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Bronx Library Center
294 EAST KINGSBRIDGE RD · University Heights (North)-Fordham · BIN 2116006
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2004Year Built
5Stories
P8Building Class
C4-4Zoning
76,948 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
LL97 Covered7 Open Violations ▸
Library · Owner of record: NY PUBLIC LIBRARY,ASTOR, LENOX & TILDEN FOUNDATION · 17,187 sf lot · 4.48 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalGeneral
Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off
RoofUnder Construction20p · 3 filings · 20 docs
Floor 5Under Construction14p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 4
Floor 3
Floor 2
Floor 1
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY6809/13/2026
NY PUBLIC LIBRARY,ASTOR, LENOX & TILDEN FOUNDATION203/22/2026
NATIONAL ROOFING CORP103/22/2026
CON EDISON303/22/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
WATTS ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS206/15/2026
WILLDAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS209/18/2025
RIGID STRUCTURAL DESIGN, LLC105/08/2025
POPLI DESIGN GROUP104/16/2025
NEW YORK ENGINEERING ASSOC., P.C.107/25/2024
ASHRAF CORP107/02/2024
KZ ENGINEERING, P.C104/19/2021
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
NEW YORK ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES P C203/21/2026
MUNICIPAL BUILDING CONSULTANTS403/21/2026
Rigid Structural Design, LLC203/21/2026
SYNERGY BUILDING CONSULTANTS103/21/2026
DANICO SERVICES203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
AKS INTERNATIONAL INCGeneral Contractor609/01/2026
LAKHI GENERAL CONTRACTORGeneral Contractor203/21/2026
NICHOLSON, JOSEPHElectrical103/21/2026
RAJIV LODAYAElectrical103/21/2026
STEVEN HAGGERTYElectrical103/21/2026
EDUARDO ALIAGAElectrical103/21/2026
ARSENAL SCAFFOLD INCGeneral Contractor107/08/2026
CARLITOS CONTRACTING CORPGeneral Contractor107/08/2026
A. FONTANA & SONS LLCGeneral Contractor107/08/2026
JEFFERSON NECKLESElectrical103/21/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
JOADEM CORPORATION4350309/18/2025
NEW YORK ENGINEERING ASSO851107/25/2024
Building Lifecycle
All (124)Filed (9)Permit Issued (8)Signed Off (2)Violation (45)Objection (30)Special Inspection (30)
08/31/2026
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
X01179507-I1-MS
07/16/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
Edward Watts
06/15/2026
Filed — Alteration
general construction work, scope include remove and replace existing roofing membrane, remove GWB 5th fl N. Corridor, rebuild areas of roofing after rtu piers have been removed, fire stopping for all roof , new structural membrane support dunnage frames.
X01201663-P1
06/10/2026
Permit issued — Structural
X01201650-I1-ST
09/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — Exterior lighting power
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
Firas Karkar
09/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — Electrical motors and elevators
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/23/2025
Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/18/2025
Filed — Alteration
Mechanical work for comprehensive energy upgrades as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy
X01179507-P1
09/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
Firas Karkar
09/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Electrical motors and elevators
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
09/11/2025
Special inspection requirement — Exterior lighting power
OLULADE ADEMOKUN
08/06/2025
Permit issued — General Construction
X01201663-I1-GC
08/06/2025
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
X01179507-I1-MS
07/28/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
07/22/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
07/08/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
07/08/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
06/25/2025
Objection raised — Structural
06/12/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
06/12/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
06/12/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
06/04/2025
Objection raised — Other
06/04/2025
Objection raised — Fire_Protection
06/04/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
06/04/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
06/04/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
06/04/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/20/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/09/2025
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
X01219549-I1-SH
05/08/2025
Filed — Alteration
Installation of a temporarily heavy-duty sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.
X01219549-I1
05/02/2025
Objection raised — Inspections
04/30/2025
Objection raised — Cost
04/30/2025
Objection raised — Admin
04/30/2025
Objection raised — Admin
04/30/2025
Objection raised — Fire_Protection
04/29/2025
Objection raised — Cost
04/29/2025
Objection raised — Scope
04/29/2025
Objection raised — Fire_Protection
04/29/2025
Objection raised — Scope
04/17/2025
Filed — Alteration
general construction work, scope include remove and replace existing roofing membrane, remove GWB 5th fl N. Corridor, rebuild areas of roofing after rtu piers have been removed, fire stopping for all roof , new structural membrane support dunnage frames.
X01201663-I1
04/16/2025
Filed — Alteration
STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES REMOVAL OF EXISTING ROOF MOUNTED CONCRETE PIERS SUPPORTING CURRENT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION OF STRUCTURAL STEEL DUNNAGE FRAMING, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO STEEL BASEPLATES, POSTS, BEAMS AND DIAGONAL BRACING.
X01201650-I1
04/16/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
Latest 60 of 124 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedAKS INTERNATIONAL INC08/31/2026
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offAKS INTERNATIONAL INC06/10/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offAKS INTERNATIONAL INC08/06/2025
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsPermit IssuedAKS INTERNATIONAL INC08/06/2025
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedCARLITOS CONTRACTING CORP05/09/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offA. FONTANA & SONS LLC08/02/2024
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedLAKHI GENERAL CONTRACTOR07/03/2024
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offARSENAL SCAFFOLD INC04/20/2021
BISSDISSUEDOLYMPIC PLBG & HTG SVC IN11/03/2005
BISSPISSUEDPAR FIRE PROTECTION LLC07/20/2005
BIS—ISSUEDF.J. SCIAME CONSTRUCTION CO, INC06/03/2005
BISPLISSUEDOLYMPIC PLUMBING & HEATING CORP.05/20/2005
BISPLISSUEDG.BASSOLINO PLUMBING LTD01/20/2005
BISBLISSUEDG.BASSOLINO PLUMBING LTD01/20/2005
BISEQISSUEDF.J. SCIAME CONSTRUCTION CO. INC12/29/2004
BISEQISSUEDHIGHRISE HOISTING & SCAFFOLDING12/14/2004
BISEQISSUEDF.J. SCIAME CONSTRUCTION CO. INC05/19/2004
BISEQISSUEDF.J. SCIAME CONSTRUCTION CO. INC04/30/2004
BISOTISSUEDURBAN FOUNDATION ENGINEERING04/20/2004
BIS—ISSUEDF.J. SCIAME CONSTRUCTION CO, INC04/14/2004
BISEQISSUEDL.J.C.DISMANTLING CORP04/02/2004
BISEQISSUEDLJC DISMANTLING CORP.03/29/2004
BISEQISSUEDLJC DISMANTLING CORP.03/22/2004
BIS—ISSUEDL.J.C.DISMANTLING CORP03/22/2004
BISEQISSUEDLJC DISMANTLING CORP.03/19/2004
BISOTISSUEDLJC DISMANTLING CORP.03/19/2004
BISOTISSUEDLJC DISMANTLING CORP.02/24/2004
BIS—ISSUEDL.J.C.DISMANTLING CORP02/18/2004
BISEQISSUEDLJC DISMANTLING CORP.02/18/2004
BISEQISSUEDL.J.C.DISMANTLING CORP02/18/2004
BISEQISSUEDLJC DISMANTLING CORP.01/30/2004
BISOTISSUEDAIRMONT, INC.05/19/1998
BISEQISSUEDTERRA FIRM CONSTRUCTION MGMT/G.C02/14/1997
BISEQRE-ISSUEDBASONAS CONSTRUCTION CORP12/30/1996
BISMHISSUEDBASONAS CONSTRUCTION CORP12/30/1996
1 project · most recent 09/18/2025
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
FiledStatusContractorScopeMake / Model / Capacity
09/18/2025Permit IssuedAKS INTERNATIONAL INCHeating and Air Conditioning Systems
Heat / Cool
Trane ACSA 160 tons · Heat Pump Outdoor ×4
5 projects · most recent 11/11/2025
Lighting General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
11/11/2025Permit IssuedARK SYSTEMS ELEC. CORPGeneral Wiring
09/02/2025Permit IssuedTHREETECH ELECTRIC, INCLighting
07/18/2025CompleteWILLDAN ELECTRICAL OF NYLighting
05/15/2025Permit IssuedSPICE ELECTRIC COMPANY—
04/21/2021CompleteNASH ELECTRIC SERVICES IN—
1 project · most recent 04/16/2025
Steel
FiledStatusContractorScope
04/16/2025Signed-offAKS INTERNATIONAL INCSteel
2 projects · most recent 05/08/2025
Sidewalk Shed
FiledStatusContractorScope
05/08/2025Permit IssuedCARLITOS CONTRACTING CORPSidewalk Shed
07/02/2024Permit IssuedLAKHI GENERAL CONTRACTORSidewalk Shed
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 31
DateRequirementInspectorRole
07/16/2026FinalEdward Wattsprogress
09/23/2025HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/23/2025Interior lighting powerOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/23/2025HVAC-R and service water heating equipmentOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/23/2025Exterior lighting powerOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/23/2025HVAC-R and service water heating system controlsOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/23/2025Maintenance informationOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/23/2025Mechanical SystemsOLULADE ADEMOKUNspecial
09/23/2025Post-installed AnchorsOLULADE ADEMOKUNspecial
09/23/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsOLULADE ADEMOKUNspecial
09/23/2025FinalFiras Karkarprogress
09/23/2025Electrical motors and elevatorsOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/23/2025Lighting controlsOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/11/2025Interior lighting powerOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/11/2025Mechanical SystemsOLULADE ADEMOKUNspecial
09/11/2025Post-installed AnchorsOLULADE ADEMOKUNspecial
09/11/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsOLULADE ADEMOKUNspecial
09/11/2025FinalFiras Karkarprogress
09/11/2025HVAC-R and service water heating equipmentOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/11/2025Lighting controlsOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/11/2025Electrical motors and elevatorsOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/11/2025HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/11/2025HVAC-R and service water heating system controlsOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/11/2025Maintenance informationOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
09/11/2025Exterior lighting powerOLULADE ADEMOKUNenergy_progress
Latest 25 of 31.
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
New York Public Library Bronx Library CenterEducationFloors 1, 2, 5, Roof
Project X01201663 Alteration · Permit Entire · 04/17/2025
Read from each project’s drawing title blocks and cover sheets and checked twice; a name appears only when it is the occupant, never the owner, landlord or designer.
▾Documents — 60 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings9
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch9
08/25/2026X00500372-I1Request digital key ↗
08/21/2026X01074542-I1Request digital key ↗
08/21/2026X01078699-I1Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 9 on file for this type
▸Seals & Professional Certifications41
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature21
09/10/2026X01201663-I1Open ↗
08/28/2026X01179507-I1Open ↗
08/28/2026X01179507-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 21 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature10
08/25/2026X00500372-I1Open ↗
08/21/2026X01078699-I1Open ↗
08/19/2026X01201650-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 10 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature10
08/28/2026X01179507-I1Open ↗
08/28/2026X01179507-I1Open ↗
08/28/2026X01179507-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 10 on file for this type
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs9
▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter9
08/19/2026X01201663-P1Open ↗
08/13/2026X01179507-P1Open ↗
08/13/2026X00500372-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 9 on file for this type
▸Other Documents1
▸DOB NOWWaiver Document1
08/19/2026X01201650-I1Open ↗