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Premises: 451 LEXINGTON AVENUE MANHATTAN Job No: 120745499
BIN: 1036183    Block: 1299    Lot: 51 Document: 01 OF 8
Job Type: NB - NEW BUILDING
Document Overview    Items Required    Virtual Job Folder    All Permits     Schedule A     Schedule B
Fees Paid    Forms Received       All Comments     C/O Summary     Plumbing Inspections
Crane Information    Plan Examination                C/O Preview
After Hours Variance Permits            
Zoning Documents Challenge Period Status     Challenge Results
Last Action: PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK 11/15/2012 (R)
Application approved on: 01/09/2012
 
Pre-Filed: 06/30/2011 Building Type: Other Estimated Total Cost: $0.00
Date Filed: 07/05/2011     Electronically Filed: Yes
Fee Structure: STANDARD
High-Rise Team Tracking Number: HRT1
Review is requested under Building Code: 2008 Hub Job ‡: Yes
Job Description    Comments
1  Location Information (Filed At)
House No(s): 451 Street Name: LEXINGTON AVENUE
Borough: Manhattan Block: 1299 Lot: 51 BIN: 1036183 CB No: 106
Work on Floor(s): CEL,ROF 001 thru 027 Apt/Condo No(s): Zip Code: 10017
2  Applicant of Record Information
Name: WILLIAM GREEN
Business Name: FLATIRON ARCHITECTS, LLC Business Phone: 212-206-8779
Business Address: 6 WEST 18TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10011 Business Fax:
E-Mail: Mobile Telephone:
License Number: 017598
Applicant Type: P.E.   R.A   Sign Hanger   Other  
    Directive 14 Applicant
    Not Applicable
    Previous Applicant of Record
    Not Applicable
3  Filing Representative
Name: CYNTHIA/JEREMY TORRES/MARTINEZ
Business Name: WILLIAM VITACCO ASSOCIATES, LTD Business Phone: 212-791-4578
Business Address: 299 BROADWAY NY NY 10007 Business Fax: 212-385-0109
E-Mail: CTORRES@VITACCO.COM Mobile Telephone:
Registration Number: X05562
4  Filing Status
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5  Job Types
Alteration Type 1 New Building
    Change in Exits/Egress
    Change in Number of Stories Alteration Type 2 Full Demolition
    Change in Number of Dwelling Units Alteration Type 3 Subdivision: Improved
    Change in Room Count / Dwelling Units Sign Subdivision: Condo
    Change in Occupancy / Use
    Change inconsistent with current Cert. of Occup.
Alteration Type 1, OT "No Work" Directive 14 acceptance requested?    Yes        No
6   Work Types
BL - Boiler FA - Fire Alarm FB - Fuel Burning FS - Fuel Storage
FP - Fire Suppression MH - Mechanical PL - Plumbing SD - Standpipe
SP - Sprinkler EQ - Construction Equipment CC - Curb Cut
OT -  OT HRT GEN CONS
7   Plans/Construction Documents Submitted
     Plans Page Count:   200 Foundation approved on:  01/09/2012
8  Additional Information
Enlargement proposed?
     No        Yes      Horizontal      Vertical
Total Construction Floor Area:     119,348    sq.ft.
9  Additional Considerations, Limitations or Restrictions
Yes No
Structural peer review required per BC §1627 Peer Reviewer License No.(P.E.):  
Filed to Comply with Local Law Local Law No./Year:       
Other, Specify:  
Restrictive Declaration / Easement
Zoning Exhibit Record (I,II,III,etc)
CRFN No.:        2011000272213   2011000272214
Landmark
Filed to Address Violation(s)
Legalization
"Little E" Hazmat Site
Unmapped Street Yes No
Adult Establishment Included in LMCCC
Compensated Development (Inclusionary Housing) Infill Zoning
Low Income Housing (Inclusionary Housing) Loft Board
Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Multiple Dwelling Quality Housing
Filing includes Lot Merger / Reapportionment (If Yes,17)
Includes permanent removal of standpipe, sprinkler or fire suppression related systems
Work includes partial demolition as defined in AC §28-101.5
Structural Stability affected by proposed work
Work includes lighting fixture and/or controls, installation or replacement. [§ECC 404 and 505]
Site Safety Job / Project
BSA Calendar No.(s):
CPC Calendar No.(s):
10  NYCECC Compliance New York City Energy Conservation Code  (Applicant Statement)
To the best of my knowledge, belief and professional judgment, this application is in compliance with the NYCECC.
Energy analysis is on another job number:
Yes    No
        This application is, or is part of, a project that utilizes trade-offs among different major systems
        This application utilizes trade-offs within a single major system
To the best of my knowledge, belief and professional judgment, all work under this application is exempt from the NYCECC in accordance with one of the following:
The work is an alteration of State or National historic building.
The scope of work is entirely in a low-energy building and is limited to the building envelope.
The scope of work does not affect the energy use of the building.
This is a post-approval amendment and exempt under a prior edition of the energy code.
11  Job Description
APPLICATION FILED FOR THE ERECTION OF A 27 STORY NEW BUILDING AS SHOWN ON PLANS FILED HEREWITH.
Related BIS Job Numbers:  
Primary application Job Number:  
12  Zoning Characteristics
District(s):   C5-3 - RESTRICTED CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT    
Overlay(s):  
Special District(s):   MID - MIDTOWN    
Map No.:  8d Street legal width (ft.):  100 Street status:     Public         Private    
Zoning lot includes the following tax lots:   Not Provided
Proposed: Use Zoning Area (sq.ft.) District FAR
   COMMERCIAL   112,951   C5-3   15.00
Proposed Totals:   112,951 --   15.00
Existing Total:    -- --
Proposed Lot Details: Lot Type:        Corner            Interior            Through    
Lot Coverage (%):  96 Lot Area (sq.ft.):  7,531        Lot Width (ft.):  75
Proposed Yard Details:   No Yards    Or
Front Yard (ft.):       Rear Yard (ft.):       Rear Yard Equivalent (ft.):      
Side Yard 1 (ft.):       Side Yard 2 (ft.):      
Proposed Other Details: Perimeter Wall Height (ft.): 120    
Enclosed Parking?       Yes       No       No. of parking spaces:  
13  Building Characteristics
Primary structural system:        Masonry       Concrete (CIP)       Concrete (Precast)       Wood
       Steel (Structural)       Steel (Cold-Formed)       Steel (Encased in Concrete)

    Proposed
Structural Occupancy Category:     II - OTHER THAN I, III OR IV
Seismic Design Category:     CATEGORY B
2008 Code Designations?
Occupancy Classification:     R-1 - RESIDENTIAL: HOTELS, DORMITORIES   Yes     No
Construction Classification:     I-B: 2 HOUR PROTECTED - NON-COMBUST   Yes     No
Multiple Dwelling Classification:     HAEB
Building Height (ft.):     263
Building Stories:     27
Dwelling Units:      288
Mixed use building?         Yes        No   
14  Fill
Not Applicable Off-Site On-Site Under 300 cubic yards
15  Construction Equipment
Chute Sidewalk Shed Construction Material:  PLYWOOD
Fence     Size:   linear ft. BSA/MEA Approval No.:  
Supported Scaffold Other   
16  Curb Cut Description
       Not Applicable
17  Tax Lot Characteristics
Original tax lots being merged or reapportioned(if applicable): 00051     00053    
Tentative tax lot numbers (new tax lots only): 00051    
18  Fire Protection Equipment
    Existing     Proposed     Existing     Proposed
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Fire Alarm Sprinkler
Fire Suppression Standpipe
19  Open Spaces
Existing Proposed Existing Proposed
Plaza Area (sq.ft.): Arcade Area (sq.ft.):
Parking Area (sq.ft.): Parking Spaces (no.):
Loading Berths (sq.ft.): 1 Loading Berths (no.):
20  Site Characteristics
Yes No Yes No
Tidal / Fresh Water Wetlands Fire District
Urban Renewal Flood Hazard Area
21  Demolition Details
      Not Applicable
22  Asbestos Abatement Compliance
      Not Applicable
23  Signs
      Not Applicable
24  Comments

Comments for Document 01
PLEASE SEND ALL OBJECTIONS TO TDIMATTEI@VITACCO.COM
25  Applicant's Statements and Signatures     ( See paper form or check Forms Received )
Yes No
For New Building and Alteration 1 applications filed under the 2008 NYC Building Code only: does this building qualify for high-rise designation?
Directive 14 applications only: I certify that the construction documents submitted and all construction documents related to this application do not require a new or amended Certificate of Occupancy as there is no change in use, exits, or occupancy.
26  Owner's Information
Name: CHIP WEISS
Relationship to Owner: MANAGER
Business Name: 451 LEXINGTON REALTY LLC Business Phone: 917-214-6656
Business Address: 15 WEST 47TH STREET SUITE 505 NEW YORK NY 10036 Business Fax:
E-Mail: Owner Type: CORPORATION
Non Profit:    Yes        No
Yes No
Owner's Certification Regarding Occupied Housing (Remain Occupied)
Owner's Certification Regarding Occupied Housing (Rent Control / Stabilization)
Owner DHCR Notification
Owner's Certification for Adult Establishment
Owner's Certification for Directive 14 (if applicable)
      Condo / Co-Op or Corporation Second Officer
Name: ANDREW WEISS Title: MANAGER
Business Name: 451 LEXINGTON REALTY LLC Business Phone: 917-214-6656
Business Address: 15 WEST 27TH STREET SUITE 505 NEW YORK NY 10036 Business Fax:
E-Mail:

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