169 West 78Th Street, Manhattan — DOB NOW & BIS Permits, Violations | BuildNYC

Elevator cooperative

169 WEST 78TH STREET

MANHATTAN · BIN 1030235

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1891Year Built

5Stories

D4Building Class

C2-7AZoning

11,166 sfGross Floor Area

5Units

Rent Stabilized0 Active Violations

Elevator cooperative · Owner of record: 78th St Owners · 2,350 sf lot · 4.75 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureMechanicalEquipmentCivilGeneral

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

RoofFacade and cornice repair1p · 1 filing · 6 docs

Floor 3Ipswich Associates, LLC1p · 1 filing · 5 docs

Floor 2Ipswich Associates, LLC3p · 1 filing · 5 docs

Floor 1Ipswich Associates, LLC1p · 1 filing · 5 docs

Site & exteriorProposed heavy duty sidewalk shedUnder Construction11p · 2 filings · 8 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
Ipswich	5	09/13/2026
78th St Owners	5	03/22/2026
78 Street Owners	4	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
Alsa Architecture	1	06/22/2026
Always Fast Services	1	06/16/2026
Jon Paul Design & Consulting	1	07/25/2025

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
Jon Paul Design & Consulting	2	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
Phoenix Sutton STR	Scaffold	3	09/13/2026
A & J Contractors Co	General Contractor	1	08/08/2026
Casella Construction	General Contractor	1	04/09/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
Project Tactical Solution	5859	1	06/22/2026
AG Engineering	8899	1	07/25/2025

Building Lifecycle

All (43)Filed (3)Permit Issued (5)Violation (24)Inspection (1)Objection (8)Special Inspection (2)

09/11/2026

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M01417422-I1-SH

09/04/2026

Inspection — Fail-Final General Construction Non-Directive 14

Fail

View inspection ↗

08/07/2026

Permit issued — General Construction

M01385714-I1-GC

06/22/2026

Filed — Alteration

Facade and cornice repair.

M01385714-I1

06/22/2026

Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance

Max Lee

06/16/2026

Filed — Alteration

M01417422-I1

06/16/2026

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M01417422-I1-SH

06/16/2026

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M01417422-I1-SF

04/10/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

Roy Sokoloski

09/04/2025

Permit issued — General Construction

M01252033-I1-GC

08/14/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/13/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/12/2025

Objection raised — Admin

08/12/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/12/2025

Objection raised — Scope

08/12/2025

Objection raised — Admin

08/12/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/12/2025

Objection raised — Scope

07/25/2025

Filed — Alteration

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK FOR FIRE DAMAGE REPAIRS TO EXISTING FLOORS, CEILINGS, & WALLS AT 3RD FLOOR APARTMENT. MINOR REPAIRS TO SPECIFIC MISC. AREAS AT 1ST & 2ND FLOOR APARTMENTS BELOW. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS, USE, OR OCCUPANCY.

M01252033-I1

03/16/2023

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

A

02/16/2022

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

A

02/16/2022

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

I

04/01/2021

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

A

09/06/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

10/26/2016

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

I

05/21/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

05/30/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/08/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

05/08/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

05/15/2013

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

03/15/2012

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

05/19/2011

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

07/08/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

04/23/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

11/19/2004

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

09/15/2004

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

12/31/2003

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

12/31/2003

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

10/16/2003

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

11/06/2002

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

07/11/2001

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

06/26/1996

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

08/01/1991

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	Phoenix Sutton STR	09/11/2026
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	A & J Contractors Co	08/07/2026
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	Phoenix Sutton STR	06/16/2026
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	Phoenix Sutton STR	06/16/2026
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	Casella Construction	09/04/2025
BIS	—	ISSUED	Eberhart Brothers	03/29/2019
BIS	—	ISSUED	Eberhart Brothers	04/23/2018
BIS	—	ISSUED	Eberhart Brothers	01/25/2018
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Colgate Scaffolding & Eqpt	04/07/2004
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Colgate Scaffolding & Eqpt	04/07/2004
BIS	EQ	RE-ISSUED	Colgate Scaffolding & Eqpt	07/30/2003
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Spring Enterpries	07/07/1995

4 projects · most recent 06/16/2026

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
06/16/2026	Permit Issued	Richard Neu	—
12/12/2025	Permit Issued	Queensboro Electrical Contracting	General Wiring
10/03/2025	Complete	Queensboro Electrical Contracting	—
08/20/2019	Complete	Gotham Wiring Licensed	General Wiring

▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 1

Date	Type	Result	Report
09/04/2026	Fail-Final General Construction Non-Directive 14	Fail	View ↗

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 2

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
06/22/2026	Tenant Protection Plan Compliance	Max Lee	special
04/10/2026	Final	Roy Sokoloski	progress

▾Documents — 57 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings3

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch3

08/22/2026M01252033-I1Request digital key ↗

08/16/2026M01417422-I1Request digital key ↗

08/16/2026M01385714-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits13

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION6

03/24/2020123118660Open ↗

06/21/2019103530010Open ↗

06/21/2019103528014Open ↗

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION3

03/29/2019123118660Open ↗

04/27/2018123118660Open ↗

01/26/2018123118660Open ↗

▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit2

08/16/2026M01385714-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01252033-I1Open ↗

▸BISPLAN - WORK & PERMITS - SUPPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

05/07/2020123118660Open ↗

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION1

05/20/2019123118660Open ↗

▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records1

▸BISZONING EXHIBIT IV: CERTIFICATION1

01/26/2018123118660Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications7

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature3

08/22/2026M01252033-I1Open ↗

08/16/2026M01417422-I1Open ↗

08/16/2026M01385714-I1Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION2

10/26/2021123118660Open ↗

10/13/2017123118660Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1

08/24/2026M01385714-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature1

08/24/2026M01385714-I1Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection2

▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes1

10/13/2017123118660Open ↗

▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST1

10/13/2017123118660Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos3

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report2

08/22/2026M01252033-I1Open ↗

08/16/2026M01385714-I1Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1

10/13/2017123118660Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance5

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS2

10/26/2021123118660Open ↗

10/13/2017123118660Open ↗

▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS2

10/26/2021123118660Open ↗

05/07/2020123118660Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY1

05/07/2020123118660Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports3

▸BISINSPECTION REPORT - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2

10/30/2019103530010Open ↗

10/30/2019103528014Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY1

05/07/2020123118660Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs8

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST4

10/26/2021123118660Open ↗

05/15/2020123118660Open ↗

10/30/2019103530010Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE3

07/18/2020123118660Open ↗

03/24/2020123118660Open ↗

10/13/2017123118660Open ↗

▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL1

01/26/2018123118660Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership3

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT3

10/26/2021123118660Open ↗

05/07/2020123118660Open ↗

10/13/2017123118660Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms7

▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM5

10/26/2021123118660Open ↗

03/24/2020123118660Open ↗

10/30/2019103530010Open ↗

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET1

10/13/2017123118660Open ↗

▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION1

05/22/2019123118660Open ↗

▸Other Documents2

▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM1

10/13/2017123118660Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProof of Historic Building1

08/13/2026M01252033-I1Open ↗