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Church, synagogue, chapel
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
1021 AMSTERDAM AVENUE · Morningside Heights · BIN 1082828
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1900Year Built
9Stories
M1Building Class
R7-2Zoning
13,435,076 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized16 Open Violations ▸
Church, synagogue, chapel · Owner of record: THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE DIV INE · 456,126 sf lot · 29.45 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralPlumbingGeneral
Floor 41p · 1 filing · 3 docs
Floor 3
Floor 2
Floor 110p · 2 filings · 15 docs
Cellar1p · 1 filing · 4 docs
Site & exterior10p · 3 filings · 15 docs
Filed — no permit issued1p · 1 filing · 3 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST JOHN TH208/08/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
BLACK OAK ARCHITECTURE, PC207/01/2026
FORMWORKS ARCHITECTURE PLLC201/31/2025
SAFWAY ATLANTIC LLC606/10/2021
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
A1 EXPEDITING SERVICE1203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
SAFWAY ATLANTIC, LLCGeneral Contractor1207/08/2026
PIZZO BROTHERS INCGeneral Contractor108/08/2026
ABSOLUTE PLBG & HTG CORPPlumbing107/09/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
BLACK OAK ARCHITECTURE, P9912207/01/2026
Building Lifecycle
All (35)Filed (10)Permit Issued (10)Signed Off (2)Violation (7)Inspection (3)Objection (2)Special Inspection (1)
08/14/2026
Signed off — Alteration
HEREWITH FILE TO INSTALL NEW ADA COMPLIANCE RESTROOM IN EXISTING CHURCH (SYNOD HOUSE). WORK INCLUDES NEW PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH ASSOCIATED PIPING, AND FIRE-STOPPING IS PROVIDED. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY.
M01421917-S1
08/11/2026
Signed off — Alteration
HEREWITH FILE TO INSTALL NEW ADA COMPLIANCE RESTROOM IN EXISTING CHURCH (SYNOD HOUSE). WORK INCLUDES NEW PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH ASSOCIATED PIPING, AND FIRE-STOPPING IS PROVIDED. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY.
M01421917-I1
08/07/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01421917-I1-GC
07/26/2026
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
View inspection ↗
07/23/2026
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
07/07/2026
Permit issued — Plumbing
M01421917-S1-PL
07/01/2026
Filed — Alteration
HEREWITH FILE TO INSTALL NEW ADA COMPLIANCE RESTROOM IN EXISTING CHURCH (SYNOD HOUSE). WORK INCLUDES NEW PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH ASSOCIATED PIPING, AND FIRE-STOPPING IS PROVIDED. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY.
M01421917-S1
07/01/2026
Filed — Alteration
HEREWITH FILE TO INSTALL NEW ADA COMPLIANCE RESTROOM IN EXISTING CHURCH (SYNOD HOUSE). WORK INCLUDES NEW PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH ASSOCIATED PIPING, AND FIRE-STOPPING IS PROVIDED. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY.
M01421917-I1
06/24/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Jin Lee
02/03/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
01/31/2025
Filed — No Work
M01168892-I1
01/31/2025
Objection raised — Fire_Protection
01/11/2024
Filed — No Work
M00987858-I1
06/24/2022
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
05/23/2022
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M00537938-I1-PM
04/22/2022
Permit issued — Construction Fence
M00526299-I1-FN
03/23/2022
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M00508436-I1-PM
03/23/2022
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M00508428-I1-SF
06/11/2021
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M00537938-I1-PM
06/10/2021
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY OVERHEAD PROTECTION AS PER DRAWINGS DURING BLDG ALTERATION, FILED SEP. TEMPORARY OVERHEAD PROTECTION SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC BC. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M00508436-P1
06/10/2021
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF SCAFFOLD AS PER DRAWINGS. SCAFFOLD SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC BC. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M00508428-P1
06/10/2021
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY WORK PLATFORM AT NORTH TOWER AS PER DRAWINGS. TEMPORARY WORK PLATFORM SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC BC. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M00537938-I1
05/24/2021
Permit issued — Construction Fence
M00526299-I1-FN
05/21/2021
Filed — Alteration
M00526299-I1
04/27/2021
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M00508428-I1-SF
04/23/2021
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M00508436-I1-PM
04/22/2021
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF SCAFFOLD AS PER DRAWINGS. SCAFFOLD SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC BC. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M00508428-I1
04/22/2021
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY OVERHEAD PROTECTION AS PER DRAWINGS DURING BLDG ALTERATION, FILED SEP. TEMPORARY OVERHEAD PROTECTION SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC BC. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M00508436-I1
07/02/2020
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
07/02/2020
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
07/02/2020
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
12/01/2016
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
05/03/2012
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
12/18/2001
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
08/04/1988
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offPIZZO BROTHERS INC08/07/2026
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offABSOLUTE PLBG & HTG CORP07/07/2026
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedSAFWAY ATLANTIC, LLC05/23/2022
DOB NOWConstruction FencePermit IssuedSAFWAY ATLANTIC, LLC04/22/2022
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedSAFWAY ATLANTIC, LLC03/23/2022
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedSAFWAY ATLANTIC, LLC03/23/2022
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedSAFWAY ATLANTIC, LLC06/11/2021
DOB NOWConstruction FencePermit IssuedSAFWAY ATLANTIC, LLC05/24/2021
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedSAFWAY ATLANTIC, LLC04/27/2021
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedSAFWAY ATLANTIC, LLC04/23/2021
BISEQISSUEDREPUBLIC SCAFFOLD&HOIST C05/09/2017
BISEQISSUEDREPUBLIC SCAFFOLD&HOIST C05/27/2016
BIS—ISSUEDJOHN BARTON AIA01/16/1992
BISEQISSUEDLOGAN ASSOCIATES11/20/1991
BISEQISSUEDCATHEDRAL STOREWORKS,LP01/17/1991
BISPLISSUEDWASOFF PLBG & UTILITY CO11/20/1990
BISOTISSUEDPILOT GAS & HEAT SERVICE CORP.11/20/1990
BISEQISSUEDCATHEDRAL STOREWORKS,LP11/15/1990
BIS—ISSUEDCATHEDRAL STONEWORKS, L.P09/18/1990
1 project · most recent 07/01/2026
Water/Sanitary
FiledStatusContractorScope
07/01/2026Signed-offABSOLUTE PLBG & HTG CORPWater/Sanitary
1 project · most recent 03/06/2026
FiledStatusContractorScope
03/06/2026CompleteVALLEY ELECTRIC OF NY INC—
1 project · most recent 06/10/2021
Scaffold
FiledStatusContractorScope
06/10/2021Permit IssuedSAFWAY ATLANTIC, LLCScaffold
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 3
DateTypeResultReport
07/26/2026Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
07/23/2026Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
06/24/2022Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 1
DateRequirementInspectorRole
06/24/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJin Leespecial
▾Documents — 44 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings10
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch8
09/03/2026M00526299-I1Request digital key ↗
09/03/2026M00508428-I1Request digital key ↗
09/03/2026M00508428-P1Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 8 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Temporary Place of Assembly2
08/28/2026M00987858-I1Request digital key ↗
08/25/2026M01168892-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits5
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION2
05/26/2017122723286Open ↗
06/03/2016122723286Open ↗
▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit2
08/16/2026M01421917-S1Open ↗
08/16/2026M01421917-I1Open ↗
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION1
06/03/2016122723286Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications14
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature10
09/03/2026M00526299-I1Open ↗
09/03/2026M00508436-I1Open ↗
09/03/2026M00508436-P1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 10 on file for this type
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT1
06/03/2016122723286Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST1
06/03/2016122723286Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION1
06/03/2016122723286Open ↗
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature1
08/24/2026M01421917-S1Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection1
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes1
06/03/2016122723286Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos2
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report2
08/16/2026M01421917-I1Open ↗
08/16/2026M01421917-S1Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs10
▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter10
09/03/2026M00526299-I1Open ↗
08/16/2026M01421917-I1Open ↗
08/16/2026M01421917-S1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 10 on file for this type
▸Filing & Intake Forms1
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET1
06/03/2016122723286Open ↗
▸Other Documents1
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
05/27/2016122723286Open ↗