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Fairchild Hall
1212 AMSTERDAM AVENUE · Name © OpenStreetMap contributors · Morningside Heights · BIN 1089234
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1901Year Built
7Stories
W6Building Class
R8Zoning
—Gross Floor Area
1Units
Other college and university · Owner of record: Columbia University · 1.86 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureMechanicalEquipmentGeneral
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
RoofColumbia University Facilities & OperationsUnder Construction1p · 1 filing · 5 docs
BulkheadColumbia University Facilities & OperationsUnder Construction1p · 1 filing · 10 docs
Site & exteriorColumbia University Facilities & OperationsUnder Construction10p · 2 filings · 7 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
Columbia University1110/07/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Soni Engineering Consulting207/09/2026
Always Fast Services106/04/2026
Socotec106/02/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
Andamio ScaffoldingScaffold209/07/2026
Accurate Electrical ContractorsElectrical103/21/2026
Matros Automated ElectricalElectrical103/22/2026
Lawrence Exterior Restorationspecialty_contractor107/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Soni Engineering Consulting9819207/09/2026
Socotec301106/02/2026
Building Lifecycle
All (13)Filed (4)Permit Issued (4)Signed Off (1)Special Inspection (4)
10/06/2026
Signed off — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF 2022 THE NYC BUILDING CODE. LIVE LOAD 300PSF.
M01403427-I1
08/31/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01403427-I1-SH
07/09/2026
Filed — Alteration
Installation of suspended scaffold for facade work or inspection
M01409119-P1
06/12/2026
Special inspection requirement — Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin Number
nayan soni
06/12/2026
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
nayan soni
06/08/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01408618-I1-GC
06/08/2026
Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold
M01409119-I1-SC
06/04/2026
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF 2022 THE NYC BUILDING CODE. LIVE LOAD 300PSF.
M01403427-I1
06/04/2026
Filed — Alteration
Installation of suspended scaffold for facade work or inspection
M01409119-I1
06/04/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01403427-I1-SH
06/02/2026
Filed — Alteration
FILING HEREWITH FOR FACADE REPAIRS . THERE IS NO CHANGE TO USE , EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY
M01408618-I1
05/28/2026
Special inspection requirement — Masonry
ALBERTO MORA
05/28/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
Jennifer Sze
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offAndamio Scaffolding08/31/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedLawrence Exterior Restoration06/08/2026
DOB NOWSuspended ScaffoldPermit IssuedLawrence Exterior Rest Co06/08/2026
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offAndamio Scaffolding06/04/2026
BISPLISSUEDCardoza Plumbing02/28/2023
6 projects · most recent 05/18/2026
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
05/18/2026CompleteAccurate Electrical ContractorsGeneral Wiring
05/12/2026Permit IssuedBorowide Elect'l Contractors—
07/22/2020CompleteMatros Automated Electrical—
02/27/2020CompleteE-J Electric Installation CoGeneral Wiring
01/15/2020CompleteMatros Automated ElectricalGeneral Wiring
10/16/2019Permit IssuedCommercial Electric ContGeneral Wiring
1 project · most recent 06/04/2026
Sidewalk Shed
FiledStatusContractorScope
06/04/2026Signed-offAndamio ScaffoldingSidewalk Shed
1 project · most recent 07/09/2026
Suspended Scaffold (SC)
FiledStatusContractorScope
07/09/2026Permit IssuedLawrence Exterior Rest CoSuspended Scaffold (SC)
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 4
DateRequirementInspectorRole
06/12/2026Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin Numbernayan sonispecial
06/12/2026Post-installed Anchorsnayan sonispecial
05/28/2026MasonryALBERTO MORAspecial
05/28/2026FinalJennifer Szeprogress
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
Columbia University Facilities & OperationsEducation—
Project M01403427 Alteration · LOC Issued · 06/04/2026
Project M01409119 Alteration · Permit Entire · 06/04/2026
Project M01408618 Alteration · Permit Entire · 06/02/2026
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 — 66 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings4
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch4
08/17/2026M01408618-I1Request digital key ↗
08/16/2026M01403427-I1Request digital key ↗
08/16/2026M01409119-P1Request digital key ↗
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▸Applications & Permits7
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION4
06/28/2022123811090Open ↗
02/28/2020123811090Open ↗
06/27/2019123811090Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION3
02/28/2023123811090Open ↗
10/17/2019123811090Open ↗
10/17/2019123811090Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications13
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION5
03/10/2020123811090Open ↗
08/09/2019123811090Open ↗
08/09/2019123811090Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature4
08/17/2026M01408618-I1Open ↗
08/16/2026M01403427-I1Open ↗
08/16/2026M01409119-I1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature3
09/01/2026M01409119-P1Open ↗
09/01/2026M01409119-P1Open ↗
08/31/2026M01408618-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1
08/31/2026M01408618-I1Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment5
▸BISHVAC & SERVICE WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT2
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
▸BISHVAC & SERVICE WATER HEATING SYSTEM CONTROLS2
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE1
06/27/2019123811090Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos2
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1
06/27/2019123811090Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report1
08/17/2026M01408618-I1Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance12
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS4
03/10/2020123811090Open ↗
01/28/2020123811090Open ↗
08/07/2019123811090Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY2
11/18/2021123811090Open ↗
11/18/2021123811090Open ↗
▸BIS* HVAC INSULATION AND SEALING2
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS (EN2)1
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
▸BISLIGHTING CONTROLS1
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
▸BISINTERIOR LIGHTING POWER1
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
▸BISENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS1
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports2
▸BISMECHANICAL SYSTEMS1
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY1
11/18/2021123811090Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs6
▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter4
08/17/2026M01408618-I1Open ↗
08/16/2026M01403427-I1Open ↗
08/16/2026M01409119-P1Open ↗
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▸BISFINAL1
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST1
03/08/2023123811090Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership4
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT3
11/22/2021123811090Open ↗
06/27/2019123811090Open ↗
06/27/2019123811090Open ↗
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW31
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms4
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET2
06/27/2019123811090Open ↗
06/27/2019123811090Open ↗
▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM1
02/28/2020123811090Open ↗
▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION1
03/09/2020123811090Open ↗
▸Other Documents7
▸BISMAINTENANCE INFORMATION2
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
06/30/2022123811090Open ↗
▸DOB NOWManufacturer's Specifications2
08/16/2026M01409119-P1Open ↗
08/16/2026M01409119-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWCalculations2
08/16/2026M01409119-I1Open ↗
08/16/2026M01409119-P1Open ↗
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
06/27/2019123811090Open ↗