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Elevator apt, semi-fireproof without stores
652 WEST 163 STREET
MANHATTAN · Washington Heights (South) · BIN 1063345
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1923Year Built
6Stories
D1Building Class
R8Zoning
59,274 sfGross Floor Area
54Units
LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized80 Open Violations 78 unresolved · 2 paperwork only ▸FISP: SAFE
Elevator apt, semi-fireproof without stores · Owner of record: ACQUISITION AMERICA VIII,LLC · 13,637 sf lot · 4.35 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbingEquipmentGeneral
Roof1p · 1 filing · 6 docs
Floor 21p · 1 filing · 8 docs
Floor 1
Site & exterior14p · 3 filings · 10 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
EMPIRE MANAGEMENT1507/08/2026
ACQUISITION AMERICA603/21/2026
AVARGA CONSTRUCTION407/08/2026
SIMKOWITZ TRUST 'B'403/21/2026
ACQUISITION AMERICA VIII,LLC103/22/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
DEAN MENDEZ RA111/09/2023
MAYTA + SEBASTIAN ARCHITECTURE DPC107/27/2023
ENTHINK ENGINEERS LLC102/19/2023
MARCELO BARUJEL ARCHITECT, PC211/10/2021
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
JME BUILDING CONSULTING203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORPGeneral Contractor707/08/2026
ANDAMIO SCAFFOLDING LLCGeneral Contractor507/08/2026
GIBCO CONSTRUCTION CORPGeneral Contractor203/21/2026
GREGORY PAPANTONIOUElectrical103/21/2026
ROBERT CHIMENTIElectrical103/21/2026
PLBG P & H INCPlumbing107/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
MAYTA + SEBASTIAN ARCHITE5890107/27/2023
Building Lifecycle
All (106)Filed (6)Permit Issued (10)Signed Off (5)Facade (FISP) (15)Violation (60)Inspection (6)Special Inspection (4)
09/04/2026
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
08/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
07/16/2026
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Elevators
04/29/2026
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
11/17/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
06/17/2025
Signed off — Alteration
M00831242-I1
05/29/2025
Cycle 9 facade report signed — SAFE
05/28/2025
Cycle 9 facade inspection completed
04/10/2025
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Elevators
03/24/2025
Cycle 9 facade report submitted
03/24/2025
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Elevators
02/28/2025
Signed off — Alteration
FACADE REPAIRS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.
M00830398-I1
02/06/2025
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00831242-I1-SH
12/21/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
12/21/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
12/21/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
12/21/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
12/21/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
12/21/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
11/06/2024
Signed off — Alteration
INSTALLATION AND USE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD FOR FACADE INSPECTION AND REPAIRS AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M01024751-I1
11/06/2024
Signed off — Alteration
INSTALLATION AND USE OF TEMPORARY OVERHEAD PROTECTION IN PROPERTIES PRIVATE AREAS AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M00958084-I1
09/09/2024
Permit issued — General Construction
M00830398-I1-GC
05/29/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
05/29/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
05/29/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/29/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
05/29/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
05/28/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
05/06/2024
Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold
M01024751-I1-SC
03/26/2024
Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold
M01024751-I1-SC
03/22/2024
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION AND USE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD FOR FACADE INSPECTION AND REPAIRS AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M01024751-I1
02/24/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
02/24/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
02/24/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
02/24/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
02/24/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
02/24/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
02/24/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
02/24/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
02/24/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
02/24/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
Latest 60 of 106 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offANDAMIO SCAFFOLDING LLC02/06/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP09/09/2024
DOB NOWSuspended ScaffoldSigned-offAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP05/06/2024
DOB NOWSuspended ScaffoldSigned-offAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP03/26/2024
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offANDAMIO SCAFFOLDING LLC02/15/2024
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsSigned-offAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP11/13/2023
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP09/12/2023
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offANDAMIO SCAFFOLDING LLC02/21/2023
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedPLBG P & H INC01/12/2022
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offGIBCO CONSTRUCTION11/23/2021
BISPLISSUEDDUAL FUEL PLUBING & HTING11/24/2009
BISOTISSUEDHOXHA CONSTRUCTION LLC11/18/2009
BISPLISSUEDPERFECT PLUMBING & HEATING12/02/2005
BISOTISSUEDRELD DEVELOP. CORP04/08/2003
BISEQISSUEDXINOS CONSTRUCTION CORP11/07/2001
BISPLISSUEDNEW YORK PLBG-HTG-COOLING10/13/1999
1 project · most recent 11/10/2021
Water/Sanitary
FiledStatusContractorScope
11/10/2021Permit IssuedPLBG INCWater/Sanitary
3 projects · most recent 06/20/2024
FiledStatusContractorScope
06/20/2024Permit IssuedSTAR ELEC'L CONTRACTORS C—
02/22/2023CompleteBOROWIDE ELECT'L CONTR'S—
03/11/2022Permit IssuedROBERT CHIMENTI21 meters, 1 new_meters
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 6
DateTypeResultReport
08/08/2022Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsFailView ↗
07/20/2022Pass-Final CND-Occupancy InspectionPassView ↗
06/06/2022Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsFailView ↗
05/03/2022Pass-Final CND-Occupancy InspectionPassView ↗
04/08/2022Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsFailView ↗
03/04/2022Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 4
DateRequirementInspectorRole
02/16/2023Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceRaul Maytaspecial
02/16/2023Wall Panels, Curtain Walls, and VeneersRaul Maytaspecial
02/16/2023FinalRaul Maytaprogress
11/04/2021Energy Code Compliance InspectionsMarcelo Barujelprogress
▾Documents — 33 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings6
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch6
09/03/2026M00621353-I1Request digital key ↗
09/03/2026M00621353-S1Request digital key ↗
08/31/2026M00831242-I1Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 6 on file for this type
▸Applications & Permits3
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION2
11/25/2009120205571Open ↗
11/18/2009120205571Open ↗
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION1
11/20/2009120205571Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications12
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature5
09/03/2026M00621353-I1Open ↗
09/03/2026M00621353-S1Open ↗
08/31/2026M00831242-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature2
08/24/2026M00830398-I1Open ↗
08/24/2026M00830398-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature2
08/26/2026M00621353-S1Open ↗
08/24/2026M00830398-I1Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST1
11/20/2009120205571Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM1
11/20/2009120205571Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION1
11/20/2009120205571Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment2
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1
11/20/2009120205571Open ↗
▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE1
12/24/2009120205571Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos4
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report2
09/03/2026M00621353-S1Open ↗
09/03/2026M00621353-I1Open ↗
▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'1
11/20/2009120205571Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-20/ACP-21: Asbestos Project Conditional Completion Form/Asbestos Project Completion Form1
08/29/2026M00830398-I1Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance1
▸DOB NOWEN2: As Built Energy Analysis.1
08/13/2026M00621353-I1Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs1
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS1
11/20/2009120205571Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership1
▸BISHIC LICENSE OR AFFIDAVIT1
11/18/2009120205571Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms1
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET1
11/20/2009120205571Open ↗
▸Other Documents2
▸DOB NOWCalculations1
08/13/2026M01024751-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWManufacturer's Specifications1
08/13/2026M01024751-I1Open ↗