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Office with commercial, 1-6 stories
544 AVENUE OF THE AMER
MANHATTAN · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square · BIN 1015304
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1920Year Built
5Stories
O5Building Class
C6-2AZoning
5,900 sfGross Floor Area
7Units
33 Open Violations 31 unresolved · 2 paperwork only ▸
Office with commercial, 1-6 stories · Owner of record: DEG REALTY LLC · 1,760 sf lot · 3.35 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitecturePlumbingGeneral
Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off
Floor 1Under Construction5p · 1 filing · 7 docs
CellarUnder Construction4p · 1 filing · 7 docs
Filed — no permit issued10p · 2 filings · 7 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
DEG REALTY1103/21/2026
S N C 544 BAGEL303/21/2026
Elysee108/28/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
CNY ENGINEERING P.C108/12/2026
ALAN YANG ARCHITECTURE DPC207/10/2026
ALBERTO ROMAN111/23/2021
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
EZFILINGNYCORP103/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
BENJAMIN DREBINElectrical203/21/2026
MELVYN ZWEBNERElectrical203/21/2026
YOUNG CHOEElectrical103/21/2026
SJ CONSTR DESIGN INCGeneral Contractor108/18/2026
THOMAS F. CASH & SONS INCPlumbing108/25/2026
TROADIO MENENDEZElectrical103/21/2026
DUNN CO SAFETY LLCElectrical103/21/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
ALAN YANG ARCHITECTURE9490207/10/2026
AR-TECH ENGINEERING, P.C.6659111/23/2021
Building Lifecycle
All (68)Filed (4)Permit Issued (2)Violation (50)Objection (4)Special Inspection (8)
08/31/2026
Objection resolved — Open
08/24/2026
Permit issued — Plumbing
M01426180-S1-PL
08/21/2026
Objection raised — Other
08/17/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01426180-I1-GC
08/12/2026
Filed — Alteration
JOB FILED TO REMOVE NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS PER PLAN FROM 2ND TO 4TH FLOOR IN ORDER TO RESOLVE ECB VIOLATION #35457786Z & #39035497H.NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M01435630-I1
07/23/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
07/23/2026
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
07/10/2026
Filed — Alteration
INTERIOR RENOVATION AT 001 FLOOR STORE WITH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK AS PER PLAN FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
M01426180-S1
07/10/2026
Filed — Alteration
INTERIOR RENOVATION AT 001 FLOOR STORE WITH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK AS PER PLAN FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
M01426180-I1
07/03/2026
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
Alan Yang
07/03/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Alan Yang
07/03/2026
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Alan Yang
12/27/2021
Objection raised — Scope
12/27/2021
Objection raised — Admin
11/23/2021
Filed — Alteration
we will do a very light interior renovation on the5th floor of the building as per plans and some plumbing work at the 2end 3ed 4th floor as per plans no change in use egress or occupancy or bulk
M00625406-I1
11/19/2021
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
ALBERTO ROMAN
11/19/2021
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
ALBERTO ROMAN
11/19/2021
Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power
ALBERTO ROMAN
10/08/2021
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
10/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
10/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
10/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
10/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
10/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
10/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
10/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
10/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
10/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
10/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
10/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
10/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
10/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
06/09/2021
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
06/09/2021
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
06/09/2021
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
06/09/2021
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
06/09/2021
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
01/27/2021
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
01/27/2021
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
01/22/2020
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
01/22/2020
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
01/22/2020
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
01/22/2020
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
11/27/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
10/24/2019
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
10/24/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
10/21/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
10/21/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
08/26/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
03/12/2017
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
04/20/2016
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
04/20/2016
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
12/13/2011
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
12/31/2009
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
01/01/2009
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
01/03/2008
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/06/2007
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
06/06/2007
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
06/06/2007
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
06/06/2007
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
Latest 60 of 68 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedTHOMAS F. CASH & SONS INC08/24/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedSJ CONSTR DESIGN INC08/17/2026
BISOTISSUEDSIGNS ARTISTRY AWNING CO*06/15/2016
BIS—ISSUEDL.S. SIGN CO., INC06/15/2016
BISPLISSUEDBARMOR REHAB INC05/05/2016
BISOTISSUEDFOREVIEW CONSTRUCTION INC04/25/2016
BISOTISSUEDE&J ALL SEASONS CONSTRUCT08/25/2015
BISBLISSUEDPARAMOUNT PLBG CO OF NY.I08/15/2012
BISPLISSUEDPARAMOUNT PLBG CO OF NY.I08/15/2012
BISPLISSUEDQMB PLUMBING & HEATING INC01/04/2012
BISOTISSUEDKING'S USA GROUP INC12/29/2011
BISEQISSUEDKING'S USA GROUP INC12/23/2011
BISOTISSUEDG S SIGN AWNING CORP07/07/2003
BISMHISSUEDCRU MECHANICAL & HTG INC08/28/2002
BISOTISSUEDSERVICE SIGN ANDERECTORS CO INC05/08/2001
BISPLISSUEDAVON PLBG & HTG INC03/12/2001
BISMHISSUEDNOVA PLUMBING,HEATING INC.03/12/2001
BISEQISSUEDFARRINGTON CONSTRUCTION INC.01/28/2000
BISMHISSUEDFARRINGTON CONSTRUCTION INC.01/28/2000
BISMHISSUEDLUND FIRE PRODUCTS CO. INC09/29/1993
BISPLISSUEDPASQUALE QUARATINO INC08/10/1993
BISFPISSUEDLUND FIRE PRODUCTS CO. INC05/11/1993
1 project · most recent 07/10/2026
Water/Sanitary
FiledStatusContractorScope
07/10/2026Permit IssuedTHOMAS F. CASH & SONS INCWater/Sanitary
3 projects · most recent 10/13/2022
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
10/13/2022Permit IssuedACCURATE ELEC'L CORP.General Wiring
08/02/2021CompleteILLUMINOUS ELECTRIC CORP.General Wiring
07/06/2021CancelledILLUMINOUS ELECTRIC CORP.General Wiring
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 8
DateRequirementInspectorRole
07/23/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints—special
07/23/2026Energy Code Compliance Inspections—progress
07/03/2026HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationAlan Yangenergy_progress
07/03/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsAlan Yangspecial
07/03/2026Energy Code Compliance InspectionsAlan Yangprogress
11/19/2021Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsALBERTO ROMANspecial
11/19/2021Energy Code Compliance InspectionsALBERTO ROMANprogress
11/19/2021Interior lighting powerALBERTO ROMANenergy_progress
▾Documents — 90 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings4
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch4
08/16/2026M01426180-S1Request digital key ↗
08/16/2026M01426180-I1Request digital key ↗
08/16/2026M01435630-I1Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸Applications & Permits19
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION12
01/21/2022122772525Open ↗
06/15/2016122726247Open ↗
06/15/2016122726210Open ↗
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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION7
01/20/2022122772525Open ↗
06/15/2016122726247Open ↗
06/15/2016122726210Open ↗
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications29
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION8
05/18/2017122726247Open ↗
01/03/2017122726210Open ↗
06/15/2016122726247Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST6
06/15/2016122726247Open ↗
06/15/2016122726210Open ↗
05/04/2016122772525Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT4
06/15/2016122726247Open ↗
06/15/2016122726210Open ↗
05/04/2016122772525Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature4
08/16/2026M01426180-S1Open ↗
08/16/2026M01426180-I1Open ↗
08/16/2026M01435630-I1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature3
09/01/2026M00625406-I1Open ↗
08/24/2026M01426180-S1Open ↗
08/24/2026M01426180-S1Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM2
08/16/2012121342626Open ↗
12/28/2011120933721Open ↗
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature2
09/01/2026M00625406-I1Open ↗
08/24/2026M01426180-S1Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment7
▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT2
10/18/2012121342626Open ↗
08/16/2012121342626Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING2
08/16/2012121342626Open ↗
12/28/2011120933721Open ↗
▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE2
03/29/2012120933721Open ↗
03/09/2012120933721Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE1
05/04/2016122772525Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection1
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes1
05/04/2016122772525Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos5
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)3
06/15/2016122726210Open ↗
05/04/2016122772525Open ↗
09/14/2015122508679Open ↗
▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'1
12/28/2011120933721Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report1
08/13/2026M00625406-I1Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance4
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS3
05/04/2016122772525Open ↗
09/14/2015122508679Open ↗
08/16/2012121342626Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY1
12/28/2011120933721Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs4
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2
08/16/2012121342626Open ↗
12/28/2011120933721Open ↗
▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER1
01/21/2022122772525Open ↗
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST1
05/18/2017122726247Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership8
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT8
05/18/2017122726247Open ↗
01/03/2017122726210Open ↗
06/15/2016122726247Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms9
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET6
06/15/2016122726247Open ↗
06/15/2016122726210Open ↗
05/04/2016122772525Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION3
06/24/2016122772525Open ↗
01/07/2013121342626Open ↗
10/18/2012121342626Open ↗