Elevator apt, fireproof without stores

680 WEST END AVENUE

MANHATTAN · Upper West Side (Central) · BIN 1033640

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1918Year Built

13Stories

D3Building Class

R10AZoning

154,800 sfGross Floor Area

63Units

LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized25 Open Violations 20 unresolved · 5 paperwork only ▸FISP: UNSAFE

DOB04/10/2026FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.AS NOTED AT TH E TIME OF INSPECTION,I OBSERVED ON EXP1,DAMAGED MASONRY ON 6TH FL SPAN DRELS,MISSING CORNICE AT PARAPET.EXP1 EAST ELEV,MISSING BRICK AT MULTI PLE FLOORS AND LOCATION,MISSING MASONRY CORNICE AT PARAPET.EXP3,BRICK REPLACEMENT MISSING.REMEDY:REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FACADE

DOB06/23/2024FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 IN 2023

DOB11/01/2023FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS

DOB02/23/2023CYCLE 9C UNSAFE REPORT FILED

DOB04/29/2021FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3

DOB09/06/2019VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST

DOB04/30/2019FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2019

DOB01/26/2018VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST

DOB01/03/2017VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST

DOB11/14/2016VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST

DOB01/03/1992VP-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE

ECB03/28/2022ENTIRE DEVICE/EXPIRED TAG/RESHACKLE.Nothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB10/15/2021FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALLS&APPURTENANCES.AS NOTED:ATOI I OBSERVED ON EXP1S ELEVATION:CRACKS IN (ILLEGIBLE) MASONRY ON 7FL.AC INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED ON SEVERAL FLS.EXP4:DAMAGED MORTAR JOINTS@LINTEL@Nothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB09/02/2021FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES AS NOTED:EXPOSURE 1 BUILDING HAS DEFECTIVE TERRA COTTA WATER TABLES ON SEVERAL FLOORS CRACKED BRICKS DAMAGED WINDOW SILLS AND LINTELS CRACKED STONENothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB12/08/200421M07/16L10 21) INTERLOCK COVER MISSING ON 11TH FLOOR. 16) HOISTWAY DOORS IN 7TH AND PH FLOORS LOOSE AT HINGES - NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED.Nothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB11/29/200455Y02/42D06/#D06/40T07 55-HOIST MACHINE BEDPLATE HAS LARGE OIL DEPOSIT42-REVERSE PHASE RELAY COVER IS UNSECURED (3)FIRE EXTINCUISHER IN ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM IS NOT TRIPPING HAZZARD (4) OVERHEAD WHEEL HOUSE (MANothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

Elevator apt, fireproof without stores · Owner of record: ACQUISITION AMERICA I, · 12,775 sf lot · 12.12 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbingEquipmentGeneral

Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off

RoofUnder Construction8p · 2 filings · 20 docs

BulkheadUnder Construction1p · 1 filing · 16 docs

Floor 111p · 1 filing · 12 docs

Floor 10

Floor 9

Floor 8

Floor 7

Floor 61p · 1 filing · 13 docs

Floor 5

Floor 4

Floor 3Under Construction1p · 1 filing · 16 docs

Floor 21p · 1 filing · 17 docs

Floor 1

Site & exteriorUnder Construction58p · 3 filings · 20 docs

Filed — no permit issued14p · 1 filing · 5 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
EMPIRE MANAGEMENT	31	08/30/2026
AVARGA CONSTRUCTION	17	07/08/2026
ACQUISITION AMERICA	13	03/22/2026
REGENCY ENTERPRISES	3	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
DEAN MENDEZ RA	2	11/10/2023
OSPINO ENGINEERING PLLC	2	10/27/2023
MAYTA + SEBASTIAN ARCHITECTURE DPC	2	09/28/2023
ENTHINK ENGINEERS LLC	1	02/20/2023
MARCELO BARUJEL ARCHITECT, PC	7	04/12/2022

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
JME BUILDING CONSULTING	8	03/21/2026
EMPIRE MANAGEMENT	1	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	General Contractor	14	07/08/2026
ANDAMIO SCAFFOLDING LLC	General Contractor	8	07/08/2026
HOXHA CONSTRUCTION LLC	General Contractor	5	07/08/2026
CITY GAS HTG SVC CO INC	Plumbing	3	07/08/2026
QUINTANA, DAVID	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
CHETRAM, RISHIRAM	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
GREGORY PAPANTONIOU	Electrical	1	03/21/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
ROCK ARCH ENG CORP	7831	2	10/27/2023
KADAN CORP.	5956	2	09/28/2023
MAYTA + SEBASTIAN ARCHITE	5890	3	09/28/2023

Building Lifecycle

All (175)Filed (15)Permit Issued (27)Facade (FISP) (15)Violation (60)Inspection (12)Objection (26)Special Inspection (20)

09/10/2026

Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 9 Requested Floors

Pass

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08/28/2026

Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold

M01023908-I1-SC

06/04/2026

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

Certified

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05/16/2026

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

05/16/2026

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

05/16/2026

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

05/16/2026

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

05/07/2026

Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold

M01023908-I1-SC

04/29/2026

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

04/10/2026

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

04/06/2026

Inspection — Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Piping-Underground

Certified

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04/06/2026

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

Certified

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03/30/2026

Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods

M00928449-S1-PMM

03/27/2026

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00928449-I1-SF

03/27/2026

Permit issued — General Construction

M00940615-I1-GC

03/20/2026

Inspection — Fail-Final PL - Up to 9 Requested Floors

Fail

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01/20/2026

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00831265-I1-SH

11/17/2025

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

11/14/2025

Cycle 9 facade report submitted

11/14/2025

Cycle 9 facade report signed — UNSAFE

10/24/2025

Permit issued — General Construction

M00940615-I1-GC

10/07/2025

Cycle 9 facade inspection completed

10/02/2025

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00928449-I1-SF

09/25/2025

Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods

M00928449-S1-PMM

05/08/2025

Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold

M01023908-I1-SC

02/10/2025

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00831265-I1-SH

10/30/2024

Permit issued — General Construction

M00940615-I1-GC

09/30/2024

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00928449-I1-SF

09/26/2024

Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods

M00928449-S1-PMM

08/20/2024

Cycle 9 facade report submitted

07/30/2024

Cycle 9 facade inspection completed

06/28/2024

Cycle 9 facade report signed — UNSAFE

06/23/2024

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

05/06/2024

Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold

M01023908-I1-SC

03/25/2024

Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold

M01023908-I1-SC

03/21/2024

Filed — Alteration

M01023908-I1

03/06/2024

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00831265-I1-SH

11/17/2023

Objection resolved — Resolved

11/17/2023

Objection resolved — Resolved

11/17/2023

Objection resolved — Resolved

11/17/2023

Objection resolved — Resolved

11/16/2023

Objection resolved — Addressed

11/14/2023

Objection raised — Other

11/10/2023

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION AND USE TEMPORARY SUPPORTED SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00928449-P2

11/09/2023

Objection raised — Scope

11/09/2023

Objection raised — Other

11/09/2023

Objection raised — Other

11/09/2023

Objection raised — Fire_Protection

11/01/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

10/30/2023

Permit issued — General Construction

M00940615-I1-GC

10/27/2023

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION AND USE TEMPORARY SUPPORTED SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00928449-P1

10/19/2023

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

Muhammad Muhaysin

10/16/2023

Special inspection requirement — Masonry

Raul Mayta

10/03/2023

Objection raised — Scope

10/03/2023

Objection resolved — Addressed

10/03/2023

Objection raised — Admin

10/03/2023

Objection resolved — Addressed

10/03/2023

Objection raised — Scope

10/03/2023

Objection resolved — Addressed

10/03/2023

Objection raised — Other

Latest 60 of 175 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Suspended Scaffold	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	08/28/2026
DOB NOW	Suspended Scaffold	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	05/07/2026
DOB NOW	Protection and Mechanical Methods	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	03/30/2026
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	03/27/2026
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	03/27/2026
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	ANDAMIO SCAFFOLDING LLC	01/20/2026
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	10/24/2025
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	10/02/2025
DOB NOW	Protection and Mechanical Methods	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	09/25/2025
DOB NOW	Suspended Scaffold	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	05/08/2025
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	ANDAMIO SCAFFOLDING LLC	02/10/2025
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	10/30/2024
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	09/30/2024
DOB NOW	Protection and Mechanical Methods	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	09/26/2024
DOB NOW	Suspended Scaffold	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	05/06/2024
DOB NOW	Suspended Scaffold	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	03/25/2024
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	ANDAMIO SCAFFOLDING LLC	03/06/2024
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	10/30/2023
DOB NOW	Protection and Mechanical Methods	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	09/29/2023
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	09/29/2023
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	ANDAMIO SCAFFOLDING LLC	03/08/2023
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	CITY GAS HTG SVC CO INC	07/30/2021
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Permit Issued	CITY GAS HTG SVC CO INC	07/30/2021
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	CITY GAS HTG SVC CO INC	07/30/2021
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	HOXHA CONSTRUCTION LLC	06/08/2021
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	HOXHA CONSTRUCTION LLC	06/08/2021
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	HOXHA CONSTRUCTION LLC	06/08/2021
BIS	OT	ISSUED	RELD DEVELOPMENT CORP.	07/25/2007
BIS	PL	ISSUED	ARMTECH PLUMBING SYSTEMS CORP	02/09/2007
BIS	OT	ISSUED	RELD DEVELOPMENT CORP.	07/22/2005
BIS	OT	ISSUED	RELD DEVE. CORP	04/29/2004
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	RELD DEVELP CORP	04/29/2004
BIS	OT	ISSUED	RELD DEVEL CORP	01/12/2004
BIS	OT	ISSUED	RELD DEVELOPMENT CORP	03/27/2003
BIS	OT	ISSUED	JACK PICCINNI INC	08/14/2000
BIS	OT	ISSUED	NEW YORK PLUMBING-HEATING	06/09/2000
BIS	OT	ISSUED	J.E.ACTIVITIES,INC.	03/22/2000
BIS	OT	ISSUED	SBC INC	07/13/1999
BIS	OT	ISSUED	SBC INC	07/13/1999
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SPRING SCAFFOLDING INC	06/22/1999

+ 6 more permits on file

3 projects · most recent 04/12/2022

Water/Sanitary

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
04/12/2022	Signed-off	CITY GAS HTG SVC CO INC	Water/Sanitary
06/03/2021	Signed-off	CITY GAS HTG SVC CO INC	Water/Sanitary
06/03/2021	Permit Issued	CITY GAS HTG SVC CO INC	Water/Sanitary

1 project · most recent 02/21/2023

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
02/21/2023	Permit Issued	BOROWIDE ELECT'L CONTR'S	—

1 project · most recent 11/10/2023

Scaffold

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
11/10/2023	Permit Issued	AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP	Scaffold

▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 12

Date	Type	Result	Report
09/10/2026	Pass-Final PL - Up to 9 Requested Floors	Pass	View ↗
06/04/2026	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing	Certified	View ↗
04/06/2026	Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Piping-Underground	Certified	View ↗
04/06/2026	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Underground	Certified	View ↗
03/20/2026	Fail-Final PL - Up to 9 Requested Floors	Fail	View ↗
04/26/2023	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish	Certified	View ↗
06/09/2022	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing	Certified	View ↗
04/15/2022	Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code	Certified	View ↗
04/06/2022	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish	Certified	View ↗
11/16/2021	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing	Certified	View ↗
10/22/2021	Pass-Final Boiler Equipment Inspection	Pass	View ↗
09/07/2021	No Access-Final Boiler Equipment Inspection	No Access	View ↗

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 20

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
10/19/2023	Post-installed Anchors	Muhammad Muhaysin	special
10/16/2023	Masonry	Raul Mayta	special
09/27/2023	Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings	GEORGE OZAETA	special
09/27/2023	Tenant Protection Plan Compliance	Raul Mayta	special
09/27/2023	Final	Raul Mayta	progress
09/12/2023	Post-installed Anchors	Muhammad Muhaysin	special
04/12/2022	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	Marcelo Barujel	progress
06/01/2021	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	Marcelo Barujel	progress
04/14/2021	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	Marcelo Barujel	progress
04/14/2021	Final	Marcelo Barujel	progress
04/14/2021	Lighting in dwelling units	Marcelo Barujel	energy_progress
04/14/2021	Fire-Resistance Rated Construction	Marcelo Barujel	progress
04/14/2021	Lighting in dwelling units	Marcelo Barujel	energy_progress
04/14/2021	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	Marcelo Barujel	progress
04/14/2021	Fire-Resistance Rated Construction	Marcelo Barujel	progress
04/14/2021	Final	Marcelo Barujel	progress
04/14/2021	Fire-Resistance Rated Construction	Marcelo Barujel	progress
04/14/2021	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	Marcelo Barujel	progress
04/14/2021	Lighting in dwelling units	Marcelo Barujel	energy_progress
04/14/2021	Final	Marcelo Barujel	progress

▾Documents — 82 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings17

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch17

09/03/2026M00503595-I1Request digital key ↗

09/03/2026M00503595-S1Request digital key ↗

09/03/2026M00503481-I1Request digital key ↗

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▸Applications & Permits11

▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit11

08/29/2026M00940615-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00503595-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00818898-I1Open ↗

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications40

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature16

08/31/2026M00831265-I1Open ↗

08/29/2026M00940615-I1Open ↗

08/28/2026M00928449-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature16

09/29/2026M00503595-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature8

08/28/2026M00940615-P1Open ↗

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▸Environmental & Asbestos11

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report11

08/29/2026M00940615-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00503595-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00503595-S1Open ↗

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▸Other Documents3

▸DOB NOWManufacturer's Specifications1

08/13/2026M01023908-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWPro Cert Restriction Exception (LL158/17)1

08/13/2026M00818898-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWCalculations1

08/13/2026M01023908-I1Open ↗