Office with commercial, 1-6 stories

256 5 AVENUE

MANHATTAN · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square · BIN 1015731

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1893Year Built

6Stories

O5Building Class

C5-2Zoning

12,899 sfGross Floor Area

6Units

1 Open Violation ▸

Office with commercial, 1-6 stories · Owner of record: 256 5TH AVENUE, LLC · 2,467 sf lot · 5.23 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureMechanicalFire Protection

Floor 514p · 3 filings · 20 docs

Floor 4

Floor 33p · 2 filings · 18 docs

Floor 22p · 1 filing · 10 docs

Floor 16p · 1 filing · 17 docs

Cellar5p · 2 filings · 20 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
7 W 24TH ST	22	07/08/2026
256 5TH AVENUE	22	03/22/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
KDV DESIGNS ARCHITECTS LLC	1	10/09/2025
BOJIDAR KADIEV ARCHITECT	2	04/28/2025
GNK ENGINEERING, P.C	1	03/07/2025
MARIN ARCHITECTS, P.C.	6	04/14/2021

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
Y A CONSULTING EXPEDITING	6	03/21/2026
TBC & ASSOC.	2	03/21/2026
CANAS SOLUTIONS INC	1	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
ARGENTO GENERAL CONSTRUC*	General Contractor	4	07/08/2026
HRBDX NEW YORK INC	General Contractor	4	07/08/2026
PLUMBING WORKS CORP	Fire Protection	3	08/26/2026
MASTER FIRE MECH CORP	General Contractor	3	03/21/2026
RAKUS ING INC	General Contractor	1	07/08/2026
FLUID MECHANICS CORP	Plumbing	1	07/08/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
AM ENGINEERING SERVICES P	7975	4	10/09/2025
Z & T ENGINEERING, P.C.	591	5	04/14/2021

Building Lifecycle

All (85)Filed (10)Permit Issued (11)Signed Off (1)Violation (30)Inspection (2)Objection (8)Special Inspection (23)

10/14/2025

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M01144860-S1-MS

10/09/2025

Filed — Alteration

FILING TO INSTALL NEW MOBILE VENTLESS HOOD UNIT IN THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL KITCHEN OF THIS EXISTING BAGEL RESTAURANT. NO PHYSICAL WORK TO BE DONE. NO OTHER WORK PROPOSED. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M01144860-S1

09/28/2025

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

Albert Munoz

09/28/2025

Special inspection requirement — Final

Albert Munoz

07/31/2025

Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish

Certified

View inspection ↗

07/29/2025

Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing

Certified

View inspection ↗

06/24/2025

Permit issued — Plumbing

M01189506-I1-PL

06/20/2025

Permit issued — General Construction

M01144860-I1-GC

04/28/2025

Filed — Alteration

M01144860-P1

04/28/2025

Special inspection requirement — Final

Albert Munoz

04/28/2025

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Albert Munoz

03/12/2025

Objection raised — Other

03/12/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

03/07/2025

Filed — Alteration

This Alteration application is being filed for the plumbing work at the subject premises. Install new plumbing fixtures. Existing storm piping to remain. There are no change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.

M01189506-I1

03/04/2025

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Albert Munoz

02/18/2025

Permit issued — General Construction

M01144860-I1-GC

01/28/2025

Permit issued — General Construction

M01144860-I1-GC

01/14/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

01/03/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

12/30/2024

Objection resolved — Addressed

12/27/2024

Objection raised — Cost

12/24/2024

Objection raised — Admin

12/24/2024

Objection raised — Admin

12/18/2024

Filed — Alteration

M01144860-I1

11/12/2021

Signed off — Alteration

modification of sprinkler system filed in conjunction with renovation of offices. No change of use, occupancy or egress under this application.

M00430520-I1

06/30/2021

Permit issued — Sprinklers

M00503056-I1-EW-SP

04/22/2021

Permit issued — Sprinklers

M00503056-I1-EW-SP

04/15/2021

Permit issued — General Construction

M00458553-I1-GC

04/14/2021

Filed — Alteration

PROPOSE INSTALLATION OF NEW SPRINKLER HEADS

M00503056-I1

04/14/2021

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M00458486-I1-MS

04/12/2021

Filed — Alteration

RELOCATE OR MODIFICATION OF EXISTING AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK TO ACCOMODATE NEW PROPOSED ARCHITECTURAL LAYOUTS AT 5TH FLOOR. NO CHANGE TO USE OR EGRESS FILED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00458486-I1

04/09/2021

Filed — Alteration

MINOR INTERIOR RENOVATION TO EXISTING 5TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACES. RENOVATION INCLUDES ERECTING NEW PARTITIONS FOR OFFICE SPACES. O CHANGE TO OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00458553-I1

04/09/2021

Special inspection requirement — Heating Systems

Fei Zeng

04/09/2021

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Fei Zeng

04/09/2021

Special inspection requirement — Final

Fei Zeng

04/02/2021

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M00430443-I1-MS

02/19/2021

Filed — Alteration

modification of sprinkler system filed in conjunction with renovation of offices. No change of use, occupancy or egress under this application.

M00430520-P1

02/19/2021

Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems

Fei Zeng

02/17/2021

Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems

Fei Zeng

02/11/2021

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/21/2021

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance

Fei Zeng

01/21/2021

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

Fei Zeng

01/21/2021

Special inspection requirement — Final

Fei Zeng

01/21/2021

Special inspection requirement — Duct leakage testing, insulation and design

Fei Zeng

01/21/2021

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

Fei Zeng

01/21/2021

Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls

Fei Zeng

01/21/2021

Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power

Fei Zeng

12/18/2020

Permit issued — Sprinklers

M00430520-I1-EW-SP

12/10/2020

Filed — Alteration

modification of sprinkler system filed in conjunction with renovation of offices. No change of use, occupancy or egress under this application.

M00430520-I1

12/10/2020

Filed — Alteration

Relocation or modification of existing air distribution ductwork to accommodate new proposed architects layouts at 2nd and 3rd floors.

M00430443-I1

11/19/2020

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

Fei Zeng

11/19/2020

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Fei Zeng

11/19/2020

Special inspection requirement — Heating Systems

Fei Zeng

11/19/2020

Special inspection requirement — Final

Fei Zeng

11/19/2020

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

Fei Zeng

11/19/2020

Special inspection requirement — HVAC insulation and sealing

Fei Zeng

04/05/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

09/04/2018

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

09/15/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/24/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Latest 60 of 85 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	MASTER FIRE MECH CORP	10/14/2025
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	FLUID MECHANICS CORP	06/24/2025
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	ARGENTO GENERAL CONSTRUC*	06/20/2025
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	ARGENTO GENERAL CONSTRUC*	02/18/2025
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	ARGENTO GENERAL CONSTRUC*	01/28/2025
DOB NOW	Sprinklers	Permit Issued	BLUEWATER P&H, INC	06/30/2021
DOB NOW	Sprinklers	Permit Issued	NEW PLBG & HTG CORP	04/22/2021
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	RAKUS ING INC	04/15/2021
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	HRBDX NEW YORK INC	04/14/2021
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	HRBDX NEW YORK INC	04/02/2021
DOB NOW	Sprinklers	Signed-off	BLUEWATER P&H, INC	12/18/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	RAKUS ING INC	12/10/2020
BIS	PL	ISSUED	I DO PLUMBING & HTG INC	09/10/2018
BIS	SP	ISSUED	AVON PLBG & HTG INC	09/10/2018
BIS	PL	ISSUED	I DO PLUMBING & HTG INC	09/10/2018
BIS	—	ISSUED	LODIN INC	05/23/2018
BIS	PL	ISSUED	I DO PLUMBING & HTG INC	09/01/2017
BIS	PL	ISSUED	I DO PLUMBING & HTG INC	08/30/2017
BIS	SP	ISSUED	AVON PLBG & HTG INC	08/30/2017
BIS	—	ISSUED	LODIN INC	05/24/2017
BIS	PL	ISSUED	I DO PLUMBING & HTG INC	07/22/2016
BIS	—	ISSUED	LODIN INC	07/15/2016
BIS	PL	ISSUED	I DO PLUMBING & HTG INC	06/12/2015
BIS	—	ISSUED	LODIN INC	06/08/2015
BIS	OT	ISSUED	KORCON 21 CORP	09/01/2004
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SPRING SCAFFOLDING	03/25/2004
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SPRING SCAFFOLDING	03/25/2004
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SPRING SCAFFOLDING	08/27/2003
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SPRING SCAFFOLDING	04/03/2003
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SPRING SCAFFOLDING	05/07/2002
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	REGIONAL SCAFFOLD & HOISTING	12/02/1996
BIS	EQ	RE-ISSUED	COLGATE SCAFOLDING CORPORATION	12/13/1990

1 project · most recent 10/09/2025

Ventilation Systems

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope	Make / Model / Capacity
10/09/2025	Permit Issued	MASTER FIRE MECH CORP	Ventilation Systems	Ventilation Naks MODEL # VH-24 750 CFM · Kitchen Exhaust ×1

1 project · most recent 04/14/2021

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
04/14/2021	Permit Issued	BLUEWATER P&H, INC	25 heads

1 project · most recent 03/07/2025

Water/Sanitary

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
03/07/2025	Signed-off	FLUID MECHANICS CORP	Water/Sanitary

2 projects · most recent 04/16/2021

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
04/16/2021	Complete	R & T ELECTRICAL CORP	General Wiring
04/16/2021	Complete	R & T ELECTRICAL CORP	General Wiring

▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 2

Date	Type	Result	Report
07/31/2025	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish	Certified	View ↗
07/29/2025	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing	Certified	View ↗

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 23

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
09/28/2025	Mechanical Systems	Albert Munoz	special
09/28/2025	Final	Albert Munoz	progress
04/28/2025	Final	Albert Munoz	progress
04/28/2025	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Albert Munoz	special
03/04/2025	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Albert Munoz	special
04/09/2021	Heating Systems	Fei Zeng	special
04/09/2021	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Fei Zeng	special
04/09/2021	Final	Fei Zeng	progress
02/19/2021	Sprinkler Systems	Fei Zeng	special
02/17/2021	Sprinkler Systems	Fei Zeng	special
01/21/2021	Energy Code Compliance	Fei Zeng	progress
01/21/2021	Mechanical Systems	Fei Zeng	special
01/21/2021	Final	Fei Zeng	progress
01/21/2021	Duct leakage testing, insulation and design	Fei Zeng	energy_progress
01/21/2021	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	Fei Zeng	progress
01/21/2021	Lighting controls	Fei Zeng	energy_progress
01/21/2021	Interior lighting power	Fei Zeng	energy_progress
11/19/2020	Mechanical Systems	Fei Zeng	special
11/19/2020	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Fei Zeng	special
11/19/2020	Heating Systems	Fei Zeng	special
11/19/2020	Final	Fei Zeng	progress
11/19/2020	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	Fei Zeng	progress
11/19/2020	HVAC insulation and sealing	Fei Zeng	energy_progress

▾Tenants in the building

Tenant	Space	Floors	Renovation projects
Geragos Global	Office	Floor 5	Project M00458486 Alteration · Permit Entire · 04/12/2021 Project M00458553 Alteration · Permit Entire · 04/09/2021

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 — 221 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings10

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch5

09/03/2026M00503056-I1Request digital key ↗

08/24/2026M01144860-P1Request digital key ↗

08/24/2026M01144860-S1Request digital key ↗

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sprinkler2

09/04/2026M00430520-I1Request digital key ↗

08/15/2026M00430520-P1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Mechanical Systems2

09/04/2026M00430443-I1Request digital key ↗

09/03/2026M00458486-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - General Construction1

09/03/2026M00458553-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits34

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION19

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION8

12/10/2020140985744Open ↗

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08/31/2017140605209Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit6

08/24/2026M01144860-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00430443-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01189506-I1Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION1

01/16/2019121813840Open ↗

▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records4

▸BISTAX LOT: FINAL LOT NUMBER ISSUED2

07/03/2019121813840Open ↗

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▸BISZONING DIAGRAM1

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▸BISZoning Diagram (ZD1)1

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications51

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION14

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature12

09/23/2026M01144860-S1Open ↗

09/01/2026M00458553-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature11

09/23/2026M01144860-S1Open ↗

09/19/2026M01189506-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature10

09/04/2026M00430520-I1Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT1

12/04/2020140985744Open ↗

▸BISAPPLICANT OWNER SIGNATURE1

02/15/2017140605209Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY1

12/04/2020140985744Open ↗

▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION1

12/04/2020140985744Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment20

▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT7

05/03/2019121813840Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING5

11/20/2018140605209Open ↗

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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS4

05/03/2019121813840Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE3

09/25/2016121813840Open ↗

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12/04/2014121813840Open ↗

▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA1

03/18/2019122633329Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection3

▸BISDEMOLITION SUBMITTAL CERTIFICATION FORM1

05/13/2015121813840Open ↗

▸BISST-1 Street Tree Checklist1

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▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST1

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▸Environmental & Asbestos13

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report9

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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)3

12/04/2020140985744Open ↗

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▸BISACP5 ASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1

09/06/2013121732063Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance13

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS11

05/24/2019121813840Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY1

12/04/2020140985744Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1

12/04/2020140985744Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports4

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY2

12/04/2020140985744Open ↗

06/13/2017140605209Open ↗

▸BISHYDRAULIC FLOW CALCULATIONS1

02/15/2017140605209Open ↗

▸BISHYDRO FLOW TEST LETTER1

02/15/2017140605209Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs18

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST7

03/12/2020121813840Open ↗

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▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL5

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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE4

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership14

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT10

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▸BISPROJECT-SPECIFIC GL INSURANCE4

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▸Filing & Intake Forms28

▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM11

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION8

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET7

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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET2

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▸Other Documents9

▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION4

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▸DOB NOWProof of Historic Building3

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08/13/2026M01189506-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01144860-P1Open ↗

▸BISUnknown1

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▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM1

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