499 Union Street, Brooklyn — DOB NOW & BIS Permits, Violations & FDNY | BuildNYC

One story retail building

499 UNION STREET

BROOKLYN · BIN 3007185

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1931Year Built

1Stories

K1Building Class

M1-4/R7-2Zoning

7,581 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

0 Open ViolationsFDNY Report ↗

One story retail building · Owner of record: BLUE BUILDING GOWANUS LLC · 7,581 sf lot · 1 FAR built · Flood zone X500

Locations of Work

MechanicalPlumbing

Roof1p · 1 filing · 16 docs

Floor 12p · 1 filing · 16 docs

Cellar1p · 1 filing · 16 docs

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
MG ENGINEERING D.P.C.	2	08/08/2025

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
WILLIAM VITACCO ASSOCIATES	2	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
KALNITECH CONSTRUCTION CO	General Contractor	1	07/08/2026
JOHN'S PLBG & HTG, INC	Plumbing	1	07/08/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
DELTA TESTING LABS	687	2	08/08/2025

Building Lifecycle

All (39)Filed (2)Permit Issued (2)Signed Off (2)Violation (21)Inspection (3)Objection (4)Special Inspection (5)

02/11/2026

Signed off — Alteration

Installation of new 6" storm pipe and connect to existing house trap. No change in use, egress or occupancy.

B01193125-S1

02/11/2026

Signed off — Alteration

Installation of new 6" storm pipe and connect to existing house trap. No change in use, egress or occupancy.

B01193125-I1

12/05/2025

Inspection — Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Piping-Underground

Certified

View inspection ↗

11/14/2025

Inspection — Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Fixtures-Finish

Certified

View inspection ↗

11/06/2025

Inspection — Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Piping-Roughing

Certified

View inspection ↗

10/20/2025

Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)

10/20/2025

Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)

10/15/2025

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

B01193125-S1-MS

10/03/2025

Permit issued — Plumbing

B01193125-I1-PL

08/26/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/26/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/22/2025

Objection raised — Scope

08/22/2025

Objection raised — Cost

08/08/2025

Filed — Alteration

Installation of new 6" storm pipe and connect to existing house trap. No change in use, egress or occupancy.

B01193125-S1

08/08/2025

Filed — Alteration

Installation of new 6" storm pipe and connect to existing house trap. No change in use, egress or occupancy.

B01193125-I1

03/12/2025

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

RICHARD GREENWALD

03/12/2025

Special inspection requirement — Final

RICHARD GREENWALD

03/12/2025

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

RICHARD GREENWALD

03/12/2025

Special inspection requirement — Flood Zone Compliance (attach FEMA elevation/dry floodproofing certificate where applicable)

RICHARD GREENWALD

03/12/2025

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

RICHARD GREENWALD

12/12/2018

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/24/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/24/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

10/01/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

10/01/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/03/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/03/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/25/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

12/01/2014

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Unknown

05/15/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/15/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/15/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/15/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/01/2013

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/01/2013

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

12/31/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

12/31/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/01/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/01/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	KALNITECH CONSTRUCTION CO	10/15/2025
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	G.A. PLBG & HTG INC	10/03/2025
BIS	OT	ISSUED	N/A	09/28/2018
BIS	—	ISSUED	ARK DESIGN & BUILD INC	03/02/2018
BIS	PL	ISSUED	SUPERB PLUMBING & HEATING	12/12/2014
BIS	PL	ISSUED	SHOR PLBG & HTG INC	03/25/2014
BIS	SP	ISSUED	SAFETY FIRE SPRINKLER CORP	03/19/2014
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	BALFORE CONSTRUCTION & DE	12/11/2013

Nothing on file for this building.

▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 3

Date	Type	Result	Report
12/05/2025	Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Piping-Underground	Certified	View ↗
11/14/2025	Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Fixtures-Finish	Certified	View ↗
11/06/2025	Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Piping-Roughing	Certified	View ↗

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 5

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
03/12/2025	Mechanical Systems	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
03/12/2025	Final	RICHARD GREENWALD	progress
03/12/2025	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
03/12/2025	Flood Zone Compliance (attach FEMA elevation/dry floodproofing certificate where applicable)	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
03/12/2025	Post-installed Anchors	RICHARD GREENWALD	special

▾Documents — 168 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings2

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch2

08/21/2026B01193125-I1Request digital key ↗

08/21/2026B01193125-S1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits22

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION14

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION4

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▸BISPLACE OF ASSEMBLY3

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION1

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications27

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION18

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature4

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature2

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT1

09/25/2013320873499Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST1

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1

09/23/2026B01193125-S1Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment18

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE4

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▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE3

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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING3

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▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA3

01/24/2018321288940Open ↗

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▸BISFIRE PROTECTION PLAN(FPP): FDNY APPROVAL2

01/25/2018321288940Open ↗

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▸BISGAS CUT-OFF1

08/14/2018321781256Open ↗

▸BISSPRINKLER INSP REPORT : FP-851

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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT1

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▸Safety & Tenant Protection3

▸BISSTREET TREE SUPPORTING DOCUMENT1

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▸BISDS1-Demolition Submittal Certification Form1

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▸BISST-1 Street Tree Checklist1

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▸Environmental & Asbestos9

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)3

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▸DOB NOWOER: Notice of Satisfaction2

08/13/2026B01193125-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026B01193125-S1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report2

08/21/2026B01193125-S1Open ↗

08/21/2026B01193125-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWOER: Notice to Proceed2

08/13/2026B01193125-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026B01193125-S1Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance4

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS2

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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS2

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▸Inspections & Test Reports3

▸BISINSPECTION REPORT - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2

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▸BISHYDRO FLOW TEST LETTER1

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▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs40

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST29

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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS5

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION3

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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE2

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▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER1

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership7

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT7

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▸Filing & Intake Forms29

▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM15

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION8

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET6

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▸Other Documents4

▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM3

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▸BISREJECTED! PROVIDE1

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