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Elevator cooperative
238 EAST 55 STREET
MANHATTAN · East Midtown-Turtle Bay · BIN 1038576
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1963Year Built
14Stories
D4Building Class
C1-9Zoning
64,674 sfGross Floor Area
99Units
LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized2 Open Violations ▸FISP: SWARMP
Elevator cooperative · Owner of record: 240 EAST 55TH TENANTS CORP. · 7,531 sf lot · 8.59 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralElectricalMechanicalPlumbingEquipmentGeneralOther
Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off
RoofUnder Construction2p · 1 filing · 14 docs
BulkheadUnder Construction1p · 1 filing · 14 docs
Floor 116p · 1 filing · 12 docs
Floor 10
Floor 9
Floor 8
Floor 77p · 1 filing · 15 docs
Floor 6
Floor 5
Floor 4
Floor 3
Floor 2
Floor 1
Cellar4p · 1 filing · 10 docs
Site & exteriorUnder Construction25p · 3 filings · 20 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
ORSID REALTY CORP1607/08/2026
AVARGA CONSTRUCTION1509/01/2026
240 EAST 55TH TENANTS1003/22/2026
C O ORSID REALTY303/21/2026
MAROLDA PROPERTIES303/21/2026
240 E 55 TENANTS303/21/2026
240 EAST 55TH STREET TENANTS LL303/21/2026
240 E 55TH ST TENANTS203/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
JME BUILDING CONSULTING603/21/2026
UP DESIGN SERVICES203/21/2026
MIDTOWN PRESERVATION ARCHITECTURE203/21/2026
AE DESIGN SOLUTION403/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
EVEREST SCAFFOLDING INCGeneral Contractor1007/08/2026
AVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORPGeneral Contractor707/11/2026
STANDARD WATERPROOFING CGeneral Contractor307/08/2026
MODERN CITI GROUP INCGeneral Contractor303/21/2026
ALEXANDER EUGENEElectrical203/21/2026
HIGH QUALITY ELEC.OF NYCElectrical203/22/2026
ASA BUILDING MAINT INCGeneral Contractor104/09/2026
JOE MIDDLETONElectrical103/21/2026
ALL BORO ELECTRIC CORPElectrical103/22/2026
BEST PBG HTG & COOL INCPlumbing107/08/2026
ZFM INCPlumbing107/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
MICHAEL ZENREICH ARCHITEC1724303/26/2026
MIDTOWN PRESERVATION ARCH2634105/08/2025
REVANS DESIGN PE PC4617206/17/2020
Building Lifecycle
All (163)Filed (13)Permit Issued (21)Signed Off (4)Facade (FISP) (15)Violation (60)Inspection (13)Objection (24)Special Inspection (13)
08/31/2026
Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold
M01210470-S3-SC
08/04/2026
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
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07/30/2026
Inspection — Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code
Certified
View inspection ↗
07/30/2026
Inspection — Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic Test
Certified
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07/10/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01210470-S1-SH
06/03/2026
Signed off — Alteration
APPLICATION BEING FILED UNDER TPPN #3/97 TO COMBINE EXISTING APARTMENTS 7B AND 7GH ON 7TH FLOOR. PLUMBING FILED SUBSEQUENTLY. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01282891-S1
06/02/2026
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
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05/11/2026
Signed off — Alteration
APPLICATION BEING FILED UNDER TPPN #3/97 TO COMBINE EXISTING APARTMENTS 7B AND 7GH ON 7TH FLOOR. PLUMBING FILED SUBSEQUENTLY. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01282891-I1
04/26/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Michael Zenreich
04/08/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01210470-S1-SH
03/30/2026
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M01210470-S2-PMM
03/26/2026
Filed — Alteration
APPLICATION BEING FILED UNDER TPPN #3/97 TO COMBINE EXISTING APARTMENTS 7B AND 7GH ON 7TH FLOOR. PLUMBING FILED SUBSEQUENTLY. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01282891-P1
03/26/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01210470-I1-GC
03/13/2026
Inspection — Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Fail
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02/19/2026
Inspection — Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Fail
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01/28/2026
Inspection — Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Fail
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01/16/2026
Inspection — Certified Gas-Gas-Piping-Roughing
Certified
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01/16/2026
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing
Certified
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01/07/2026
Inspection — Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code
Certified
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11/14/2025
Permit issued — Plumbing
M01282891-S1-PL
11/14/2025
Permit issued — General Construction
M01282891-I1-GC
10/14/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
10/14/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
10/14/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
10/14/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
10/03/2025
Objection raised — Scope
10/03/2025
Objection raised — Plumbing
10/03/2025
Objection raised — Cost
10/03/2025
Objection raised — Scope
09/15/2025
Filed — Alteration
APPLICATION BEING FILED UNDER TPPN #3/97 TO COMBINE EXISTING APARTMENTS 7B AND 7GH ON 7TH FLOOR. PLUMBING FILED SUBSEQUENTLY. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01282891-S1
09/15/2025
Filed — Alteration
APPLICATION BEING FILED UNDER TPPN #3/97 TO COMBINE EXISTING APARTMENTS 7B AND 7GH ON 7TH FLOOR. PLUMBING FILED SUBSEQUENTLY. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M01282891-I1
09/12/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
Michael Zenreich
09/05/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Michael Zenreich
08/13/2025
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Underground
Certified
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07/30/2025
Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold
M01210470-S3-SC
07/28/2025
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION AND USE OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED EQUIPMENT AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M01210470-S3
07/28/2025
Permit issued — General Construction
M01210470-I1-GC
07/25/2025
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01210470-S1-SH
07/24/2025
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M01210470-S2-PMM
07/23/2025
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION AND USE OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED EQUIPMENT AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M01210470-S1
07/23/2025
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION AND USE OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED EQUIPMENT AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M01210470-S2
05/29/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/29/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/27/2025
Objection raised — Scope
05/21/2025
Objection raised — Fire_Protection
05/08/2025
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION AND USE OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED EQUIPMENT AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
M01210470-I1
04/14/2025
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
Dennis Mele
04/14/2025
Special inspection requirement — Masonry
Dennis Mele
04/14/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
Dennis Mele
01/17/2025
Signed off — Alteration
PROPOSED INTYERIOR RENOVATION OF APT 11H , NO CHANGE OF USE , EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
M01031899-I1
01/16/2025
Inspection — Pass-Final General Construction Non-Directive 14
Pass
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12/03/2024
Inspection — Fail-Final General Construction Non-Directive 14
Fail
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11/12/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
11/12/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
11/12/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
11/12/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
11/12/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
10/09/2024
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Jose Cruz
10/09/2024
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
Jose Cruz
09/18/2024
Filed — Alteration
PROPOSED INTYERIOR RENOVATION OF APT 11H , NO CHANGE OF USE , EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
M01031899-P1
Latest 60 of 163 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSuspended ScaffoldPermit IssuedAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP08/31/2026
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP07/10/2026
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP04/08/2026
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP03/30/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP03/26/2026
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offZEFI MECHANICAL INC11/14/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offASA BUILDING MAINT11/14/2025
DOB NOWSuspended ScaffoldPermit IssuedAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP07/30/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP07/28/2025
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP07/25/2025
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORP07/24/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offMODERN CITI GROUP INC07/23/2024
DOB NOWPlumbingPermit IssuedBEST PBG HTG & COOL INC05/07/2020
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offEVEREST SCAFFOLDING INC04/01/2020
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offEVEREST SCAFFOLDING INC03/21/2020
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedSTANDARD WATERPROOFING C12/12/2019
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedSTANDARD WATERPROOFING C11/04/2019
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offEVEREST SCAFFOLDING INC03/21/2019
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offEVEREST SCAFFOLDING INC07/25/2018
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offEVEREST SCAFFOLDING INC04/10/2018
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offEVEREST SCAFFOLDING INC12/19/2017
BISOTISSUEDSTANDARD WATERPROOFING C03/23/2020
BISOTISSUEDSTANDARD WATERPROOFING C08/30/2019
BISOTISSUEDSTANDARD WATERPROOFING C06/18/2019
BISOTISSUEDRALLY RESTORATION CORP05/22/2015
BISEQISSUEDEVEREST SCAFFOLDING INC05/05/2015
BISOTISSUEDNOOR CONSTRUCTION INC08/07/2013
BISPLISSUEDTOP DOG PLBG & HTG CORP06/18/2009
BISOTISSUEDNOISETIER INC05/14/2009
BISOTISSUEDMATCHLESS CONSTRUCTIONCOR12/10/2008
BISEQISSUEDOUTDOOR INSTALL04/20/2005
BISOTISSUEDHESS CONTRACTING INC.07/07/2004
BISEQISSUEDSPRING SCAFF.03/25/2004
BISOTISSUEDHESS CONTRACTING INC.12/03/2003
BISPLISSUEDSTELLMAR PLBG & MECH.CORP03/10/2003
BISOTISSUEDMATCHELSS CONSTR CORP01/17/2003
BISBLISSUEDMETRO FUEL OIL CORP.01/22/2002
BISOTISSUEDBRONX BASE BUILDERS LTD04/11/2001
BISOTISSUEDMILTON DESIGN CONSTRUCTION10/15/1999
BISPLISSUEDVINRAY PLG AND HTG10/01/1999
+ 6 more permits on file
2 projects · most recent 03/26/2026
Gas Water/Sanitary Plumbing-Sprinkler
FiledStatusContractorScope
03/26/2026Signed-offZFM INCGas, Water/Sanitary
06/17/2020Permit IssuedBEST PBG HTG & COOL INCGas, Plumbing-Sprinkler
9 projects · most recent 06/22/2026
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
06/22/2026Permit IssuedIMR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTINGeneral Wiring
10/01/2025Permit IssuedHIGH QUALITY ELEC.OF NYC—
08/05/2025Permit IssuedHIGH QUALITY ELEC.OF NYC—
04/28/2024CompleteHIGH IMPACT ELECTRIC CORPGeneral Wiring
12/06/2022CompleteALL BORO ELECTRIC CORP—
11/14/2022CompleteALL BORO ELECTRIC CORP—
01/27/2022CompleteALL BORO ELECTRIC CORP—
07/22/2021CompleteTM SELECT ELECTRIC CORPGeneral Wiring
12/11/2017CompleteBOROWIDE ELECT'L CONTR'S—
2 projects · most recent 07/28/2025
Sidewalk Shed Scaffold
FiledStatusContractorScope
07/28/2025Permit IssuedAVARGA CONSTRUCTION CORPSidewalk Shed
11/01/2019Permit IssuedSTANDARD WATERPROOFING CScaffold
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 13
DateTypeResultReport
08/04/2026Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
07/30/2026Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with codeCertifiedView ↗
07/30/2026Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic TestCertifiedView ↗
06/02/2026Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
03/13/2026Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsFailView ↗
02/19/2026Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsFailView ↗
01/28/2026Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsFailView ↗
01/16/2026Certified Gas-Gas-Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
01/16/2026Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
01/07/2026Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with codeCertifiedView ↗
08/13/2025Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-UndergroundCertifiedView ↗
01/16/2025Pass-Final General Construction Non-Directive 14PassView ↗
12/03/2024Fail-Final General Construction Non-Directive 14FailView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 13
DateRequirementInspectorRole
04/26/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsMichael Zenreichspecial
09/12/2025FinalMichael Zenreichprogress
09/05/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsMichael Zenreichspecial
04/14/2025Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceDennis Melespecial
04/14/2025MasonryDennis Melespecial
04/14/2025FinalDennis Meleprogress
10/09/2024Energy Code Compliance InspectionsJose Cruzprogress
10/09/2024Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionJose Cruzprogress
09/18/2024Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionJose Cruzprogress
09/18/2024Energy Code Compliance InspectionsJose Cruzprogress
06/24/2020Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsPAUL REVANSspecial
06/12/2020Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsPAUL REVANSspecial
12/12/2017FinalJULIO SALCEDO-FERNANDEZprogress
▾Documents — 133 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings13
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch10
09/06/2026M00005159-I1Request digital key ↗
08/27/2026M01031899-P1Request digital key ↗
08/27/2026M01031899-I1Request digital key ↗
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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Plumbing2
09/04/2026M00315614-I1Request digital key ↗
08/15/2026M00315614-P1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Supported Scaffold1
09/05/2026M00248309-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits15
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION8
10/06/2022123827519Open ↗
10/04/2022123827519Open ↗
03/14/2019123827519Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION7
06/19/2019123827519Open ↗
06/10/2015122406743Open ↗
05/04/2015140341645Open ↗
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications44
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature13
09/04/2026M00315614-P1Open ↗
09/04/2026M00315614-I1Open ↗
08/27/2026M01031899-I1Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION8
03/14/2019123827519Open ↗
11/23/2015140341645Open ↗
09/15/2015122406743Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature7
09/23/2026M01282891-I1Open ↗
09/23/2026M01031899-I1Open ↗
09/23/2026M01031899-I1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature6
09/23/2026M01282891-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00315614-P1Open ↗
08/25/2026M00315614-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT3
06/09/2015122406743Open ↗
05/04/2015140341645Open ↗
08/07/2013140103457Open ↗
▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION2
05/04/2015140341645Open ↗
08/07/2013140103457Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2
06/09/2015122406743Open ↗
10/10/2008110278379Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY2
05/04/2015140341645Open ↗
08/07/2013140103457Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM1
10/10/2008110278379Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment2
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1
10/10/2008110278379Open ↗
▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE1
07/31/2009110278379Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection4
▸DOB NOWTenant Protection Plan3
08/13/2026M00315614-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00315614-P1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00248309-I1Open ↗
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes1
03/14/2019123827519Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos13
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report8
09/04/2026M00315614-P1Open ↗
09/04/2026M00315614-I1Open ↗
08/27/2026M01031899-I1Open ↗
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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'2
10/10/2008110278379Open ↗
05/11/2009120032883Open ↗
▸BISASBESTOS: EXEMPTION (ASB4)1
05/21/2015122406743Open ↗
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1
08/07/2013140103457Open ↗
▸BISDEP FORM V5 - ASBESTOS VARIANCE1
06/19/2019123827519Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance7
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS3
03/14/2019123827519Open ↗
09/15/2015122406743Open ↗
06/09/2015122406743Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY1
08/07/2013140103457Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1
08/07/2013140103457Open ↗
▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1
09/15/2015122406743Open ↗
▸BISELECTRICAL APPLICATION FOR SIDEWALK SHED LIGHTING1
05/04/2015140341645Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports8
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY6
10/07/2022123827519Open ↗
10/07/2022123827519Open ↗
10/06/2022123827519Open ↗
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▸BISPOST-INSTALLED ANCHORS1
10/07/2022123827519Open ↗
▸BISSTRUCTURAL STEEL - DETAILS1
10/07/2022123827519Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs5
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST3
11/23/2015140341645Open ↗
09/15/2015122406743Open ↗
08/26/2009110278379Open ↗
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2
05/11/2009120032883Open ↗
10/10/2008110278379Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership11
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT8
10/04/2022123827519Open ↗
03/14/2019123827519Open ↗
09/15/2015122406743Open ↗
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▸BISHIC LICENSE OR AFFIDAVIT3
05/15/2009120032883Open ↗
12/10/2008110278379Open ↗
12/10/2008110278379Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms7
▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET3
05/04/2015140341645Open ↗
08/07/2013140103457Open ↗
05/11/2009120032883Open ↗
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET2
03/14/2019123827519Open ↗
06/09/2015122406743Open ↗
▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION2
10/07/2022123827519Open ↗
06/19/2019123827519Open ↗
▸Other Documents4
▸DOB NOWDHCR Document2
08/27/2026M01031899-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01031899-P1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWManufacturer's Specifications1
08/13/2026M01210470-S3Open ↗
▸DOB NOWCalculations1
08/13/2026M01210470-S3Open ↗