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Condo, residential tower (mixed-use, multi-family elevator) [derived]
The Empire Condominium
1356 3RD AVENUE · BIN 1082188
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2000Year Built
31Stories
RMBuilding Class
C1-9Zoning
197,415 sfGross Floor Area
151Units
LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized4 Active Violations 1 unresolved · 3 paperwork only 11 likely answered 2 old, status unconfirmed ▸
Condo, residential tower (mixed-use, multi-family elevator) [derived] · 17,304 sf lot · 11.41 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralElectricalMechanicalPlumbingFire ProtectionCivilGeneral
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
Floor 2Proposed Tenant ImprovementsUnder Construction59p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 1FedExOfficeUnder Construction95p · 2 filings · 20 docs
Site & exteriorGristedes Food1p · 1 filing · 3 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
Rfdthirdavenueretailassociates4103/21/2026
RFR Realty2403/21/2026
The Empire Condominium1903/21/2026
Gristedes Food603/22/2026
RFD 3rd Avenue I603/21/2026
3rd Ave203/21/2026
178 E 78th203/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Heapy405/22/2026
Severud Associates Consulting Engineering205/22/2026
Vocon103/20/2026
Carry D. McLain - Architect201/14/2025
Albert Montoya Architect112/07/2017
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
William Vitacco Associates203/21/2026
CSMR Designs103/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
Turner Construction CompanyGeneral Contractor307/08/2026
Tom Rectenwald ConstructionGeneral Contractor203/21/2026
Stuart IserFire Protection103/21/2026
Red Hook Sign and ElectricSign hanger107/08/2026
Aggressive Fire ProtectionFire Protection107/08/2026
Jam ElectricalElectrical103/21/2026
Mac FelderPlumbing107/08/2026
Quantum ElectricElectrical103/21/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Outsource Special Inspection2827705/22/2026
Skyline Engineering267201/14/2025
Building Lifecycle
All (120)Filed (10)Permit Issued (7)Signed Off (1)Violation (60)Inspection (2)Objection (10)Special Inspection (30)
08/13/2026
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Elevators
08/11/2026
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
08/06/2026
Inspection — Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code
Certified
View inspection ↗
06/17/2026
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M01371976-S3-EW-SP
05/22/2026
Filed — Alteration
Herewith Fling Modifications to existing Mechanical system as per plan submitted and in conjunction with interior renovations. No Change in Use, Egress or Occupancy is proposed under this application.
M01371976-P2
05/22/2026
Filed — Alteration
Herewith Fling Modifications to existing Mechanical system as per plan submitted and in conjunction with interior renovations. No Change in Use, Egress or Occupancy is proposed under this application.
M01371976-P3
05/22/2026
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting
JONAR MADRIAGA
05/22/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
JONAR MADRIAGA
05/22/2026
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding
JONAR MADRIAGA
05/22/2026
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
JONAR MADRIAGA
05/22/2026
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details
JONAR MADRIAGA
05/19/2026
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
05/19/2026
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
JONAR MADRIAGA
05/19/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
JONAR MADRIAGA
05/19/2026
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
JONAR MADRIAGA
05/19/2026
Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems
JONAR MADRIAGA
05/15/2026
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting
JONAR MADRIAGA
05/15/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
JONAR MADRIAGA
05/15/2026
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding
JONAR MADRIAGA
05/15/2026
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details
JONAR MADRIAGA
05/11/2026
Permit issued — Plumbing
M01371976-S2-PL
05/07/2026
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M01371976-S1-MS
05/07/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01371976-I1-GC
05/07/2026
Permit issued — Structural
M01371976-S4-ST
03/27/2026
Filed — Alteration
Herewith Fling Modifications to existing Mechanical system as per plan submitted and in conjunction with interior renovations. No Change in Use, Egress or Occupancy is proposed under this application.
M01371976-S2
03/27/2026
Filed — Alteration
Herewith Fling Modifications to existing Mechanical system as per plan submitted and in conjunction with interior renovations. No Change in Use, Egress or Occupancy is proposed under this application.
M01371976-S3
03/27/2026
Filed — Alteration
Herewith Fling Modifications to existing Mechanical system as per plan submitted and in conjunction with interior renovations. No Change in Use, Egress or Occupancy is proposed under this application.
M01371976-S4
03/27/2026
Filed — Alteration
Herewith Fling Modifications to existing Mechanical system as per plan submitted and in conjunction with interior renovations. No Change in Use, Egress or Occupancy is proposed under this application.
M01371976-S1
03/27/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/27/2026
Special inspection requirement — Ventilation and air distribution system
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/27/2026
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/26/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/26/2026
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/26/2026
Special inspection requirement — Duct leakage testing, insulation and design
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/26/2026
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/26/2026
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/26/2026
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/26/2026
Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/20/2026
Filed — Alteration
Herewith Fling Modifications to existing Mechanical system as per plan submitted and in conjunction with interior renovations. No Change in Use, Egress or Occupancy is proposed under this application.
M01371976-I1
03/19/2026
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/17/2026
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/16/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
JONAR MADRIAGA
03/16/2026
Special inspection requirement — Sprayed fire-resistant materials
JONAR MADRIAGA
05/30/2025
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Elevators
02/14/2025
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
02/07/2025
Signed off — Alteration
TENANT FIT-OUT FOR 1ST FLOOR RETAIL SPACE.
M01081468-I1
01/14/2025
Filed — Alteration
TENANT FIT-OUT FOR 1ST FLOOR RETAIL SPACE.
M01081468-P1
10/01/2024
Permit issued — General Construction
M01081468-I1-GC
08/16/2024
Filed — Alteration
TENANT FIT-OUT FOR 1ST FLOOR RETAIL SPACE.
M01081468-I1
06/30/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/30/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/20/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/20/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/20/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/20/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
04/22/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
10/14/2020
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
10/14/2020
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
Latest 60 of 120 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSprinklersPermit IssuedAggressive Fire Protection06/17/2026
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedMac Felder05/11/2026
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedTurner Construction Company05/07/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedTurner Construction Company05/07/2026
DOB NOWStructuralPermit IssuedTurner Construction Company05/07/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offArtur Home Improvement10/01/2024
DOB NOWSignPermit IssuedRed Hook Sign and Electric01/12/2018
BISOTISSUEDBrend Restoration04/08/2021
BISOTISSUEDBrend Restoration06/15/2020
BISPLISSUEDNational Mechanical Services Plumbing12/10/2018
BISOTISSUEDSign Group12/19/2017
BISBLISSUEDNational Mechanical Services Plumbing06/26/2017
BISPLISSUEDNational Mechanical Services Plumbing05/23/2017
BISBLISSUEDNational Mechanical Services Plumbing05/23/2017
BISOTISSUEDCad Signs NYC04/27/2017
BISOTISSUEDWesbuilt Construction Man03/17/2017
BISOTISSUEDWesbuilt Construction Man03/17/2017
BISMHISSUEDPower Cooling08/05/2016
BISPLISSUEDMetrotech Mechanical08/01/2016
BISSPISSUEDUniversal Fire Sprinkler08/01/2016
BISOTISSUEDWesbuilt Construction Man07/27/2016
BISOTISSUEDWesbuilt Construction Man07/27/2016
BISMHISSUEDWesbuilt Construction Man07/27/2016
BISOTISSUEDNational Maintenance12/18/2014
BISOTISSUEDNational Maintenance12/18/2014
BISOTISSUEDNational Maintenance12/18/2014
BISOTISSUEDNational Maintenance12/18/2014
BISOTISSUEDNational Maintenance12/18/2014
BISOTISSUEDNational Maintenance12/18/2014
BISPLISSUEDHenry Myers P & H11/20/2014
BISSPISSUEDKG Sprinkler11/18/2014
BISPLISSUEDHenry Myers P & H10/27/2014
BISMHISSUEDN-Store Services10/17/2014
BISOTISSUEDN-Store Services10/17/2014
BISOTISSUEDN-Store Services10/17/2014
BISMHISSUEDN-Store Services09/29/2014
BISOTISSUEDN-Store Services09/29/2014
BISPLISSUEDPreferred Mechanical05/11/2011
BISOTISSUEDHudson Awning Company05/04/2011
BISOTISSUEDHudson Awning Company05/04/2011
+ 17 more permits on file
1 project · most recent 05/22/2026
Air Conditioning Systems Ventilation Systems
FiledStatusContractorScopeMake / Model / Capacity
05/22/2026Permit IssuedTurner Construction CompanyAir Conditioning Systems, Ventilation Systems
Cooling
Trane GEHK015 460 CFM · Wshp ×2
United Cool Air VZWL30G2ANBC-A 10,000 CFM · Fan Coil Indoor ×1
Ventilation
Greenheck CSP 690 CFM · Exhaust Fan ×2
SQ-70 60 CFM · Exhaust Fan ×1
1 project · most recent 05/22/2026
Sprinkler System
FiledStatusContractorScope
05/22/2026Permit IssuedAggressive Fire ProtectionSprinkler System
1 project · most recent 05/22/2026
Water/Sanitary
FiledStatusContractorScope
05/22/2026Permit IssuedMac FelderWater/Sanitary
2 projects · most recent 06/10/2026
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
06/10/2026Permit IssuedCorzo Electl SystemsGeneral Wiring
10/16/2024CompleteJam Electrical—
1 project · most recent 05/22/2026
Steel Concrete
FiledStatusContractorScope
05/22/2026Permit IssuedAggressive Fire ProtectionSteel, Concrete
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 2
DateTypeResultReport
08/11/2026Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
08/06/2026Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with codeCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 37
DateRequirementInspectorRole
05/22/2026Structural Steel - High Strength BoltingJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
05/22/2026FinalJONAR MADRIAGAprogress
05/22/2026Structural Steel - WeldingJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
05/22/2026Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
05/22/2026Structural Steel - DetailsJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
05/19/2026Tenant Protection Plan Compliance—special
05/19/2026Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
05/19/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
05/19/2026Post-installed AnchorsJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
05/19/2026Sprinkler SystemsJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
05/15/2026Structural Steel - High Strength BoltingJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
05/15/2026FinalJONAR MADRIAGAprogress
05/15/2026Structural Steel - WeldingJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
05/15/2026Structural Steel - DetailsJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
03/27/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
03/27/2026Ventilation and air distribution systemJONAR MADRIAGAenergy_progress
03/27/2026Maintenance informationJONAR MADRIAGAenergy_progress
03/26/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
03/26/2026Energy Code Compliance InspectionsJONAR MADRIAGAprogress
03/26/2026Duct leakage testing, insulation and designJONAR MADRIAGAenergy_progress
03/26/2026HVAC-R and service water heating equipmentJONAR MADRIAGAenergy_progress
03/26/2026HVAC-R and service water heating system controlsJONAR MADRIAGAenergy_progress
03/26/2026HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationJONAR MADRIAGAenergy_progress
03/26/2026Interior lighting powerJONAR MADRIAGAenergy_progress
03/19/2026Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
Latest 25 of 37.
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
FedExOfficeRetailFloor 1
Project M01081468 Alteration · LOC Issued · 08/16/2024
Gristedes FoodRestaurant / Food Service—
Project M00002918 Alteration · Permit Entire · 12/07/2017
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 — 656 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings10
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch10
08/25/2026M01081468-P1Request digital key ↗
08/25/2026M01081468-I1Request digital key ↗
08/17/2026M01371976-S2Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 10 on file for this type
▸Applications & Permits124
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION69
02/16/2024140900032Open ↗
05/14/2020140900032Open ↗
10/16/2018140645256Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION55
06/15/2020140900032Open ↗
12/20/2017123201668Open ↗
05/22/2017140645256Open ↗
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications208
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION103
02/08/2019140645256Open ↗
12/19/2017123201668Open ↗
12/06/2017122393070Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST26
05/03/2017123092367Open ↗
01/05/2015122224903Open ↗
01/05/2015122224850Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM21
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature18
09/27/2026M01371976-S4Open ↗
09/27/2026M01371976-S4Open ↗
09/27/2026M01371976-S4Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature15
09/27/2026M01371976-S4Open ↗
08/31/2026M01371976-P2Open ↗
08/27/2026M01081468-P1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature10
09/06/2026M00002918-I1Open ↗
08/25/2026M01081468-P1Open ↗
08/25/2026M01081468-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT9
05/14/2020140900032Open ↗
05/22/2017140645256Open ↗
05/03/2017123092367Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY3
05/14/2020140900032Open ↗
05/22/2017140645256Open ↗
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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION3
05/14/2020140900032Open ↗
05/22/2017140645256Open ↗
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▸Trade Schedules & Equipment35
▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE10
06/10/2015122105024Open ↗
06/10/2015122148158Open ↗
05/12/2015140278802Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE6
01/19/2017122393070Open ↗
01/19/2017122393766Open ↗
07/16/2015122393070Open ↗
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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS6
06/08/2017122393070Open ↗
06/08/2017122393070Open ↗
06/08/2017122393070Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING4
05/22/2017140645256Open ↗
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▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA3
11/29/2018122397708Open ↗
08/23/2016122242974Open ↗
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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT3
06/08/2017122393070Open ↗
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▸BISSPRINKLER INSP REPORT : FP-852
03/31/2015140278802Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT1
05/22/2017140645256Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection2
▸BISTENANT PROTECTION PLAN AND NOTES2
05/14/2020140900032Open ↗
05/22/2017140645256Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos30
▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER20
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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'4
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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)3
05/14/2020140900032Open ↗
12/19/2017123201668Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS-EXEMPTION (ASB4)1
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▸BISACP5 ASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1
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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report1
08/15/2026M00002918-I1Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance25
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS11
02/08/2019140645256Open ↗
12/19/2017123201668Open ↗
12/06/2017122393070Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS6
02/22/2024140900032Open ↗
02/08/2019140645256Open ↗
07/24/2015122148158Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY3
02/22/2024140900032Open ↗
05/14/2020140900032Open ↗
05/22/2017140645256Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY3
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS2
05/14/2020140900032Open ↗
05/22/2017140645256Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports4
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY4
02/22/2024140900032Open ↗
05/14/2020140900032Open ↗
05/22/2017140645256Open ↗
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▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs68
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST34
02/23/2024140900032Open ↗
02/08/2019140645256Open ↗
11/29/2018122397708Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS31
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
02/08/2019140645256Open ↗
07/28/2016122393766Open ↗
▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER1
08/22/2016122393070Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership85
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT85
02/22/2024140900032Open ↗
05/14/2020140900032Open ↗
02/08/2019140645256Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms62
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET40
11/24/2017123201668Open ↗
05/03/2017123092367Open ↗
05/12/2015122397708Open ↗
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▸BISeFiling Job Application Cover Sheet9
05/14/2020140900032Open ↗
05/22/2017140645256Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION7
10/10/2018140645256Open ↗
08/24/2017122393070Open ↗
02/08/2017122393766Open ↗
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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM6
02/08/2019140645256Open ↗
11/29/2018122397708Open ↗
10/16/2018140645256Open ↗
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▸Other Documents3
▸BISCONSTRUCTION - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
05/12/2015122397708Open ↗
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
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▸BISSupporting Document: Fee Exempt1
07/07/2015122105024Open ↗