Museum

Center for Jewish History

18 WEST 17 STREET · BIN 1088658

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1963Year Built

12Stories

P7Building Class

C6-4AZoning

24,600 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

2 Open Violations ▸

Museum · Owner of record: CENTER FOR JEWISH HISTORY, INC. · 2,300 sf lot · 10.7 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

MechanicalPlumbing

Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off

RoofUnder Construction5p · 3 filings · 13 docs

1 job · most recent 07/12/2026

Air Conditioning Systems Ventilation Systems

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope	Make / Model / Capacity
07/12/2026	—	—	Air Conditioning Systems, Ventilation Systems	Cooling Trane TTA300K3CAA 25 tons · Chiller ×1 Ventilation Trane ×1

1 job · most recent 07/28/2026

Gas

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
07/28/2026	—	—	Gas

1 job · most recent 07/29/2026

Steel

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
07/29/2026	—	—	Steel

Building Lifecycle

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

08/19/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

08/19/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

08/18/2026

Objection raised — Admin

08/18/2026

Objection raised — Cost

08/04/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

08/04/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

07/31/2026

Objection raised — Admin

07/31/2026

Objection raised — Cost

07/29/2026

Filed — Alteration

Installation of new beams on existing dunnage to support new AHU unit. No change in use, egress, or occupancy

M01421940-I1

07/28/2026

Filed — Alteration

Removal of existing gas piping at the roof level connected to a mechanical unit. Gas piping shall be disconnected, capped, and removal as required.

M01421854-I1

07/12/2026

Filed — Alteration

Modification to Mechanical Systems as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy

M01380795-I1

06/24/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings

Chester Kowalski

06/24/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details

Chester Kowalski

06/24/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting

Chester Kowalski

06/24/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding

Chester Kowalski

06/24/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

Chester Kowalski

02/11/2026

Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods

M01174419-I1-PMM

09/23/2025

Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold

M01278543-I1-SC

08/28/2025

Filed — Alteration

M01278543-I1

02/07/2025

Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods

M01174419-I1-PMM

02/06/2025

Filed — Alteration

Installation of temporary overhead protection per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.

M01174419-I1

07/21/2020

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/03/2017

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

10/08/2010

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
TYLIN	1	07/29/2026
KOHLER RONAN, LLC	2	07/28/2026
KZ ENGINEERING, P.C	1	02/06/2025

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
AE DESIGN SOLUTION	2	03/21/2026
SYNERGY BUILDING CONSULTANTS	1	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	General Contractor	2	07/08/2026
GREGORY PAPANTONIOU	Electrical	1	03/21/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
SAG ENGINEERING & CONSULT	608	2	07/29/2026

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Protection and Mechanical Methods	Permit Issued	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	02/11/2026
DOB NOW	Suspended Scaffold	Permit Issued	COASTAL WTRPRFG LLC	09/23/2025
DOB NOW	Protection and Mechanical Methods	Permit Issued	ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC	02/07/2025
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	EVEREST SCAFFOLDING INC	05/09/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	COASTAL WATERPROOFING LLC	09/26/2018
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	EVEREST SCAFFOLDING INC	05/24/2018
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	EVEREST SCAFFOLDING INC	06/08/2017
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	HIGH RISE HOISTING AND SCAFFOLD	09/22/2003
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	HIGH RISE HOIST. SCAFF	08/06/2003
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	HIGH RISE HOISTING AND SCAFFOLDI	07/30/2003
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ATLANTIC HEYDT CORP	06/23/1999
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	EMPIRE HEYDT HOISTING CO	04/02/1998
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	EMPIRE HEYDT HOISTING CO	04/02/1998
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	EMPIRE HEYDT HOISTING CO	04/02/1998
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ATLANTIC SCAFFOLDING	04/02/1998
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	EMPIRE HEYDT HOISTING CO	03/13/1997
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	EMPIRE HEYDT HOISTING CO	03/12/1997
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ATLANTIC SCAFFOLDING	02/13/1997

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 5

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
06/24/2026	Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings	Chester Kowalski	special
06/24/2026	Structural Steel - Details	Chester Kowalski	special
06/24/2026	Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting	Chester Kowalski	special
06/24/2026	Structural Steel - Welding	Chester Kowalski	special
06/24/2026	Final	Chester Kowalski	progress

▾Documents — 69 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings5

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch5

08/25/2026M01174419-I1Request digital key ↗

08/21/2026M01278543-I1Request digital key ↗

08/16/2026M01421854-I1Request digital key ↗

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▸Applications & Permits11

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION4

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION4

05/10/2019140653139Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit3

08/16/2026M01421854-I1Open ↗

08/16/2026M01421940-I1Open ↗

08/15/2026M01380795-I1Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications19

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION4

12/19/2019140653139Open ↗

12/18/2019140653139Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature4

08/23/2026M01421940-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature4

08/16/2026M01380795-I1Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT2

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2

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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION1

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY1

06/07/2017140653139Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1

08/23/2026M01421940-I1Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos4

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report3

08/16/2026M01421854-I1Open ↗

08/16/2026M01421940-I1Open ↗

08/15/2026M01380795-I1Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1

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▸Energy Compliance4

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS2

01/17/2019123428987Open ↗

04/30/2018123428987Open ↗

▸BISELECTRICAL APPLICATION FOR SIDEWALK SHED LIGHTING1

06/07/2017140653139Open ↗

▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1

01/17/2019123428987Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports1

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY1

06/07/2017140653139Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs13

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter5

08/21/2026M01278543-I1Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST3

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2

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▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL2

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▸BISSHED LETTER1

05/29/2018140653139Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership2

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT2

01/17/2019123428987Open ↗

04/30/2018123428987Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms7

▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM4

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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET1

06/07/2017140653139Open ↗

▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION1

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET1

04/30/2018123428987Open ↗

▸Other Documents3

▸BISFEE EXEMPTION DOCUMENTATION1

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▸DOB NOWManufacturer's Specifications1

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▸DOB NOWCalculations1

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