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Public elementary, junior or senior high
P.S. 197 John B. Russwurm
2230 5TH AVENUE · BIN 1076433
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1956Year Built
2Stories
W1Building Class
R7-2Zoning
100,200 sfGross Floor Area
2Units
LL97 Covered0 Active Violations
Public elementary, junior or senior high · Owner of record: NYC Department of Parks and Recreation · 104,411 sf lot · 0.96 FAR built · Flood zone X500
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbingFire ProtectionEquipment
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
RoofP.S. 197 - the Kings Highway AcademyUnder Construction45p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 2P.S. 197 - the Kings Highway AcademyUnder Construction46p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 1P.S. 197 - the Kings Highway AcademyUnder Construction48p · 1 filing · 20 docs
BasementP.S. 197 - the Kings Highway AcademyUnder Construction7p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Sub-BasementP.S. 197 - the Kings Highway AcademyUnder Construction41p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Site & exteriorP.S. 197M, P.S. 197 - the Kings Highway AcademyUnder Construction52p · 6 filings · 19 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
NYC School Construction Authority6808/26/2026
NYC Department of Design and Construction603/21/2026
NYC Department of Education403/22/2026
Department of Citywide Adm Service403/21/2026
BOE103/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Dseny Engineering Services601/17/2024
AECOM USA309/29/2022
Greenman-Pedersen108/22/2022
GPI307/29/2022
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Dseny Engineering Services1203/21/2026
AECOM USA1203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
Prime ContractorsScaffold1407/08/2026
Ansu ConstructionGeneral Contractor1207/02/2026
Ansu ConstructionScaffold408/26/2026
Vital PlumbingFire Protection307/08/2026
Eon Mechanicalspecialty_contractor207/08/2026
Vital PlumbingPlumbing207/08/2026
Philip A. RobinsonElectrical103/21/2026
Diaz Electric of New YorkElectrical103/21/2026
Charan Electrical Enterp'sElectrical103/21/2026
Hexagon Construction & Electrical GroupElectrical103/21/2026
Adequate Power & LightingElectrical103/21/2026
A & S ElectricElectrical103/21/2026
Gemini Electric CoElectrical103/22/2026
Barbaro Electric CoElectrical103/21/2026
Nieves WilliamElectrical103/21/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
KS Engineers77151010/24/2023
Building Lifecycle
All (154)Filed (13)Permit Issued (31)Violation (60)Objection (20)Special Inspection (30)
08/25/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00896110-I1-SH
06/15/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M00770539-I1-GC
06/10/2026
Permit issued — Structural
M00770539-S4-ST
06/10/2026
Permit issued — Foundation
M00770539-S8-FO
05/27/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00896110-I1-SH
05/20/2026
Permit issued — Construction Fence
M00896102-I1-FN
05/20/2026
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M00896114-I1-SF
05/19/2026
Permit issued — Boiler Equipment
M00770539-S5-BE
05/07/2026
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M00770539-S3-MS
05/01/2026
Permit issued — Foundation
M00903130-I1-FO
04/29/2026
Permit issued — Support of Excavation
M00903125-I1-SE
03/12/2026
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M00770539-S6-EW-SP
03/12/2026
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00770539-S2-PL
02/03/2026
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M00770539-S6-EW-SP
11/13/2025
Permit issued — Boiler Equipment
M00770539-S5-BE
08/29/2025
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
08/29/2025
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
07/30/2025
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
06/13/2025
Permit issued — Boiler Equipment
M00770539-S5-BE
05/27/2025
Permit issued — Foundation
M00770539-S8-FO
05/09/2025
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00770539-S2-PL
05/09/2025
Permit issued — Structural
M00770539-S4-ST
05/07/2025
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M00770539-S3-MS
05/07/2025
Permit issued — Sprinklers
M00770539-S6-EW-SP
05/06/2025
Permit issued — Boiler Equipment
M00770539-S5-BE
05/01/2025
Permit issued — General Construction
M00770539-I1-GC
04/22/2025
Permit issued — Foundation
M00903130-I1-FO
04/22/2025
Permit issued — Support of Excavation
M00903125-I1-SE
02/05/2025
Permit issued — Construction Fence
M00896102-I1-FN
02/05/2025
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M00896114-I1-SF
02/05/2025
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00896110-I1-SH
12/11/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
09/09/2024
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
09/09/2024
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
09/09/2024
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
09/09/2024
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
09/09/2024
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
09/09/2024
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
09/09/2024
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
06/06/2024
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
03/25/2024
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
Mohamed Shahid
01/25/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
01/17/2024
Filed — Alteration
FN/PS197M - FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT (FENCE)SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, RELATED TO DOB JOB#M00770539 .NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.
M00896102-P1
01/17/2024
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
Mohamed Shahid
12/12/2023
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M00896114-I1-SF
12/12/2023
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M00896110-I1-SH
12/04/2023
Permit issued — Construction Fence
M00896102-I1-FN
11/07/2023
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/07/2023
Objection resolved — Addressed
10/25/2023
Objection raised — Other
10/24/2023
Filed — Alteration
SOE/PS197M - FOR SHORING OF EXCAVATION SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, RELATED TO DOB JOB#M00770539, M00896102 .NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.
M00903125-I1
10/24/2023
Special inspection requirement — Excavations - Sheeting, Shoring, and Bracing
Mohamed Shahid
09/27/2023
Objection raised — Other
09/26/2023
Objection raised — Other
09/21/2023
Filed — Alteration
M00896110-I1
09/21/2023
Filed — Alteration
SF/PS197M - FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT (SCAFFOLD)SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, RELATED TO DOB JOB#M00770539 .NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.
M00896114-I1
09/21/2023
Filed — Alteration
FN/PS197M - FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT (FENCE)SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, RELATED TO DOB JOB#M00770539 .NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.
M00896102-I1
09/20/2023
Objection raised — Other
09/14/2023
Filed — Alteration
UPN/PS197M - FOR UNDERPINNING SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, RELATED TO DOB JOB#M00770539 .NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.
M00903130-I1
09/14/2023
Special inspection requirement — Underpinning
Mohamed Shahid
Latest 60 of 154 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedAnsu Construction08/25/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedAnsu Construction06/15/2026
DOB NOWStructuralPermit IssuedAnsu Construction06/10/2026
DOB NOWFoundationPermit IssuedAnsu Construction06/10/2026
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedAnsu Construction05/27/2026
DOB NOWConstruction FencePermit IssuedAnsu Construction05/20/2026
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedAnsu Construction05/20/2026
DOB NOWBoiler EquipmentPermit IssuedInsparisk05/19/2026
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedEon Mechanical05/07/2026
DOB NOWFoundationPermit IssuedAnsu Construction05/01/2026
DOB NOWSupport of ExcavationPermit IssuedAnsu Construction04/29/2026
DOB NOWSprinklersPermit IssuedVital Plumbing03/12/2026
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedVital Plumbing03/12/2026
DOB NOWSprinklersPermit IssuedVital Plumbing02/03/2026
DOB NOWBoiler EquipmentPermit IssuedInsparisk11/13/2025
DOB NOWBoiler EquipmentPermit IssuedInsparisk06/13/2025
DOB NOWFoundationPermit IssuedAnsu Construction05/27/2025
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedVital Plumbing05/09/2025
DOB NOWStructuralPermit IssuedAnsu Construction05/09/2025
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedEon Mechanical05/07/2025
DOB NOWSprinklersPermit IssuedVital Plumbing05/07/2025
DOB NOWBoiler EquipmentPermit IssuedInsparisk05/06/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedAnsu Construction05/01/2025
DOB NOWFoundationPermit IssuedAnsu Construction04/22/2025
DOB NOWSupport of ExcavationPermit IssuedAnsu Construction04/22/2025
DOB NOWConstruction FencePermit IssuedPrime Contractors02/05/2025
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedPrime Contractors02/05/2025
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedPrime Contractors02/05/2025
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedPrime Contractors12/12/2023
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedPrime Contractors12/12/2023
DOB NOWConstruction FencePermit IssuedPrime Contractors12/04/2023
BISOTISSUEDFalcon Electrical Contracting09/22/2016
BISOTISSUEDFalcon Electrical Contracting12/02/2015
BISOTISSUEDSolar Electric Systems*06/15/2015
BISPLISSUEDVarsity Plumbing and Heating10/06/2014
BISOTISSUEDPro-Metal Construction05/06/2014
BISMHISSUEDU & I Mechanical11/08/2013
BISEQISSUEDPro-Metal Construction11/05/2013
BISOTISSUEDPro-Metal Construction11/05/2013
BISOTISSUEDPro-Metal Construction11/05/2013
+ 25 more permits on file
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FiledStatusContractorScope
09/29/2022Permit IssuedAnsu ConstructionHeating and Air Conditioning Systems, Heating Systems, Ventilation Systems
1 project · most recent 09/29/2022
FiledStatusContractorScope
09/29/2022Permit IssuedVital Plumbing—
1 project · most recent 09/29/2022
Water/Sanitary
FiledStatusContractorScope
09/29/2022Permit IssuedVital PlumbingWater/Sanitary
14 projects · most recent 05/08/2026
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
05/08/2026CompleteA & S Electric—
02/18/2026Permit IssuedDiaz Electric of New YorkGeneral Wiring
02/11/2026CompleteAnco Electl Contctng—
10/24/2025CompleteGemini Electric Co—
03/03/2025Permit IssuedSelectric Electrical Cont Co I—
07/09/2024Permit IssuedHexagon Construction & Electrical GroupGeneral Wiring
04/12/2024Permit IssuedBarbaro Electric CoGeneral Wiring
12/08/2023Permit IssuedLit Mode Electrical Contg—
05/31/2023CompleteAnco Electl Contctng—
03/17/2023CompleteGemini Electric Co—
02/24/2023CompleteG & F.a.st Electric—
09/02/2022CompleteCharan Electrical Enterp's—
08/14/2020CompleteMac Fhionnghaile & SonsGeneral Wiring
12/18/2019CompleteLaser Electrical Contracting—
3 projects · most recent 10/24/2023
Steel Concrete Masonry
FiledStatusContractorScope
10/24/2023Permit IssuedAnsu Construction1 scope_items
09/14/2023Permit IssuedAnsu Construction1 scope_items
09/29/2022Permit IssuedAnsu ConstructionSteel, Concrete, Masonry
2 projects · most recent 01/17/2024
Fence Scaffold
FiledStatusContractorScope
01/17/2024Permit IssuedAnsu ConstructionFence
09/21/2023Permit IssuedAnsu ConstructionScaffold
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 59
DateRequirementInspectorRole
03/25/2024Post-installed AnchorsMohamed Shahidspecial
01/17/2024Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsMohamed Shahidspecial
10/24/2023Excavations - Sheeting, Shoring, and BracingMohamed Shahidspecial
09/14/2023UnderpinningMohamed Shahidspecial
09/14/2023Concrete - Cast-In-PlaceMohamed Shahidspecial
07/12/2023Footing and FoundationMohamed Shahidprogress
07/12/2023FinalMohamed Shahidprogress
06/26/2023Post-installed AnchorsMohamed Shahidspecial
10/14/2022Concrete - Cast-In-PlaceMohamed Shahidspecial
10/06/2022Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsMohamed Shahidspecial
10/06/2022Energy Code Compliance InspectionsMohamed Shahidprogress
10/06/2022Energy Code Compliance InspectionsMohamed Shahidprogress
10/06/2022Post-installed AnchorsMohamed Shahidspecial
10/06/2022HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationMohamed Shahidenergy_progress
10/04/2022Post-installed AnchorsMohamed Shahidspecial
10/04/2022Post-installed AnchorsMohamed Shahidspecial
10/04/2022Subsurface Investigations (Borings/Test Pits)Josh Tookerspecial
09/29/2022Subsurface Conditions – Fill Placement & In-Place DensityMohamed Shahidspecial
09/29/2022Footing and FoundationMohamed Shahidprogress
09/29/2022FinalMohamed Shahidprogress
09/28/2022Energy Code Compliance InspectionsMohamed Shahidprogress
09/28/2022Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionMohamed Shahidprogress
09/26/2022Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsMohamed Shahidspecial
08/17/2022Sprinkler SystemsMohamed Shahidspecial
07/28/2022HVAC-R and service water heating system controlsMohamed Shahidenergy_progress
Latest 25 of 59.
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
P.S. 197MEducation—
Project M00903125 Alteration · Permit Entire · 10/24/2023
Project M00896102 Alteration · Permit Entire · 09/21/2023
Project M00896110 Alteration · Permit Entire · 09/21/2023
Project M00896114 Alteration · Permit Entire · 09/21/2023
Project M00903130 Alteration · Permit Entire · 09/14/2023
P.S. 197 - the Kings Highway AcademyEducationSub-basement, Floors 1, 2, Roof
Project M00770539 Alteration · Permit Entire · 07/12/2022
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 — 122 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings13
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch13
09/02/2026M00770539-S2Request digital key ↗
09/02/2026M00770539-S5Request digital key ↗
09/02/2026M00770539-S6Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 13 on file for this type
▸Applications & Permits1
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION1
07/26/2021141003820Open ↗
▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records1
▸DOB NOWZD1: DOB Zoning Diagram1
08/13/2026M00770539-I1Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications37
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature14
10/09/2026M00770539-S8Open ↗
10/09/2026M00770539-S8Open ↗
10/03/2026M00770539-S5Open ↗
Showing 3 of 14 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature13
08/29/2026M00903130-I1Open ↗
08/29/2026M00896110-I1Open ↗
08/28/2026M00896102-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 13 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature9
10/09/2026M00770539-S8Open ↗
08/28/2026M00903130-I1Open ↗
08/26/2026M00770539-S3Open ↗
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▸BISAPPLICANT OWNER SIGNATURE1
07/26/2021141003820Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection4
▸DOB NOWNYCSCA - Approved Site Safety Plans4
08/28/2026M00896102-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00896102-P1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00896110-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸Environmental & Asbestos1
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1
07/26/2021141003820Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance2
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY1
07/26/2021141003820Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1
07/26/2021141003820Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports4
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY2
10/05/2021141003820Open ↗
10/05/2021141003820Open ↗
▸DOB NOWTR4 Test Report and Plot Diagram1
08/13/2026M00770539-S8Open ↗
▸DOB NOWSOIL REPORT1
08/13/2026M00770539-S8Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs36
▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter13
08/29/2026M00896110-I1Open ↗
08/28/2026M00896102-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00903130-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 13 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Approval City Owned (Exterior Work)13
08/28/2026M00896102-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00770539-S2Open ↗
08/13/2026M00903130-I1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDEP Variance (V5) letter8
08/13/2026M00903125-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00770539-S8Open ↗
08/13/2026M00770539-S4Open ↗
Showing 3 of 8 on file for this type
▸BISDESIGN COMM. APPROVAL: CITY-OWNED PROPERTY (EXTERIOR WORK)1
07/26/2021141003820Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Sign Off City Owned (Exterior Work)1
08/13/2026M00903125-I1Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership1
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT1
07/26/2021141003820Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms3
▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION2
10/05/2021141003820Open ↗
08/05/2021141003820Open ↗
▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET1
07/26/2021141003820Open ↗
▸Other Documents19
▸DOB NOWNYCSCA - BCC Plan Examination Transmittal13
08/28/2026M00896102-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00903130-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00896102-P1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 13 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWPlot Diagram2
08/13/2026M00770539-S8Open ↗
08/13/2026M00770539-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWSite Survey: Initial1
08/13/2026M00770539-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWLocal Law 92/94 of 2019 Sustainable Roof Zone1
08/13/2026M00770539-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWAdjoining Owners Notification1
08/13/2026M00903125-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWPARTIAL DEMO: 10-DAY Notice1
08/13/2026M00770539-S4Open ↗