Multi-story retail building (2+)

253-16 NORTHERN BOULEVARD

QUEENS · BIN 4171529

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1928Year Built

2Stories

K2Building Class

R3-1Zoning

11,600 sfGross Floor Area

2Units

3 Open Violations 2 unresolved · 1 paperwork only ▸FDNY Report ↗

Multi-story retail building (2+) · Owner of record: B.I. F. AMERICA INC · 10,000 sf lot · 1.16 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

Fire Protection

Floor 11p · 1 filing · 3 docs

▾Sales History (ACRIS)

Date	Price	Unit	Seller → Buyer	$/sf
01/09/2026	$4.0M	—	— → —	$345/sf building

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
ASPEN DESIGNS	1	05/09/2026
KENNY LEE ARCHITECT	1	12/09/2025
BFS ARCHITECT PC	1	03/13/2024

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
KORMAN DESIGN & BUILD	2	03/21/2026
KNA CONSULTING	2	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
YOUNG CHOE	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
A + SPRINKLER CORP	Fire Protection	1	07/08/2026
KORMAN DESIGN & BUILD	General Contractor	1	04/09/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
ASPEN DESIGNS	2974	1	05/09/2026
BFS ARCHITECT PC	7477	1	03/13/2024

Building Lifecycle

All (67)Filed (3)Permit Issued (2)Signed Off (2)Violation (52)Inspection (3)Objection (4)Special Inspection (1)

07/09/2026

Objection resolved — Addressed

07/09/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

06/01/2026

Objection raised — Admin

06/01/2026

Objection raised — Cost

05/09/2026

Filed — Alteration

Q01393379-I1

03/04/2026

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

02/10/2026

Signed off — Alteration

REMOVAL OF NON-ILLUMINATED & NON-FLASHING ACCESSORY BUSINESS SIGN ON STOREFRONT AT 2ND FLOOR LEVEL TO CLOSE/SIGN OFF THE OPEN SIGN APPLICATION # 420021149.NO ACTUAL WORK IS INVOLVED BECAUSE THE SIGN IS NOT EXISTING AT THE SITE ANYMORE.

Q01327598-I1

02/06/2026

Inspection — Pass-Final General Construction Non-Directive 14

Pass

View inspection ↗

01/16/2026

Permit issued — General Construction

Q01327598-I1-GC

12/09/2025

Filed — Alteration

Q01327598-I1

02/24/2025

Signed off — Alteration

FILED HEREWITH TO SUPERSEDE APPLICATION 420161540 AND TO COMPLETE THE WORK AND SIGN OFF AND CORRECT VIOLATION 34794192M

Q01000981-I1

01/27/2025

Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic Test

Certified

View inspection ↗

01/22/2025

Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-Finish

Certified

View inspection ↗

10/31/2024

Permit issued — Sprinklers

Q01000981-I1-EW-SP

03/13/2024

Filed — Alteration

FILED HEREWITH TO SUPERSEDE APPLICATION 420161540 AND TO COMPLETE THE WORK AND SIGN OFF AND CORRECT VIOLATION 34794192M

Q01000981-I1

02/05/2024

Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems

Belal Salim

12/20/2021

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

11/05/2021

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

06/19/2021

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

05/29/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/29/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/29/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/29/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/29/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/16/2019

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/28/2019

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/02/2019

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/02/2019

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/02/2019

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/02/2019

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Plumbing

03/02/2019

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Unknown

03/02/2019

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/02/2019

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/02/2019

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

02/12/2019

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Unknown

02/12/2019

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

02/12/2019

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Zoning

02/22/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

11/21/2016

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Zoning

11/21/2016

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/07/2013

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

12/08/2009

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

12/08/2009

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

10/06/2005

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

07/07/2003

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

07/07/2003

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

07/07/2003

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

03/27/2003

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

03/27/2003

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

03/27/2003

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

03/27/2003

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

02/07/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/16/1999

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/27/1998

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

05/20/1998

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/04/1998

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

09/16/1997

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

04/14/1997

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

02/10/1997

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

06/05/1996

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Latest 60 of 67 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	KORMAN DESIGN & BUILD	01/16/2026
DOB NOW	Sprinklers	Signed-off	A + SPRINKLER CORP	10/31/2024
BIS	PL	ISSUED	PETER PLUMBING ASSOC. INC.	07/26/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	KORYO CONSTRUCTION INC	04/12/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	AC LEGEND CONSTRUCTION CO	05/15/2017
BIS	SP	ISSUED	UNITED STATES SPRINKLER	07/02/2010
BIS	—	ISSUED	NEW YORK SIGN CONTRACTOR	06/04/2009
BIS	—	ISSUED	UNITECH DESIGN INC	06/02/2003
BIS	PL	ISSUED	AVON PLBG & HTG INC	11/29/2000
BIS	SP	ISSUED	AVON PLBG & HTG INC	07/19/2000
BIS	OT	ISSUED	DHASUN CONST.	05/09/2000

1 project · most recent 04/10/2019

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
04/10/2019	Complete	ASKO ELEC CONST & MAIN IN	General Wiring

▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 3

Date	Type	Result	Report
02/06/2026	Pass-Final General Construction Non-Directive 14	Pass	View ↗
01/27/2025	Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic Test	Certified	View ↗
01/22/2025	Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-Finish	Certified	View ↗

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 1

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
02/05/2024	Sprinkler Systems	Belal Salim	special

▾Documents — 52 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings3

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch3

08/23/2026Q01000981-I1Request digital key ↗

08/18/2026Q01327598-I1Request digital key ↗

08/15/2026Q01393379-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits13

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION7

03/04/2026420161540Open ↗

04/23/2019421887809Open ↗

06/21/2017421412607Open ↗

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION5

07/31/2019421887809Open ↗

04/18/2019421887809Open ↗

05/18/2017421412607Open ↗

Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type

▸BISNon-Directive 14 Construction Sign Off Including Sign Applications1

07/24/2017421412607Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications10

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION4

10/31/2019421887809Open ↗

04/23/2019421887809Open ↗

01/03/2017421412607Open ↗

Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature3

08/23/2026Q01000981-I1Open ↗

08/16/2026Q01393379-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026Q01327598-I1Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT1

01/03/2017421412607Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST1

01/03/2017421412607Open ↗

▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature1

08/29/2026Q01000981-I1Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment4

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE1

04/23/2019421887809Open ↗

▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE1

09/08/2010420161540Open ↗

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1

03/15/2010420161540Open ↗

▸BISSIGN HANGER CERTIFICATE1

05/28/2009420021149Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos4

▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'1

03/15/2010420161540Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1

01/03/2017421412607Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER1

05/22/2009420021149Open ↗

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report1

08/15/2026Q01393379-I1Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance3

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS2

07/24/2017421412607Open ↗

01/03/2017421412607Open ↗

▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1

07/24/2017421412607Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs5

▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS3

01/03/2017421412607Open ↗

03/15/2010420161540Open ↗

05/22/2009420021149Open ↗

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST2

10/31/2019421887809Open ↗

07/24/2017421412607Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership5

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT5

10/31/2019421887809Open ↗

07/24/2017421412607Open ↗

01/03/2017421412607Open ↗

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▸Filing & Intake Forms5

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET3

04/23/2019421887809Open ↗

01/03/2017421412607Open ↗

05/22/2009420021149Open ↗

▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION1

06/29/2017421412607Open ↗

▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM1

10/31/2019421887809Open ↗