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Rockefeller University Main Campus
1196 YORK AVENUE · BIN 1087129
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1940Year Built
6Stories
W6Building Class
R9Zoning
1,200,000 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized45 Active Violations 31 unresolved · 14 paperwork only 3 old, status unconfirmed ▸FISP: UNSAFE
Other college and university · 445,942 sf lot · 2.69 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
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Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.
Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off
Whole building & multi-floor projectsRockefeller University Main CampusUnder Construction1 filing
RoofRockefeller University Main Campus3p · 4 filings · 13 docs
PenthouseRockefeller University Main Campus3p · 4 filings · 17 docs
Floor 9Rockefeller University Main Campus6p · 5 filings · 14 docs
Floor 8
Floor 7
Floor 6Rockefeller University Main Campus6 filings · 13 docs
Floor 5Rockefeller University Main Campus6 filings · 13 docs
Floor 4Rockefeller University Main Campus6 filings · 13 docs
Floor 3Rockefeller University Main Campus1 filing · 2 docs
Floor 2Rockefeller University Main Campus1 filing · 2 docs
Floor 1Rockefeller University Main Campus1 filing · 2 docs
CellarRockefeller University Main Campus1 filing · 2 docs
Site & exteriorRockefeller University Main CampusUnder Construction1 filing · 2 docs
Filed — no permit issuedRockefeller University Main Campus1 filing · 4 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
Planning Construction703/21/2026
Office of Design & Construction603/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
J Callahan Consulting1203/21/2026
Oculus Consulting Group503/21/2026
Synergy Building Consultants103/21/2026
Patuxent Engineering203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
Kings Group NYScaffold2007/08/2026
Caldwell & Walsh Building ConstructionGeneral Contractor1307/08/2026
The Rockefeller UniversityGeneral Contractor707/08/2026
Devo Fire ProtectionFire Protection407/08/2026
NYC Fire SprinklerFire Protection207/08/2026
Olympic Plumbing & Heating ServicePlumbing207/08/2026
Alliance PlumbingPlumbing107/08/2026
Nash Electric ServicesElectrical103/22/2026
Eco Electrical ServcsElectrical103/22/2026
Cardoza PlumbingPlumbing107/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
KZ Engineering4665103/28/2024
Jaj Engineering930501/10/2024
Atlas ATC Engineering8011410/05/2022
Building Lifecycle
All (122)Filed (15)Permit Issued (38)Signed Off (11)Facade (FISP) (10)Violation (24)Inspection (10)Special Inspection (14)
10/05/2026
Signed off — Alteration
Modifications to exist Mechanical System associated with interior renovation of exist laboratories on 9th Floor / Penthouse / Roofs - Bronk Lab Bldg, Rockefeller University. No change in use, occupancy or egress. Refer to comments for additional info.
M00966068-I1
07/08/2026
Signed off — Alteration
Modifications to existing Sprinkler System associated with interior renovation of existing laboratories on 9th Floor - Bronk Lab Bldg, Rockefeller University. No change in use, occupancy or egress.
M00966087-I1
04/30/2026
Signed off — Alteration
Structural modifications associated with interior renovation of existing laboratories on 9th Floor / Penthouse / Roofs - Bronk Lab Bldg, Rockefeller University. No change in use, occupancy or egress.
M00966090-I1
04/30/2026
Signed off — Alteration
Interior renovation of existing laboratories on 9th Floor / Penthouse / Roofs - Bronk Lab Bldg, Rockefeller University. New partitions, cabinets, counters and finishes. Modification to suspended ceiling system. No change in use, occupancy or egress.
M00966047-I1
04/30/2026
Signed off — Alteration
Modifications to ex Plumbing System assoc. with int renovation of ex labs on 9th Fl - Bronk Lab Bldg, Rockefeller Univ. New CO2 manifold system. New vacuum pump system at Penthouse Level for labs. New Roof drain. No change in use, occupancy or egress
M00966080-I1
04/20/2026
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
04/20/2026
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Local Law
04/20/2026
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
04/08/2026
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M08013236-I1-EW-SP
12/16/2025
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M00671022-I1-SH
12/11/2025
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M00671022-I1-SF
08/20/2025
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M08013236-I1-EW-SP
08/19/2025
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M00966087-I1-EW-SP
05/22/2025
Permit issued — General Construction
M00966047-I1-GC
05/22/2025
Permit issued — Structural
M00966090-I1-ST
05/21/2025
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M00966068-I1-MS
04/28/2025
Inspection — Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
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04/28/2025
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
View inspection ↗
04/25/2025
Inspection — Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
04/25/2025
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
04/21/2025
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00966080-I1-PL
12/20/2024
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M00671022-I1-SH
12/19/2024
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00671022-I1-SF
11/20/2024
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M00966087-I1-EW-SP
06/12/2024
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
04/22/2024
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00966080-I1-PL
04/19/2024
Permit issued — Structural
M00966090-I1-ST
04/19/2024
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M00966068-I1-MS
04/19/2024
Permit issued — General Construction
M00966047-I1-GC
03/29/2024
Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold
M01027532-I1-SC
03/28/2024
Filed — Alteration
M01027532-I1
03/18/2024
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Local Law
03/15/2024
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M00966068-I1-MS
03/04/2024
Permit issued — General Construction
M00966047-I1-GC
03/04/2024
Permit issued — Structural
M00966090-I1-ST
01/31/2024
Signed off — Alteration
Herewith filing interior alterations work on 4th, 5th and 6th floor. General construction work, as per plans submitted. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
M00652869-I1
01/23/2024
Signed off — Alteration
M00652875-I1
01/10/2024
Filed — Alteration
Modifications to exist Mechanical System associated with interior renovation of exist laboratories on 9th Floor / Penthouse / Roofs - Bronk Lab Bldg, Rockefeller University. No change in use, occupancy or egress. Refer to comments for additional info.
M00966068-I1
01/10/2024
Filed — Alteration
Modifications to existing Sprinkler System associated with interior renovation of existing laboratories on 9th Floor - Bronk Lab Bldg, Rockefeller University. No change in use, occupancy or egress.
M00966087-I1
01/10/2024
Filed — Alteration
Modifications to ex Plumbing System assoc. with int renovation of ex labs on 9th Fl - Bronk Lab Bldg, Rockefeller Univ. New CO2 manifold system. New vacuum pump system at Penthouse Level for labs. New Roof drain. No change in use, occupancy or egress
M00966080-I1
01/09/2024
Filed — Alteration
Structural modifications associated with interior renovation of existing laboratories on 9th Floor / Penthouse / Roofs - Bronk Lab Bldg, Rockefeller University. No change in use, occupancy or egress.
M00966090-I1
01/05/2024
Filed — Alteration
Interior renovation of existing laboratories on 9th Floor / Penthouse / Roofs - Bronk Lab Bldg, Rockefeller University. New partitions, cabinets, counters and finishes. Modification to suspended ceiling system. No change in use, occupancy or egress.
M00966047-I1
12/28/2023
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M00671022-I1-SH
12/28/2023
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M00652875-I1-MS
12/27/2023
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M00671022-I1-SF
12/15/2023
Signed off — Alteration
M00656858-I1
11/28/2023
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Joseph Jabour
11/28/2023
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
Joseph Jabour
11/28/2023
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Joseph Jabour
11/28/2023
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Joseph Jabour
11/21/2023
Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems
Joseph Jabour
11/15/2023
Signed off — Alteration
M00652878-I1
11/09/2023
Filed — Alteration
Facade Repair to include Stone Patching, Replacing/repointing of brick, installation of caulking and sealants
M00918906-I1
10/04/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
10/04/2023
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
09/12/2023
Signed off — Alteration
Sprinkler work
M00652882-I1
08/14/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
08/14/2023
Special inspection requirement — Masonry
08/11/2023
Inspection — Certified Medical Gas - MG - PL - Finish
Certified
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08/11/2023
Inspection — Certified Medical Gas - MG - PL - Test
Certified
View inspection ↗
Latest 60 of 122 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSprinklersPermit IssuedDevo Fire Protection04/08/2026
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedKings Group NY12/16/2025
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedKings Group NY12/11/2025
DOB NOWSprinklersPermit IssuedDevo Fire Protection08/20/2025
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offDevo Fire Protection08/19/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offThe Rockefeller Universit05/22/2025
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offThe Rockefeller Universit05/22/2025
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offThe Rockefeller Universit05/21/2025
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offOlympic Plumbing & Heating Service04/21/2025
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedKings Group NY12/20/2024
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedKings Group NY12/19/2024
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offDevo Fire Protection11/20/2024
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offOlympic Plumbing & Heating Service04/22/2024
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offThe Rockefeller Universit04/19/2024
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offThe Rockefeller Universit04/19/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offThe Rockefeller Universit04/19/2024
DOB NOWSuspended ScaffoldPermit IssuedSummit Development03/29/2024
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offCaldwell & Walsh Building Construction03/15/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offCaldwell & Walsh Building Construction03/04/2024
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offCaldwell & Walsh Building Construction03/04/2024
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedKings Group NY12/28/2023
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offCaldwell & Walsh Building Construction12/28/2023
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedKings Group NY12/27/2023
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offCardoza Plumbing Wmbe08/10/2023
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsSigned-offKings Group NY03/03/2023
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedKings Group NY01/26/2023
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedKings Group NY01/26/2023
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offCaldwell & Walsh Building Construction01/03/2023
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offCaldwell & Walsh Building Construction01/03/2023
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offThe Rockefeller Universit10/15/2022
DOB NOWSprinklersPermit IssuedNYC Fire Sprinkler10/11/2022
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offCardoza Plumbing09/19/2022
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offCaldwell & Walsh Building Construction09/15/2022
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offCaldwell & Walsh Building Construction09/15/2022
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offNYC Fire Sprinkler09/13/2022
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsSigned-offKings Group NY03/02/2022
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedKings Group NY01/28/2022
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedKings Group NY01/28/2022
BISOTISSUEDNicholson & Galloway10/02/2012
BISPLISSUEDOlympic Plumbing & Heating Service09/21/2011
+ 12 more permits on file
1 project · most recent 01/10/2024
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
FiledStatusContractorScopeMake / Model / Capacity
01/10/2024Signed-offThe Rockefeller UniversitHeating and Air Conditioning Systems
Heat / Cool
Temtrol TEMTROL ITF-RDH14 270,900 BTU · Fan Coil Indoor ×1
2 projects · most recent 01/10/2024
FiledStatusContractorScope
01/10/2024Signed-offDevo Fire Protection—
10/05/2022Permit IssuedDevo Fire Protection13 heads
3 projects · most recent 05/20/2026
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
05/20/2026Permit IssuedHigh Quality Electric of NYC—
01/13/2022CompleteNash Electric Services—
12/17/2021Permit IssuedEco Electrical ServcsGeneral Wiring
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 10
DateTypeResultReport
04/28/2025Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
04/28/2025Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
04/25/2025Certified Storm Drainage-ST-Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
04/25/2025Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
08/11/2023Certified Medical Gas - MG - PL - FinishCertifiedView ↗
08/11/2023Certified Medical Gas - MG - PL - TestCertifiedView ↗
12/08/2022Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic TestCertifiedView ↗
12/01/2022Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
10/21/2022Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
10/12/2022Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 14
DateRequirementInspectorRole
11/28/2023Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJoseph Jabourspecial
11/28/2023Post-installed AnchorsJoseph Jabourspecial
11/28/2023Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJoseph Jabourspecial
11/28/2023Energy Code Compliance InspectionsJoseph Jabourprogress
11/21/2023Sprinkler SystemsJoseph Jabourspecial
08/14/2023Final—progress
08/14/2023Masonry—special
08/25/2022Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsGIORGI KHARDZEISHVILIspecial
08/24/2022Interior lighting powerGIORGI KHARDZEISHVILIenergy_progress
08/24/2022Lighting controlsGIORGI KHARDZEISHVILIenergy_progress
08/24/2022Sprayed fire-resistant materialsGIORGI KHARDZEISHVILIspecial
01/04/2022FinalJames Braddockprogress
12/23/2021FinalJames Braddockprogress
12/23/2021Sprinkler SystemsGIORGI KHARDZEISHVILIspecial
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
Rockefeller University Main CampusEducationEntire building
Project M01027532 Alteration · Permit Entire · 03/28/2024
Project M00966068 Alteration · LOC Issued · 01/10/2024
Project M00966080 Alteration · LOC Issued · 01/10/2024
Project M00966087 Alteration · LOC Issued · 01/10/2024
Project M00966090 Alteration · LOC Issued · 01/09/2024
Project M00966047 Alteration · LOC Issued · 01/05/2024
Project M00918906 Alteration · Approved · 11/09/2023
Project M08013236 Alteration · Permit Entire · 10/05/2022
Project M00652875 Alteration · LOC Issued · 08/31/2022
Project M00652869 Alteration · LOC Issued · 08/25/2022
Project M00652878 Alteration · LOC Issued · 08/25/2022
Project M00652882 Alteration · LOC Issued · 08/25/2022
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 — 110 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings15
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch15
09/02/2026M00671022-I1Request digital key ↗
09/02/2026M00661018-I1Request digital key ↗
09/02/2026M00652869-I1Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 15 on file for this type
▸Applications & Permits7
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION5
09/21/2012121369704Open ↗
03/07/2012120762460Open ↗
03/06/2012120762460Open ↗
Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION2
10/04/2012121369704Open ↗
10/08/2011120762460Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications30
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature14
09/02/2026M00671022-I1Open ↗
09/02/2026M00661018-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00652878-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 14 on file for this type
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION4
09/21/2012121369704Open ↗
09/26/2011120762460Open ↗
07/20/2011120762460Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature4
09/01/2026M00652882-I1Open ↗
08/27/2026M00966087-I1Open ↗
08/25/2026M00966080-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature4
08/28/2026M00656858-I1Open ↗
08/25/2026M00966080-I1Open ↗
08/22/2026M00652869-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM2
09/21/2012121369704Open ↗
07/20/2011120762460Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2
09/21/2012121369704Open ↗
07/20/2011120762460Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment4
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING4
03/19/2012120762460Open ↗
03/06/2012120762460Open ↗
12/28/2011120762460Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸Environmental & Asbestos27
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report12
09/01/2026M00652878-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00656858-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00652875-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 12 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWOER: Notice to Proceed7
08/13/2026M00918906-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00652878-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00656858-I1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWOER: Notice of Satisfaction6
08/13/2026M00652878-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00656858-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00966090-I1Open ↗
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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'1
07/20/2011120762460Open ↗
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1
09/21/2012121369704Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance4
▸DOB NOWEN2: As Built Energy Analysis2
08/13/2026M00652875-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00652869-I1Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS1
09/21/2012121369704Open ↗
▸DOB NOWPreliminary Commissioning Report Certification1
08/28/2026M00966068-I1Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs17
▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter15
09/02/2026M00661018-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00652878-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00652875-I1Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2
09/21/2012121369704Open ↗
07/20/2011120762460Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership2
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT2
09/21/2012121369704Open ↗
07/20/2011120762460Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms2
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET2
09/21/2012121369704Open ↗
07/20/2011120762460Open ↗
▸Other Documents2
▸DOB NOWCalculations1
08/13/2026M01027532-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWManufacturer's Specifications1
08/13/2026M01027532-I1Open ↗