Church, synagogue, chapel

Congregation B'nai Jeshurun

257 WEST 88TH STREET · Name © OpenStreetMap contributors · BIN 1033290

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1918Year Built

3Stories

M1Building Class

R10AZoning

21,500 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

1 Active Violation 2 likely answered 1 old, status unconfirmed ▸

Church, synagogue, chapel · 8,980 sf lot · 2.39 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

MechanicalPlumbingEquipment

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

Sub-BasementBnai Jeshurun11p · 3 filings · 18 docs

Site & exteriorProposed Heavy Duty Sidewalk ShedUnder Construction3p · 1 filing · 2 docs

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
Always Fast Services	1	12/15/2025
Howard L Zimmerman Arch & Engineering	5	05/05/2021

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
Hlzae	5	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
Nee Electrical	Electrical	1	03/22/2026
Wise Electric Solutions	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
Aggressive Heating	specialty_contractor	1	07/08/2026
Platinum Services NY	Scaffold	1	04/09/2026
Ward Plumbing	Plumbing	1	07/08/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
Delta Testing Labs	687	5	05/05/2021

Building Lifecycle

All (62)Filed (6)Permit Issued (5)Signed Off (3)Violation (30)Objection (6)Special Inspection (12)

12/15/2025

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF 2022 THE NYC BUILDING CODE. LIVE LOAD 300PSF.

M01333684-I1

12/15/2025

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M01333684-I1-SH

12/11/2025

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

12/11/2025

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

10/13/2021

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

10/13/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

05/26/2021

Signed off — Alteration

Boiler replacement heating plant upgrade. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.

M00378961-I1

05/20/2021

Signed off — Alteration

Boiler Replacement Heating Plant Upgrade. Plumbing Work. No Change in use, occupancy, or egress.

M00376394-I1

05/20/2021

Signed off — Alteration

BOILER REPLACEMENT HEATING PLANT UPGRADE

M00376458-I1

05/06/2021

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

RICHARD GREENWALD

05/06/2021

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

RICHARD GREENWALD

05/05/2021

Filed — Alteration

Boiler Replacement Heating Plant Upgrade. Plumbing Work. No Change in use, occupancy, or egress.

M00376394-P1

05/03/2021

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

RICHARD GREENWALD

05/03/2021

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

RICHARD GREENWALD

04/26/2021

Permit issued — Boiler Equipment

M00378961-I1-BE

03/03/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

12/22/2020

Special inspection requirement — Fuel-Oil Storage and Fuel-Oil Piping Systems

RICHARD GREENWALD

12/18/2020

Filed — Alteration

Boiler replacement heating plant upgrade. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.

M00378961-P1

12/17/2020

Special inspection requirement — Fuel-Oil Storage and Fuel-Oil Piping Systems

RICHARD GREENWALD

12/03/2020

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

09/23/2020

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M00376458-I1-MS

09/14/2020

Permit issued — Boiler Equipment

M00378961-I1-BE

09/14/2020

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00376394-I1-PL

08/18/2020

Objection raised — Other

08/18/2020

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/18/2020

Objection raised — Other

08/18/2020

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/18/2020

Objection raised — Other

08/18/2020

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/14/2020

Filed — Alteration

Boiler replacement heating plant upgrade. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.

M00378961-I1

08/14/2020

Filed — Alteration

Boiler Replacement Heating Plant Upgrade. Plumbing Work. No Change in use, occupancy, or egress.

M00376394-I1

08/14/2020

Filed — Alteration

BOILER REPLACEMENT HEATING PLANT UPGRADE

M00376458-I1

07/27/2020

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

RICHARD GREENWALD

07/27/2020

Special inspection requirement — Final

RICHARD GREENWALD

07/27/2020

Special inspection requirement — Heating Systems

RICHARD GREENWALD

07/27/2020

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

RICHARD GREENWALD

07/27/2020

Special inspection requirement — Chimneys and vents

RICHARD GREENWALD

07/27/2020

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

RICHARD GREENWALD

09/06/2019

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/21/2018

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

12/19/2017

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

01/03/2017

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

11/14/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

06/01/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/25/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/26/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/18/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

05/01/2013

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

12/13/2011

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

12/13/2011

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

11/21/2011

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/08/2010

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/24/2010

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

12/31/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

01/01/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

01/03/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

03/08/2007

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/19/2007

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

01/06/2006

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

01/31/2005

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

Latest 60 of 62 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	Platinum Services NY	12/15/2025
DOB NOW	Boiler Equipment	Signed-off	Aggressive Heating	04/26/2021
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	Aggressive Heating	09/23/2020
DOB NOW	Boiler Equipment	Signed-off	Aggressive Heating	09/14/2020
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	Ward Plumbing	09/14/2020
BIS	—	ISSUED	Westerman Construction Co	07/19/2018
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Tristate Plumbing Services	06/22/2018
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Tristate Plumbing Services	06/21/2018
BIS	—	ISSUED	Westerman Construction Co	08/02/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Sato Construction Co	08/02/2017
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Westerman Construction Co	07/19/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Westerman Construction Co	07/19/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Penta Restoration	02/14/2001
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Perimeter Bridge & Scaffold Co	11/08/2000
BIS	FP	ISSUED	Reliable Fire Protection	08/20/1998
BIS	PL	ISSUED	E.s.consolidated Plumbing	07/30/1998
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Cook & Krupa	06/05/1998
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Cook & Krupa	06/04/1998
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Westerman Construction	10/18/1996
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Westerman Construction	10/18/1996
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Westerman Construction	10/18/1996
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Westerman Construction	10/18/1996
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Westerman Construction	06/14/1996
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Westerman Construction	06/14/1996
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Westerman Construction	03/13/1996
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Westerman Construction	01/19/1996
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Lyons-Miniskoff Ins	03/18/1993

2 projects · most recent 12/16/2025

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
12/16/2025	Permit Issued	Richard Neu	—
05/08/2023	Complete	Nee Electrical	—

1 project · most recent 12/15/2025

Sidewalk Shed

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
12/15/2025	Permit Issued	Platinum Services NY	Sidewalk Shed

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 12

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
05/06/2021	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
05/06/2021	Post-installed Anchors	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
05/03/2021	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
05/03/2021	Post-installed Anchors	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
12/22/2020	Fuel-Oil Storage and Fuel-Oil Piping Systems	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
12/17/2020	Fuel-Oil Storage and Fuel-Oil Piping Systems	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
07/27/2020	Post-installed Anchors	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
07/27/2020	Final	RICHARD GREENWALD	progress
07/27/2020	Heating Systems	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
07/27/2020	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
07/27/2020	Chimneys and vents	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
07/27/2020	Mechanical Systems	RICHARD GREENWALD	special

▾Tenants in the building

Tenant	Space	Floors	Renovation projects
Bnai Jeshurun	Religious	Sub-basement	Project M00376394 Alteration · LOC Issued · 08/14/2020 Project M00376458 Alteration · LOC Issued · 08/14/2020 Project M00378961 Alteration · LOC Issued · 08/14/2020

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 — 152 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings6

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Boiler Equipment2

09/04/2026M00378961-I1Request digital key ↗

08/15/2026M00378961-P1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Plumbing2

09/04/2026M00376394-I1Request digital key ↗

09/04/2026M00376394-P1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch1

08/20/2026M01333684-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Mechanical Systems1

09/04/2026M00376458-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits26

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION15

02/01/2021123508720Open ↗

09/21/2020122968832Open ↗

02/13/2020123310791Open ↗

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION7

07/24/2018122968832Open ↗

06/26/2018123036491Open ↗

06/22/2018123332330Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit3

09/04/2026M00376394-P1Open ↗

09/04/2026M00376394-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00376458-I1Open ↗

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION1

01/08/2021122968832Open ↗

▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records3

▸BISZONING DIAGRAM2

07/12/2017122968832Open ↗

▸BISEASEMENT AND RESTRICTIVE DECLARATIONS - SUPPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

07/26/2017123095006Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications39

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION16

12/19/2019123036491Open ↗

01/22/2019122968832Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature11

08/30/2026M00376394-I1Open ↗

08/26/2026M00376458-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature6

09/04/2026M00376394-P1Open ↗

09/04/2026M00376394-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00376458-I1Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT3

07/26/2017123036491Open ↗

07/26/2017123332330Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2

07/26/2017123036491Open ↗

07/26/2017123332330Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1

08/26/2026M00376458-I1Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment4

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE4

08/09/2017123036491Open ↗

07/26/2017123036491Open ↗

07/26/2017123332330Open ↗

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▸Safety & Tenant Protection2

▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes1

05/22/2017123095006Open ↗

▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST1

12/16/2016122968832Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos8

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report5

09/04/2026M00376394-I1Open ↗

09/04/2026M00376394-P1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00378961-P1Open ↗

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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)2

07/26/2017123036491Open ↗

05/22/2017123095006Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS: COMPLETION OR CLOSEOUT (ACP20/21/5)1

03/30/2018122968832Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance7

▸BISENERGY CODE 1ST REVIEW COMPLETE2

07/26/2017122968832Open ↗

07/26/2017123095006Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY2

10/28/2021123095006Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS1

05/22/2017123095006Open ↗

▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1

10/28/2021123095006Open ↗

▸DOB NOWPreliminary Commissioning Report Certification1

08/13/2026M00378961-I1Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports3

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY2

10/28/2021123095006Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: SOIL INSPECTION1

07/11/2017122968832Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs17

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter6

09/04/2026M00376394-P1Open ↗

09/04/2026M00376394-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00376458-I1Open ↗

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▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL4

12/16/2019123036491Open ↗

07/26/2017123036491Open ↗

07/25/2017122968832Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE3

09/21/2020122968832Open ↗

07/24/2017122968832Open ↗

12/16/2016122968832Open ↗

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST2

11/01/2021123095006Open ↗

01/24/2019123332330Open ↗

▸BISLANDMARKS SIGNOFF2

11/01/2021123095006Open ↗

07/12/2017122968832Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership13

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT11

10/28/2021123095006Open ↗

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▸BISDEPT OF FINANCE VERIFICATION2

05/08/2019122968832Open ↗

12/17/2018123508720Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms13

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET9

12/17/2018123508720Open ↗

07/26/2017123036491Open ↗

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION2

03/13/2020122968832Open ↗

07/27/2017123095006Open ↗

▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM2

02/13/2020123310791Open ↗

01/24/2019123332330Open ↗

▸Other Documents11

▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION5

08/03/2017122968832Open ↗

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07/10/2017123310791Open ↗

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▸BISUnknown4

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▸BISSupporting Document: Fee Deferment1

12/16/2016122968832Open ↗

▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM1

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