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Nursing home
Abyssinian Towers
50 WEST 131ST STREET · Harlem (North) · BIN 1053805
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1989Year Built
5Stories
I6Building Class
R7-2Zoning
79,989 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized5 Open Violations 3 unresolved · 2 paperwork only ▸FISP: UNSAFE
Nursing home · Owner of record: ABBY TOWERS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COR PORATION · 17,119 sf lot · 4.67 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbingEquipmentCivilGeneralOther
Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off
Roof3p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Bulkhead1p · 1 filing · 6 docs
Cellar7p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Site & exteriorUnder Construction7p · 2 filings · 5 docs
Filed — no permit issued31p · 3 filings · 20 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
ABYSSINIAN DEVELOPEMENT4207/08/2026
ABBY TOWERS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COR PORATION103/22/2026
▾Sales History (ACRIS)
DatePriceUnitSeller → Buyer$/sf
08/30/2024$27.0M—ABYSSINIAN TOWERS OWNER L.P. → ABBY TOWERS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION$338/sf building
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
BMB BUILDING CONSULTING803/21/2026
GEIGER E A GROUP203/21/2026
RIGGING CONSULTANTS203/21/2026
AE DESIGN SOLUTION203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
SPRING SCAFFOLDING LLCGeneral Contractor707/08/2026
MC SUPERSTRUCTURE INCGeneral Contractor207/08/2026
NEW YORK HEATING CORPPlumbing207/08/2026
HERMAN LAMBEYElectrical103/21/2026
NEW YORK HEATING CORPGeneral Contractor104/09/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
BAZINI ENGINEERING, P.C.1808406/04/2025
AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION TES9731305/06/2025
PCS ENGINEERING3745111/12/2024
Building Lifecycle
All (132)Filed (14)Permit Issued (9)Signed Off (4)Facade (FISP) (6)Violation (60)Inspection (8)Objection (10)Special Inspection (21)
04/20/2026
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Local Law
03/19/2026
Inspection — Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Fail
View inspection ↗
03/03/2026
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
12/31/2025
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01172025-I1-SH
11/05/2025
Signed off — Alteration
INSTALL NEW CHIMNEY LINER IN EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEY AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01180797-S1
11/05/2025
Signed off — Alteration
INSTALL NEW CHIMNEY LINER IN EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEY AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01180797-I1
11/05/2025
Signed off — Alteration
INSTALL NEW CHIMNEY LINER IN EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEY AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01180797-S2
08/21/2025
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
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08/21/2025
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
08/20/2025
Inspection — Pass-Final Boiler Equipment Inspection
Pass
View inspection ↗
07/16/2025
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
Joseph Bazini
07/15/2025
Filed — Alteration
INSTALL NEW CHIMNEY LINER IN EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEY AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01180797-P4
07/02/2025
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
06/16/2025
Inspection — Fail-Final Boiler Equipment Inspection
Fail
View inspection ↗
06/05/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment
Joseph Bazini
06/05/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls
Joseph Bazini
06/05/2025
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
Joseph Bazini
06/05/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
Joseph Bazini
06/04/2025
Filed — Alteration
INSTALL NEW CHIMNEY LINER IN EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEY AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01180797-P2
06/04/2025
Filed — Alteration
INSTALL NEW CHIMNEY LINER IN EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEY AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01180797-P3
06/04/2025
Filed — Alteration
INSTALL NEW CHIMNEY LINER IN EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEY AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01180797-P1
06/04/2025
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Elevators
06/04/2025
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Elevators
06/03/2025
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
05/28/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/14/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/14/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/14/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/07/2025
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
05/07/2025
Objection raised — Fire_Protection
05/07/2025
Objection raised — Scope
05/07/2025
Objection raised — Fire_Protection
05/07/2025
Objection raised — Scope
05/06/2025
Filed — Alteration
Propose facade alteration to repair of existing exterior facade elements, such as mortar joint repointing, outer wythe brick replacement as per plan, No change to use, egress or occupancy.
M01179661-I1
05/01/2025
Filed — Alteration
INTERIOR APARTMENTS RENOVATION TO INCLUDE THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF KITCHEN CABINENTS, COUNTERTOPS, AND APPLIANCES; ALL PUBLIC CORRIDORS AND SERVICE AREAS WILL BE RENOVATED WITH NEW FINISHES AND LIGHTING FIXTURES. NO CHANGE TO USE,EGRESS,OR OCCUPANCY
M01189799-S1
04/22/2025
Filed — Alteration
INTERIOR APARTMENTS RENOVATION TO INCLUDE THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF KITCHEN CABINENTS, COUNTERTOPS, AND APPLIANCES; ALL PUBLIC CORRIDORS AND SERVICE AREAS WILL BE RENOVATED WITH NEW FINISHES AND LIGHTING FIXTURES. NO CHANGE TO USE,EGRESS,OR OCCUPANCY
M01189799-I1
04/14/2025
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
EDWIN HOPKINS
03/17/2025
Special inspection requirement — Air barrier - visual inspection
EDWIN HOPKINS
03/17/2025
Special inspection requirement — Insulation placement and R values
EDWIN HOPKINS
03/11/2025
Permit issued — Boiler Equipment
M01180797-I1-BE
03/11/2025
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M01180797-S2-MS
03/11/2025
Permit issued — Plumbing
M01180797-S1-PL
03/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
EDWIN HOPKINS
03/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
EDWIN HOPKINS
03/04/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
EDWIN HOPKINS
03/04/2025
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
EDWIN HOPKINS
02/24/2025
Filed — Alteration
INSTALL NEW CHIMNEY LINER IN EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEY AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01180797-S1
02/24/2025
Filed — Alteration
INSTALL NEW CHIMNEY LINER IN EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEY AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01180797-I1
02/24/2025
Filed — Alteration
INSTALL NEW CHIMNEY LINER IN EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEY AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01180797-S2
02/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
EDWIN HOPKINS
02/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding
EDWIN HOPKINS
02/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details
EDWIN HOPKINS
02/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Masonry
EDWIN HOPKINS
02/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
EDWIN HOPKINS
01/29/2025
Filed — Alteration
M01172025-I1
01/29/2025
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01172025-I1-SH
01/08/2025
Cycle 9 facade report submitted
01/08/2025
Cycle 9 facade report signed — UNSAFE
01/08/2025
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
12/20/2024
Cycle 9 facade inspection completed
Latest 60 of 132 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedMC SUPERSTRUCTURE INC12/31/2025
DOB NOWBoiler EquipmentSigned-offHIGH RISE PLBG & HTG CORP03/11/2025
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offNEW YORK HEATING CORP03/11/2025
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offHIGH RISE PLBG & HTG CORP03/11/2025
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedMC SUPERSTRUCTURE INC01/29/2025
DOB NOWSuspended ScaffoldPermit IssuedCOLGATE RESTORATION CORP11/12/2024
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offSPRING SCAFFOLDING LLC12/27/2018
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offSPRING SCAFFOLDING LLC03/01/2018
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offSPRING SCAFFOLDING LLC02/02/2018
BISOTISSUEDJ.A. LEE ELECTRIC INC06/02/2016
BISOTISSUEDTELCOM ENGINEERING GP INC07/03/2014
BISOTISSUEDSQUAN CONSTRUCTION SERVIC05/12/2014
BISOTISSUEDODYSSIA GLOBAL COMM. CORP05/18/2012
BISOTISSUEDCENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CORP07/28/2008
BISOTISSUEDCENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CORP01/11/2008
BISMHISSUEDCENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CORP12/05/2007
BISOTISSUEDCENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CORP10/31/2007
BISOTISSUEDHIGHLAND CONSTR ASSO10/22/2001
BISPLISSUEDNAT'L MECH. SVCS PLBG LLC04/18/2000
BISOTISSUEDFATINI INC12/02/1999
BISOTISSUEDBERLINER COMMUICATIONS INC05/26/1999
BISMHISSUEDCW BROWN INC.10/29/1996
BISOTRE-ISSUEDAMERICAN TOWERSERVICES INC09/23/1996
1 project · most recent 05/01/2025
Gas Water/Sanitary
FiledStatusContractorScope
05/01/2025——Gas, Water/Sanitary
4 projects · most recent 04/02/2025
FiledStatusContractorScope
04/02/2025Permit IssuedL.J.F. & SONS ELECL CONTS—
01/21/2025Permit IssuedNASH ELECTRIC SERVICES IN—
01/27/2022Permit IssuedROBERT CHIMENTI40 meters, 1 new_meters
01/18/2018CompleteTOP SHELF ELECTRIC CORP—
1 project · most recent 05/06/2025
Masonry
FiledStatusContractorScope
05/06/2025——Masonry
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 8
DateTypeResultReport
03/19/2026Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsFailView ↗
03/03/2026Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
08/21/2025Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
08/21/2025Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
08/20/2025Pass-Final Boiler Equipment InspectionPassView ↗
07/02/2025Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
06/16/2025Fail-Final Boiler Equipment InspectionFailView ↗
12/05/2024Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 21
DateRequirementInspectorRole
07/16/2025Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceJoseph Bazinispecial
06/05/2025HVAC-R and service water heating equipmentJoseph Bazinienergy_progress
06/05/2025HVAC-R and service water heating system controlsJoseph Bazinienergy_progress
06/05/2025Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceJoseph Bazinispecial
06/05/2025HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationJoseph Bazinienergy_progress
06/03/2025Tenant Protection Plan Compliance—special
04/14/2025Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceEDWIN HOPKINSspecial
03/17/2025Air barrier - visual inspectionEDWIN HOPKINSenergy_progress
03/17/2025Insulation placement and R valuesEDWIN HOPKINSenergy_progress
03/11/2025Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionEDWIN HOPKINSprogress
03/11/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsEDWIN HOPKINSspecial
03/04/2025FinalEDWIN HOPKINSprogress
03/04/2025Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceEDWIN HOPKINSspecial
02/11/2025Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceEDWIN HOPKINSspecial
02/11/2025Structural Steel - WeldingEDWIN HOPKINSspecial
02/11/2025Structural Steel - DetailsEDWIN HOPKINSspecial
02/11/2025MasonryEDWIN HOPKINSspecial
02/11/2025FinalEDWIN HOPKINSprogress
11/09/2024Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin NumberMichael Walshspecial
11/09/2024Post-installed AnchorsMichael Walshspecial
01/22/2018FinalPAUL BAILEYprogress
▾Documents — 134 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings14
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch14
09/06/2026M00012918-I1Request digital key ↗
08/25/2026M01139847-I1Request digital key ↗
08/25/2026M01172025-I1Request digital key ↗
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▸Applications & Permits12
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION7
07/22/2024123917501Open ↗
04/18/2024123917501Open ↗
04/12/2024123917501Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION5
06/13/2016121854724Open ↗
07/15/2014121969049Open ↗
05/16/2014121854724Open ↗
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▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records5
▸BISTAX LOT: TENTATIVE LOT NUMBER ISSUED1
07/22/2024123917501Open ↗
▸BISZONING EXHIBIT III:DESC. & OWNRSHP.STMNT1
07/22/2024123917501Open ↗
▸BISZONING EXHIBIT I: CERTIFICATION1
07/22/2024123917501Open ↗
▸DOB NOWZoning Exhibit form (1-5)1
08/13/2026M01064431-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWHouse Number Verification: TOPO Stamp1
08/13/2026M01064431-I1Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications39
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature14
08/26/2026M01064431-I1Open ↗
08/25/2026M01139847-I1Open ↗
08/23/2026M01189799-I1Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION9
06/14/2019121854724Open ↗
06/16/2017121060145Open ↗
09/23/2015121969049Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature7
09/23/2026M01180797-I1Open ↗
09/02/2026M01139847-I1Open ↗
09/02/2026M01139847-I1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature6
09/23/2026M01180797-I1Open ↗
09/23/2026M01180797-I1Open ↗
08/31/2026M00012918-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST1
01/10/2008110058598Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM1
01/10/2008110058598Open ↗
▸BISPC FULL REPORT1
01/10/2008110058598Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection1
▸DOB NOWStreet Tree Checklist1
08/13/2026M01064431-I1Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos17
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report10
08/23/2026M01189799-S1Open ↗
08/23/2026M01189799-I1Open ↗
08/22/2026M01180797-S2Open ↗
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▸BISTHIS IS NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT4
05/02/2012121060145Open ↗
05/02/2012121060145Open ↗
05/02/2012121060145Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)2
04/10/2014121969049Open ↗
01/22/2014121854724Open ↗
▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER1
01/10/2008110058598Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance10
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS6
06/14/2019121854724Open ↗
06/16/2017121060145Open ↗
09/23/2015121969049Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS3
06/14/2019121854724Open ↗
06/16/2017121060145Open ↗
09/23/2015121969049Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY1
05/22/2012121060145Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs16
▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter7
08/22/2026M01180797-P2Open ↗
08/22/2026M01180797-S2Open ↗
08/22/2026M01180797-S1Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST4
06/14/2019121854724Open ↗
06/16/2017121060145Open ↗
09/23/2015121969049Open ↗
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
03/11/2024123917501Open ↗
06/16/2017121060145Open ↗
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2
05/02/2012121060145Open ↗
01/10/2008110058598Open ↗
▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER1
06/13/2016121854724Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership7
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT7
06/16/2017121060145Open ↗
09/23/2015121969049Open ↗
04/10/2014121969049Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms8
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET4
02/08/2024123917501Open ↗
04/10/2014121969049Open ↗
01/22/2014121854724Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION3
07/22/2024123917501Open ↗
06/01/2016121854724Open ↗
10/07/2014121060145Open ↗
▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM1
06/14/2019121854724Open ↗
▸Other Documents5
▸BISRECORDS MGMT FEE PAYMENT RECEIPT1
04/17/2024123917501Open ↗
▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM1
04/17/2024123917501Open ↗
▸DOB NOWCalculations1
08/13/2026M01139847-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWProperty Ownership Certification1
08/14/2026M01064431-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWManufacturer's Specifications1
08/13/2026M01139847-I1Open ↗