Predominantly retail with other uses

538 WEST 181 STREET

MANHATTAN · Washington Heights (North) · BIN 1081873

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1914Year Built

2Stories

K4Building Class

C4-4Zoning

12,839 sfGross Floor Area

20Units

1 Open Violation 0 unresolved · 1 paperwork only ▸FDNY Report ↗

Predominantly retail with other uses · Owner of record: WON MERCHANDISE CORP · 11,960 sf lot · 1.07 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

No floor-level scope or drawing coverage on file for this building.

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
SIL THREAD	3	03/22/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
LEDER-LUIS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, PL	3	12/03/2021
ALPHA HOME DESIGN LLC	1	10/20/2020

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
XPDITE GROUP LLC (104)	3	03/21/2026
INDESIGN STUDIO	2	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
DOVAL PLBG & HTG CORP	Plumbing	3	07/08/2026
GIL GLICK	Plumbing	1	07/08/2026
NEPTUNE SIGNS AWNINGS	Scaffold	1	07/08/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
LEDER-LUIS ARCHITECTURAL	1553	3	12/03/2021

Building Lifecycle

All (14)Filed (4)Permit Issued (3)Signed Off (1)Objection (4)Special Inspection (2)

01/06/2022

Signed off — Alteration

ERECT AN ILLUMINATED SIGN ON WALL.NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00406805-I1

12/03/2021

Filed — Alteration

Install plumbing fixtures in conjunction Alteration 2 application number 140932819 revised to answer inspectors comments

M00390750-P2

09/17/2021

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00390750-I1-PL

05/14/2021

Filed — Alteration

Install plumbing fixtures in conjunction Alteration 2 application number 140932819 revised to answer inspectors comments

M00390750-P1

10/31/2020

Permit issued — Sign

M00406805-I1-SG

10/26/2020

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Julio Leder-Luis

10/20/2020

Filed — Alteration

ERECT AN ILLUMINATED SIGN ON WALL.NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00406805-I1

10/01/2020

Special inspection requirement — Final

YAN GAO

09/11/2020

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00390750-I1-PL

08/28/2020

Filed — Alteration

Install plumbing fixtures in conjunction Alteration 2 application number 140932819 revised to answer inspectors comments

M00390750-I1

08/28/2020

Objection raised — Other

08/28/2020

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/28/2020

Objection raised — Inspections

08/28/2020

Objection resolved — Addressed

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	DOVAL PLBG & HTG CORP	09/17/2021
DOB NOW	Sign	Signed-off	NEPTUNE SIGNS&AWNINGS INC	10/31/2020
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	GIL GLICK	09/11/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	SIGNS FACTORY CORP	10/22/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	CITY DIMENSIONS CONSTRUCT	09/02/2020

1 project · most recent 12/03/2021

Gas Water/Sanitary

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
12/03/2021	Signed-off	DOVAL PLBG & HTG CORP	Gas, Water/Sanitary

1 project · most recent 10/05/2020

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
10/05/2020	Permit Issued	LERCO ELECTRIC LLC	General Wiring

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 2

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
10/26/2020	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Julio Leder-Luis	special
10/01/2020	Final	YAN GAO	progress

▾Documents — 40 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings4

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Plumbing3

09/03/2026M00390750-P2Request digital key ↗

09/03/2026M00390750-P1Request digital key ↗

08/14/2026M00390750-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sign1

09/04/2026M00406805-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits6

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION4

10/28/2020140932819Open ↗

10/07/2020140962965Open ↗

08/10/2020140932819Open ↗

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION2

10/22/2020140962965Open ↗

09/02/2020140932819Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications10

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature4

09/03/2026M00390750-P2Open ↗

09/03/2026M00390750-P1Open ↗

09/03/2026M00390750-I1Open ↗

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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION1

10/07/2020140962965Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT1

10/07/2020140962965Open ↗

▸BISAPPLICANT OWNER SIGNATURE1

08/03/2020140932819Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY1

10/07/2020140962965Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1

08/24/2026M00406805-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature1

08/23/2026M00390750-P1Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection1

▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST1

08/03/2020140932819Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos4

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report3

09/03/2026M00390750-P2Open ↗

09/03/2026M00390750-P1Open ↗

08/14/2026M00390750-I1Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1

08/10/2020140932819Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance2

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY2

08/10/2020140932819Open ↗

08/03/2020140932819Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports4

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY4

01/14/2021140962965Open ↗

10/07/2020140962965Open ↗

08/10/2020140932819Open ↗

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▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs1

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST1

01/14/2021140962965Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership3

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT3

01/14/2021140962965Open ↗

10/07/2020140962965Open ↗

08/03/2020140932819Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms5

▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION3

04/27/2021140932819Open ↗

11/09/2020140932819Open ↗

08/10/2020140932819Open ↗

▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET2

10/07/2020140962965Open ↗

08/03/2020140932819Open ↗