Multi-story retail building (2+)

686 AVENUE OF THE AMER

MANHATTAN · BIN 1015556

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1847Year Built

3Stories

K2Building Class

C6-2AZoning

4,287 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

5 Open Violations 3 unresolved · 2 paperwork only ▸

Multi-story retail building (2+) · 1,455 sf lot · 2.95 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

Mechanical

Roof1p · 1 filing · 10 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
MCDONALDS	24	07/08/2026
MCDONALD'S	6	03/22/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
EMMANUEL KAVRAKIS ARCHITECTS LLC	2	01/24/2024
RICHARD WAINER ARCHITECT, PLLC	2	05/03/2019

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
D R BROWN	4	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
VARDARO CONSTRUCTION CORP.	General Contractor	2	03/21/2026
BALATON CONSULTING LLC	Scaffold	2	07/08/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
CATALPA SPECIAL INSPECTIO	2004	2	01/24/2024

Building Lifecycle

All (27)Filed (4)Permit Issued (3)Signed Off (3)Violation (13)Special Inspection (4)

02/23/2024

Signed off — Alteration

Modification of mechanical system in existing McDonald's restaurant. Work to include replacement of AC systems and exhaust fans on roof level, as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.

M00827163-I1

01/26/2024

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

ERIC BERLENT

01/26/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

EMMANUEL KAVRAKIS

01/24/2024

Filed — Alteration

M00827163-P1

09/19/2023

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M00827163-I1-MS

04/07/2023

Filed — Alteration

M00827163-I1

10/19/2020

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

10/14/2020

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

07/14/2020

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

08/22/2019

Signed off — Alteration

Erect non illuminated non advertising sign on wall. No change of use, egress or occupancy.

M00161056-I1

08/22/2019

Signed off — Alteration

Erect non illuminated non advertising sign on wall. No change of use,egress or occupancy.

M00161070-I1

05/04/2019

Permit issued — Sign

M00161070-I1-SG

05/03/2019

Filed — Alteration

Erect non illuminated non advertising sign on wall. No change of use, egress or occupancy.

M00161056-I1

05/03/2019

Filed — Alteration

Erect non illuminated non advertising sign on wall. No change of use,egress or occupancy.

M00161070-I1

05/03/2019

Permit issued — Sign

M00161056-I1-SG

04/30/2019

Special inspection requirement — Final

Richard Wainer

04/30/2019

Special inspection requirement — Final

Richard Wainer

06/28/1999

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/29/1997

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

05/29/1997

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

05/09/1997

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

04/18/1997

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/10/1993

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/10/1993

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/10/1993

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/10/1993

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

06/23/1988

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	VARDARO CONSTRUCTION CORP	09/19/2023
DOB NOW	Sign	Signed-off	NORTH SHORE NEON SIGN CO	05/04/2019
DOB NOW	Sign	Signed-off	NORTH SHORE NEON SIGN CO	05/03/2019
BIS	SP	ISSUED	INTERCITY PLBG & HTG CORP	06/28/2021
BIS	SP	ISSUED	INTERCITY PLBG & HTG CORP	06/30/2020
BIS	PL	ISSUED	N.Y. EMS MECHANICAL CORP	07/09/2019
BIS	MH	ISSUED	RASCO CONTRACTING CORP	07/05/2019
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	RASCO CONTRACTING CORP	07/05/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ACTION CONSTRUCTION MGMT	07/12/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ACTION CONSTRUCTION MGMT	04/19/2018
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ACTION CONSTRUCTION MGMT	03/20/2018
BIS	PL	ISSUED	J. CAIAZZO PLBG & HTG COR	08/04/1995
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	YORK SCAFFOLD EQUIPMENT CORP.	07/19/1995
BIS	—	ISSUED	NORTH SHORE NEON SIGN CO	04/12/1995
BIS	—	ISSUED	NORTH SHORE NEON SIGN CO INC	04/06/1995
BIS	—	ISSUED	VARDARO CONSTR.	03/29/1995
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	VARDARO CONSTR.	03/29/1995
BIS	OT	ISSUED	VARDARO CONSTRUCTION	02/03/1995

1 project · most recent 07/03/2019

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
07/03/2019	Complete	FRANDAL ELECTRIC CO.	General Wiring

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 4

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
01/26/2024	Mechanical Systems	ERIC BERLENT	special
01/26/2024	Final	EMMANUEL KAVRAKIS	progress
04/30/2019	Final	Richard Wainer	progress
04/30/2019	Final	Richard Wainer	progress

▾Documents — 95 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings4

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch2

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08/28/2026M00827163-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sign2

09/05/2026M00161056-I1Request digital key ↗

09/05/2026M00161070-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits21

▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION10

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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION9

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▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit2

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications19

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION5

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature4

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT3

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST3

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature3

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08/26/2026M00161070-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature1

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▸Trade Schedules & Equipment8

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE6

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▸BISFDNY NOTIFICATION LETTER1

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▸BISSPRINKLER SYSTEMS1

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▸Environmental & Asbestos5

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)3

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11/02/2017123108671Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report2

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▸Energy Compliance4

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS3

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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1

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▸Inspections & Test Reports3

▸BISFIRE-RESISTANT PENETRATIONS AND JOINTS (FIRESTOP)1

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE/TEST CYLINDER1

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▸BISHYDRAULIC FLOW CALCULATIONS1

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▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs13

▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL5

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST3

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▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER2

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▸BISCONSTRUCTION CODE DETERMINATION1

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▸BISLANDMARKS SIGNOFF1

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▸BISFINAL1

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership5

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT4

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▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW31

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▸Filing & Intake Forms10

▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM6

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION3

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET1

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▸Other Documents3

▸DOB NOWProof of Historic Building2

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▸BISARA Supporting Document1

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