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Elevator apt, fireproof with stores
37 WEST 8TH STREET
MANHATTAN · Greenwich Village · BIN 1077923
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1923Year Built
9Stories
D6Building Class
C4-5Zoning
16,777 sfGross Floor Area
37Units
Rent Stabilized1 Active Violation ▸
Elevator apt, fireproof with stores · Owner of record: 37-39 West 8 Associates · 4,324 sf lot · 3.88 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbingEquipmentGeneral
Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.
RoofRooftop condenser unit replacement4p · 1 filing · 3 docs
Floor 3Solidcore2p · 2 filings · 7 docs
Floor 2Solidcore2p · 2 filings · 7 docs
Floor 1Solidcore, L Del Carpio, DMD24p · 7 filings · 20 docs
CellarL Del Carpio, DMD12p · 2 filings · 20 docs
Site & exteriorLisa Management11p · 3 filings · 8 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
37-39 West 8 Associates3803/22/2026
232 E 82 St GA203/21/2026
37-39 West 8 Street103/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Jin Lee, RA107/20/2026
Caruso Turley Scott305/22/2023
Mohammad Ahead, PE201/19/2023
Sargenti Architects210/11/2022
James Chai Architect305/31/2022
NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development108/27/2020
Karol Zdancewicz206/12/2020
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Louis Striar403/21/2026
J.A.M. Associates1003/21/2026
HTX Building Consulting303/21/2026
Synergy Building Consultants203/21/2026
D Zign Stream203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
Ceprine ConstructionScaffold1207/08/2026
Do N ConstructionGeneral Contractor308/04/2026
Village P & H NYPlumbing307/08/2026
Penta RestorationScaffold307/08/2026
Z-Car-DSign hanger207/08/2026
Select Commercial Construction*General Contractor207/08/2026
Paul M. & Son's Electrical ConElectrical103/22/2026
CK Plumbing & MechanicalPlumbing107/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
James JH Chai & Associate6481407/20/2026
Skyline Engineering267405/22/2023
Building Lifecycle
All (128)Filed (14)Permit Issued (17)Signed Off (10)Violation (60)Inspection (4)Special Inspection (23)
08/05/2026
Signed off — Alteration
REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING ROOFTOP CONDENSER UNIT ON THE EXISTING LOWER ROOF AT THE REAR OF THE BUILDING WITH NO MODIFICATION OF DUCTWORK OR DISTURBANCE OF BUILDING, NO CHANGE OR USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANC
M01430518-I1
08/03/2026
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M01430518-I1-MS
07/20/2026
Filed — Alteration
REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING ROOFTOP CONDENSER UNIT ON THE EXISTING LOWER ROOF AT THE REAR OF THE BUILDING WITH NO MODIFICATION OF DUCTWORK OR DISTURBANCE OF BUILDING, NO CHANGE OR USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANC
M01430518-I1
09/01/2023
Signed off — Alteration
Installation of construction fence for renovation works as per plan.
M00389739-I1
08/28/2023
Signed off — Alteration
M00015201-I1
06/02/2023
Signed off — Alteration
Structural work for HVAC support and slab reinforcement for concrete platform as per plans.
M00719697-I1
05/25/2023
Signed off — Alteration
M00719674-I1
05/23/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
Matthew Wavro
05/23/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details
Matthew Wavro
05/23/2023
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
Matthew Wavro
05/23/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
Matthew Wavro
05/23/2023
Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place
Matthew Wavro
05/23/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting
Matthew Wavro
05/23/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding
Matthew Wavro
05/22/2023
Filed — Alteration
Structural work for HVAC support and slab reinforcement for concrete platform as per plans.
M00719697-P2
05/16/2023
Signed off — Alteration
M00719692-I1
05/15/2023
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
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05/04/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding
Matthew Wavro
05/04/2023
Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place
Matthew Wavro
05/04/2023
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
Matthew Wavro
05/04/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
Matthew Wavro
05/04/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details
Matthew Wavro
05/04/2023
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting
Matthew Wavro
05/04/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
Matthew Wavro
04/25/2023
Signed off — Alteration
ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN - SOLIDCORE. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.
M08044337-I1
04/25/2023
Signed off — Alteration
M08044322-I1
01/26/2023
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
01/23/2023
Permit issued — Sign
M08044337-I1-SG
01/23/2023
Permit issued — Sign
M08044322-I1-SG
01/20/2023
Signed off — Alteration
M00710754-I1
01/19/2023
Filed — Alteration
ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN - SOLIDCORE. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.
M08044337-I1
01/19/2023
Filed — Alteration
M08044322-I1
01/19/2023
Special inspection requirement — Final
MOHAMMAD AHEAD
11/22/2022
Permit issued — Structural
M00719697-I1-ST
11/20/2022
Filed — Alteration
Structural work for HVAC support and slab reinforcement for concrete platform as per plans.
M00719697-P1
11/14/2022
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00719692-I1-PL
10/31/2022
Filed — Alteration
Structural work for HVAC support and slab reinforcement for concrete platform as per plans.
M00719697-I1
10/19/2022
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M00719674-I1-GC-CX
10/11/2022
Filed — Alteration
M00719674-I1
10/11/2022
Filed — Alteration
M00719692-I1
10/05/2022
Signed off — Alteration
PL work FOR DENTAL OFFICE AT 1ST FLR; NO CHANGE USE, EGRESS OROCCUPANCY.
M00710788-I1
09/01/2022
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish
Certified
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06/06/2022
Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing
Certified
View inspection ↗
06/01/2022
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Joon Ho Chai
06/01/2022
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Joon Ho Chai
06/01/2022
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
Joon Ho Chai
06/01/2022
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
Joon Ho Chai
05/31/2022
Filed — Alteration
PL work FOR DENTAL OFFICE AT 1ST FLR; NO CHANGE USE, EGRESS OROCCUPANCY.
M00710788-P1
05/27/2022
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Joon Ho Chai
05/27/2022
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Joon Ho Chai
05/27/2022
Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation
Joon Ho Chai
05/27/2022
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
Joon Ho Chai
04/14/2022
Permit issued — Plumbing
M00710788-I1-PL
04/11/2022
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
M00710754-I1-GC-CX
04/04/2022
Filed — Alteration
PL work FOR DENTAL OFFICE AT 1ST FLR; NO CHANGE USE, EGRESS OROCCUPANCY.
M00710788-I1
04/01/2022
Filed — Alteration
M00710754-I1
05/07/2021
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
04/08/2021
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
04/08/2021
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
04/08/2021
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
Latest 60 of 128 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offDo N Construction08/03/2026
DOB NOWSignSigned-offZ-Car-D01/23/2023
DOB NOWSignSigned-offZ-Car-D01/23/2023
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offSelect Commercial Construction*11/22/2022
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offVillage P & H NY11/14/2022
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offSelect Commercial Construction*10/19/2022
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offCK Plumbing & Mechanical04/14/2022
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offDo N Construction04/11/2022
DOB NOWConstruction FenceSigned-offPenta Restoration03/22/2021
DOB NOWConstruction FenceSigned-offPenta Restoration01/20/2021
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedCeprine Construction09/24/2020
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offCeprine Construction09/23/2020
DOB NOWConstruction FenceSigned-offPenta Restoration08/31/2020
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedCeprine Construction06/12/2020
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offCeprine Construction09/25/2019
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offCeprine Construction09/25/2018
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offCeprine Construction02/01/2018
BISOTISSUEDPenta Restoration08/06/2021
BISOTISSUEDPenta Restoration10/16/2020
BISOTISSUEDInter Renovation06/18/2020
BISPLISSUEDEH Plumbing & Heating06/04/2019
BISOTISSUEDMarvelous General Construction03/07/2019
BISOTISSUEDMarvelous General Construction03/06/2019
BISPLISSUEDAll Hour Sewer Service Co01/17/2019
BISOTISSUEDMarvelous General Construction01/07/2019
BISMHISSUEDHongtai Construction06/01/2018
BISOTISSUEDHappy Garden Construction02/08/2017
BISEQISSUEDHappy Garden Construction02/02/2017
BISOTISSUEDHappy Garden Construction12/28/2016
BIS—ISSUEDSiena Construction03/14/2013
BIS—ISSUEDSiena Construction04/05/2011
BISPLISSUEDBest Plumbing & HVAC01/19/2010
BIS—ISSUEDSiena Construction01/14/2010
BISOTISSUEDConperm10/28/2009
BISPLISSUEDAdvantage Plumbing & Amp; Mechanical07/27/2009
BISSPISSUEDAdvantage Plumbing & Mechanical04/14/2009
BISOTISSUEDConperm04/09/2009
BISOTISSUEDConperm03/19/2009
BIS—ISSUEDConperm03/19/2009
BISOTISSUEDConperm03/12/2009
+ 7 more permits on file
1 project · most recent 07/20/2026
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
FiledStatusContractorScopeMake / Model / Capacity
07/20/2026Signed-offDo N ConstructionHeating and Air Conditioning Systems
Heat / Cool
Fujitsu AOU60RLAVM4 60,000 BTU · Condensing Unit ×1
4 projects · most recent 03/14/2023
General Wiring Lighting
FiledStatusContractorScope
03/14/2023Permit IssuedIsland Electric—
04/15/2022Permit IssuedY.S. ElectricGeneral Wiring, Lighting
01/21/2019CompletePaul M. & Son's Electrical ConGeneral Wiring
01/29/2018Permit IssuedMaximum Electric—
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 4
DateTypeResultReport
05/15/2023Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
01/26/2023Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
09/01/2022Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
06/06/2022Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 23
DateRequirementInspectorRole
05/23/2023FinalMatthew Wavroprogress
05/23/2023Structural Steel - DetailsMatthew Wavrospecial
05/23/2023Post-installed AnchorsMatthew Wavrospecial
05/23/2023Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsMatthew Wavrospecial
05/23/2023Concrete - Cast-In-PlaceMatthew Wavrospecial
05/23/2023Structural Steel - High Strength BoltingMatthew Wavrospecial
05/23/2023Structural Steel - WeldingMatthew Wavrospecial
05/04/2023Structural Steel - WeldingMatthew Wavrospecial
05/04/2023Concrete - Cast-In-PlaceMatthew Wavrospecial
05/04/2023Post-installed AnchorsMatthew Wavrospecial
05/04/2023Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsMatthew Wavrospecial
05/04/2023Structural Steel - DetailsMatthew Wavrospecial
05/04/2023Structural Steel - High Strength BoltingMatthew Wavrospecial
05/04/2023FinalMatthew Wavroprogress
01/19/2023FinalMOHAMMAD AHEADprogress
06/01/2022Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJoon Ho Chaispecial
06/01/2022Energy Code Compliance InspectionsJoon Ho Chaiprogress
06/01/2022HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationJoon Ho Chaienergy_progress
06/01/2022Maintenance informationJoon Ho Chaienergy_progress
05/27/2022Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsJoon Ho Chaispecial
05/27/2022Energy Code Compliance InspectionsJoon Ho Chaiprogress
05/27/2022HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulationJoon Ho Chaienergy_progress
05/27/2022Maintenance informationJoon Ho Chaienergy_progress
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
SolidcoreFitness / RecreationFloors 1–3
Project M08044322 Alteration · LOC Issued · 01/19/2023
Project M08044337 Alteration · LOC Issued · 01/19/2023
L Del Carpio, DMDMedical / HealthcareCellar, Floor 1
Project M00710788 Alteration · LOC Issued · 04/04/2022
Project M00710754 Alteration · LOC Issued · 04/01/2022
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 — 416 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings14
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch12
09/06/2026M00015201-I1Request digital key ↗
09/02/2026M00710754-I1Request digital key ↗
09/02/2026M00710788-I1Request digital key ↗
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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Construction Fence1
09/04/2026M00389739-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Supported Scaffold1
08/15/2026M00357524-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits77
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION42
09/03/2020123787321Open ↗
05/28/2020123775156Open ↗
01/23/2020123787321Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION23
10/19/2020123775156Open ↗
06/19/2020123787321Open ↗
06/04/2019123048077Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit11
08/16/2026M01430518-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00710788-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00710754-I1Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION1
03/08/2011110467049Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications96
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION38
06/19/2020123787321Open ↗
01/23/2020123787321Open ↗
10/29/2019123048077Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature14
09/28/2026M00719697-I1Open ↗
09/28/2026M00719697-I1Open ↗
09/28/2026M00719697-I1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature14
09/06/2026M00015201-I1Open ↗
09/04/2026M00357524-I1Open ↗
09/04/2026M00389739-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM10
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST10
02/25/2019123048077Open ↗
02/02/2017122890933Open ↗
12/29/2016122924764Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature7
09/28/2026M00719697-I1Open ↗
09/17/2026M08044337-I1Open ↗
09/02/2026M00719697-P2Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT3
02/25/2019123048077Open ↗
02/02/2017122890933Open ↗
12/29/2016122924764Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment22
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING15
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▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE5
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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE2
02/25/2019123048077Open ↗
11/09/2018123414493Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection12
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes8
01/23/2020123787321Open ↗
07/18/2019123775156Open ↗
02/25/2019123048077Open ↗
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▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST2
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▸DOB NOWTenant Protection Plan2
09/04/2026M00389739-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00357524-I1Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos22
▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'9
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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)6
09/17/2020123787321Open ↗
01/23/2020123787321Open ↗
02/25/2019123048077Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-20/ACP-21: Asbestos Project Conditional Completion Form/Asbestos Project Completion Form3
09/01/2026M00719674-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00719692-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00719697-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report3
09/02/2026M00710754-I1Open ↗
09/02/2026M00710788-I1Open ↗
09/02/2026M00710788-P1Open ↗
▸BISPROVIDE ACP5 PRIOR TO PERMIT1
09/28/2020123775156Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance29
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS17
01/23/2020123787321Open ↗
10/29/2019123048077Open ↗
10/29/2019123048077Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS7
12/21/2021123775156Open ↗
10/25/2021123787321Open ↗
10/29/2019123048077Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY3
12/21/2021123775156Open ↗
10/25/2021123787321Open ↗
06/08/2020123775156Open ↗
▸DOB NOWEN2: As Built Energy Analysis2
08/13/2026M00710788-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00710754-I1Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports11
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY6
12/21/2021123775156Open ↗
12/21/2021123775156Open ↗
10/25/2021123787321Open ↗
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▸BISINSPECTION REPORT - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
08/13/2018122924764Open ↗
06/29/2018123165270Open ↗
▸BISSTRUCTURAL STEEL - DETAILS1
09/28/2020123775156Open ↗
▸BISPROVIDE SIDEWALK CLOSURE PERMIT FROM DOTDURING DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF NEW STOREFRONT.1
10/15/2020123775156Open ↗
▸BISPOST-INSTALLED ANCHORS1
09/28/2020123775156Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs60
▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL23
03/12/2020123787321Open ↗
10/29/2019123048077Open ↗
09/09/2019123048077Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST15
12/22/2021123775156Open ↗
11/10/2021123787321Open ↗
10/29/2019123048077Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE9
07/02/2015110467049Open ↗
07/02/2015110467049Open ↗
06/12/2015110467049Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS7
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION4
01/23/2020123787321Open ↗
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▸BISLANDMARKS SIGNOFF2
12/22/2021123775156Open ↗
11/09/2021123787321Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership36
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT31
11/09/2021123787321Open ↗
09/17/2020123787321Open ↗
01/23/2020123787321Open ↗
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▸BISHIC LICENSE OR AFFIDAVIT4
12/29/2016122924764Open ↗
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▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW31
12/21/2021123775156Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms34
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET13
01/23/2020123787321Open ↗
07/18/2019123775156Open ↗
02/25/2019123048077Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION13
09/28/2020123787321Open ↗
06/08/2020123775156Open ↗
01/31/2017122924764Open ↗
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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM5
10/19/2020123775156Open ↗
10/29/2019123048077Open ↗
09/09/2019123048077Open ↗
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▸BISeFiling Job Application Cover Sheet3
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▸Other Documents3
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
07/28/2017122890933Open ↗
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▸BISPlot Diagram1
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