556 7 Avenue, Manhattan — DOB NOW & BIS Permits, Violations | BuildNYC

Multi-story retail building (2+)

556 7 AVENUE

MANHATTAN · Midtown-Times Square · BIN 1014503

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1930Year Built

3Stories

K2Building Class

M1-9A/R12Zoning

6,568 sfGross Floor Area

2Units

1 Open Violation ▸

Multi-story retail building (2+) · Owner of record: GOLDEN ARCH REALTY CORP · 2,480 sf lot · 2.65 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
MCDONALDS	17	07/08/2026
MCDONALD'S	9	03/22/2026
GOLDEN ARCH REALTY	3	03/22/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
EMMANUEL KAVRAKIS ARCHITECTS LLC	3	03/06/2023

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
ROBERT WEDDERBURN	Electrical	3	03/21/2026
JACOB NAFTALY	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
ACTION CONSTRUCTION MGMT	General Contractor	1	07/08/2026
VILLAGE P & H NY INC	Plumbing	1	07/08/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
CATALPA SPECIAL INSPECTIO	2004	1	03/06/2023

Building Lifecycle

All (19)Filed (3)Permit Issued (3)Signed Off (3)Violation (7)Inspection (2)Special Inspection (1)

08/25/2025

Signed off — Alteration

Modification of mechanical systems in existing McDonald's restaurant. Work to include installation of new condenser unit, as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.

M00800060-I1

11/17/2023

Signed off — Alteration

Minor interior alteration in existing McDonald's restaurant. Work to include non-structural demolition, new ceiling, front counter area, and related finishes, as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.

M08055287-I1

11/17/2023

Signed off — Alteration

Modification of plumbing system in existing McDonald's restaurant, as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.

M00800046-I1

08/07/2023

Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish

Certified

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08/04/2023

Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing

Certified

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03/30/2023

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00800046-I1-PL

03/15/2023

Permit issued — General Construction

M08055287-I1-GC

03/15/2023

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M00800060-I1-MS

03/06/2023

Filed — Alteration

Modification of mechanical systems in existing McDonald's restaurant. Work to include installation of new condenser unit, as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.

M00800060-I1

03/06/2023

Filed — Alteration

Minor interior alteration in existing McDonald's restaurant. Work to include non-structural demolition, new ceiling, front counter area, and related finishes, as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.

M08055287-I1

03/06/2023

Filed — Alteration

Modification of plumbing system in existing McDonald's restaurant, as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.

M00800046-I1

12/14/2022

Special inspection requirement — Final

EMMANUEL KAVRAKIS

04/16/2010

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

09/04/1996

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

09/04/1996

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/25/1993

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

07/28/1992

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/22/1989

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/22/1989

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	VILLAGE P & H NY INC	03/30/2023
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	ACTION CONSTRUCTION MGMT	03/15/2023
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	ACTION CONSTRUCTION MGMT	03/15/2023
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ACTION CONSTRUCTION MGMT	01/25/2018
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	S & N BUILDERS INC	01/25/2011
BIS	PL	ISSUED	J. CAIAZZO PLBG & HTG COR	01/12/2011
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	VARDARO CONSTRUCTION CORP.	01/07/2011
BIS	MH	ISSUED	VARDARO CONSTRUCTION CORP.	01/07/2011
BIS	FP	ISSUED	SENTINEL FIRE CONTROL INC	01/20/2009
BIS	MH	ISSUED	M J MARCHIA INC	01/15/2003
BIS	—	ISSUED	NORTH SHORE NEON SIGN CO INC	09/23/2002
BIS	PL	ISSUED	M. WOLF PLUMBING & HTG CORP	06/14/2002
BIS	OT	ISSUED	SBC MANAGENENT CORP	06/07/2002
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SBC MANAGEMENT CORP¢	06/07/2002
BIS	—	ISSUED	NORTH SHORE NEON SIGN	05/21/1997
BIS	—	ISSUED	NORTH SHORE NEON	04/26/1996
BIS	—	ISSUED	NORTH SHORE NEON	04/26/1996
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SOUTHEAST CONST	04/01/1996
BIS	OT	ISSUED	SOUTHEAST CONST	04/01/1996
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	BRIDGEWORKS INC.	03/20/1996

2 projects · most recent 07/26/2023

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
07/26/2023	Complete	JANON ELECTRIC CORP	General Wiring
07/19/2022	Complete	DOUBLE "R" ELEC'L CONTR'G	—

▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 2

Date	Type	Result	Report
08/07/2023	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish	Certified	View ↗
08/04/2023	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing	Certified	View ↗

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 1

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
12/14/2022	Final	EMMANUEL KAVRAKIS	progress

▾Documents — 89 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings3

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch3

08/31/2026M00800046-I1Request digital key ↗

08/31/2026M00800060-I1Request digital key ↗

08/31/2026M08055287-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits26

▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION10

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01/28/2011120587267Open ↗

01/13/2011120094469Open ↗

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▸BISPLACE OF ASSEMBLY8

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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION6

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01/25/2018123026661Open ↗

02/02/2011120587267Open ↗

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▸BISPLACE OF ASSEMBLY SIGN OFF1

03/17/2021123529672Open ↗

▸BISPLACE OF ASSEMBLY APPLICATION1

02/10/2011120347160Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications20

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION12

03/17/2021123529672Open ↗

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12/24/2019123026661Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature3

08/31/2026M00800060-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00800046-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M08055287-I1Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2

01/25/2018123026661Open ↗

02/02/2011120587267Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM1

02/02/2011120587267Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT1

01/25/2018123026661Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1

08/30/2026M08055287-I1Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment5

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING3

06/07/2010120094469Open ↗

02/18/2010120094469Open ↗

07/01/2009120094469Open ↗

▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE1

03/02/2011120094469Open ↗

▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA1

03/17/2021110414301Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos7

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report3

08/31/2026M00800060-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M08055287-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00800046-I1Open ↗

▸BISTHIS IS NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT2

07/27/2009120094469Open ↗

01/08/2009110414301Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER1

02/02/2011120587267Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1

01/25/2018123026661Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance3

▸BISEMERGENCY LIGHTING - PA1

11/22/2021123529672Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS1

01/25/2018123026661Open ↗

▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1

12/24/2019123026661Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs10

▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS4

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▸BISFLAME SPREAD/FIRE LETTER2

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST2

12/24/2019123026661Open ↗

06/22/2010110414301Open ↗

▸BISCONSTRUCTION CODE DETERMINATION1

09/06/2019123529672Open ↗

▸BISEMERGENCY RESPONSE AGENCY NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO CO/SIGNOFF1

03/17/2021123529672Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership6

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT6

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01/25/2018123026661Open ↗

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▸Filing & Intake Forms7

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET3

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02/02/2011120587267Open ↗

07/01/2009120094469Open ↗

▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM2

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION2

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▸Other Documents2

▸BISCLINTON DIST: HPD CERTIFICATION LOW-INCOME HOUSING1

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▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

06/22/2010110414301Open ↗