Auto body / collision or auto repair

535 WEST 38 STREET

MANHATTAN · BIN 1012524

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1929Year Built

4Stories

G2Building Class

C6-4Zoning

51,845 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

LL97 Covered19 Open Violations 16 unresolved · 3 paperwork only ▸

DOB11/14/2025VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB12/01/2023FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3

DOB04/22/2023FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2022)

DOB12/01/2022FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3

DOB08/21/2022FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2021)

DOB12/01/2021FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3

ECB10/18/2021FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35507699N ISSUED ON 08/29/21 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.UNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WOR$1K due

DOB06/20/2021FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 IN 2020

DOB04/29/2021FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3

DOB02/02/2017FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4

DOB11/14/2016VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST

DOB08/02/2016FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4

DOB12/30/2003V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB01/13/1997V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

ECB06/03/2013WORK W/O PERMIT.OBSERVED NEW 3"GAS PIPING INSTALLED FROM CELLAR 2ND FLNO PERMITS ON FILE FOR WORK PERFORMED. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT.Nothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB06/03/2013WORK W/O A PERMIT.OBSERVED 12 NEW SPRINKLER HEADS AND PIPING INSTALLEDIN NEW AUTO PAINT SPRAY BOOTHS ON 2ND FLR.THIS BLDG HAS A DEDICATED SPRINKLER SERVICE,THEREFOR ALLWORK UST BE PERFORMED UNDER A SP WORK TYNothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB03/01/2012ILLEGAL USE IN A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. NOTED: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE STORAGE OBSERVED AT PREMISES IS PROHIBITED (UG 16A) IN C6-4/M1-S DISTRICT. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.Nothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

Auto body / collision or auto repair · 19,800 sf lot · 2.62 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

MechanicalGeneral

Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off

RoofUnder Construction4p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Floor 4Under Construction1 filing · 20 docs

Floor 3Under Construction1p · 4 filings · 20 docs

Floor 2Under Construction1p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Floor 1Under Construction1 filing · 20 docs

Basement1p · 3 filings · 6 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
HUDSON YARDS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIO	15	09/01/2026
528-534 WEST 39LLC	1	03/22/2026
528-534 WEST 39 LLC	8	03/22/2026
528-534 WEST 39 LLC % ROC	2	03/22/2026
528-534 WEST 39TH LLC	3	03/22/2026
ARCORP PROPERTIES	1	03/22/2026
ROCKROSE DEVELOPMENT	2	03/21/2026
MERCE	2	03/21/2026
SHOP	1	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
BLACK SHEEP ENGINEERING GROUP	3	04/24/2026
NOT APPLICABLE	1	02/19/2026
HOWARD I. SHAPIRO & ASSOCIATES, P.C	2	02/02/2026
PRUDIGM ENGINEERING LLC	1	06/10/2025
NIKOLAI KATZ ARCHITECT	4	10/18/2022
LUKE LICALZI, P.E., P.C.	2	08/20/2019

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
J A EXPEDITING	2	03/21/2026
KD DESIGNS	3	03/21/2026
HOWARD I SHAPIRO ASSOCIATES	4	03/21/2026
EDI CONSULTING GROUP	10	03/21/2026
NYC APPROVALS	2	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	General Contractor	7	09/01/2026
EFRAIM ALTER	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
GRAMERCY GROUP, INC	General Contractor	1	04/09/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
UNIVERSAL TESTING AND INS	400	2	06/10/2025
NIKOLAI KATZ ARCHITECT	3482	1	02/07/2020

Building Lifecycle

All (93)Filed (13)Permit Issued (8)Violation (60)Objection (10)Special Inspection (2)

08/31/2026

Permit issued — Construction Fence

M01248162-I1-FN

08/04/2026

Permit issued — Construction Fence

M01248162-I1-SH

04/24/2026

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AND CONSTRUCTION PLYWOOD FENCE AS PER PLANS. TEMPORARY EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2022 CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M01248162-P1

03/19/2026

Permit issued — Construction Fence

M01248162-I1-SH

02/19/2026

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. PIPE SCAFFOLD SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2022 CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M01249052-I1

02/19/2026

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M01249052-I1-SF

02/19/2026

Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods

M01255004-I1-PMM

02/18/2026

Filed — Alteration

M01255004-I1

02/02/2026

Filed — Full Demolition

Conversion of existing elevator shaft to debris chute as per plans filed herewith.

M01033609-S2

02/02/2026

Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods

M01033609-S2-PMM

11/14/2025

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

09/29/2025

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M01248162-I1-FN

09/29/2025

Permit issued — Construction Fence

M01248162-I1-SH

09/09/2025

Filed — Alteration

M01248162-I1

07/22/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

06/10/2025

Filed — Alteration

Install temporary fire standpipe pressurized alarm system for building being demolished under demo #M01033609-I1. Cut/cap standpipe riser floor by floor as required. No change to use egress or occupancy filed under this application.

M01235911-I1

05/15/2024

Objection raised — Admin

05/01/2024

Filed — Full Demolition

Conversion of existing elevator shaft to debris chute as per plans filed herewith.

M01033609-I1

04/16/2024

Special inspection requirement — Demolition

NELSON LOPEZ

04/10/2024

Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing Buildings

NELSON LOPEZ

12/01/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

04/22/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

12/01/2022

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

10/18/2022

Filed — No Work

M08022663-I1

08/21/2022

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

07/20/2022

Objection raised — Admin

07/20/2022

Objection resolved — Addressed

07/19/2022

Filed — No Work

M00773638-I1

04/14/2022

Filed — No Work

M00716063-I1

12/01/2021

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/20/2021

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

04/29/2021

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

02/07/2020

Filed — Alteration

M00299541-I1

09/04/2019

Objection resolved — Addressed

09/04/2019

Objection resolved — Addressed

09/04/2019

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/23/2019

Objection raised — Admin

08/23/2019

Objection raised — Admin

08/21/2019

Objection raised — Fire_Protection

08/20/2019

Filed — No Work

M00213554-I1

05/16/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

04/17/2019

Filed — No Work

M00156274-I1

01/29/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/29/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

02/02/2017

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

01/17/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/17/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

12/06/2016

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

12/06/2016

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

12/06/2016

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

12/06/2016

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

12/06/2016

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

11/14/2016

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

11/14/2016

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

11/02/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

09/08/2016

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Signs

08/02/2016

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/02/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/08/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/08/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

Latest 60 of 93 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Permit Issued	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	08/31/2026
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Permit Issued	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	08/04/2026
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Permit Issued	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	03/19/2026
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Permit Issued	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	02/19/2026
DOB NOW	Protection and Mechanical Methods	Permit Issued	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	02/19/2026
DOB NOW	Protection and Mechanical Methods	Permit Issued	GRAMERCY GROUP, INC	02/02/2026
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	09/29/2025
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Permit Issued	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	09/29/2025
BIS	—	ISSUED	METROPOLITAN SIGN&RIG COR	10/09/2014
BIS	OT	ISSUED	METROPOLITAN SIGN & RIGGI	10/09/2014
BIS	OT	ISSUED	METROPOLITAN SIGN & RIGGI	09/30/2014
BIS	—	ISSUED	METROPOLITAN SIGN&RIG COR	09/30/2014
BIS	—	ISSUED	METROPOLITAN SIGN&RIG COR	09/30/2014
BIS	MH	ISSUED	CENTRAL SPRAY BOOTHS INC	10/24/2013
BIS	SP	ISSUED	COPPER SERVICES LLC	10/23/2013
BIS	PL	ISSUED	THE PLUMBING & HTG SPECIA	03/13/2013
BIS	OT	ISSUED	CENTRAL SPRAY BOOTHS INC	02/12/2013
BIS	SD	ISSUED	GRINNELL LLC	11/03/2011
BIS	SP	ISSUED	GRINNELL LLC	10/31/2011
BIS	SP	ISSUED	GRINNELL LLC	11/17/2010
BIS	—	ISSUED	NY SIGN ERECTORS	04/03/2001
BIS	OT	ISSUED	NY SIGN ERECTORS	04/03/2001
BIS	—	ISSUED	NY SIGN ERECTORS	03/30/2001
BIS	—	ISSUED	NY SIGN ERECTORS	03/30/2001
BIS	—	ISSUED	NY SIGN ERECTORS	03/30/2001
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ATLANTIC HEYDT SCAFFOLD CORP	04/06/2000
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ATLANTIC HEYDT SCAFFOLD CORP	11/18/1999
BIS	—	ISSUED	NORTH SHORE NEON SIGN	12/02/1996
BIS	OT	ISSUED	HERBERT CONSTRCUTION CO	07/10/1992
BIS	PL	ISSUED	SAGE PLG	03/18/1992
BIS	OT	ISSUED	EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY IMPORTS, INC	08/23/1991
BIS	OT	ISSUED	HERBERT CONSTRCUTION CO	08/05/1991
BIS	MH	ISSUED	HERBERT CONSTRCUTION CO	08/05/1991

1 project · most recent 06/10/2025

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
06/10/2025	—	—	1 outlets

2 projects · most recent 03/16/2026

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
03/16/2026	Permit Issued	SOLAS ELECTRICAL CORP	—
01/06/2020	Complete	APS ELECTRIC INC	General Wiring

2 projects · most recent 04/24/2026

Fence Sidewalk Shed Scaffold

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
04/24/2026	Permit Issued	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	Fence, Sidewalk Shed
02/19/2026	Permit Issued	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	Scaffold

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 2

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
04/16/2024	Demolition	NELSON LOPEZ	special
04/10/2024	Structural Stability – Alterations of existing Buildings	NELSON LOPEZ	special

▾Documents — 161 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings14

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch8

08/23/2026M01235911-I1Request digital key ↗

08/21/2026M01248162-P1Request digital key ↗

08/21/2026M01248162-I1Request digital key ↗

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Temporary Place of Assembly5

09/05/2026M00156274-I1Request digital key ↗

09/02/2026M00716063-I1Request digital key ↗

09/01/2026M08022663-I1Request digital key ↗

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Mechanical Systems1

09/05/2026M00299541-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits25

▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION13

10/14/2014122142859Open ↗

10/14/2014122142868Open ↗

10/03/2014122142822Open ↗

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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION12

12/04/2017123276481Open ↗

11/03/2017123276481Open ↗

05/18/2017121238721Open ↗

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications52

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION20

05/18/2017121238721Open ↗

01/04/2017122142822Open ↗

10/20/2016122142840Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature14

09/05/2026M00156274-I1Open ↗

09/05/2026M00213554-I1Open ↗

09/05/2026M00299541-I1Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST7

05/18/2017121238721Open ↗

10/08/2014122142868Open ↗

10/08/2014122142840Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT6

05/18/2017121238721Open ↗

10/08/2014122142868Open ↗

10/08/2014122142840Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature4

08/29/2026M01033609-I1Open ↗

08/23/2026M01033609-P1Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM1

02/04/2013121520452Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment11

▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE5

03/24/2014121520452Open ↗

02/05/2014121520452Open ↗

12/06/2013121520452Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING4

06/14/2013121520452Open ↗

02/04/2013121520452Open ↗

10/27/2010120505863Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSewer Cut-Off1

08/13/2026M01033609-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWWater Cut-Off1

08/13/2026M01033609-I1Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection2

▸BISANTI-HARASSMENT CHECKLIST1

02/15/2013121520452Open ↗

▸DOB NOWHPD-1: Anti-Harassment Area Checklist1

08/13/2026M00299541-I1Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos5

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)4

11/03/2017123276481Open ↗

10/08/2014122142859Open ↗

10/08/2014122142868Open ↗

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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'1

10/27/2010120505863Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance1

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS1

02/04/2013121520452Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs22

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter8

08/13/2026M01248162-P1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01255004-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01248162-I1Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST6

01/04/2017122142822Open ↗

10/20/2016122142840Open ↗

10/20/2016122142831Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Approval City Owned (Exterior Work)4

08/13/2026M01033609-P1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01033609-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01235911-I1Open ↗

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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2

02/04/2013121520452Open ↗

11/23/2010120505863Open ↗

▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

02/15/2013121520452Open ↗

▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Sign Off City Owned (Exterior Work)1

08/13/2026M01033609-S2Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership16

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT16

11/03/2017123276481Open ↗

01/04/2017122142822Open ↗

10/20/2016122142840Open ↗

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▸Filing & Intake Forms9

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET8

11/03/2017123276481Open ↗

05/18/2017121238721Open ↗

10/08/2014122142859Open ↗

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION1

06/26/2013121520452Open ↗

▸Other Documents4

▸DOB NOWStructure Photographs2

08/13/2026M01033609-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01033609-P1Open ↗

▸BISENVIRONMENTAL 'E' DEP NOTICE TO PROCEED1

02/12/2013121520452Open ↗

▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

05/27/2014121520452Open ↗