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Multi-story retail building (2+)
521 WEST 37 STREET
MANHATTAN · Chelsea-Hudson Yards · BIN 1012507
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1920Year Built
3Stories
K2Building Class
M1-5Zoning
12,773 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
2 Open Violations ▸
Multi-story retail building (2+) · 4,937 sf lot · 2.59 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
StructuralMechanicalPlumbing
Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off
RoofUnder Construction1p · 1 filing · 6 docs
Floor 4Under Construction1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 3Under Construction2p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 2Under Construction1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 1Under Construction1p · 2 filings · 20 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
HUDSON YARDS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIO2007/25/2026
AFFIRMATION ARTS3103/22/2026
ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC103/22/2026
AFFIRMATION ARTS LIMITED103/22/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
HOWARD I SHAPIRO ASSOCIATES1003/21/2026
Rigid Structural Design, LLC403/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
GRAMERCY GROUP, INCGeneral Contractor807/23/2026
CARLITOS CONTRACTING CORPGeneral Contractor607/25/2026
JEFFERSON NECKLESElectrical103/21/2026
RVM PLUMBING CORPPlumbing107/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
UNIVERSAL TESTING AND INS400402/02/2026
Building Lifecycle
All (58)Filed (9)Permit Issued (13)Violation (25)Inspection (2)Objection (4)Special Inspection (5)
07/23/2026
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01168144-I1-SF
07/22/2026
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M00961270-S2-PMM
07/22/2026
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M00961270-S1-PMM
07/07/2026
Permit issued — Construction Fence
M01168144-I1-SH
07/02/2026
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01168144-I1-FN
06/23/2026
Permit issued — Full Demolition
M00961270-I1-FD
02/21/2026
Special inspection requirement — Demolition
NELSON LOPEZ
02/21/2026
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing Buildings
NELSON LOPEZ
02/02/2026
Filed — Full Demolition
Full Demolition of four story building, as per plans filed herewith.
M00961270-P2
11/06/2025
Filed — Alteration
Installation of a temporarily supported scaffold, heavy-duty sidewalk shed and construction fence per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application
M01168144-P1
08/01/2025
Permit issued — Full Demolition
M00961270-I1-FD
07/22/2025
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M00961270-S1-PMM
07/03/2025
Filed — Alteration
Installation of a temporarily supported scaffold, heavy-duty sidewalk shed and construction fence per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application
M01168144-I1
07/03/2025
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01168144-I1-SF
07/03/2025
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01168144-I1-FN
07/03/2025
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01168144-I1-SH
07/02/2025
Filed — Full Demolition
Full Demolition of four story building, as per plans filed herewith.
M00961270-S2
07/02/2025
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M00961270-S2-PMM
06/27/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
06/10/2025
Objection raised — Other
05/29/2025
Filed — Full Demolition
Full Demolition of four story building, as per plans filed herewith.
M00961270-P1
05/15/2025
Special inspection requirement — Demolition
NELSON LOPEZ
05/15/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing Buildings
NELSON LOPEZ
04/07/2025
Special inspection requirement — Demolition
NELSON LOPEZ
11/04/2024
Filed — Full Demolition
Full Demolition of four story building, as per plans filed herewith.
M00961270-S1
05/20/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
03/14/2024
Filed — Full Demolition
Full Demolition of four story building, as per plans filed herewith.
M00961270-I1
12/13/2023
Objection raised — Other
12/10/2021
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
12/08/2021
Filed — Alteration
REPLACE GAS PIPING AS PER PLANS AND RECONNECT TO EXISTING GAS APPLIANCES. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M00587952-P1
11/06/2021
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
09/30/2021
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00587952-I1-PL
09/29/2021
Filed — Alteration
REPLACE GAS PIPING AS PER PLANS AND RECONNECT TO EXISTING GAS APPLIANCES. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M00587952-I1
09/06/2019
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
11/14/2016
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/01/2016
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
08/26/2013
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
08/26/2013
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
04/19/2010
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
02/27/2009
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
05/07/2008
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
07/02/2007
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
09/14/2006
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
05/13/2006
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
01/20/2006
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
01/19/2006
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
10/11/2005
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Site Safety
10/11/2005
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Site Safety
04/21/2004
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
02/13/2004
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
03/19/2003
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
03/26/2002
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
02/27/2001
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
03/10/2000
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
02/07/2000
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
03/16/1999
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
02/10/1997
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
03/18/1993
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedCARLITOS CONTRACTING CORP07/23/2026
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedGRAMERCY GROUP, INC07/22/2026
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedGRAMERCY GROUP, INC07/22/2026
DOB NOWConstruction FencePermit IssuedCARLITOS CONTRACTING CORP07/07/2026
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedCARLITOS CONTRACTING CORP07/02/2026
DOB NOWFull DemolitionPermit IssuedGRAMERCY GROUP, INC06/23/2026
DOB NOWFull DemolitionPermit IssuedGRAMERCY GROUP, INC08/01/2025
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedGRAMERCY GROUP, INC07/22/2025
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedCARLITOS CONTRACTING CORP07/03/2025
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedCARLITOS CONTRACTING CORP07/03/2025
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedCARLITOS CONTRACTING CORP07/03/2025
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedGRAMERCY GROUP, INC07/02/2025
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offRVM PLUMBING CORP09/30/2021
BISMHISSUEDREACT INDUSTRIES INC11/07/2013
BISMHISSUEDREACT INDUSTRIES INC01/22/2009
BISOTISSUEDROCKROSE GC. MWB.LLC.08/21/2008
BIS—ISSUEDC.P. CONSTRUCTION CORP04/28/2008
BISEQISSUEDARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC06/01/2006
BIS—ISSUEDVANGUARD CONSTRUCTION AND05/30/2006
BISOTISSUEDVANGUARD CONSTRUCTION AND05/30/2006
BISEQISSUEDARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC04/04/2006
BISEQISSUEDARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC12/23/2005
BISEQISSUEDARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC08/24/2005
BISEQISSUEDARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC06/29/2005
BISOTISSUEDVANGUARD CONSTRUCTION AND06/09/2005
BIS—ISSUEDVANGUARD CONSTRUCTION AND06/09/2005
BISPLISSUEDPARAMOUNT PLUMBING01/18/2005
BISOTISSUEDVANGUARD CONSTRUCTION AND12/10/2004
BIS—ISSUEDVANGUARD CONSTRUCTION AND11/18/2004
BISOTISSUEDVANGUARD CONSTRUCTION AND08/23/2004
BISOTISSUEDCAVA CONSTRUCTIONM12/28/1999
BIS—ISSUEDCAVA CONSTRUCTION08/06/1999
BISMHISSUEDCAVA CONSTRUCTION08/05/1999
BISOTISSUEDCAVA CONSTRUCTION08/05/1999
BISEQISSUEDROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD CORP03/19/1999
BISEQISSUEDCAVA CONST02/10/1999
BISEQISSUEDROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD CORP01/05/1999
BISPLISSUEDULTRA PLG INC12/22/1998
BISEQISSUEDROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD CORP11/17/1998
BISOTISSUEDCAVA CONSTRUCTION11/06/1998
+ 4 more permits on file
1 project · most recent 12/08/2021
Gas
FiledStatusContractorScope
12/08/2021Signed-offRVM PLUMBING CORPGas
1 project · most recent 03/09/2026
FiledStatusContractorScope
03/09/2026Permit IssuedSPICE ELECTRIC COMPANY—
1 project · most recent 11/06/2025
Fence Scaffold Sidewalk Shed
FiledStatusContractorScope
11/06/2025Permit IssuedCARLITOS CONTRACTING CORPFence, Scaffold, Sidewalk Shed
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 2
DateTypeResultReport
12/10/2021Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
11/06/2021Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 5
DateRequirementInspectorRole
02/21/2026DemolitionNELSON LOPEZspecial
02/21/2026Structural Stability – Alterations of existing BuildingsNELSON LOPEZspecial
05/15/2025DemolitionNELSON LOPEZspecial
05/15/2025Structural Stability – Alterations of existing BuildingsNELSON LOPEZspecial
04/07/2025DemolitionNELSON LOPEZspecial
▾Documents — 101 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings9
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch9
09/03/2026M00587952-P1Request digital key ↗
09/03/2026M00587952-I1Request digital key ↗
08/23/2026M00961270-P2Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 9 on file for this type
▸Applications & Permits9
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION5
11/11/2013121754510Open ↗
09/21/2009110341764Open ↗
01/22/2009110422472Open ↗
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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION4
09/06/2013121754510Open ↗
12/30/2008110422472Open ↗
09/12/2008110341764Open ↗
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications28
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION12
10/15/2013121754510Open ↗
09/06/2013121754510Open ↗
04/19/2010110341764Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature9
09/03/2026M00587952-I1Open ↗
08/23/2026M00961270-P2Open ↗
08/23/2026M00961270-P1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature5
09/01/2026M00961270-S2Open ↗
08/30/2026M00961270-I1Open ↗
08/30/2026M00961270-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST1
08/06/2008110208793Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM1
08/06/2008110208793Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment8
▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS2
02/19/2014121754510Open ↗
03/25/2009110422472Open ↗
▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT2
02/25/2014121754510Open ↗
03/25/2009110422472Open ↗
▸DOB NOWElectric Cut-Off1
08/13/2026M00961270-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWSewer Cut-Off1
08/13/2026M00961270-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWGas Cut-Off1
08/13/2026M00961270-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWWater Cut-Off1
08/13/2026M00961270-I1Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection5
▸BISHPD-1: Anti-Harassment Area Checklist3
08/06/2008110208793Open ↗
08/06/2008110208793Open ↗
08/06/2008110208793Open ↗
▸DOB NOWHPD-1: Anti-Harassment Area Checklist2
09/03/2026M00587952-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00587952-P1Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos9
▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER3
09/06/2013121754510Open ↗
12/30/2008110422472Open ↗
09/12/2008110341764Open ↗
▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'2
08/06/2008110208793Open ↗
08/06/2008110208793Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report2
09/03/2026M00587952-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00587952-P1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWRodent Control1
08/13/2026M00961270-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-20/ACP-21: Asbestos Project Conditional Completion Form/Asbestos Project Completion Form1
08/15/2026M00961270-I1Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance3
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS2
10/15/2013121754510Open ↗
09/06/2013121754510Open ↗
▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections1
02/25/2014121754510Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs17
▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter7
08/23/2026M00961270-P2Open ↗
08/23/2026M00961270-S2Open ↗
08/23/2026M00961270-S1Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST4
02/25/2014121754510Open ↗
04/19/2010110341764Open ↗
03/25/2009110422472Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS3
12/30/2008110422472Open ↗
09/12/2008110341764Open ↗
08/06/2008110208793Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Approval City Owned (Exterior Work)2
08/13/2026M00961270-S2Open ↗
08/13/2026M00961270-S1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Sign Off City Owned (Exterior Work)1
08/13/2026M00961270-S2Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership4
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT4
02/25/2014121754510Open ↗
09/06/2013121754510Open ↗
03/25/2009110422472Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms4
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET4
09/06/2013121754510Open ↗
12/30/2008110422472Open ↗
09/12/2008110341764Open ↗
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▸Other Documents5
▸DOB NOWStructure Photographs3
08/14/2026M00961270-P1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00961270-P2Open ↗
08/13/2026M00961270-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWCommunity Board Notification1
08/13/2026M00961270-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWFull Demo: 10-Day Notice1
08/13/2026M00961270-I1Open ↗