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Office with commercial, 7-19 stories
Charles Scribner's Sons Building
597 5TH AVENUE · Name © OpenStreetMap contributors · BIN 1035430
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1913Year Built
12Stories
O6Building Class
C5-3Zoning
—Gross Floor Area
10Units
5 Active Violations 1 unresolved · 4 paperwork only 1 old, status unconfirmed ▸FISP: SWARMP
Office with commercial, 7-19 stories · Owner of record: Commercial 2014-UBS4 Fifth Avenue · 9.87 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureGeneral
Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.
Filed — no permit issuedAccessibility and zoning analysis45p · 1 filing · 2 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
597 Scribner13203/21/2026
A&A 597 Fifth Avenue2903/21/2026
Edizione Realty2803/21/2026
597 Scribner LLC Co Thore Management403/21/2026
Phoenix403/21/2026
Commercial 2014-UBS4 Fifth Avenue203/22/2026
Thor Equities203/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Colberg Architecture106/29/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
Forest ElectricElectrical303/21/2026
Copper-City ElectricElectrical203/21/2026
Albros ElectricElectrical103/21/2026
Genmar Electric Cont'gElectrical103/21/2026
Building Lifecycle
All (82)Filed (1)Facade (FISP) (15)Violation (60)Objection (4)Special Inspection (2)
07/20/2026
Objection raised — Admin
07/20/2026
Objection raised — Cost
07/20/2026
Objection raised — Scope
07/20/2026
Objection raised — Scope
06/29/2026
Filed — Alteration CO
Application filed to convert floors 4-10 to residential
M01422729-I1
06/28/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
06/28/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
07/03/2024
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
04/21/2023
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
12/21/2022
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
12/21/2022
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
02/15/2022
Cycle 9 facade report submitted
02/15/2022
Cycle 9 facade report signed — SWARMP
02/14/2022
Cycle 9 facade inspection completed
04/29/2021
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
04/20/2021
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
08/12/2020
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
12/16/2019
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
11/20/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
11/20/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
11/20/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
09/03/2019
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
08/03/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
05/02/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
11/15/2018
Cycle 8 facade report submitted
11/14/2018
Cycle 8 facade report signed — SAFE
09/21/2018
Cycle 8 facade inspection completed
05/07/2018
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
06/02/2017
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
06/02/2017
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
06/02/2017
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
06/02/2017
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
02/16/2017
Cycle 8 facade report submitted
02/16/2017
Cycle 8 facade report signed — UNSAFE
02/16/2017
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
01/23/2017
Cycle 8 facade inspection completed
01/03/2017
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
03/07/2013
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
03/07/2013
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
03/07/2013
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
11/30/2012
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
11/30/2012
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
11/30/2012
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
02/21/2012
Cycle 7 facade report submitted
02/15/2012
Cycle 7 facade inspection completed
02/15/2012
Cycle 7 facade report signed — SWARMP
06/22/2011
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
06/22/2011
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
06/22/2011
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
06/22/2011
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
09/15/2010
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
09/15/2010
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
08/18/2009
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
08/18/2009
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
08/18/2009
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
12/15/2008
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
12/15/2008
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
02/13/2008
Cycle 6 facade report submitted
02/01/2008
Cycle 6 facade report signed — SWARMP
01/12/2008
Cycle 6 facade inspection completed
Latest 60 of 82 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
BISPLISSUEDCommerical Plumbing Svces06/14/2019
BISMHISSUEDClune Construction Co05/24/2019
BISOTISSUEDClune Construction Co05/24/2019
BISOTISSUEDCommercial Construction M10/16/2018
BISSPISSUEDFlow-Right Fire Supp06/07/2018
BISPLISSUEDDV Plumbing04/17/2018
BISPLISSUEDDV Plumbing03/26/2018
BISSPISSUEDFlow-Right Fire Supp03/23/2018
BISSPISSUEDFlow-Right Fire Supp03/23/2018
BISOTISSUEDL & Z Restoration02/16/2018
BISMHISSUEDRinnovo Construction01/08/2018
BISPLISSUEDDV Plumbing12/21/2017
BISMHISSUEDMetropolitan Builders of09/01/2017
BISOTISSUEDMetropolitan Builders of09/01/2017
BISOTISSUEDRinnovo Construction08/09/2017
BISMHISSUEDRinnovo Construction08/09/2017
BISSPISSUEDFlow-Right Fire Supp07/25/2017
BISPLISSUEDDV Plumbing07/11/2017
BISOTISSUEDRinnovo Construction06/09/2017
BISMHISSUEDRinnovo Construction06/09/2017
BISOTISSUEDMetropolitan Builders of05/15/2017
BISEQISSUEDL & Z Restoration05/04/2017
BISOTISSUEDL & Z Restoration03/02/2017
BISEQISSUEDPhoenix Sutton STR03/02/2017
BISEQISSUEDPhoenix Sutton STR02/06/2017
BISSPISSUEDFlow-Right Fire Supp06/10/2016
BISSPISSUEDFlow-Right Fire Supp06/10/2016
BISOTISSUEDMetropolitan Builders of06/03/2016
BISPLISSUEDDV Plumbing06/02/2016
BISPLISSUEDDV Plumbing06/02/2016
BISMHISSUEDMetropolitan Builders of05/20/2016
BISOTISSUEDMetropolitan Builders of05/20/2016
BISMHISSUEDMetropolitan Builders of05/19/2016
BISOTISSUEDMetropolitan Builders of05/19/2016
BISSPISSUEDFlow-Right Fire Supp10/19/2015
BISSPISSUEDOlympic Plumbing & Heating Services10/14/2015
BISOTISSUEDFalcon Enterprises10/07/2015
BISMHISSUEDFalcon Enterprises10/07/2015
BISPLISSUEDOlympic Plumbing & Heating Service09/09/2015
BISOTISSUEDFalcon Enterprises08/31/2015
+ 10 more permits on file
3 projects · most recent 02/29/2024
FiledStatusContractorScope
02/29/2024Permit IssuedRobert Chimenti21 meters, 1 new_meters
08/11/2022CompleteForest Electric3 meters, 3 new_meters
11/01/2021CompleteForest Electric—
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 2
DateRequirementInspectorRole
06/28/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints—special
06/28/2026Fire-Resistance Rated Construction—progress
▾Documents — 879 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings1
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch1
08/16/2026M01422729-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits196
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION124
05/23/2019123719333Open ↗
05/23/2019123719333Open ↗
05/23/2019123719333Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION72
07/17/2019123719333Open ↗
06/17/2019123719333Open ↗
05/28/2019123719333Open ↗
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▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records1
▸BISZRD1-Zoning Resolution Determination1
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications208
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION115
01/06/2020123719333Open ↗
01/06/2020123719333Open ↗
01/06/2020123719333Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST43
05/23/2019123719333Open ↗
10/16/2018123506232Open ↗
03/26/2018122441214Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT31
05/23/2019123719333Open ↗
05/23/2019123719333Open ↗
10/16/2018123506232Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM12
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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION2
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY2
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▸BISPC FULL REPORT2
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature1
08/16/2026M01422729-I1Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment78
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE35
05/23/2019123719333Open ↗
05/23/2019123719333Open ↗
08/08/2018122648536Open ↗
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▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE13
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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS9
04/11/2019122648536Open ↗
03/28/2019122648545Open ↗
02/11/2019123133171Open ↗
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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT9
04/11/2019122648536Open ↗
04/10/2019122648536Open ↗
03/28/2019122648545Open ↗
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▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA7
02/28/2019122506626Open ↗
02/19/2019122506626Open ↗
12/06/2018122159528Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING4
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▸BISSPRINKLER INSP REPORT : FP-851
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▸Safety & Tenant Protection1
▸BISSRO MD ANTI-HARASSMENT CHECKLIST1
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▸Environmental & Asbestos46
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)34
05/28/2019123719333Open ↗
10/16/2018123506232Open ↗
01/09/2018123133171Open ↗
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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'9
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▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER2
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▸BISDEP FORM V5 - ASBESTOS VARIANCE1
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▸Energy Compliance41
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS30
04/11/2019122648536Open ↗
04/03/2019122737351Open ↗
03/08/2019122648545Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS8
04/11/2019122648536Open ↗
04/03/2019122737351Open ↗
01/04/2019122902065Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY2
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▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections1
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▸Inspections & Test Reports3
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY2
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▸BISSTRUCTURAL STABILITY - EXISTING BUILDINGS1
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▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs91
▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL36
05/28/2019123719333Open ↗
03/08/2019122648545Open ↗
03/08/2019122648536Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST28
01/06/2020123719333Open ↗
04/17/2019123277612Open ↗
04/11/2019122648536Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS19
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
01/04/2019122902065Open ↗
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▸BISLANDMARKS SIGNOFF2
02/22/2019122648545Open ↗
01/04/2019122902065Open ↗
▸BISCONSTRUCTION CODE DETERMINATION2
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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE1
05/04/2018122648545Open ↗
▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER1
07/12/2018122167715Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership84
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT83
01/06/2020123719333Open ↗
11/21/2019122012339Open ↗
05/23/2019123719333Open ↗
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▸BISHIC LICENSE OR AFFIDAVIT1
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▸Filing & Intake Forms124
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET71
05/23/2019123719333Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION26
08/08/2018122648536Open ↗
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05/03/2018122648536Open ↗
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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM25
01/06/2020123719333Open ↗
04/17/2019123277612Open ↗
04/11/2019122648536Open ↗
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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET2
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▸Other Documents5
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION5
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