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The General Society Building
20 WEST 44TH STREET · BIN 1034214
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1890Year Built
7Stories
P8Building Class
C6-4.5Zoning
70,280 sfGross Floor Area
18Units
LL97 Covered1 Active Violation 0 unresolved · 1 paperwork only ▸FISP: SAFE
Library · 10,042 sf lot · 7 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalEquipmentGeneral
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
RoofThe General Society Library30p · 4 filings · 20 docs
Floor 7The General Society Library10p · 2 filings · 7 docs
Floor 6The General Society Library10p · 3 filings · 15 docs
Floor 5The General Society Library10p · 3 filings · 15 docs
Floor 4The General Society Library10p · 3 filings · 15 docs
Floor 3The General Society Library10p · 3 filings · 15 docs
Floor 2The General Society Library15p · 5 filings · 20 docs
Floor 1General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen, The General SocietUnder Construction15p · 4 filings · 20 docs
BasementGeneral Society of Mechanics & TradesmenUnder Construction1p · 1 filing · 8 docs
Sub-BasementGeneral Society of Mechanics & TradesmenUnder Construction7p · 1 filing · 8 docs
Site & exteriorThe General Society Library25p · 8 filings · 20 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
NY Botanical Gardens103/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
James Dolan102/05/2026
Easton Architects311/19/2024
Thornton Tomasetti211/18/2024
Paul Perdek, Prof. Engineering510/18/2024
Howard L Zimmerman Arch & Engineering109/24/2024
Becht Engineering BT111/10/2021
Baileys Engineering108/02/2019
Scalar Architecture107/12/2019
Tohfaz Uddin PE110/01/2018
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Dynamic Building Consultants1203/21/2026
AE Design Solution1403/21/2026
Spring Scaffolding203/21/2026
Howard L Zimmerman Architects203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
Nova Construction ServiceScaffold3307/08/2026
Nova Construction ServiceGeneral Contractor1707/08/2026
Spring ScaffoldingScaffold507/08/2026
Robert B. SamuelsElectrical103/22/2026
Sunlight Electrical ContgElectrical103/21/2026
Penguin Maintenance & ServicesGeneral Contractor104/09/2026
Commercial Electric ContElectrical103/21/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Ola Consulting Engineers1955102/05/2026
Atlantic Engineeringlabor1381611/19/2024
Howard L Zimmerman Architects1712109/24/2024
Building Lifecycle
All (135)Filed (16)Permit Issued (30)Signed Off (12)Facade (FISP) (16)Violation (31)Objection (10)Special Inspection (20)
04/30/2026
Cycle 10 facade report submitted
04/30/2026
Cycle 10 facade report signed — SAFE
03/05/2026
Cycle 10 facade inspection completed
03/02/2026
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M01347990-I1-MS
02/05/2026
Filed — Alteration
M01347990-I1
02/03/2026
Signed off — Alteration
STEEL REPAIRS AND COMPONENT REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FIRE ESCAPE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY,
M01099531-I1
01/16/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
James Dolan
01/16/2026
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
James Dolan
10/14/2025
Signed off — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY BETA MAX HOIST AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01126161-I1
10/14/2025
Signed off — Alteration
M01126156-I1
10/08/2025
Signed off — Alteration
M01126159-I1
09/29/2025
Permit issued — Structural
M01099531-I1-GC-CX
09/18/2025
Signed off — Alteration
M01126154-I1
05/06/2025
Signed off — Alteration
Respectfully request the removal of non-operational chimney @ Roof. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.
M01116327-I1
03/10/2025
Signed off — Alteration
Respectfully request for filing structural portion of restoration to existing skylight.
M00616366-I1
03/10/2025
Signed off — Alteration
Respectfully request to file for Skylight Restoration @ Roof Area. No Change in Use, Egress, or Occupancy.
M00579163-I1
12/10/2024
Special inspection requirement — Final
Michael Gerasopoulos
12/10/2024
Special inspection requirement — Sprayed fire-resistant materials
Christopher O'Malley
12/10/2024
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
Christopher O'Malley
12/09/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/22/2024
Objection raised — Scope
11/19/2024
Filed — Alteration
Respectfully request to file for Skylight Restoration @ Roof Area. No Change in Use, Egress, or Occupancy.
M00579163-P1
11/18/2024
Filed — Alteration
Respectfully request for filing structural portion of restoration to existing skylight.
M00616366-P1
10/21/2024
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01126154-I1-SH
10/21/2024
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01126156-I1-SF
10/21/2024
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M01126161-I1-PMM
10/21/2024
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M01126159-I1-PMM
10/18/2024
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY BETA MAX HOIST AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01126161-I1
10/18/2024
Filed — Alteration
M01126156-I1
10/18/2024
Filed — Alteration
M01126159-I1
10/18/2024
Filed — Alteration
M01126154-I1
10/11/2024
Permit issued — Structural
M01099531-I1-GC-CX
10/03/2024
Permit issued — General Construction
M01116327-I1-GC
09/25/2024
Filed — Alteration
Respectfully request the removal of non-operational chimney @ Roof. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.
M01116327-I1
09/24/2024
Filed — Alteration
STEEL REPAIRS AND COMPONENT REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FIRE ESCAPE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY,
M01099531-I1
09/24/2024
Special inspection requirement — Final
Lisa Easton
08/21/2024
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting
Howard Zimmerman
08/21/2024
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding
Howard Zimmerman
08/21/2024
Special inspection requirement — Final
Howard Zimmerman
08/21/2024
Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place
Howard Zimmerman
08/21/2024
Special inspection requirement — Masonry
Howard Zimmerman
08/21/2024
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
Howard Zimmerman
08/21/2024
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
Howard Zimmerman
08/21/2024
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details
Howard Zimmerman
03/19/2024
Signed off — Alteration
M08012034-I1
03/11/2024
Special inspection requirement — Masonry
Christopher O'Malley
03/11/2024
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
Christopher O'Malley
03/11/2024
Special inspection requirement — Sprayed fire-resistant materials
Christopher O'Malley
03/11/2024
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
Christopher O'Malley
03/11/2024
Special inspection requirement — Final
Lisa Easton
01/02/2024
Permit issued — General Construction
M00579163-I1-GC
01/02/2024
Permit issued — General Construction
M00616366-I1-GC
01/02/2024
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M08012034-I1-PM
12/30/2022
Permit issued — General Construction
M00579163-I1-GC
12/30/2022
Permit issued — General Construction
M00616366-I1-GC
12/30/2022
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M08012034-I1-PM
11/21/2022
Signed off — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M00194965-I1
10/17/2022
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M08012034-I1-PM
10/11/2022
Filed — Alteration
M08012034-I1
09/30/2022
Permit issued — General Construction
M00616366-I1-GC
Latest 60 of 135 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedPenguin Maintenance & Services03/02/2026
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offNova Construction Service09/29/2025
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offNova Construction Service10/21/2024
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldSigned-offNova Construction Service10/21/2024
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsSigned-offNova Construction Service10/21/2024
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsSigned-offNova Construction Service10/21/2024
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offNova Construction Service10/11/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offNova Construction Service10/03/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offNova Construction Service01/02/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offNova Construction Service01/02/2024
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsSigned-offNova Construction Service01/02/2024
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offNova Construction Service12/30/2022
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offNova Construction Service12/30/2022
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsSigned-offNova Construction Service12/30/2022
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsSigned-offNova Construction Service10/17/2022
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offNova Construction Service09/30/2022
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offNova Construction Service08/23/2022
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offSpring Scaffolding12/16/2021
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offNova Construction Service06/07/2021
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldSigned-offNova Construction Service06/03/2021
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offNova Construction Service12/18/2020
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldSigned-offNova Construction Service12/16/2020
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offNova Construction Service12/31/2019
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldSigned-offNova Construction Service12/30/2019
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldSigned-offNova Construction Service12/03/2019
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offNova Construction Service11/29/2019
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offNova Construction Service08/05/2019
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldSigned-offNova Construction Service07/15/2019
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offSpring Scaffolding12/28/2018
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offSpring Scaffolding10/03/2018
BISOTISSUEDNova Construction Service01/14/2022
BISOTISSUEDNova Construction Service07/09/2020
BISOTISSUEDTitan Restoration05/17/2019
BISPLISSUEDMac Felder05/21/2018
BISOTISSUEDB & A Restoration Contracting04/04/2014
BISOTISSUEDB & A Restoration Contracting12/09/2013
BISEQISSUEDEverest Scaffolding11/08/2012
BISPLISSUEDMac Felder07/09/2012
BISPLISSUEDGeorge Breslaw Plumbing04/07/2010
BISOTISSUEDE.W. Howell Co04/02/2010
+ 12 more permits on file
1 project · most recent 11/10/2021
Storm
FiledStatusContractorScope
11/10/2021——Storm
4 projects · most recent 02/23/2021
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
02/23/2021CompleteCentury ElectricGeneral Wiring
10/17/2019CompleteRobert B. Samuels—
07/11/2019CompleteTop Shelf Electric—
09/20/2018CompleteTop Shelf Electric—
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 20
DateRequirementInspectorRole
01/16/2026FinalJames Dolanprogress
01/16/2026Mechanical SystemsJames Dolanspecial
12/10/2024FinalMichael Gerasopoulosprogress
12/10/2024Sprayed fire-resistant materialsChristopher O'Malleyspecial
12/10/2024Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsChristopher O'Malleyspecial
09/24/2024FinalLisa Eastonprogress
08/21/2024Structural Steel - High Strength BoltingHoward Zimmermanspecial
08/21/2024Structural Steel - WeldingHoward Zimmermanspecial
08/21/2024FinalHoward Zimmermanprogress
08/21/2024Concrete - Cast-In-PlaceHoward Zimmermanspecial
08/21/2024MasonryHoward Zimmermanspecial
08/21/2024Post-installed AnchorsHoward Zimmermanspecial
08/21/2024Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsHoward Zimmermanspecial
08/21/2024Structural Steel - DetailsHoward Zimmermanspecial
03/11/2024MasonryChristopher O'Malleyspecial
03/11/2024Post-installed AnchorsChristopher O'Malleyspecial
03/11/2024Sprayed fire-resistant materialsChristopher O'Malleyspecial
03/11/2024Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsChristopher O'Malleyspecial
03/11/2024FinalLisa Eastonprogress
07/09/2019FinalJULIO SALCEDO-FERNANDEZprogress
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
General Society of Mechanics & TradesmenOfficeSub-basement, Floor 1
Project M01347990 Alteration · Permit Entire · 02/05/2026
The General Society LibraryPrivate clubEntire building
Project M01126154 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/18/2024
Project M01126156 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/18/2024
Project M01126159 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/18/2024
Project M01126161 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/18/2024
Project M01116327 Alteration · LOC Issued · 09/25/2024
Project M01099531 Alteration · LOC Issued · 09/24/2024
Project M08012034 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/11/2022
Project M00579241 Alteration · Filing Withdrawn · 11/10/2021
Project M00616366 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/28/2021
Project M00579163 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/21/2021
Project M00194965 Alteration · LOC Issued · 08/02/2019
Project M00190465 Alteration · LOC Issued · 07/12/2019
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 — 220 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings16
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch14
09/06/2026M00083904-I1Request digital key ↗
09/03/2026M00579163-I1Request digital key ↗
09/03/2026M00579163-P1Request digital key ↗
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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Supported Scaffold1
09/05/2026M00190465-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sidewalk Shed1
09/05/2026M00194965-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits39
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION16
09/19/2025124055681Open ↗
07/09/2025124055681Open ↗
02/24/2020140886183Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION13
01/14/2022140886183Open ↗
07/18/2019123526041Open ↗
05/23/2018120279572Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit8
08/13/2026M01116327-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01099531-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01347990-I1Open ↗
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▸BISSIDEWALK SHED APPLICATION & PERMIT1
01/14/2022140886183Open ↗
▸BISSCAFFOLD APPLICATION & PERMIT1
01/14/2022140886183Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications65
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION28
01/16/2020140834658Open ↗
01/16/2020140834658Open ↗
01/15/2020140834658Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature16
09/05/2026M00190465-I1Open ↗
09/03/2026M00579163-I1Open ↗
09/03/2026M00579163-P1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature8
09/01/2026M00579163-P1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00579163-P1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00579163-P1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature6
09/01/2026M00190465-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00579163-P1Open ↗
08/29/2026M01347990-I1Open ↗
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▸BISAPPLICANT OWNER SIGNATURE2
02/24/2020140886183Open ↗
03/07/2019140834658Open ↗
▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION1
11/08/2012140037387Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT1
11/08/2012140037387Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST1
03/10/2010120279572Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY1
11/08/2012140037387Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM1
03/10/2010120279572Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment4
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING3
08/24/2012120279572Open ↗
08/20/2012120279572Open ↗
03/10/2010120279572Open ↗
▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION-PERMIT1
06/22/2010110306847Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection2
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes2
02/24/2020140886183Open ↗
03/07/2019140834658Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos10
▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'3
01/21/2009110306847Open ↗
08/01/2008110306847Open ↗
05/19/2008110192372Open ↗
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)2
03/12/2019123526041Open ↗
10/16/2018120279572Open ↗
▸BISASBESTOS: COMPLETION OR CLOSEOUT (ACP20/21/5)2
01/14/2022140886183Open ↗
12/13/2013121784097Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-20/ACP-21: Asbestos Project Conditional Completion Form/Asbestos Project Completion Form2
09/03/2026M00579163-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01099531-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report1
08/13/2026M01347990-I1Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance7
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS3
01/16/2020140834658Open ↗
01/15/2020140834658Open ↗
09/25/2013121784097Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY2
02/24/2020140886183Open ↗
03/07/2019140834658Open ↗
▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1
02/21/2015121784097Open ↗
▸BISELECTRICAL APPLICATION FOR SIDEWALK SHED LIGHTING1
11/08/2012140037387Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports6
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY6
07/21/2021123526041Open ↗
10/29/2020140886183Open ↗
02/24/2020140886183Open ↗
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▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs33
▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter15
09/05/2026M00190465-I1Open ↗
09/03/2026M00579163-I1Open ↗
09/03/2026M00579163-P1Open ↗
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▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL8
10/29/2020140886183Open ↗
03/20/2019140834658Open ↗
03/12/2019123526041Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST7
07/21/2021123526041Open ↗
01/16/2020140834658Open ↗
01/15/2020140834658Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS3
03/10/2010120279572Open ↗
08/01/2008110306847Open ↗
05/19/2008110192372Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership13
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT13
07/21/2021123526041Open ↗
02/24/2020140886183Open ↗
01/16/2020140834658Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms18
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET6
07/09/2025124055681Open ↗
03/12/2019123526041Open ↗
09/25/2013121784097Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION6
10/29/2020140886183Open ↗
04/08/2019140834658Open ↗
03/28/2019140834658Open ↗
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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET3
02/24/2020140886183Open ↗
03/07/2019140834658Open ↗
11/08/2012140037387Open ↗
▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM3
01/16/2020140834658Open ↗
01/15/2020140834658Open ↗
10/16/2018120279572Open ↗
▸Other Documents7
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
10/29/2020140886183Open ↗
10/29/2020140886183Open ↗
▸DOB NOWProof of Historic Building2
08/13/2026M01099531-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01347990-I1Open ↗
▸BISSupporting Document: Fee Exempt1
07/09/2025124055681Open ↗
▸BISTax Abatement Miscellaneous1
03/12/2019123526041Open ↗
▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM1
07/09/2025124055681Open ↗