School or academy

12 EAST 79 STREET

MANHATTAN · Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill · BIN 1041889

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1903Year Built

6Stories

W3Building Class

R10Zoning

14,979 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

6 Open Violations 5 unresolved · 1 paperwork only ▸

School or academy · Owner of record: THE SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY · 2,861 sf lot · 5.24 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

No floor-level scope or drawing coverage on file for this building.

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
NEW AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION INC	8	07/08/2026
SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY	11	03/22/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
GREEN DESIGN	2	05/04/2018

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
ATLANTIC BUILDING SUPPLY INC.	4	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
NEW AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION INC	General Contractor	4	07/08/2026
BARRY SAXE	Electrical	2	03/21/2026

Building Lifecycle

All (34)Filed (2)Permit Issued (2)Signed Off (2)Violation (27)Special Inspection (1)

12/17/2021

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

08/05/2020

Signed off — Alteration

ALTERATION TYPE 3 - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - SCAFFOLD PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00038078-I1

08/05/2020

Signed off — Alteration

M00040355-I1

08/01/2018

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

05/04/2018

Filed — Alteration

M00040355-I1

05/04/2018

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00040355-I1-SH

05/02/2018

Special inspection requirement — Final

BRIAN T. O'CONNOR

04/27/2018

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00038078-I1-SF

04/26/2018

Filed — Alteration

ALTERATION TYPE 3 - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - SCAFFOLD PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00038078-I1

07/18/2017

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Elevators

03/31/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

06/20/2013

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

04/04/2012

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/05/2011

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/08/2010

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

07/06/2010

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

07/06/2010

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

07/06/2010

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

10/06/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/17/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/29/2007

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/15/2005

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/31/2005

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/13/2004

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/19/2002

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

11/05/2001

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

02/27/2001

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

11/01/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

02/07/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/16/1999

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/04/1998

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

12/17/1997

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

02/10/1997

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/18/1993

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	NEW AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION	05/04/2018
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Signed-off	NEW AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION	04/27/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	APPLE RESTORATION & WATERPROOF	09/14/2011
BIS	PL	ISSUED	EMPIRE STATE PLBG & HTG C	08/03/2011
BIS	OT	ISSUED	NEW YORK HEATING CORP	04/01/2011
BIS	MH	ISSUED	NEW YORK HEATING CORP	06/25/2009
BIS	BL	ISSUED	NEW YORK HEATING CORP	01/08/2009
BIS	PL	ISSUED	NEW YORK HEATING CORP	01/08/2009
BIS	FP	ISSUED	ACTIVE FIRE EXTINGU. CO. INC.	09/26/2000

1 project · most recent 05/03/2018

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
05/03/2018	Permit Issued	4000 ELECTRIC CORP	—

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 1

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
05/02/2018	Final	BRIAN T. O'CONNOR	progress

▾Documents — 102 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings2

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch2

09/06/2026M00038078-I1Request digital key ↗

09/06/2026M00040355-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits17

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION11

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION6

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications18

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION9

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST3

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM3

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature2

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1

09/02/2026M00040355-I1Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment10

▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS3

10/27/2009110440826Open ↗

▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT2

09/27/2011120163198Open ↗

10/27/2009110440826Open ↗

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING2

01/12/2011120575154Open ↗

01/08/2009110429992Open ↗

▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE1

05/28/2009110429992Open ↗

▸BISBO-9 DOB Boiler Inspection Report/ DEP Boiler Renewal Request1

05/28/2009110429992Open ↗

▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT1

01/08/2009110429992Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos10

▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'6

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▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER2

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07/01/2009120094487Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS-CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)2

09/26/2012121373833Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance4

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS4

12/19/2012121373833Open ↗

09/26/2012121373833Open ↗

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▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs17

▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS7

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▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL4

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST3

09/27/2011120163198Open ↗

05/15/2010120094487Open ↗

02/22/2010110429992Open ↗

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter2

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership12

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT12

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▸Filing & Intake Forms7

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET7

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▸Other Documents5

▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION4

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▸BISSupporting Document: Fee Exempt1

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