City residence, one family

438 WEST 20 STREET

MANHATTAN · Chelsea-Hudson Yards · BIN 1012596

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1854Year Built

5Stories

A4Building Class

R7BZoning

4,151 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

Rent Stabilized3 Open Violations ▸

City residence, one family · Owner of record: 438 WEST 20 STREET LLC · 1,533 sf lot · 2.71 FAR built · Flood zone X500

Locations of Work

No floor-level scope or drawing coverage on file for this building.

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
438 W 20TH LLC	9	03/22/2026
DAF CONTRACTING	2	03/22/2026
438 WEST 20TH	16	03/21/2026
REALTY WORLD	9	03/21/2026

▾Sales History (ACRIS)

Date	Price	Unit	Seller → Buyer	$/sf
01/15/2015	$7.7M	—	Private party → 438 WEST 20 STREET LLC	$1,863/sf building

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
BAILEYS ENGINEERING PC	2	08/20/2018

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
AE DESIGN SOLUTION	4	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
EMPIRE NY INSTALLATIONS INC	General Contractor	6	03/21/2026
ABE HIMELFARB	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
JOSEPH ADAMO	Electrical	1	03/21/2026

Building Lifecycle

All (26)Filed (2)Permit Issued (2)Violation (22)

02/05/2025

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

12/03/2024

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

11/27/2023

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

11/16/2022

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

03/16/2022

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

09/23/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

04/21/2021

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

11/07/2019

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

08/21/2018

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00070710-I1-SF

08/21/2018

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00070707-I1-SH

08/20/2018

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00070707-I1

08/20/2018

Filed — Alteration

M00070710-I1

01/09/2018

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

09/15/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

12/01/2016

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

05/18/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/31/2014

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

03/26/2013

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Unknown

02/07/2013

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

11/07/1999

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

02/10/1997

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/29/1995

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/18/1994

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/18/1993

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

07/13/1986

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

06/30/1986

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Permit Issued	EMPIRE NY INSTALLATIONS I	08/21/2018
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	EMPIRE NY INSTALLATIONS I	08/21/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	EMPIRE CITY CONSTR CO.,LL	02/04/2019
BIS	MH	ISSUED	EMPIRE CITY CONSTR CO.,LL	05/01/2018
BIS	SP	ISSUED	ROOTER PLUS, INC	03/13/2018
BIS	PL	ISSUED	ROOTER PLUS, INC	03/13/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	EMPIRE CITY CONSTR CO.,LL	01/31/2018
BIS	MH	ISSUED	EMPIRE CITY CONSTR CO.,LL	02/08/2017
BIS	PL	ISSUED	ROOTER PLUS, INC	02/08/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	EMPIRE CITY CONSTR CO.,LL	01/27/2017
BIS	PL	ISSUED	ROOTER PLUS, INC	09/02/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	EMPIRE CITY CONSTR CO.,LL	06/23/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	EMPIRE CITY CONSTR CO.,LL	05/09/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	EMPIRE CITY CONSTR CO.,LL	01/29/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	EMPIRE CITY CONSTR CO.,LL	05/13/2015
BIS	PL	ISSUED	DELTA-SIGMA MECH CORP	11/13/2013
BIS	PL	ISSUED	DELTA-SIGMA MECH CORP	03/06/2013
BIS	—	ISSUED	DAF CONTRACTING LTD	03/06/2013
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	DAF CONTRACTING LTD	03/06/2013
BIS	OT	ISSUED	DAF CONTRACTING LTD	12/13/2012

1 project · most recent 08/14/2018

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
08/14/2018	Permit Issued	MEGA ELEC'L CONTR'G, INC	—

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▾Documents — 180 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings2

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch2

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▸Applications & Permits44

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION24

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION19

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION1

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▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records1

▸BISZONING DIAGRAM1

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications26

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION15

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST4

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT2

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature2

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY1

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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION1

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM1

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▸Trade Schedules & Equipment24

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING12

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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE5

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▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE3

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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS2

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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT2

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▸Safety & Tenant Protection1

▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST1

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▸Environmental & Asbestos5

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)4

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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report1

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▸Energy Compliance18

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS11

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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS4

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY1

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▸BISNYCECC ANALYSIS1

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▸Inspections & Test Reports2

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY2

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▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs15

▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL6

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST4

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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY - USE3

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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership10

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT10

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▸Filing & Intake Forms25

▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION15

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET5

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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM4

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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET1

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▸Other Documents7

▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION4

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▸BISDepartment of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Form2

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▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM1

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