Office with commercial, 1-6 stories

538 MADISON AVENUE

MANHATTAN · BIN 1035746

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1945Year Built

5Stories

O5Building Class

C5-3Zoning

8,000 sfGross Floor Area

5Units

0 Open Violations

Office with commercial, 1-6 stories · Owner of record: 538 MADISON RLTY CO · 1,750 sf lot · 4.57 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

PlumbingFire Protection

Floor 41p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Floor 32p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Floor 2

Floor 1

Cellar2p · 1 filing · 20 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
538 MADISON REALTY	72	07/08/2026
538 MADISON RLTY CO METRO	1	03/22/2026
OWNER OF 53 MADISON AVE	1	03/22/2026
J.E. ROBERT COMPANY	1	03/22/2026
METROPOLE REALTY ADVISOR	1	03/22/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
PATTI & ANTHES CONSULTING ENGINEERS	9	04/08/2022
HC ARCHITECT, PC	1	12/09/2020
KZ ENGINEERING, P.C	2	09/01/2020
S.M. BERGER ARCHITECTURE PC	1	08/05/2020

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
JAM CONSULTANTS, INC.	20	03/21/2026
SYNERGY BUILDING CONSULTANTS	2	03/21/2026
JP EXPEDITE	2	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
DAVID EVAN INC	General Contractor	3	03/21/2026
WATER DYNAMIC P & H CORP	Plumbing	3	07/08/2026
ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	General Contractor	2	07/08/2026
CONCORD PAINTING INC	General Contractor	2	03/21/2026
CONDUCTOR ELECL SVCS INC	Electrical	1	03/22/2026
SIGNS CAD	Scaffold	1	07/08/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
CATALPA SPECIAL INSPECTIO	2004	4	01/20/2021

Building Lifecycle

All (58)Filed (13)Permit Issued (8)Signed Off (6)Violation (19)Special Inspection (12)

03/30/2023

Signed off — Alteration

Installation of plumbing fixtures and associated piping.

M00374656-I1

04/08/2022

Filed — Alteration

Installation of plumbing fixtures and associated piping.

M00374656-P6

09/10/2021

Filed — Alteration

Installation of plumbing fixtures and associated piping.

M00374656-P5

08/20/2021

Signed off — Alteration

REMOVE EXISTING NONFUNTIONAL ROOFTOP CONDENSING UNITS, REUSE EXISTING DUNNAGE FOR NEW CONDENSING UNIT MOUNTING. INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL HVAC UNITS AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK.

M00375264-I1

08/19/2021

Filed — Alteration

Installation of plumbing fixtures and associated piping.

M00374656-P4

07/19/2021

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00374656-I1-PL

07/16/2021

Signed off — Alteration

Installation of temporary construction fence

M00380775-I1

06/04/2021

Filed — Alteration

Installation of plumbing fixtures and associated piping.

M00374656-P3

02/23/2021

Signed off — Alteration

ERECT NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN ON STOREFRONT, NON-FLASHING, NON-ADVERTISING SIGN, NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY

M00433000-I1

02/17/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/20/2021

Filed — Alteration

REMOVE EXISTING NONFUNTIONAL ROOFTOP CONDENSING UNITS, REUSE EXISTING DUNNAGE FOR NEW CONDENSING UNIT MOUNTING. INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL HVAC UNITS AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK.

M00375264-P1

01/20/2021

Special inspection requirement — HVAC insulation and sealing

ERIC BERLENT

01/20/2021

Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating equipment

ERIC BERLENT

01/20/2021

Special inspection requirement — Smoke Control Systems Testing

ERIC BERLENT

01/20/2021

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

ERIC BERLENT

01/20/2021

Special inspection requirement — Heating Systems

ERIC BERLENT

01/20/2021

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

ERIC BERLENT

01/20/2021

Special inspection requirement — Final

ERIC BERLENT

01/20/2021

Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating system controls

ERIC BERLENT

01/20/2021

Special inspection requirement — Shutoff dampers

ERIC BERLENT

01/12/2021

Filed — Alteration

Installation of plumbing fixtures and associated piping.

M00374656-P2

01/08/2021

Signed off — Alteration

M00390682-I1

01/08/2021

Signed off — Alteration

Installation of temporary temporary scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.

M00390691-I1

01/06/2021

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M00375264-I1-MS

12/10/2020

Permit issued — Sign

M00433000-I1-SG

12/09/2020

Filed — Alteration

ERECT NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN ON STOREFRONT, NON-FLASHING, NON-ADVERTISING SIGN, NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY

M00433000-I1

11/18/2020

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

10/30/2020

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00374656-I1-PL

09/01/2020

Filed — Alteration

M00390682-I1

09/01/2020

Filed — Alteration

Installation of temporary temporary scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.

M00390691-I1

09/01/2020

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00390682-I1-SH

09/01/2020

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00390691-I1-SF

08/26/2020

Special inspection requirement — Final

Karol Zdancewicz

08/26/2020

Special inspection requirement — Final

Karol Zdancewicz

08/25/2020

Permit issued — Construction Fence

M00380775-I1-FN

08/13/2020

Filed — Alteration

Installation of plumbing fixtures and associated piping.

M00374656-P1

08/05/2020

Filed — Alteration

Installation of temporary construction fence

M00380775-I1

08/05/2020

Special inspection requirement — Final

Sanford Berger

08/03/2020

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00374656-I1-PL

07/30/2020

Filed — Alteration

REMOVE EXISTING NONFUNTIONAL ROOFTOP CONDENSING UNITS, REUSE EXISTING DUNNAGE FOR NEW CONDENSING UNIT MOUNTING. INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL HVAC UNITS AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK.

M00375264-I1

07/27/2020

Filed — Alteration

Installation of plumbing fixtures and associated piping.

M00374656-I1

12/13/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/03/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

11/30/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

11/14/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

11/02/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

11/07/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

04/20/2012

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/28/2011

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/07/2010

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

12/27/2004

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/16/2004

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/25/1999

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

05/27/1999

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

02/01/1994

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

VP*-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB- DISMISSED

12/02/1991

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

10/31/1989

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

08/22/1988

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	HYDRO PLBG & HTG CORP	07/19/2021
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	DAVID EVAN INC	01/06/2021
DOB NOW	Sign	Signed-off	SIGNS CAD CORP	12/10/2020
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	HYDRO PLBG & HTG CORP	10/30/2020
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	09/01/2020
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Signed-off	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	09/01/2020
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	CONCORD PAINTING INC	08/25/2020
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	HYDRO PLBG & HTG CORP	08/03/2020
BIS	PL	ISSUED	A.M. SAGE PLG & HTG LLC	04/21/2025
BIS	—	ISSUED	DAVID EVAN INC	04/07/2023
BIS	—	ISSUED	DAVID EVAN INC	12/29/2021
BIS	OT	ISSUED	DAVID EVAN INC	01/06/2021
BIS	—	ISSUED	DAVID EVAN INC	12/29/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	DAVID EVAN INC	06/29/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	TRI-STAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	01/06/2020
BIS	MH	ISSUED	CASELLA CONSTRUCTION CORP.	01/26/2015
BIS	FP	ISSUED	FIREMASTERS	10/26/2007
BIS	MH	ISSUED	PC CONSTRUCTION	04/26/2006
BIS	OT	ISSUED	A.A. DIVERSIFIED HVAC & R., INC.	09/13/2005
BIS	FP	ISSUED	B & J FIRE INC T/A. MASTERS	11/18/2003
BIS	MH	ISSUED	CASELLA CONSTRUCTION CORP.	11/13/2003
BIS	OT	ISSUED	CASELLA CONSTRUCTION CORP.	08/12/2003
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	07/30/2003
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	07/30/2003
BIS	MH	ISSUED	TUCCI CONSTR. CORP	07/18/2003
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	J TUCCI CONSTR. CORP	07/18/2003
BIS	OT	ISSUED	JMB BUILDERS GROUP INC	10/24/2002
BIS	PL	ISSUED	RELIABLE PLBG & HTG CORP	11/22/2000
BIS	OT	ISSUED	CASELLA CONSTRUCTION CORP.	10/31/2000
BIS	OT	ISSUED	CASELLA CONSTRUCTION CORP.	06/11/1999
BIS	PL	ISSUED	GW MECHANICAL CORP	02/02/1999
BIS	—	ISSUED	KLP MECHANICAL ,INC.	02/02/1999
BIS	OT	ISSUED	CASELLA CONSTRUCTION CORP.	02/04/1998
BIS	—	ISSUED	FRANK TORRONE & SONS	12/26/1997
BIS	—	ISSUED	FRANK TORRONE & SONS	12/26/1997
BIS	PL	ISSUED	MAGOR PLUMBING & HEATING	06/10/1997
BIS	MH	ISSUED	RICHTER & RATNER CONTRACTING	06/06/1997
BIS	MH	ISSUED	TOWN COOLING ,INC.	06/04/1997
BIS	PL	ISSUED	MAGOR PLUMBING & HEATING	01/16/1997
BIS	—	ISSUED	FUTURE DEVELOPMENT, INC.	11/26/1996

+ 2 more permits on file

7 projects · most recent 11/05/2024

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
11/05/2024	Complete	CONDUCTOR ELECL SVCS INC	General Wiring
03/20/2023	Cancelled	CONDUCTOR ELECL SVCS INC	General Wiring
07/02/2021	Complete	CONDUCTOR ELECL SVCS INC	General Wiring
09/11/2020	Complete	CONDUCTOR ELECL SVCS INC	General Wiring
09/03/2020	Complete	CONDUCTOR ELECL SVCS INC	—
08/27/2020	Complete	NASH ELECTRIC SERVICES IN	—
07/17/2020	Cancelled	LENS ELECTRIC, INC	General Wiring

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 12

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
01/20/2021	HVAC insulation and sealing	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
01/20/2021	HVAC and service water heating equipment	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
01/20/2021	Smoke Control Systems Testing	ERIC BERLENT	special
01/20/2021	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	ERIC BERLENT	special
01/20/2021	Heating Systems	ERIC BERLENT	special
01/20/2021	Mechanical Systems	ERIC BERLENT	special
01/20/2021	Final	ERIC BERLENT	progress
01/20/2021	HVAC and service water heating system controls	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
01/20/2021	Shutoff dampers	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
08/26/2020	Final	Karol Zdancewicz	progress
08/26/2020	Final	Karol Zdancewicz	progress
08/05/2020	Final	Sanford Berger	progress

▾Tenants in the building

Tenant	Space	Floors	Renovation projects
Caviar Russe	Restaurant / Food Service	—	Project M00375264 Alteration · LOC Issued · 07/30/2020

Read from each project’s drawing title blocks and cover sheets and checked twice; a name appears only when it is the occupant, never the owner, landlord or designer.

▾Documents — 176 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings13

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Plumbing7

09/04/2026M00374656-P5Request digital key ↗

09/04/2026M00374656-I1Request digital key ↗

09/04/2026M00374656-P2Request digital key ↗

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Mechanical Systems2

09/04/2026M00375264-P1Request digital key ↗

09/04/2026M00375264-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Supported Scaffold1

09/04/2026M00390691-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Construction Fence1

09/04/2026M00380775-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sidewalk Shed1

09/04/2026M00390682-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sign1

09/04/2026M00433000-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits41

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION34

01/09/2026102886272Open ↗

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION5

04/23/2025102886272Open ↗

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06/29/2020123726272Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION2

11/13/2023101931652Open ↗

01/26/2021140951138Open ↗

▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records1

▸BISVERIFY TAX LOT1

05/04/2023140951138Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications36

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature13

09/04/2026M00375264-P1Open ↗

09/04/2026M00375264-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00433000-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature8

09/20/2026M00390682-I1Open ↗

08/31/2026M00390691-I1Open ↗

08/29/2026M00375264-I1Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION5

12/26/2019123726272Open ↗

12/24/2019123726272Open ↗

02/24/2015122249815Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature4

08/29/2026M00375264-I1Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2

12/24/2019123726272Open ↗

01/28/2015122249815Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT2

12/26/2019123726272Open ↗

01/28/2015122249815Open ↗

▸BISAPPLICANT OWNER SIGNATURE1

10/13/2020140951138Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY1

10/13/2020140951138Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment6

▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS2

02/24/2015122249815Open ↗

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING2

01/08/2026102886272Open ↗

04/25/2025102886272Open ↗

▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT2

02/24/2015122249815Open ↗

02/13/2015122249815Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection3

▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST1

10/13/2020140951138Open ↗

▸BISSTREET TREES: RECEIPT OF STREET TREES SITE PLAN1

11/18/2021140951138Open ↗

▸BISSTREET TREE SIGNOFF1

05/03/2023140951138Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos13

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report10

09/04/2026M00375264-P1Open ↗

09/04/2026M00375264-I1Open ↗

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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)3

10/13/2020140951138Open ↗

12/26/2019123726272Open ↗

01/28/2015122249815Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance8

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY2

07/19/2021123726272Open ↗

10/13/2020140951138Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS2

12/26/2019123726272Open ↗

01/28/2015122249815Open ↗

▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS (EN2)1

11/23/2021140951138Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1

10/13/2020140951138Open ↗

▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1

07/19/2021123726272Open ↗

▸BISINTERIOR LIGHTING POWER1

01/12/2022140951138Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports17

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY9

08/11/2025102886272Open ↗

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▸BIS* FINAL INSPECTION DIRECTIVE 14 OF 19752

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▸BISSTRUCTURAL STABILITY - EXISTING BUILDINGS1

01/12/2022140951138Open ↗

▸BISDIR-14 ID OF RESPONSIBILITY (TR1)1

10/19/2023103146356Open ↗

▸BIS* STRUCTURAL STABILITY 1 RCNY:16-011

03/19/2025102183931Open ↗

▸BISFIRE-RESISTANT PENETRATIONS AND JOINTS (FIRESTOP)1

01/12/2022140951138Open ↗

▸BISFIRE-RESISTIVE RATED CONSTRUCTION1

01/12/2022140951138Open ↗

▸BIS* WELDING 27-6161

03/19/2025102183931Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs13

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST7

03/21/2025102183931Open ↗

11/01/2023103146356Open ↗

09/07/2023101727874Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE4

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▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER2

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership8

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT6

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▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW32

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07/13/2021104928777Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms8

▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION5

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET2

12/26/2019123726272Open ↗

01/28/2015122249815Open ↗

▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET1

10/13/2020140951138Open ↗

▸Other Documents9

▸BIS* VENT. SYS.-ENGINEER/INSTALLER 27-136,7793

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10/19/2023103146356Open ↗

▸BIS* FIRE STOPS 27-3453

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▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

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▸BISFIRE SUPP ANSUL APPROVL: FD-FSS1

07/13/2021104928777Open ↗

▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM1

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