Museum

11 WEST 16TH STREET

MANHATTAN · BIN 1079155

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1934Year Built

3Stories

P7Building Class

C6-2MZoning

27,600 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

0 Active ViolationsFISP: No Report Filed

Museum · Owner of record: Center for Jewish History · 9,200 sf lot · 3 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureMechanicalFire ProtectionGeneral

Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.

Floor 61 filing

Floor 5

Floor 4Minor partition changes, 4th floor1 filing · 4 docs

Floor 3

Floor 2YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, Center for Jewish Histor53p · 4 filings · 20 docs

Floor 1Center for Jewish History5p · 1 filing · 4 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
American Foundation	1	03/22/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
Bergen Street Studio for Architectu	3	10/09/2026
Beyer Blinder Belle	3	04/24/2026
Altieri Sebor Wieber	2	10/22/2025
Kohler Ronan	2	09/17/2024

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
J.A.M. Associates	14	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
Citywide Plumbing & Heating Sprinkler	Plumbing	3	03/22/2026
Moreair Mechanical Services	specialty_contractor	2	03/21/2026
Roundsquare Builders	General Contractor	2	04/09/2026
Advanced Plumbing Mechanical Sprinkler	Plumbing	2	03/22/2026
Advanced Plumbing, Mechanical & Sprinkler	Fire Protection	2	07/08/2026
Dynamic Plumbing & Sprinkler	Fire Protection	1	07/08/2026
GCC Genesis Construction	General Contractor	1	04/09/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
Sag Engineering & Consulting	608	6	04/24/2026

Building Lifecycle

All (159)Filed (10)Permit Issued (7)Signed Off (4)Violation (55)Inspection (5)Objection (62)Special Inspection (16)

10/09/2026

Filed — Alteration

M01467333-I1

09/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

09/11/2026

Filed — Alteration

MINOR PARTITION CHANGES AT 4TH FLOOR. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, NOR OCCUPANCY.

M01431964-I1

07/27/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Chester Kowalski

07/27/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction

Chester Kowalski

07/16/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

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 — Post-installed Anchors

Chester Kowalski

11/06/2025

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Chester Kowalski

10/22/2025

Filed — Alteration

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 — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Chester Kowalski

08/04/2025

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

Chester Kowalski

08/04/2025

Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems

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

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 — Scope

12/13/2024

Objection raised — Fire_Protection

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 — Other

12/13/2024

Objection raised — Structural

12/09/2024

Filed — Alteration

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

Latest 60 of 159 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	Moreair Mechanical Services	09/04/2025
DOB NOW	Sprinklers	Permit Issued	Advanced Plumbing, Mechanical & Sprinkler	05/09/2025
DOB NOW	Sprinklers	Signed-off	Citywide Plumbing, Heating & Sprinkler	05/02/2025
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	GCC Genesis Construction	04/04/2025
DOB NOW	Sprinklers	Permit Issued	Advanced Plumbing, Mechanical & Sprinkler	12/30/2024
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	Roundsquare Builders	11/07/2024
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	Roundsquare Builders	10/28/2024
BIS	—	ISSUED	Westerman Construction Co	08/01/2018
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Branch Plumbing	01/20/2017
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Branch Plumbing	09/26/2016
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Branch Plumbing	11/25/2015
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Sirina Fire Protection	04/23/2014
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Branch Plumbing	11/15/2013
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Tres Construction	10/07/2013
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Tres Construction	10/07/2013
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Tres Construction	06/18/2013
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Tres Construction	06/18/2013
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Tres Construction	06/18/2013
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Tres Construction	02/15/2013
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Tres Construction	02/15/2013
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Tres Construction	02/15/2013
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Arsenal Scaffold	09/12/2012
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Tres Construction	01/14/2011
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Tower Fire Protection	08/31/2005
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Pace Plumbing	05/21/2004
BIS	—	ISSUED	Lendlease (US) Construction	11/25/2003
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Lendlease (US) Construction	08/06/2003
BIS	—	ISSUED	Lendlease (US) Construction	04/06/2000
BIS	CC	ISSUED	Lehrer McGovern Bovis	02/09/2000
BIS	—	ISSUED	Lehrer McGovern Bovis	01/04/2000
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Olympic Plumbing & Heating	11/09/1999
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Olympic Plumbing & Heating	09/03/1999
BIS	FS	ISSUED	Lehrer MCGOVERN__BOVIS	06/25/1999
BIS	—	ISSUED	Lehrer McGovern Bovis	03/17/1999
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Nelson Air Device	01/28/1999
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Olympic Plumbing & Heating	01/28/1999
BIS	SD	RE-ISSUED	Olympic PL & HT	11/04/1998
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Srina Fire Proecion Corporaion	10/21/1998
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Olympic Plumbing & Heating	08/27/1998
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Atlantic Scaffolding	04/02/1998

+ 8 more permits on file

1 project · most recent 09/17/2024

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
09/17/2024	Permit Issued	Advanced Plumbing, Mechanical & Sprinkler	—

▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 5

Date	Type	Result	Report
09/02/2025	Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code	Certified	View ↗
08/13/2025	Pass-Final SP - Up to 3 Requested Floors	Pass	View ↗
08/06/2025	Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic Test	Certified	View ↗
06/03/2025	Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-Finish	Certified	View ↗
05/14/2025	Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic Test	Certified	View ↗

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 16

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
09/29/2026	Final	—	progress
07/27/2026	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Chester Kowalski	special
07/27/2026	Fire-Resistance Rated Construction	Chester Kowalski	progress
07/16/2026	Final	—	progress
01/13/2026	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Chester Kowalski	special
01/13/2026	Fire-Resistance Rated Construction	Chester Kowalski	progress
11/06/2025	Sprinkler Systems	Chester Kowalski	special
11/06/2025	Post-installed Anchors	Chester Kowalski	special
11/06/2025	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Chester Kowalski	special
08/04/2025	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Chester Kowalski	special
08/04/2025	Post-installed Anchors	Chester Kowalski	special
08/04/2025	Sprinkler Systems	Chester Kowalski	special
10/23/2024	Final	William Phillips	progress
07/17/2024	Sprinkler Systems	Chester Kowalski	special
06/14/2024	Final	Chester Kowalski	progress
06/14/2024	Mechanical Systems	Chester Kowalski	special

▾Tenants in the building

Tenant	Space	Floors	Renovation projects
Center for Jewish History	Base Building / Common Areas	Floors 1, 2	Project M01142208 Alteration · LOC Issued · 12/09/2024 Project M01131577 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/28/2024 Project M01107956 Alteration · LOC Issued · 09/30/2024
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research	Education	Floor 2	Project M01066712 Alteration CO · Permit Entire · 07/22/2024

Names are taken automatically from the text of each project’s filed documents (title blocks and cover sheets) and screened to exclude owners, landlords and designers. They may be incomplete or wrong; check the filing.

▾Documents — 318 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings9

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch9

10/13/2026M01431964-I1Request digital key ↗

08/26/2026M01082447-I1Request digital key ↗

08/26/2026M01107956-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 Certifications72

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION33

11/14/2019123226240Open ↗

11/14/2019123226142Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature10

10/13/2026M01431964-I1Open ↗

08/26/2026M01066712-I1Open ↗

08/26/2026M01107956-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature10

09/01/2026M01066712-I1Open ↗

09/01/2026M01142208-I1Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM9

08/23/2013121755136Open ↗

08/23/2013121755127Open ↗

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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 ↗

▸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 & Asbestos17

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report9

10/13/2026M01431964-I1Open ↗

08/26/2026M01107956-I1Open ↗

08/25/2026M01131577-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-offs50

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST19

03/27/2020123122619Open ↗

03/25/2020123122619Open ↗

02/20/2020123122619Open ↗

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION10

11/14/2019123226240Open ↗

11/14/2019123226142Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter9

10/13/2026M01431964-I1Open ↗

08/26/2026M01107956-I1Open ↗

08/21/2026M01142208-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 ↗

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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 ↗