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Limited service hotel, often national chain
522 WEST 38TH STREET
MANHATTAN · BIN 1012515
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2000Year Built
11Stories
H3Building Class
M1-5Zoning
24,658 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
2 Active Violations 0 unresolved · 2 paperwork only 1 likely answered 2 old, status unconfirmed ▸FISP: No Report Filed
Limited service hotel, often national chain · 4,931 sf lot · 5 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
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Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.
Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off
Whole building & multi-floor projectsStandpipe system alarm and access panelUnder Construction3 filings
RoofHudson Yards Development CorporatioUnder Construction6p · 3 filings · 2 docs
Site & exteriorHudson Yards Development CorporatioUnder Construction1 filing · 2 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
Hudson Yards Development2410/13/2026
522 W38 Street NY2403/21/2026
Unigroup Hotel1303/21/2026
Tri Sun Holding603/21/2026
Rockrose GC MWB403/21/2026
Northern Star Realty NY303/21/2026
522 W 38th St NY203/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Howard I. Shapiro & Associates809/08/2026
Rigid Structural Design107/03/2025
Wavic Engineering111/26/2024
KMB Design Group203/11/2021
NB&C110/23/2019
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Rigid Structural Design203/21/2026
Howard I Shapiro Associates1203/21/2026
CCM Services Group203/21/2026
NYC Approvals203/21/2026
Construction Permit Services103/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
Carlitos ContractingScaffold910/09/2026
Welkin EnterprisesPlumbing308/06/2026
Jacobs TelecommunGeneral Contractor303/21/2026
Gramercy GroupScaffold304/09/2026
Sac WirelessGeneral Contractor207/08/2026
Gramercy GroupGeneral Contractor104/09/2026
RNH Electric CompanyElectrical103/21/2026
RPJ ElectricElectrical103/21/2026
Five Stars Electrical ContractingElectrical103/21/2026
RPM ElectricElectrical103/21/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Universal Testing and Ins400506/11/2026
Building Lifecycle
All (75)Filed (13)Permit Issued (16)Signed Off (1)Facade (FISP) (7)Violation (38)
10/08/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01168186-I1-SH
09/08/2026
Filed — Full Demolition
Full Demolition of eleven story building, as per plans filed herewith.
M00974121-P3
08/05/2026
Permit issued — Standpipe
M01144615-I1-EW-SD
07/22/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01168186-I1-FN
07/17/2026
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01168186-I1-SH
07/02/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01168186-I1-SF
06/11/2026
Filed — Full Demolition
Full Demolition of eleven story building, as per plans filed herewith.
M00974121-P2
01/21/2026
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M00974121-S2-PMM
01/16/2026
Permit issued — Structural
M01250561-I1-GC-CX
12/17/2025
Filed — Full Demolition
Full Demolition of eleven story building, as per plans filed herewith.
M00974121-P1
12/01/2025
Permit issued — Standpipe
M01144615-I1-EW-SD
08/04/2025
Filed — Full Demolition
Full Demolition of eleven story building, as per plans filed herewith.
M00974121-S3
07/22/2025
Filed — Full Demolition
Full Demolition of eleven story building, as per plans filed herewith.
M00974121-S1
07/21/2025
Filed — Alteration
M01250561-I1
07/07/2025
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01168186-I1-FN
07/07/2025
Permit issued — Construction Fence
M01168186-I1-SH
07/07/2025
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01168186-I1-SF
07/03/2025
Filed — Alteration
Installation of a temporarily construction fence, supported scaffold, sidewalk shed, roof protection and needle beam per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application
M01168186-I1
04/22/2025
Permit issued — Standpipe
M01144615-I1-EW-SD
12/19/2024
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M00974121-S2-PMM
11/26/2024
Filed — Alteration
M01144615-I1
11/15/2024
Filed — Full Demolition
Full Demolition of eleven story building, as per plans filed herewith.
M00974121-S2
03/14/2024
Filed — Full Demolition
Full Demolition of eleven story building, as per plans filed herewith.
M00974121-I1
12/02/2022
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Local Law
02/22/2022
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
12/17/2021
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
03/26/2021
Signed off — Alteration
AT&T - Replacement of telecommunication antennas on the roof. Installation and replacement of RRH units on the roof. Removal/Installation& relocation of equipment cabinets in the equipment platform on the roof. All work is in compliance with TPPN 5/98. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
M00098351-I1
03/11/2021
Filed — Alteration
AT&T - Replacement of telecommunication antennas on the roof. Installation and replacement of RRH units on the roof. Removal/Installation& relocation of equipment cabinets in the equipment platform on the roof. All work is in compliance with TPPN 5/98. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
M00098351-P1
11/25/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
11/15/2019
Permit issued — Antenna
M00215912-I1-AN
11/01/2019
Permit issued — Antenna
M00215912-I1-AN
10/23/2019
Filed — Alteration
MODIFICATION TO EXISTING AT&T TELECOMMUNICATIONS SITE. INSTALL (4) ION-M23 SDARS (RRH) WITH RELATED EQUIPMENT AND INSTALL (1) EQUIPMENT CABINET WITH RELATED EQUIPMENT ON ROOF. ALL IN CONFORMANCE WITH TPPN 5/98. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.
M00215912-I1
05/17/2019
Permit issued — Antenna
M00098351-I1-AN
02/10/2019
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Elevators
01/11/2019
Filed — Alteration
AT&T - Replacement of telecommunication antennas on the roof. Installation and replacement of RRH units on the roof. Removal/Installation& relocation of equipment cabinets in the equipment platform on the roof. All work is in compliance with TPPN 5/98. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
M00098351-I1
01/09/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
01/09/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
05/31/2018
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
04/17/2018
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
03/06/2018
Cycle 8 facade report signed — SAFE
12/27/2017
Cycle 8 facade report submitted
11/10/2017
Cycle 8 facade inspection completed
06/01/2016
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
05/30/2014
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
08/23/2012
Cycle 7 facade report submitted
05/30/2012
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
05/30/2012
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
05/16/2012
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
12/29/2011
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Local Law
09/13/2011
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
09/08/2011
Cycle 7 facade report submitted
08/24/2011
Cycle 7 facade report signed — UNSAFE
07/26/2011
Cycle 7 facade inspection completed
06/09/2009
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
06/09/2009
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
05/07/2008
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
05/07/2008
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
07/02/2007
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
Latest 60 of 75 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedCarlitos Contracting10/08/2026
DOB NOWStandpipePermit IssuedWelkin Enterprises08/05/2026
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedCarlitos Contracting07/22/2026
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedCarlitos Contracting07/17/2026
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedCarlitos Contracting07/02/2026
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedGramercy Group01/21/2026
DOB NOWStructuralPermit IssuedGramercy Group01/16/2026
DOB NOWStandpipePermit IssuedWelkin Enterprises12/01/2025
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedCarlitos Contracting07/07/2025
DOB NOWConstruction FencePermit IssuedCarlitos Contracting07/07/2025
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedCarlitos Contracting07/07/2025
DOB NOWStandpipePermit IssuedWelkin Enterprises04/22/2025
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedGramercy Group12/19/2024
DOB NOWAntennaPermit IssuedSac Wireless11/15/2019
DOB NOWAntennaPermit IssuedSac Wireless11/01/2019
DOB NOWAntennaSigned-offArmentum Digital Infrastr05/17/2019
BISOTISSUED888 Associates04/24/2017
BISOTISSUEDJacobs Telecommun04/04/2017
BISEQISSUEDRennon Construction02/21/2017
BISOTISSUED888 Associates12/15/2016
BISPLISSUEDTop Dog Plumbing & Heating10/31/2016
BISOTISSUED888 Associates09/02/2016
BISOTISSUEDJacobs Telecommun08/09/2016
BISOTISSUEDHPC Wireless Services08/02/2016
BISOTISSUEDJacobs Telecommun04/07/2016
BISOTISSUED888 Associates03/19/2014
BISOTISSUED888 Associates03/10/2014
BISPLISSUEDUnited Plumbing Mechanical06/06/2013
BISPLISSUEDS & L Plumbing08/21/2012
BISEQISSUEDCS Bridge06/07/2012
BISOTISSUEDBest NY Construction04/23/2012
BISEQISSUEDCS Bridge03/23/2012
BISPLISSUEDUnited Plumbing Mechanical02/10/2012
BISEQISSUEDCS Bridge02/10/2012
BISOTISSUEDBest NY Construction01/27/2012
BISOTISSUEDBci Communications03/22/2011
BISMHISSUEDA & B Contracting Services06/30/2010
BISEQISSUEDUniversal Builders Supply09/25/2009
BISEQISSUEDUniversal Builders Supply09/23/2009
BISEQISSUEDUniversal Builders Supply10/03/2008
+ 14 more permits on file
1 project · most recent 07/14/2026
FiledStatusContractorScope
07/14/2026Permit IssuedSpice Electric Company—
1 project · most recent 07/03/2025
Fence Scaffold Sidewalk Shed
FiledStatusContractorScope
07/03/2025Permit IssuedCarlitos ContractingFence, Scaffold, Sidewalk Shed
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 2
DateRequirementInspectorRole
11/19/2024Standpipe SystemsNELSON LOPEZspecial
07/02/2024DemolitionNELSON LOPEZspecial
▾Documents — 319 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings13
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch10
08/25/2026M00974121-S2Request digital key ↗
08/25/2026M00974121-I1Request digital key ↗
08/25/2026M00974121-S1Request digital key ↗
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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Antenna3
09/05/2026M00215912-I1Request digital key ↗
08/15/2026M00098351-I1Request digital key ↗
08/15/2026M00098351-P1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits56
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION28
05/19/2017122676041Open ↗
05/18/2017122676041Open ↗
04/11/2017122915195Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION27
05/01/2017122676041Open ↗
04/19/2017122915195Open ↗
02/24/2017122950217Open ↗
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▸BISNon-Directive 14 Construction Sign Off Including Sign Applications1
12/21/2017122950217Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications66
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION31
11/03/2017122845378Open ↗
09/26/2017122915195Open ↗
05/19/2017122702165Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature13
10/14/2026M00974121-P3Open ↗
09/04/2026M00098351-P1Open ↗
09/04/2026M00098351-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST10
02/24/2017122950217Open ↗
11/18/2016122845378Open ↗
08/19/2016122676041Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM6
06/08/2012121102591Open ↗
02/15/2012120972572Open ↗
01/26/2012120953254Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT4
02/24/2017122950217Open ↗
11/18/2016122845378Open ↗
08/19/2016122676041Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature2
09/23/2026M01144615-I1Open ↗
08/26/2026M00974121-S1Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment23
▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS8
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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION-PERMIT5
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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING4
09/28/2012120926481Open ↗
09/20/2012120926481Open ↗
01/23/2012120953254Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE3
05/19/2017122676041Open ↗
05/18/2017122676041Open ↗
08/19/2016122676041Open ↗
▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE3
07/26/2013120953254Open ↗
10/16/2012120926481Open ↗
10/09/2012120926481Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection17
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes6
02/24/2017122950217Open ↗
11/29/2016122845378Open ↗
10/11/2016122915195Open ↗
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▸BISANTI-HARASSMENT CHECKLIST4
11/29/2016122845378Open ↗
08/31/2016122676041Open ↗
03/10/2014121659874Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWTenant Protection Plan3
08/15/2026M00098351-I1Open ↗
08/15/2026M00098351-P1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00215912-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWHPD-1: Anti-Harassment Area Checklist3
08/15/2026M00098351-I1Open ↗
08/15/2026M00098351-P1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00215912-I1Open ↗
▸BISSRO MD ANTI-HARASSMENT CHECKLIST1
01/26/2012120953254Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos23
▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'9
12/07/2011120900196Open ↗
03/11/2011120628357Open ↗
03/11/2011120628357Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER6
03/13/2014121659874Open ↗
01/26/2012120953254Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)4
11/18/2016122845378Open ↗
10/11/2016122915195Open ↗
07/01/2016122817522Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report4
08/22/2026M01250561-I1Open ↗
08/15/2026M00098351-I1Open ↗
08/15/2026M00098351-P1Open ↗
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▸Energy Compliance17
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS11
05/19/2017122702165Open ↗
05/15/2017122817522Open ↗
04/11/2017122915195Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS5
09/26/2017122915195Open ↗
05/19/2017122702165Open ↗
05/15/2017122817522Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY1
01/26/2012120953254Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs48
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS13
03/10/2014121659874Open ↗
06/08/2012121102591Open ↗
02/15/2012120972572Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST13
12/21/2017122950217Open ↗
11/03/2017122845378Open ↗
09/26/2017122915195Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter10
10/14/2026M00974121-P3Open ↗
08/25/2026M00974121-S1Open ↗
08/25/2026M00974121-P1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Approval City Owned (Exterior Work)5
10/14/2026M00974121-P3Open ↗
08/13/2026M00974121-S2Open ↗
08/13/2026M00974121-P1Open ↗
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION4
09/26/2017122915195Open ↗
05/19/2017122702165Open ↗
06/14/2013120926481Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Sign Off City Owned (Exterior Work)3
08/13/2026M01250561-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00974121-S3Open ↗
08/13/2026M00974121-S2Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership26
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT26
11/03/2017122845378Open ↗
09/26/2017122915195Open ↗
09/26/2017122915195Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms22
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET14
02/24/2017122950217Open ↗
11/18/2016122845378Open ↗
10/11/2016122915195Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION4
05/18/2017122676041Open ↗
04/11/2017122915195Open ↗
01/23/2017122676041Open ↗
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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM3
12/21/2017122950217Open ↗
11/03/2017122845378Open ↗
09/26/2017122915195Open ↗
▸BISeFiling Job Application Cover Sheet1
12/20/2011120926481Open ↗
▸Other Documents8
▸DOB NOWMultiple Dwelling Special District Feasibility of Government Funded Rehabilitation2
08/15/2026M00098351-I1Open ↗
08/15/2026M00098351-P1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWMultiple Dwelling Special District Notice to Community Board2
08/15/2026M00098351-I1Open ↗
08/15/2026M00098351-P1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWStructure Photographs2
08/13/2026M00974121-P2Open ↗
08/13/2026M00974121-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDoc 11
08/15/2026M00098351-P1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWPARTIAL DEMO: 10-DAY Notice1
08/13/2026M01250561-I1Open ↗