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Rockefeller University Main Campus
590 EAST 68 STREET · Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island · BIN 1087126
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1940Year Built
6Stories
W6Building Class
R9Zoning
1,200,000 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized51 Open Violations 34 unresolved · 17 paperwork only ▸FISP: UNSAFE
Other college and university · 445,942 sf lot · 2.69 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureMechanicalPlumbingFire ProtectionGeneralOther
Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off
Floor 17Under Construction4p · 1 filing · 5 docs
Floor 16
Floor 15
Floor 145p · 4 filings · 20 docs
Floor 13
Floor 12
Floor 11
Floor 10
Floor 9
Floor 8
Floor 7
Floor 6
Floor 5
Floor 4
Floor 3
Floor 2
Floor 1Under Construction7p · 2 filings · 10 docs
CellarUnder Construction10p · 3 filings · 15 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
KINGS GROUP NY808/12/2026
1188 YORK AVE ROCKEFEL103/22/2026
ROCKEFELLE1203/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
OCULUS CONSULTING GROUP603/21/2026
ARSENAL BUILDING CONSULTANTS LLC203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITYGeneral Contractor608/21/2026
KINGS GROUP NY CORPGeneral Contractor508/12/2026
DEVO FIRE PROTECTION INCFire Protection106/28/2026
DEJESUS, LARRYElectrical103/21/2026
ALLIANCE PLUMBING CORPPlumbing107/08/2026
LT FIRE PROTECTION CORPFire Protection107/08/2026
WOLFF & MUNIER INCElectrical103/21/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
JAJ ENGINEERING PLLC930707/24/2026
OCULUS CONSULTING GROUP C3609411/25/2024
Building Lifecycle
All (129)Filed (11)Permit Issued (12)Signed Off (3)Facade (FISP) (10)Violation (60)Inspection (4)Special Inspection (29)
08/20/2026
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M01400368-I1-MS
08/11/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00888610-I1-SH
07/24/2026
Filed — Alteration
MECHANICAL MODIFICATIONS TO WEISS BUILDING (CELLAR "A FLOOR LEVEL" & 1ST FLOOR LEVEL) - ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY AS PER DRAWINGS. NEW AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. NEW FAN COIL UNIT. NEW EXHAUST FAN. MISC PIPING AND DUCTWORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.
M01400368-I1
07/24/2026
Filed — Alteration
SPRINKLER MODIFICATIONS TO WEISS BUILDING (CELLAR "A FLOOR LEVEL" & 1ST FLOOR LEVEL) - ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY AS PER DRAWINGS. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.
M01400380-I1
07/10/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01400346-I1-GC
06/23/2026
Filed — Alteration
RENOVATION TO WEISS BUILDING (CELLAR "A FLOOR LEVEL" & 1ST FLOOR LEVEL) - ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY. NEW NON-BEARING PARTITIONS. NEW SUSPENDED CEILING IN SELECTED AREAS. NEW CABINETS, COUNTERS & FINISHES AS PER DRAWINGS. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS
M01400346-I1
05/15/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00888610-I1-SH
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — Electrical motors and elevators
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Joseph Jabour
05/11/2026
Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems
Joseph Jabour
04/20/2026
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Local Law
06/18/2025
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M01223054-I1-EW-SP
05/28/2025
Filed — Alteration
MODIFICATION TO EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM ON 17TH FLOOR - WEISS BUILDING. NEW SPRINKLER HEADS / BRANCHES / MAIN CONNECTED TO EXISTING BUILDING SPRINKLER RISER AS PER DRAWINGS. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.
M01223054-I1
05/16/2025
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00888610-I1-SH
05/08/2025
Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems
Joseph Jabour
05/08/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Joseph Jabour
12/04/2024
Signed off — Alteration
M08028321-I1
12/04/2024
Signed off — Alteration
Modifications to existing Sprinkler System at existing laboratories and offices (14th Fl - Weiss Building, Rockefeller University). No change in use, occupancy, egress.
M08028333-I1
11/26/2024
Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems
Joseph Jabour
11/26/2024
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
John Scheschareg
11/25/2024
Filed — Alteration
Modifications to existing Sprinkler System at existing laboratories and offices (14th Fl - Weiss Building, Rockefeller University). No change in use, occupancy, egress.
M08028333-P1
11/21/2024
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
John Scheschareg
11/21/2024
Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems
Joseph Jabour
08/14/2024
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
View inspection ↗
08/07/2024
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
08/02/2024
Signed off — Alteration
Interior renovation of existing laboratories and offices (14th Floor - Weiss Building, Rockefeller University). New partitions, cabinets, counters and finishes. Modification to suspended ceiling system. No change in use, occupancy or egress.
M08028293-I1
07/19/2024
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
View inspection ↗
06/12/2024
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
06/03/2024
Permit issued — Plumbing
M08028321-I1-PL
06/03/2024
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic Test
Certified
View inspection ↗
05/31/2024
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M08028333-I1-EW-SP
05/31/2024
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00888610-I1-SH
05/17/2024
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M08028328-I1-MS
05/13/2024
Permit issued — General Construction
M08028293-I1-GC
03/18/2024
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Local Law
10/04/2023
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
10/04/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
10/04/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
07/24/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/12/2023
Filed — Alteration
M00888610-I1
06/12/2023
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00888610-I1-SH
04/28/2023
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
03/14/2023
Filed — Alteration
M00840171-I1
03/03/2023
Filed — Alteration
Modifications to existing Mechanical System at existing laboratories and offices (14th Floor - Weiss Building, Rockefeller University). No change in use, occupancy or egress.
M08028328-I1
02/10/2023
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
01/26/2023
Filed — Alteration
M08028321-I1
Latest 60 of 129 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedTHE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY08/20/2026
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedKINGS GROUP NY CORP08/11/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedTHE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY07/10/2026
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedKINGS GROUP NY CORP05/15/2026
DOB NOWSprinklersPermit IssuedDEVO FIRE PROTECTION INC06/18/2025
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedKINGS GROUP NY CORP05/16/2025
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offCARDOZA PLUMBING WMBE06/03/2024
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offLT FIRE PROTECTION CORP05/31/2024
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedKINGS GROUP NY CORP05/31/2024
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offTHE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSIT05/17/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offTHE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSIT05/13/2024
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedKINGS GROUP NY CORP06/12/2023
BISPLISSUEDOLYMPIC PLBG & HTG SVC IN03/26/2018
BISSPISSUEDLT FIRE PROTECTION CORP02/08/2018
BISPLISSUEDCARDOZA PLUMBING CORP11/14/2017
BISPLISSUEDG. C. PLBG & HTG INC11/13/2017
BISMHISSUEDTHE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY10/30/2017
BISOTISSUEDTHE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY10/27/2017
BISSPISSUEDSIRINA FIRE PROT CORP01/05/2017
BISPLISSUEDCARDOZA PLUMBING CORP10/12/2016
BISOTISSUEDTURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY05/11/2016
BISOTISSUEDNICHOLSON & GALLOWAY, INC.10/02/2012
BISSDISSUEDOLYMPIC PLBG & HTG SVCS01/27/2012
BISSPISSUEDACE FIRE PROT. CORP12/19/2003
BISSPISSUEDFD SPRINKL INC.11/26/2003
BISPLISSUEDCARDOZA CORP11/26/2003
BISPLISSUEDCARDOZA JCORP09/17/2003
BISMHISSUEDBARR & BARR INC05/23/2003
BISSPISSUEDNATIONAL SPRINKLER CORP05/22/2003
BISPLISSUEDCARDOZA CORP04/28/2003
BISOTISSUEDDRA INCORP03/27/2003
BISMHISSUEDROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY01/09/2003
BISSPISSUEDWORLD WIDE SPRINKLER CORP08/01/2002
BISEQISSUEDTURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY04/03/2002
BISMHISSUEDTURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY03/07/2002
BISOTISSUEDTURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY03/07/2002
BISOTISSUEDTURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY02/07/2002
BISEQISSUEDTURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY12/21/2001
BISOTISSUEDTURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY11/09/2001
BISMHISSUEDTHE MORGAN CONTRACTING CORP08/02/2000
+ 22 more permits on file
2 projects · most recent 07/24/2026
Air Conditioning Systems Others Associated Ducts and Piping Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Ventilation Systems
FiledStatusContractorScopeMake / Model / Capacity
07/24/2026Permit IssuedTHE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITAir Conditioning Systems, Others
Cooling
Iec HDY16 1,300 CFM ×1
Other
Greenheck GREENHECK BSQ-140HP 2,000 CFM · Exhaust Fan ×1
Trane FCDB100 550 CFM · Fan Coil Indoor ×1
03/03/2023Signed-offTHE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITAssociated Ducts and Piping, Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, Ventilation Systems
Heat / Cool
Trane FCU-14-1 / 3 / 4 / 9 TR-OHS-12C ; FCU-14-2 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 10 FCDB060; FCU-14-5 TR-OHS-32C 1,000 CFM · Fan Coil Indoor ×10
Ventilation
Trane CSAA021 10,000 CFM · Ahu ×2
Ducts & Piping
N/A N/A 1 CFM · Ductwork ×1
2 projects · most recent 07/24/2026
FiledStatusContractorScope
07/24/2026———
05/28/2025Permit IssuedDEVO FIRE PROTECTION INC58 heads
1 project · most recent 07/24/2026
FiledStatusContractorScope
07/24/2026———
3 projects · most recent 05/15/2026
FiledStatusContractorScope
05/15/2026Permit IssuedHIGH QUALITY ELEC.OF NYC—
06/15/2023Permit IssuedNEE ELECTRICAL, LLC—
03/01/2021Permit IssuedSTAR ELEC'L CONTRACTORS C—
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 4
DateTypeResultReport
08/14/2024Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
08/07/2024Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
07/19/2024Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
06/03/2024Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic TestCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 29
DateRequirementInspectorRole
05/11/2026Mechanical SystemsJoseph Jabourspecial
05/11/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJoseph Jabourspecial
05/11/2026FinalJoseph Jabourprogress
05/11/2026Energy Code Compliance InspectionsJoseph Jabourprogress
05/11/2026Electrical motors and elevatorsJoseph Jabourenergy_progress
05/11/2026HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationJoseph Jabourenergy_progress
05/11/2026HVAC-R and service water heating equipmentJoseph Jabourenergy_progress
05/11/2026HVAC-R and service water heating system controlsJoseph Jabourenergy_progress
05/11/2026Maintenance informationJoseph Jabourenergy_progress
05/11/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJoseph Jabourspecial
05/11/2026FinalJoseph Jabourprogress
05/11/2026Energy Code Compliance InspectionsJoseph Jabourprogress
05/11/2026Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionJoseph Jabourprogress
05/11/2026Lighting controlsJoseph Jabourenergy_progress
05/11/2026Interior lighting powerJoseph Jabourenergy_progress
05/11/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJoseph Jabourspecial
05/11/2026Sprinkler SystemsJoseph Jabourspecial
05/08/2025Sprinkler SystemsJoseph Jabourspecial
05/08/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJoseph Jabourspecial
11/26/2024Sprinkler SystemsJoseph Jabourspecial
11/26/2024Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJohn Schescharegspecial
11/21/2024Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJohn Schescharegspecial
11/21/2024Sprinkler SystemsJoseph Jabourspecial
12/01/2022Energy Code Compliance InspectionsJohn Schescharegprogress
12/01/2022Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionJohn Schescharegprogress
Latest 25 of 29.
▾Documents — 169 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings10
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch10
09/01/2026M08028293-I1Request digital key ↗
09/01/2026M08028321-I1Request digital key ↗
09/01/2026M08028333-P1Request digital key ↗
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▸Applications & Permits22
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION11
03/28/2018123117581Open ↗
02/09/2018123129630Open ↗
11/14/2017122660600Open ↗
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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION11
01/09/2018123129630Open ↗
08/29/2017123117581Open ↗
08/29/2017123117581Open ↗
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications56
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION16
08/14/2018122779136Open ↗
01/09/2018123129630Open ↗
08/29/2017123117581Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature10
09/01/2026M08028293-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M08028321-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M08028333-I1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature9
08/31/2026M01400368-I1Open ↗
08/30/2026M08028293-I1Open ↗
08/29/2026M08028333-I1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature7
08/31/2026M01400368-I1Open ↗
08/31/2026M01400368-I1Open ↗
08/30/2026M08028293-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST6
01/09/2018123129630Open ↗
08/29/2017123117581Open ↗
06/08/2016122779136Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT6
01/09/2018123129630Open ↗
08/29/2017123117581Open ↗
08/29/2017123117581Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM2
09/25/2012121369697Open ↗
09/21/2012121369697Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment8
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE4
01/09/2018123129630Open ↗
08/29/2017123117581Open ↗
06/08/2016122779136Open ↗
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▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE3
04/23/2012120777980Open ↗
04/12/2012120777980Open ↗
03/12/2012120777980Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1
07/25/2011120777980Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos23
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report9
09/01/2026M08028293-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M08028321-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M08028333-P1Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)5
08/29/2017123117581Open ↗
06/08/2016122779136Open ↗
05/23/2016122660600Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWOER: Notice of Satisfaction3
08/13/2026M08028293-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M08028321-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M08028328-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWOER: Notice to Proceed3
08/13/2026M08028293-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M08028328-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M08028321-I1Open ↗
▸BISENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTIONS - OER NOTICE TO PROCEED2
10/25/2017123117581Open ↗
05/02/2016122660600Open ↗
▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'1
07/25/2011120777980Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance6
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS5
08/29/2017123117581Open ↗
10/11/2016122660600Open ↗
10/07/2016122660600Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWPreliminary Commissioning Report Certification1
08/13/2026M08028328-I1Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports1
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: PILE DRIVING1
02/06/2018123129630Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs14
▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter10
09/01/2026M08028321-I1Open ↗
08/31/2026M00840171-I1Open ↗
08/16/2026M01400346-I1Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2
09/21/2012121369697Open ↗
07/25/2011120777980Open ↗
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST1
02/22/2019122779136Open ↗
▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER1
03/28/2018123117581Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership11
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT11
02/22/2019122779136Open ↗
01/09/2018123129630Open ↗
08/29/2017123117581Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms12
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET9
01/09/2018123129630Open ↗
08/29/2017123117581Open ↗
08/29/2017123117581Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION2
06/17/2016122660600Open ↗
06/17/2016122660600Open ↗
▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM1
02/22/2019122779136Open ↗
▸Other Documents6
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION6
01/10/2018123129630Open ↗
08/29/2017123117581Open ↗
08/29/2017123117581Open ↗
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