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11 WEST 16 STREET
MANHATTAN · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square · BIN 1079155
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1934Year Built
3Stories
P7Building Class
C6-2MZoning
27,600 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
0 Open ViolationsFISP: No Report Filed
Museum · Owner of record: CENTER FOR JEWISH HISTORY, INC. · 9,200 sf lot · 3 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureMechanicalFire ProtectionGeneral
Floor 252p · 4 filings · 20 docs
Floor 15p · 1 filing · 4 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
AMERICAN FOUNDATION103/22/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
BEYER BLINDER BELLE304/24/2026
ALTIERI SEBOR WIEBER LLC210/22/2025
BERGEN STREET STUDIO FOR ARCHITECTU110/28/2024
KOHLER RONAN, LLC209/17/2024
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
JAM CONSULTANTS, INC.1403/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
CITYWIDE PLBG HTG SPRKLPlumbing303/22/2026
MOREAIR MECHANICAL SERVICGeneral Contractor203/21/2026
ROUNDSQUARE BUILDERS,LLCGeneral Contractor204/09/2026
ADVANCED PLBG MECH SPRPlumbing203/22/2026
ADVANCED PLBG, MECH & SPRFire Protection207/08/2026
GCC GENESIS CONSTRUCTIONGeneral Contractor104/09/2026
DYNAMIC PLBNG & SPRKR CORFire Protection107/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
SAG ENGINEERING & CONSULT608604/24/2026
Building Lifecycle
All (160)Filed (8)Permit Issued (7)Signed Off (4)Violation (55)Inspection (10)Objection (62)Special Inspection (14)
07/27/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
Chester Kowalski
07/27/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Chester Kowalski
06/23/2026
Objection resolved — Resolved
05/14/2026
Objection raised — Accessibility
05/14/2026
Objection raised — Accessibility
05/14/2026
Objection resolved — Addressed
04/24/2026
Filed — Alteration CO
Filing for change of use on 2nd floor from Gallery Administrative Offices to an Archive Library, modifications to Occupant loads, minor interior removals and construction per plans filed.
M01066712-P1
04/06/2026
Signed off — Alteration CO
Filing for change of use on 2nd floor from Gallery Administrative Offices to an Archive Library, modifications to Occupant loads, minor interior removals and construction per plans filed.
M01066712-S1
01/20/2026
Signed off — Alteration
Remove 2nd floor existing (4) sprinkler heads in gallery renovation area and provide new automatic fire sprinkler head protection in renovated rooms at Rosenberg gallery C and Winnick gallery on 2nd floor. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
M01142208-I1
01/13/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Chester Kowalski
01/13/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
Chester Kowalski
12/17/2025
Signed off — Alteration
Filing general construction application to erect partitions and exhibit walls for a new exhibit. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
M01131577-I1
12/08/2025
Signed off — Alteration
M01107956-I1
11/06/2025
Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems
Chester Kowalski
11/06/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Chester Kowalski
11/06/2025
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
Chester Kowalski
10/22/2025
Filed — Alteration
Remove 2nd floor existing (4) sprinkler heads in gallery renovation area and provide new automatic fire sprinkler head protection in renovated rooms at Rosenberg gallery C and Winnick gallery on 2nd floor. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
M01142208-P1
09/04/2025
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M01066712-S1-MS
09/02/2025
Inspection — Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code
Certified
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08/13/2025
Inspection — Pass-Final SP - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
08/06/2025
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic Test
Certified
View inspection ↗
08/04/2025
Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems
Chester Kowalski
08/04/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Chester Kowalski
08/04/2025
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
Chester Kowalski
06/03/2025
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
View inspection ↗
05/14/2025
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic Test
Certified
View inspection ↗
05/09/2025
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M01082447-I1-EW-SP
05/02/2025
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M01142208-I1-EW-SP
04/04/2025
Permit issued — General Construction
M01131577-I1-GC
02/11/2025
Inspection — Certified Gas-Gas-Piping-Roughing
Certified
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02/11/2025
Inspection — Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
01/06/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
01/06/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/30/2024
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M01082447-I1-EW-SP
12/20/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/20/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/20/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/20/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/20/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/20/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/20/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/20/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/13/2024
Objection raised — Other
12/13/2024
Objection raised — Other
12/13/2024
Objection raised — Admin
12/13/2024
Objection raised — Structural
12/13/2024
Objection raised — Fire_Protection
12/13/2024
Objection raised — Scope
12/13/2024
Objection raised — Structural
12/13/2024
Objection raised — Other
12/13/2024
Objection raised — Other
12/13/2024
Objection raised — Other
12/09/2024
Filed — Alteration
Remove 2nd floor existing (4) sprinkler heads in gallery renovation area and provide new automatic fire sprinkler head protection in renovated rooms at Rosenberg gallery C and Winnick gallery on 2nd floor. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
M01142208-I1
12/02/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/02/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/02/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
12/02/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/15/2024
Objection raised — Scope
11/15/2024
Objection raised — Scope
11/15/2024
Objection raised — Scope
Latest 60 of 160 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offMOREAIR MECHANICAL SERVIC09/04/2025
DOB NOWSprinklersPermit IssuedADVANCED PLBG, MECH & SPR05/09/2025
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offCITYWIDE PLBG, HTG &SPRKL05/02/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offGCC GENESIS CONSTRUCTION04/04/2025
DOB NOWSprinklersPermit IssuedADVANCED PLBG, MECH & SPR12/30/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedROUNDSQUARE BUILDERS,LLC11/07/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offROUNDSQUARE BUILDERS,LLC10/28/2024
BIS—ISSUEDWESTERMAN CONSTRUCTION CO08/01/2018
BISPLISSUEDBRANCH PLUMBING LLC01/20/2017
BISSPISSUEDBRANCH PLUMBING LLC09/26/2016
BISSPISSUEDBRANCH PLUMBING LLC11/25/2015
BISSPISSUEDSIRINA FIRE PROT CORP04/23/2014
BISSPISSUEDBRANCH PLUMBING LLC11/15/2013
BISOTISSUEDTRES CONSTRUCTION LLC10/07/2013
BISMHISSUEDTRES CONSTRUCTION LLC10/07/2013
BISMHISSUEDTRES CONSTRUCTION LLC06/18/2013
BISOTISSUEDTRES CONSTRUCTION LLC06/18/2013
BISOTISSUEDTRES CONSTRUCTION LLC06/18/2013
BISOTISSUEDTRES CONSTRUCTION LLC02/15/2013
BISOTISSUEDTRES CONSTRUCTION LLC02/15/2013
BISMHISSUEDTRES CONSTRUCTION LLC02/15/2013
BISEQISSUEDARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC09/12/2012
BISOTISSUEDTRES CONSTRUCTION LLC01/14/2011
BISSPISSUEDTOWER FIRE PROTECTION INC08/31/2005
BISPLISSUEDPACE PLBG CORP05/21/2004
BIS—ISSUEDLENDLEASE(US)CONSTRUCTION11/25/2003
BISOTISSUEDLENDLEASE(US)CONSTRUCTION08/06/2003
BIS—ISSUEDLENDLEASE(US)CONSTRUCTION04/06/2000
BISCCISSUEDLEHRER MCGOVERN BOVIS INC02/09/2000
BIS—ISSUEDLEHRER MCGOVERN BOVIS INC.01/04/2000
BISPLISSUEDOLYMPIC PLUMBING &HEATING11/09/1999
BISPLISSUEDOLYMPIC PLUMBING &HEATING09/03/1999
BISFSISSUEDLEHRER MCGOVERN__BOVIS06/25/1999
BIS—ISSUEDLEHRER MCGOVERN BOVIS INC.03/17/1999
BISMHISSUEDNELSON AIR DEVICE CORP01/28/1999
BISPLISSUEDOLYMPIC PLMB & HTNG01/28/1999
BISSDRE-ISSUEDOLYMPIC PL & HT11/04/1998
BISSPISSUEDSRINA FIRE PROECION CORPORAION10/21/1998
BISPLISSUEDOLYMPIC PLUMBING &HEATING08/27/1998
BISEQISSUEDATLANTIC SCAFFOLDING04/02/1998
+ 8 more permits on file
1 project · most recent 09/17/2024
FiledStatusContractorScope
09/17/2024Permit IssuedADVANCED PLBG, MECH & SPR—
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 10
DateTypeResultReport
09/02/2025Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with codeCertifiedView ↗
08/13/2025Pass-Final SP - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
08/06/2025Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic TestCertifiedView ↗
06/03/2025Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
05/14/2025Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic TestCertifiedView ↗
02/11/2025Certified Gas-Gas-Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
02/11/2025Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
04/19/2024Pass-Final PL - Up to 9 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
02/21/2024Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
10/30/2023Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-UndergroundCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 14
DateRequirementInspectorRole
07/27/2026Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionChester Kowalskiprogress
07/27/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsChester Kowalskispecial
01/13/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsChester Kowalskispecial
01/13/2026Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionChester Kowalskiprogress
11/06/2025Sprinkler SystemsChester Kowalskispecial
11/06/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsChester Kowalskispecial
11/06/2025Post-installed AnchorsChester Kowalskispecial
08/04/2025Sprinkler SystemsChester Kowalskispecial
08/04/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsChester Kowalskispecial
08/04/2025Post-installed AnchorsChester Kowalskispecial
10/23/2024FinalWilliam Phillipsprogress
07/17/2024Sprinkler SystemsChester Kowalskispecial
06/14/2024Mechanical SystemsChester Kowalskispecial
06/14/2024FinalChester Kowalskiprogress
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
YIVO Institute for Jewish ResearchEducationFloor 2
Project M01066712 Alteration CO · Permit Entire · 07/22/2024
Read from each project’s drawing title blocks and cover sheets and checked twice; a name appears only when it is the occupant, never the owner, landlord or designer.
▾Documents — 314 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings8
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch8
08/26/2026M01082447-I1Request digital key ↗
08/26/2026M01107956-I1Request digital key ↗
08/25/2026M01131577-I1Request digital key ↗
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▸Applications & Permits68
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION41
03/05/2020123122619Open ↗
01/27/2020101481077Open ↗
01/27/2020100145987Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION15
08/01/2018123122619Open ↗
01/23/2017121454791Open ↗
12/16/2015121457994Open ↗
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▸BISPLACE OF ASSEMBLY11
01/10/2025123226133Open ↗
11/14/2019123226142Open ↗
09/06/2018123226240Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION1
12/12/2018123122619Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications71
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION33
11/14/2019123226240Open ↗
11/14/2019123226142Open ↗
11/14/2019123226133Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature10
09/01/2026M01066712-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M01142208-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M01142208-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM9
08/23/2013121755136Open ↗
08/23/2013121755136Open ↗
08/23/2013121755127Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature9
08/26/2026M01066712-I1Open ↗
08/26/2026M01107956-I1Open ↗
08/25/2026M01131577-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST6
02/08/2017121454791Open ↗
08/23/2013121755136Open ↗
08/23/2013121755127Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature4
09/02/2026M01131577-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M01066712-I1Open ↗
08/31/2026M01066712-P1Open ↗
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▸Trade Schedules & Equipment17
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE5
12/19/2016121454791Open ↗
12/15/2016121454791Open ↗
09/21/2016121457994Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING4
08/23/2013121755127Open ↗
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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS3
05/15/2019121454791Open ↗
05/15/2019121454791Open ↗
05/15/2019121454791Open ↗
▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA2
12/07/2016121450107Open ↗
01/20/2016121450107Open ↗
▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE2
03/06/2015121755127Open ↗
08/22/2014121755127Open ↗
▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT1
05/15/2019121454791Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection3
▸DOB NOWStreet Tree Checklist2
08/15/2026M01066712-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01066712-P1Open ↗
▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST1
03/07/2018123122619Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos16
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report8
08/26/2026M01107956-I1Open ↗
08/25/2026M01131577-I1Open ↗
08/21/2026M01142208-I1Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)6
04/12/2018123122619Open ↗
08/23/2013121755136Open ↗
08/23/2013121755127Open ↗
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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'2
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▸Energy Compliance13
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS11
03/19/2019121454791Open ↗
03/07/2018123122619Open ↗
10/23/2013121755136Open ↗
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▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections1
10/23/2013121755136Open ↗
▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1
03/19/2019121454791Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports1
▸BISINSPECTION REPORT - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
11/14/2019123226240Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs49
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST19
03/27/2020123122619Open ↗
03/25/2020123122619Open ↗
02/20/2020123122619Open ↗
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION10
11/14/2019123226240Open ↗
11/14/2019123226240Open ↗
11/14/2019123226142Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter8
08/26/2026M01107956-I1Open ↗
08/21/2026M01142208-I1Open ↗
08/15/2026M01066712-I1Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS5
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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE4
03/05/2020123122619Open ↗
06/25/2018123122619Open ↗
06/18/2018123122619Open ↗
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▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL3
12/22/2016120576448Open ↗
12/15/2016120576448Open ↗
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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership19
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT19
03/27/2020123122619Open ↗
03/25/2020123122619Open ↗
05/15/2019121454791Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms40
▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM22
03/27/2020123122619Open ↗
03/25/2020123122619Open ↗
03/05/2020123122619Open ↗
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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET12
08/25/2017123122619Open ↗
08/23/2013121755136Open ↗
08/23/2013121755136Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION6
03/05/2025123226133Open ↗
05/09/2019123226142Open ↗
09/14/2018123226240Open ↗
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▸Other Documents9
▸DOB NOWProof of Historic Building3
08/15/2026M01066712-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01131577-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01066712-P1Open ↗
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
11/14/2019123122619Open ↗
08/23/2017123122619Open ↗
▸DOB NOWProperty Ownership Certification2
08/15/2026M01066712-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01066712-P1Open ↗
▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM1
08/25/2017123122619Open ↗
▸DOB NOWWaiver Document1
08/13/2026M01066712-I1Open ↗