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Two family brick
541 WEST 159 STREET
MANHATTAN · BIN 1062805
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1905Year Built
3Stories
B1Building Class
R7-2Zoning
3,480 sfGross Floor Area
2Units
27 Open Violations 22 unresolved · 5 paperwork only ▸
Two family brick · Owner of record: RAPID RAMIREZ VENTURES LLC · 1,532 sf lot · 2.27 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbing
Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off
Floor 3Under Construction7p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 2Under Construction10p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 1Under Construction10p · 1 filing · 20 docs
CellarUnder Construction7p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Sub-BasementUnder Construction7p · 1 filing · 20 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
RAPID RAMIREZ VENTURES1908/30/2026
RIZE CONSTRUCTION803/22/2026
RIZE WEST CONSTRUCTION LL103/22/2026
▾Sales History (ACRIS)
DatePriceUnitSeller → Buyer$/sf
03/28/2025$870K—CHABAD HAMILTON HEIGHTS INC. → RAPID RAMIREZ VENTURES LLC$250/sf building
06/14/2023$840K—— → —$241/sf building
07/29/2022$1.2M—Private party → Private party$349/sf building
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
CARUSONE & CHERRES ARCHITECTS, LLC507/28/2025
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
AB WORKS PROCESSING503/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
RIZE CONSTRUCTION LLCGeneral Contractor508/18/2026
M & M PIPING AND HEATINGPlumbing108/30/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
CARUSONE & CHERRES ARCHIT6166407/28/2025
Building Lifecycle
All (92)Filed (5)Permit Issued (6)Violation (39)Objection (12)Special Inspection (30)
08/27/2026
Permit issued — Plumbing
M01212871-S1-PL
08/17/2026
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M01212871-S2-MS
08/17/2026
Permit issued — Structural
M01212871-S3-ST
08/17/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01212871-I1-GC
04/29/2026
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
04/29/2026
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
04/29/2026
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
04/29/2026
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
04/29/2026
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
11/24/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
I
10/27/2025
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
10/17/2025
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
10/10/2025
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
09/23/2025
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
08/25/2025
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
08/18/2025
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
07/28/2025
Filed — Alteration
Proposed plumbing work for an existing 3-story, basement and cellar, two family dwelling (I-CARD 626446).
M01212871-S3
07/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place
JORGE CHERRES
07/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
JORGE CHERRES
07/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
GIANMARCO CARUSONE
07/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Wood Frame
GIANMARCO CARUSONE
07/16/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
GIANMARCO CARUSONE
07/08/2025
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
07/03/2025
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
07/03/2025
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
07/03/2025
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
07/02/2025
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
07/02/2025
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
07/01/2025
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
07/01/2025
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
06/26/2025
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
06/13/2025
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M01212871-S2-MS
06/13/2025
Permit issued — General Construction
M01212871-I1-GC
05/16/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/16/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/16/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/16/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/15/2025
Objection raised — Admin
05/15/2025
Objection raised — Scope
05/15/2025
Objection raised — Admin
05/15/2025
Objection raised — Scope
05/09/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/09/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/08/2025
Objection raised — Admin
05/08/2025
Objection raised — Other
05/06/2025
Filed — Alteration
Proposed plumbing work for an existing 3-story, basement and cellar, two family dwelling (I-CARD 626446).
M01212871-I1
05/06/2025
Filed — Alteration
Proposed plumbing work for an existing 3-story, basement and cellar, two family dwelling (I-CARD 626446).
M01212871-S2
05/06/2025
Filed — Alteration
Proposed plumbing work for an existing 3-story, basement and cellar, two family dwelling (I-CARD 626446).
M01212871-S1
05/06/2025
Filed — Alteration
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION FENCE @ 541 WEST 159 ST, MANHATTAN NY 10032
M01212857-I1
05/01/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fenestration areas
GIANMARCO CARUSONE
05/01/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratings
GIANMARCO CARUSONE
05/01/2025
Special inspection requirement — Air barrier - visual inspection
GIANMARCO CARUSONE
05/01/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fenestration air leakage
GIANMARCO CARUSONE
05/01/2025
Special inspection requirement — Insulation placement and R values
GIANMARCO CARUSONE
05/01/2025
Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power
GIANMARCO CARUSONE
05/01/2025
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
GIANMARCO CARUSONE
05/01/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
JORGE CHERRES
05/01/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
JORGE CHERRES
05/01/2025
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
GIANMARCO CARUSONE
05/01/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
GIANMARCO CARUSONE
Latest 60 of 92 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedM & M PIPING AND HEATING08/27/2026
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedRIZE CONSTRUCTION LLC08/17/2026
DOB NOWStructuralPermit IssuedRIZE CONSTRUCTION LLC08/17/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedRIZE CONSTRUCTION LLC08/17/2026
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedRIZE CONSTRUCTION LLC06/13/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedRIZE CONSTRUCTION LLC06/13/2025
1 project · most recent 07/28/2025
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
FiledStatusContractorScopeMake / Model / Capacity
07/28/2025Permit IssuedRIZE CONSTRUCTION LLCHeating and Air Conditioning Systems
Heat / Cool
Gree 60,000 BTU Gree All Match 21 SEER2 Quad Zone 360 Ceiling Cassette Mini Split Heat Pump System- R32 230V-9+9+9+12 60,000 BTU · Fan Coil Indoor ×7
30,000 BTU Gree All Match 21 SEER2 Quad Zone 360 Ceiling Cassette Mini Split Heat Pump System- R32 230V-9+9+9+12 30,000 BTU · Fan Coil Indoor ×5
1 project · most recent 07/28/2025
Gas Water/Sanitary
FiledStatusContractorScope
07/28/2025Permit IssuedM & M PIPING AND HEATINGGas, Water/Sanitary
1 project · most recent 07/28/2025
Concrete Wood
FiledStatusContractorScope
07/28/2025Permit IssuedM & M PIPING AND HEATINGConcrete, Wood
1 project · most recent 05/06/2025
Fence
FiledStatusContractorScope
05/06/2025——Fence
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 31
DateRequirementInspectorRole
07/23/2025Concrete - Cast-In-PlaceJORGE CHERRESspecial
07/23/2025Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsJORGE CHERRESspecial
07/23/2025Energy Code Compliance InspectionsGIANMARCO CARUSONEprogress
07/23/2025Structural Wood FrameGIANMARCO CARUSONEprogress
07/16/2025FinalGIANMARCO CARUSONEprogress
05/01/2025Fenestration areasGIANMARCO CARUSONEenergy_progress
05/01/2025Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratingsGIANMARCO CARUSONEenergy_progress
05/01/2025Air barrier - visual inspectionGIANMARCO CARUSONEenergy_progress
05/01/2025Fenestration air leakageGIANMARCO CARUSONEenergy_progress
05/01/2025Insulation placement and R valuesGIANMARCO CARUSONEenergy_progress
05/01/2025Interior lighting powerGIANMARCO CARUSONEenergy_progress
05/01/2025Maintenance informationGIANMARCO CARUSONEenergy_progress
05/01/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJORGE CHERRESspecial
05/01/2025Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsJORGE CHERRESspecial
05/01/2025Energy Code Compliance InspectionsGIANMARCO CARUSONEprogress
05/01/2025Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionGIANMARCO CARUSONEprogress
05/01/2025HVAC-R and service water heating equipmentGIANMARCO CARUSONEenergy_progress
05/01/2025HVAC-R and service water heating system controlsGIANMARCO CARUSONEenergy_progress
05/01/2025Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)JORGE CHERRESspecial
05/01/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJORGE CHERRESspecial
05/01/2025Energy Code Compliance InspectionsGIANMARCO CARUSONEprogress
05/01/2025HVAC-R and service water heating equipmentGIANMARCO CARUSONEenergy_progress
05/01/2025HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationGIANMARCO CARUSONEenergy_progress
05/01/2025HVAC-R and service water heating system controlsGIANMARCO CARUSONEenergy_progress
05/01/2025Maintenance informationGIANMARCO CARUSONEenergy_progress
Latest 25 of 31.
▾Documents — 29 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings5
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch5
08/23/2026M01212857-I1Request digital key ↗
08/23/2026M01212871-S3Request digital key ↗
08/23/2026M01212871-S1Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type
▸Seals & Professional Certifications20
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature9
09/02/2026M01212871-S3Open ↗
09/02/2026M01212871-S3Open ↗
09/02/2026M01212871-S3Open ↗
Showing 3 of 9 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature6
09/02/2026M01212871-S3Open ↗
09/02/2026M01212871-S3Open ↗
09/02/2026M01212871-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 6 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature5
08/13/2026M01212871-S2Open ↗
08/13/2026M01212871-S1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01212871-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type
▸Environmental & Asbestos4
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report4
08/13/2026M01212871-S3Open ↗
08/13/2026M01212871-S2Open ↗
08/13/2026M01212871-S1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type