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Office with commercial, 7-19 stories
240 LIVINGSTON STREET
BROOKLYN · Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill · BIN 3329443
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1920Year Built
12Stories
O6Building Class
C6-4Zoning
306,853 sfGross Floor Area
46Units
LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized7 Open Violations ▸FISP: SAFEFDNY Report ↗
Office with commercial, 7-19 stories · Owner of record: 250 LIVINGSTON OWNER LLC · 29,707 sf lot · 10.33 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralElectricalMechanicalPlumbingFire ProtectionEquipmentLandscapeGeneral
Roof1p · 2 filings · 8 docs
Floor 89p · 1 filing · 4 docs
Floor 7
Floor 6
Floor 5
Floor 4
Floor 33p · 1 filing · 3 docs
Floor 210p · 2 filings · 6 docs
Floor 113p · 4 filings · 14 docs
Site & exterior3p · 1 filing · 3 docs
Filed — no permit issued25p · 3 filings · 14 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
250 LIVINGSTON OWNER5403/22/2026
SECURITY EQUITY2903/21/2026
BERKSHIRE EQUITY2103/21/2026
CLIPPER EQUITY1707/08/2026
BERKSHIRE SECURITY EQUITY LLC1403/21/2026
BERSHIRE EQUITY603/21/2026
OWNERS REP307/08/2026
R S CONSTRUCTION203/21/2026
250 LIVINGSTON ST LLC103/22/2026
PILKU CONSTRUCTION103/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
KMB DESIGN GROUP, LLC611/15/2023
RLM ENGINEERING PLLC106/10/2021
ASHRAF CORP105/29/2021
TWIG CONSULTING ENGINEERS PC308/19/2020
SCALAR ARCHITECTURE PC111/15/2019
VINCENT J. LIOTTA P.E.108/30/2019
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
TASHEED BUILDING CONSULTANTS103/21/2026
JM ZONING, LLC.603/21/2026
AE DESIGN SOLUTION203/21/2026
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT SERVICES703/21/2026
VINCENT J. LIOTTA P.E.103/21/2026
VINCENT J. LIOTTA P. E.103/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
NEW YORK CENTRAL AIR INCGeneral Contractor407/08/2026
GRAMERCY SQUAREGeneral Contractor303/22/2026
GREENWOOD MANAGEMENT CAREGeneral Contractor303/21/2026
UNIQUE FIRE SYSTEMS INCGeneral Contractor203/21/2026
FIREQUEST CORPFire Protection207/08/2026
RC3 ELECTRIC, LLCGeneral Contractor207/08/2026
WEST SHORE ELECTRIC CORPElectrical103/22/2026
VAN VASSELLElectrical103/21/2026
ANGELO BONOLOElectrical103/21/2026
CORE SCAFFOLD SYSTEMS INC.General Contractor107/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
KMB DESIGN GROUP, LLC513411/15/2023
RLM ENGINEERING PLLC6913106/10/2021
ASHRAF CORPORATION1973105/29/2021
TWIG SPECIAL INSPECTIONS885308/19/2020
VINCENT J. LIOTTA P. E.1974108/30/2019
Building Lifecycle
All (128)Filed (13)Permit Issued (9)Signed Off (6)Facade (FISP) (9)Violation (60)Objection (20)Special Inspection (11)
02/17/2026
Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)
02/17/2026
Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)
02/17/2026
Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)
02/17/2026
Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)
02/13/2026
Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)
02/13/2026
Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)
04/25/2024
Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)
03/13/2024
Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)
11/24/2023
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
Ekata Shah
11/24/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
Ekata Shah
11/17/2023
Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)
11/15/2023
Filed — Alteration
REMOVAL OF EXISTING DC GENERATOR WITH NEW INSTALLATION OF 50KW NATURAL GAS GENERATOR ON ROOF. RELATED GAS PIPING MODIFICATIONS ARE FILED UNDER DOB APPLICATION #B00755431. INSTALL VENT FROM BASEMENT TO 1ST FLOOR.
B00755423-P1
11/01/2023
Objection resolved — Addressed
10/25/2023
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
Ekata Shah
10/25/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
Ekata Shah
08/22/2023
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Elevators
08/22/2023
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Elevators
08/22/2023
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Elevators
08/02/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/20/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/20/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
06/20/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
05/02/2023
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
02/01/2023
Filed — Alteration
B00817060-I1
02/01/2023
Objection resolved — Addressed
02/01/2023
Objection resolved — Addressed
01/23/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Cold-Formed Steel
01/23/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
01/23/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details
01/23/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting
01/23/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding
01/23/2023
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
12/12/2022
Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)
09/14/2022
Objection resolved — Addressed
09/14/2022
Objection resolved — Addressed
09/14/2022
Objection resolved — Addressed
09/14/2022
Objection resolved — Addressed
08/21/2022
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
07/06/2022
Objection raised — Inspections
07/06/2022
Objection raised — Fire_Protection
07/06/2022
Objection raised — Mechanical
07/06/2022
Objection raised — Admin
07/06/2022
Objection raised — Fire_Protection
07/06/2022
Objection raised — Mechanical
07/06/2022
Objection raised — Inspections
07/06/2022
Objection resolved — Addressed
07/06/2022
Objection raised — Inspections
07/06/2022
Objection resolved — Addressed
07/06/2022
Objection raised — Zoning
07/06/2022
Objection resolved — Addressed
07/06/2022
Objection raised — Admin
06/22/2022
Filed — Alteration
PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING GAS PIPING SYSTEM AT BASEMENT LEVEL THROUGH BUILDING INTERIOR (001 TO 002 & 008 TO 009) TO ROOF IN SERVICE OF NEW GENERATOR INSTALLATION FILED UNDER DOB APPLICATION NO. B00755423. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.
B00755431-I1
06/22/2022
Filed — Alteration
REMOVAL OF EXISTING DC GENERATOR WITH NEW INSTALLATION OF 50KW NATURAL GAS GENERATOR ON ROOF. RELATED GAS PIPING MODIFICATIONS ARE FILED UNDER DOB APPLICATION #B00755431. INSTALL VENT FROM BASEMENT TO 1ST FLOOR.
B00755423-I1
06/13/2022
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
11/09/2021
Cycle 9 facade report submitted
10/13/2021
Cycle 9 facade report signed — SAFE
09/24/2021
Cycle 9 facade inspection completed
09/02/2021
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
B00533635-I1-MS
07/09/2021
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Local Law
06/20/2021
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
Latest 60 of 128 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedNEW YORK CENTRAL AIR INC09/02/2021
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedJJK BUILDING CONSULTING06/10/2021
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedGREENWOOD MANAGEMENT CARE08/25/2020
DOB NOWAntennaSigned-offRC3 ELECTRIC, LLC01/29/2020
DOB NOWConstruction FenceSigned-offCORE SCAFFOLD SYSTEMS INC11/18/2019
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offFIREQUEST CORP10/03/2019
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offFIREQUEST CORP10/03/2019
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offNEW YORK CENTRAL AIR INC09/03/2019
DOB NOWAntennaSigned-offRC3 ELECTRIC, LLC12/27/2018
BISSPISSUEDARCO PLBG AND HTG INC03/07/2022
BISPLISSUEDARCO PLBG AND HTG INC02/28/2022
BISOTISSUEDZDG, LLC03/17/2021
BISEQISSUEDCORE SCAFFOLD SYSTEMS INC.01/06/2021
BISOTISSUEDGREENWOOD RENOVATIONS08/27/2020
BISOTISSUEDZDG, LLC06/02/2020
BISOTISSUEDZDG, LLC06/02/2020
BISOTISSUEDZDG, LLC02/03/2020
BISOTISSUEDZDG, LLC02/03/2020
BISOTISSUEDZDG, LLC01/06/2020
BISOTISSUEDZDG, LLC01/06/2020
BISSPISSUEDFIREQUEST CORP06/05/2019
BISSPISSUEDFIREQUEST CORP06/05/2019
BISSPISSUEDFIREQUEST CORP04/09/2019
BISSPISSUEDFIREQUEST CORP03/26/2019
BISSPISSUEDFIREQUEST CORP03/18/2019
BISSPISSUEDFIREQUEST CORP03/05/2019
BISEQISSUEDCORE SCAFFOLD SYSTEMS INC.01/03/2019
BISOTISSUEDZDG, LLC01/03/2019
BISOTISSUEDZDG, LLC01/03/2019
BISOTISSUEDZDG, LLC11/01/2018
BISOTISSUEDZDG, LLC07/05/2018
BISMHISSUEDPOWER COOLING INC03/29/2018
BISMHISSUEDRC3 ELECTRIC, LLC02/08/2018
BISMHISSUEDPOWER COOLING INC12/28/2017
BISEQISSUEDCORE SCAFFOLD SYSTEMS INC.12/26/2017
BISOTISSUEDZDG, LLC11/01/2017
BISOTISSUEDC.C.C. RENOVATION INC09/08/2017
BISPLISSUEDAURA PLUMBING INC06/09/2017
BISMHISSUEDRC3 ELECTRIC, LLC06/08/2017
BISEQISSUEDPILKU CONSTRUCTION SERVIC03/01/2017
+ 19 more permits on file
1 project · most recent 11/15/2023
Generators
FiledStatusContractorScopeMake / Model / Capacity
11/15/2023——Generators
Generators
Kohler KG50 50 kW · Generator ×2
1 project · most recent 06/22/2022
Gas
FiledStatusContractorScope
06/22/2022——Gas
5 projects · most recent 08/03/2023
General Wiring HVAC Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
08/03/2023Permit IssuedNYCHRAHVAC Wiring
07/30/2020Permit IssuedSTAR ELEC'L CONTRACTORS C—
07/20/2020CompleteFQE ELECTRIC LLCGeneral Wiring
04/01/2020Permit IssuedSTAR ELEC'L CONTRACTORS C—
03/01/2018Permit IssuedWEST SHORE ELECTRIC CORPGeneral Wiring
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 11
DateRequirementInspectorRole
11/24/2023Mechanical SystemsEkata Shahspecial
11/24/2023FinalEkata Shahprogress
10/25/2023Mechanical SystemsEkata Shahspecial
10/25/2023FinalEkata Shahprogress
01/23/2023Structural Cold-Formed Steel—special
01/23/2023Final—progress
01/23/2023Structural Steel - Details—special
01/23/2023Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting—special
01/23/2023Structural Steel - Welding—special
01/23/2023Tenant Protection Plan Compliance—special
06/13/2022Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints—special
▾Documents — 838 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings13
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch7
09/02/2026B00095696-I1Request digital key ↗
09/01/2026B00517095-I1Request digital key ↗
09/01/2026B00533635-I1Request digital key ↗
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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Mechanical Systems2
09/02/2026B00210563-I1Request digital key ↗
09/02/2026B00382319-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sprinkler2
09/02/2026B00235306-I1Request digital key ↗
09/02/2026B00235308-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Construction Fence1
09/02/2026B00263182-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Antenna1
09/02/2026B00246751-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits177
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION109
11/14/2023321280430Open ↗
05/08/2023300679415Open ↗
05/08/2023321239147Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION61
03/25/2022320833568Open ↗
03/24/2022320833568Open ↗
03/10/2022310172595Open ↗
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▸BISPLAN - WORK & PERMITS - SUPPPORTING DOCUMENTATION7
07/05/2022301432518Open ↗
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▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records1
▸BISZONING EXHIBIT II: CERTIFICATION1
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications139
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION72
11/01/2021321636976Open ↗
11/01/2021321636976Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST20
07/20/2021320423083Open ↗
05/03/2021320833568Open ↗
04/30/2021340477175Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature13
09/02/2026B00095696-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026B00517095-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026B00533635-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT12
08/19/2020340755267Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM9
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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION4
08/19/2020340755267Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY4
08/19/2020340755267Open ↗
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▸BISProfessional and Owner Certification (POC3)2
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature2
08/26/2026B00755423-I1Open ↗
08/25/2026B00755423-P1Open ↗
▸BISPC FULL REPORT1
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▸Trade Schedules & Equipment51
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE14
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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING12
07/28/2021301509455Open ↗
07/20/2021320423083Open ↗
07/09/2021301509455Open ↗
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▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE8
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▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT7
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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT3
02/01/2023310172595Open ↗
05/05/2022320833568Open ↗
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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS3
02/01/2023310172595Open ↗
05/05/2022320833568Open ↗
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▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA2
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▸BISSPRINKLER INSP REPORT : FP-851
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▸BISHVAC & SERVICE WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT1
05/05/2022320833568Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection16
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes10
08/19/2020340755267Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWTenant Protection Plan6
08/13/2026B00210563-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00235308-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00235306-I1Open ↗
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▸Environmental & Asbestos42
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)24
08/19/2020340755267Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report10
09/02/2026B00095696-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026B00517095-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026B00533635-I1Open ↗
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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'6
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▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER2
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▸Energy Compliance54
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS23
11/04/2021321636976Open ↗
11/04/2021321636976Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY10
12/07/2022301432518Open ↗
11/02/2021321636976Open ↗
09/10/2021321636976Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS10
04/19/2021321664043Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS (EN2)5
02/01/2023321166108Open ↗
05/05/2022320833568Open ↗
11/02/2021321636976Open ↗
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▸BISENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS3
02/01/2023321166108Open ↗
05/05/2022320833568Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1
08/19/2020340755267Open ↗
▸BISFENESTRATION AIR LEAKAGE1
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▸BISELECTRICAL APPLICATION FOR SIDEWALK SHED LIGHTING1
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▸Inspections & Test Reports53
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY41
11/20/2023321280430Open ↗
10/17/2023321280430Open ↗
10/17/2023321280430Open ↗
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▸BISHYDRAULIC FLOW CALCULATIONS5
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▸BISHYDRO FLOW TEST LETTER2
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▸BIS* FINAL INSPECTION DIRECTIVE 14 OF 19752
01/31/2023300679415Open ↗
03/08/2022301509455Open ↗
▸BISMECHANICAL SYSTEMS1
05/13/2022310172595Open ↗
▸BISFIRE-RESISTANT PENETRATIONS AND JOINTS (FIRESTOP)1
05/13/2022310172595Open ↗
▸BIS* EXIT SIGNS1
05/01/2023321166108Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs95
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST52
05/08/2023321166108Open ↗
05/04/2023321239147Open ↗
05/04/2023300679415Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS17
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION9
05/08/2023321166108Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE7
09/04/2020301432518Open ↗
08/27/2020301432518Open ↗
08/21/2020301432518Open ↗
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▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER5
03/25/2022320833568Open ↗
03/24/2022320833568Open ↗
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▸BISFINAL4
01/31/2023321166108Open ↗
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05/13/2022310172595Open ↗
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▸BISACPE Objection Review Request1
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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership85
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT80
02/06/2023310172595Open ↗
02/01/2023310172595Open ↗
05/05/2022320833568Open ↗
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▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW35
02/02/2023321239147Open ↗
02/02/2023321166108Open ↗
11/02/2021321636976Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms86
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET37
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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM27
03/24/2022320833568Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION18
09/16/2021321636976Open ↗
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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET4
08/19/2020340755267Open ↗
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▸Other Documents10
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION6
07/28/2021301509455Open ↗
11/16/2020301432518Open ↗
11/06/2020301432518Open ↗
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▸BISTCO - Supporting Documents2
11/29/2021301432518Open ↗
08/24/2021301432518Open ↗
▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM1
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▸BISPRELIMINARY1
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