
Bard W36AY-B15M 3 tons · Packaged Unit ×2
1 project · most recent 06/28/2024
Water/Sanitary
FiledStatusContractorScope
06/28/2024Signed-offHydronic Concepts NY P&HWater/Sanitary
10 projects · most recent 09/24/2026
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
09/24/2026Permit IssuedLinear Electric—
10/07/2025CompleteLinear Electric—
03/06/2025CompleteLinear Electric—
03/01/2024CompleteH. & L. ElectricGeneral Wiring
02/17/2024CompleteLinear Electric—
02/13/2023CompleteLinear Electric—
05/16/2022CompleteLinear Electric—
02/22/2019CompleteErbach Electrical Contracting—
12/05/2018CompleteErbach Electrical Contracting—
02/22/2018CompleteErbach Electrical Contracting—
1 project · most recent 06/28/2024
Steel
FiledStatusContractorScope
06/28/2024Signed-offAir Stream Air ConditioniSteel
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 2
DateTypeResultReport
05/08/2024Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
04/12/2024Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 31
DateRequirementInspectorRole
01/19/2026Mechanical SystemsVincent Liottaspecial
01/19/2026FinalVincent Liottaprogress
06/04/2024Mechanical SystemsChester Kowalskispecial
06/04/2024FinalChester Kowalskiprogress
12/20/2023Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsChester Kowalskispecial
12/12/2023Post-installed AnchorsChester Kowalskispecial
12/12/2023Structural Steel - DetailsChester Kowalskispecial
12/12/2023Structural Steel - WeldingChester Kowalskispecial
12/11/2023FinalWilliam Gorlinprogress
11/15/2023Concrete - Cast-In-PlaceChester Kowalskispecial
11/15/2023Structural Steel - WeldingChester Kowalskispecial
11/15/2023Structural Steel - DetailsChester Kowalskispecial
11/15/2023Post-installed AnchorsChester Kowalskispecial
11/15/2023FinalWilliam Gorlinprogress
09/25/2023FinalMichael Kostowprogress
09/25/2023FinalMichael Kostowprogress
06/02/2022HVAC-R and service water heating equipmentVincent Liottaenergy_progress
06/02/2022Mechanical SystemsVincent Liottaspecial
06/02/2022FinalVincent Liottaprogress
06/02/2022HVAC-R and service water heating system controlsVincent Liottaenergy_progress
06/02/2022Maintenance informationVincent Liottaenergy_progress
06/02/2022HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationVincent Liottaenergy_progress
05/20/2022Mechanical SystemsVincent Liottaspecial
05/20/2022HVAC-R and service water heating equipmentVincent Liottaenergy_progress
05/20/2022HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationVincent Liottaenergy_progress
Latest 25 of 31.
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
Imperial TheatreArts / Culture / EntertainmentCellar, Floors 1, 2, Roof
Project M01348402 Alteration · LOC Issued · 02/06/2026
Project M01242472 Alteration · Permit Entire · 06/27/2025
Project M01201133 Alteration · Permit Entire · 04/22/2025
Project M00939114 Alteration · Permit Entire · 01/03/2024
Project M00939144 Alteration · LOC Issued · 12/04/2023
Project M00605378 Alteration · LOC Issued · 11/09/2021
Project M00620846 Alteration · LOC Issued · 11/01/2021
Project M00235203 Alteration · LOC Issued · 01/29/2020
YouTube BrandcastEvents & gatheringsFloor 1, Mezzanine
Project M00728540 Alteration · LOC Issued · 05/04/2022
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 — 318 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings17
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch15
09/03/2026M00620846-I1Request digital key ↗
09/03/2026M00620846-P1Request digital key ↗
09/02/2026M00728540-I1Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 15 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Mechanical Systems1
09/05/2026M00235203-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Temporary Place of Assembly1
09/03/2026M00626210-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits61
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION26
04/27/2017122939570Open ↗
04/27/2017122954534Open ↗
02/08/2017122954534Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION23
05/26/2017122954534Open ↗
05/26/2017122939570Open ↗
05/26/2017122928001Open ↗
Showing 3 of 23 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit12
09/02/2026M00605378-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00939144-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00939114-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 12 on file for this type
▸Seals & Professional Certifications116
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION41
09/13/2017121910548Open ↗
09/13/2017121910548Open ↗
09/13/2017122901556Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature17
09/02/2026M00605378-I1Open ↗
08/28/2026M00939144-I1Open ↗
08/28/2026M00939144-S1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST15
12/29/2016122928001Open ↗
12/29/2016122939543Open ↗
12/29/2016122939561Open ↗
Showing 3 of 15 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature13
09/27/2026M00939114-S1Open ↗
09/02/2026M01348402-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00939114-P1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 13 on file for this type
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT12
12/29/2016122928001Open ↗
12/29/2016122939543Open ↗
12/29/2016122939561Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature12
09/27/2026M00939114-S1Open ↗
09/27/2026M00939114-S1Open ↗
09/27/2026M00939114-S1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 12 on file for this type
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM5
01/10/2014121891989Open ↗
01/10/2014121891989Open ↗
08/23/2013121755350Open ↗
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▸BISPC FULL REPORT1
On file, but not among the 200 most recently loaded documents for this source.
Showing 0 of 1 on file for this type
▸Environmental & Asbestos24
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)10
12/27/2016122954534Open ↗
12/27/2016122939552Open ↗
12/27/2016122939570Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report8
08/28/2026M00939144-I1Open ↗
08/28/2026M00939144-S1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00939114-S2Open ↗
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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'4
01/27/2012120950293Open ↗
01/19/2012120938986Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER2
On file, but not among the 200 most recently loaded documents for this source.
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▸Energy Compliance6
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS3
02/01/2014121910548Open ↗
11/18/2013121839476Open ↗
11/13/2013121839458Open ↗
▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections1
01/10/2014121891989Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY1
01/27/2012120950293Open ↗
▸DOB NOWEN2: As Built Energy Analysis.1
08/13/2026M00605378-I1Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs45
▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL21
09/13/2017121910548Open ↗
09/13/2017122901556Open ↗
12/29/2016122928001Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST13
09/13/2017121910548Open ↗
09/13/2017122901556Open ↗
05/23/2017120950293Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS4
01/27/2012120950293Open ↗
01/19/2012120938986Open ↗
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▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER4
05/26/2017122954534Open ↗
05/26/2017122939570Open ↗
05/26/2017122928001Open ↗
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION3
On file, but not among the 200 most recently loaded documents for this source.
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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership25
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT25
09/13/2017121910548Open ↗
09/13/2017122901556Open ↗
05/23/2017120950293Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms21
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET18
12/29/2016122928001Open ↗
12/29/2016122939543Open ↗
12/29/2016122939561Open ↗
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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM2
09/13/2017121910548Open ↗
09/13/2017122901556Open ↗
▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION1
01/07/2014121839458Open ↗
▸Other Documents3
▸DOB NOWProof of Historic Building3
08/13/2026M01201133-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00939144-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00728540-I1Open ↗