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Walk-up apt, over six families with stores
Essie Jeffries Apartments
500 WEST 159TH STREET · BIN 1062764
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1907Year Built
6Stories
C7Building Class
R7-2Zoning
26,034 sfGross Floor Area
27Units
LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized36 Active Violations ▸
Walk-up apt, over six families with stores · Owner of record: Essie Jeffries Apartment HDFC · 5,660 sf lot · 4.6 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralElectricalMechanicalEquipment
Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.
Site & exteriorCloth (community League of the Heights)7p · 3 filings · 16 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
Essie Jeffries Apt HDFC2003/22/2026
Community League of the Heights1607/08/2026
Expert Enterprises503/21/2026
Apt Housing Development Fund203/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Leon Skvirsky PE205/23/2024
KZ Engineering110/01/2018
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Building Brothers403/21/2026
Synergy Building Consultants103/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
CS BridgeScaffold707/08/2026
Paul Signsspecialty_contractor203/21/2026
Paul SignsSign hanger107/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Robert Papazian Architect3491105/23/2024
Building Lifecycle
All (73)Filed (3)Permit Issued (6)Signed Off (1)Violation (60)Special Inspection (3)
01/06/2026
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
01/01/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
12/14/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
12/14/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
12/14/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
12/14/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
12/14/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
11/26/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
09/18/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
07/29/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
07/22/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
05/19/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/19/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/19/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/19/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/19/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/19/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/19/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
05/19/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
06/26/2024
Permit issued — Sign
M01027270-I1-SG
06/21/2024
Permit issued — General Construction
M01029970-I1-GC
05/23/2024
Filed — Alteration
INSTALL EXTERIOR MARQUEE ABOVE ENTRANCE AS PER PLAN. SIGN FILED UNDER SEPARATE APPLICATION. NO CHANGE TO OCCUPANCY, USE OR EGRESS.
M01029970-I1
05/23/2024
Filed — Alteration
M01027270-I1
04/03/2024
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
Robert Papazian
04/03/2024
Special inspection requirement — Final
LEON SKVIRSKY
03/28/2024
Special inspection requirement — Final
LEON SKVIRSKY
11/01/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
11/01/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
11/01/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
11/01/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
11/01/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
10/30/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
10/12/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
Latest 60 of 73 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSignPermit IssuedPaul Signs06/26/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedPaul Signs06/21/2024
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offCS Bridge04/02/2021
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offCS Bridge03/30/2020
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offCS Bridge03/19/2019
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offCS Bridge10/02/2018
BISOTISSUEDHorizon Construction11/29/2022
BISPLISSUEDCegf & G Plumbing02/08/2022
BISOTISSUEDFG-PH11/13/2021
BISPLISSUEDCegf & G Plumbing11/20/2020
BISOTISSUEDFG-PH11/19/2020
BISOTISSUEDFG-PH11/19/2020
BISPLISSUEDCegf & G Plumbing11/29/2019
BISOTISSUEDFG-PH11/08/2019
BISOTISSUEDFG-PH06/25/2019
BISOTISSUEDFG-PH11/16/2018
BISOTISSUEDFG-PH08/29/2018
BISPLISSUEDCegf & G Plumbing08/29/2018
BISPLISSUEDC James Plumbing & Heating11/23/2016
BIS—ISSUEDLamak's Construction10/28/2016
BISOTISSUEDQuixotic Systems06/06/2016
BISPLISSUEDOrion Plumbing & Heating02/25/2016
BISOTISSUEDQuixotic Systems01/26/2016
BISBLISSUEDDual Fuel Plumbing & Heating01/26/2015
BISPLISSUEDEveryday Mechanical01/26/2015
BISEQISSUEDExpert Enterprises05/21/2012
BISEQISSUEDExpert Enterprises03/27/2012
BISPLISSUEDVitello P & Mechanical08/06/2001
BISOTISSUEDPrecise Construction Conr02/16/2001
BIS—ISSUEDNorth Shore Neon Sign Co02/10/1999
BISMHISSUEDElbrus Air Conditioning Service10/24/1991
BISPLISSUEDBargain Plumbing04/19/1991
BISOTISSUEDMiller/Dimen Construction03/15/1991
7 projects · most recent 08/05/2024
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
08/05/2024Permit IssuedRainbow Electric CoGeneral Wiring
06/06/2023CompleteHI-Rite ElectricGeneral Wiring
04/23/2021Permit IssuedGotham Technical ServicesGeneral Wiring
10/07/2020Permit IssuedElectrical SolutionsGeneral Wiring
07/25/2019Permit IssuedElectrical SolutionsGeneral Wiring
11/06/2018Permit IssuedT & T ElectricalGeneral Wiring
09/20/2018CompleteNash Electric Services—
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 3
DateRequirementInspectorRole
04/03/2024Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceRobert Papazianspecial
04/03/2024FinalLEON SKVIRSKYprogress
03/28/2024FinalLEON SKVIRSKYprogress
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
Cloth (community League of the Heights)Community FacilityFloor 1
Project M01027270 Alteration · Permit Entire · 05/23/2024
Names are taken automatically from the text of each project’s filed documents (title blocks and cover sheets) and screened to exclude owners, landlords and designers. They may be incomplete or wrong; check the filing.
▾Documents — 221 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings4
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch4
09/06/2026M00080905-I1Request digital key ↗
08/27/2026M01029970-I1Request digital key ↗
08/27/2026M01027270-P1Request digital key ↗
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▸Applications & Permits39
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION23
10/03/2022123595001Open ↗
03/23/2022123578805Open ↗
03/15/2022123578805Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION15
11/29/2022123595001Open ↗
11/29/2022123595001Open ↗
06/25/2019123595001Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION1
05/10/2017122795591Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications44
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION18
06/25/2019123595001Open ↗
04/30/2019123595001Open ↗
08/29/2018123578805Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST7
04/30/2019123595001Open ↗
06/25/2018123578805Open ↗
09/12/2016122861448Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT7
04/30/2019123595001Open ↗
06/25/2018123578805Open ↗
06/25/2018123578805Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature4
09/06/2026M00080905-I1Open ↗
08/27/2026M01027270-P1Open ↗
08/27/2026M01027270-I1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature3
10/03/2026M01027270-P1Open ↗
09/26/2026M01027270-I1Open ↗
08/25/2026M01029970-I1Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM2
05/22/2012121083852Open ↗
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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION1
01/22/2015140303641Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY1
01/22/2015140303641Open ↗
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature1
08/25/2026M01029970-I1Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment19
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE4
06/25/2018123578805Open ↗
11/01/2016122795591Open ↗
09/27/2016122795591Open ↗
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▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE3
12/21/2015140303641Open ↗
07/06/2015140303641Open ↗
06/25/2015140303641Open ↗
▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA2
04/28/2017122806945Open ↗
03/22/2017122806945Open ↗
▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS2
06/16/2023123595001Open ↗
06/01/2023123595001Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1
01/22/2015140303641Open ↗
▸BISHVAC & SERVICE WATER HEATING SYSTEM CONTROLS1
05/30/2023123595001Open ↗
▸BISHEATING SYSTEMS1
06/01/2023123595001Open ↗
▸BISPLUMBING (PL) SIGNOFF1
06/08/2022123578805Open ↗
▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT1
06/16/2023123595001Open ↗
▸BISHVAC & SERVICE WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT1
05/30/2023123595001Open ↗
▸BISBOILER APPROVAL : 900A1
12/21/2015140303641Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT1
01/22/2015140303641Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection6
▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST3
09/27/2016122795591Open ↗
09/12/2016122861448Open ↗
06/13/2016122799551Open ↗
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes3
04/30/2019123595001Open ↗
06/25/2018123578805Open ↗
09/27/2016122795591Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos5
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)4
04/30/2019123595001Open ↗
11/01/2016122795591Open ↗
01/28/2016122667079Open ↗
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▸BISDEP ASBESTOS PROJECT COMPLETION FORM1
08/29/2018123578805Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance27
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS13
06/25/2019123595001Open ↗
04/30/2019123595001Open ↗
08/29/2018123578805Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS3
05/26/2017122667079Open ↗
05/19/2017122795591Open ↗
06/08/2016140303641Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY3
06/08/2022123578805Open ↗
11/15/2021123595001Open ↗
01/22/2015140303641Open ↗
▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS (EN2)2
05/30/2023123595001Open ↗
06/08/2022123578805Open ↗
▸BIS* HVAC INSULATION AND SEALING1
05/30/2023123595001Open ↗
▸BISELECTRICAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION1
05/30/2023123595001Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1
01/22/2015140303641Open ↗
▸BISENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS1
06/01/2023123595001Open ↗
▸BISINTERIOR LIGHTING POWER1
05/30/2023123595001Open ↗
▸BISLIGHTING CONTROLS1
05/30/2023123595001Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports5
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY3
06/08/2022123578805Open ↗
11/15/2021123595001Open ↗
01/22/2015140303641Open ↗
▸BISFIRE-RESISTANT PENETRATIONS AND JOINTS (FIRESTOP)1
06/01/2023123595001Open ↗
▸BISFIRE-RESISTIVE RATED CONSTRUCTION1
06/01/2023123595001Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs29
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST12
06/14/2023123595001Open ↗
06/10/2022123578805Open ↗
09/06/2017122795591Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE5
06/08/2017122795591Open ↗
11/01/2016122795591Open ↗
09/27/2016122795591Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter4
09/06/2026M00080905-I1Open ↗
08/27/2026M01027270-I1Open ↗
08/27/2026M01027270-P1Open ↗
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION3
02/01/2023123595001Open ↗
10/03/2022123595001Open ↗
06/08/2016140303641Open ↗
▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER2
11/29/2022123595001Open ↗
11/29/2022123595001Open ↗
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2
05/22/2012121083852Open ↗
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▸BISFINAL1
06/01/2023123595001Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership20
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT17
11/15/2021123595001Open ↗
11/15/2021123595001Open ↗
04/30/2019123595001Open ↗
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▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW33
05/31/2023123595001Open ↗
06/08/2022123578805Open ↗
06/08/2022123578805Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms21
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET11
04/30/2019123595001Open ↗
06/25/2018123578805Open ↗
06/25/2018123578805Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION7
03/23/2022123578805Open ↗
02/14/2020123595001Open ↗
06/25/2018123578805Open ↗
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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM2
11/29/2022123595001Open ↗
02/12/2020123595001Open ↗
▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET1
01/22/2015140303641Open ↗
▸Other Documents2
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
06/25/2018123578805Open ↗
▸BISSHUTOFF DAMPERS1
05/30/2023123595001Open ↗