Condo, office space

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library

40 WEST 20TH STREET · BIN 1076145

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1910Year Built

12Stories

RBBuilding Class

C6-4AZoning

95,316 sfGross Floor Area

3Units

LL97 Covered1 Active Violation 0 unresolved · 1 paperwork only 7 likely answered 2 old, status unconfirmed ▸FISP: SWARMP

Condo, office space · Owner of record: 40 West 20th Street Condminium · 9,905 sf lot · 9.62 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureStructuralElectricalMechanicalPlumbingEquipmentGeneral

Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.

RoofTemporary Roof Protection Installation2p · 1 filing · 2 docs

Floor 7Stair infill framing and structural work3p · 1 filing · 9 docs

Floor 6Stair infill framing and structural work4p · 2 filings · 13 docs

Floor 5

Floor 4

Floor 3

Floor 2

Floor 1Pipe scaffold installation3p · 1 filing · 2 docs

CellarBoiler and gas burner replacement1p · 2 filings · 20 docs

Site & exteriorTemporary sidewalk shed installation11p · 2 filings · 14 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
George Comfort & Sons	15	07/08/2026
40 West 20th Street Condominium	4	03/21/2026
Altpower	1	03/21/2026
Majestic Midtown	1	03/21/2026
Dormitory Authority of the State	1	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
KZ Engineering	6	10/02/2023
Robert Germain Jr. PE	4	10/04/2021
Murray Engineering	1	04/26/2021
Format Architecture Office	1	03/17/2021

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
Synergy Building Consultants	7	03/21/2026
EC Building Consultants	4	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
Ceprine Construction	Scaffold	26	07/08/2026
Ics Builders	General Contractor	2	07/08/2026
Cerina General Contracting	Scaffold	2	03/21/2026
CC Controlled Plumbing Co	Plumbing	2	07/08/2026
Hirsch Barry	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
The Metro Group Electric	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
Rico Electric	Electrical	1	03/21/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
Robert F. Germain Jr. PE	5100	4	10/04/2021
Ace Structural Engineering	496	2	04/26/2021

Building Lifecycle

All (127)Filed (13)Permit Issued (19)Signed Off (8)Facade (FISP) (18)Violation (60)Special Inspection (9)

09/03/2025

Signed off — Alteration

Installation of temporary roof protection per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.

M00938883-I1

08/28/2025

Signed off — Alteration

Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.

M00133871-I1

01/28/2025

Signed off — Alteration

M00207941-I1

10/02/2024

Cycle 9 facade report signed — SWARMP

09/24/2024

Cycle 9 facade report submitted

09/19/2024

Cycle 9 facade inspection completed

09/05/2024

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00133871-I1-SH

06/03/2024

Signed off — Alteration

Installation of suspended scaffold during facade inspection/repair. SR 19/0809

M01046868-I1

05/10/2024

Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold

M01046868-I1-SC

05/07/2024

Filed — Alteration

Installation of suspended scaffold during facade inspection/repair. SR 19/0809

M01046868-I1

02/08/2024

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00207941-I1-SF

11/28/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

10/02/2023

Filed — Alteration

Installation of temporary roof protection per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.

M00938883-I1

09/14/2023

Filed — Alteration

Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.

M00133871-P3

09/06/2023

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00133871-I1-SH

06/30/2023

Cycle 9 facade report signed — UNSAFE

06/30/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/30/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/30/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/30/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/30/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/29/2023

Cycle 9 facade report submitted

06/27/2023

Cycle 9 facade inspection completed

04/25/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

04/25/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

04/06/2023

Filed — Alteration

Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.

M00133871-P2

02/16/2023

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00207941-I1-SF

09/16/2022

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00133871-I1-SH

07/21/2022

Cycle 9 facade report submitted

07/21/2022

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

07/05/2022

Cycle 9 facade report signed — UNSAFE

05/24/2022

Cycle 9 facade inspection completed

02/16/2022

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00207941-I1-SF

12/03/2021

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Local Law

10/15/2021

Signed off — Alteration

RECONNECT EXISTING LOW PRESSURE GAS LINE. NO CHANGE IN MEANS OF EGRESS, USE GROUP OR OCCUPANCY.

M00309381-I1

10/14/2021

Signed off — Alteration

REPLACEMENT (2) NEW GAS BURNERS ON (2) NEW LP BOILERS. NO CHANGE IN MEANS OF EGRESS, USE GROUP OR OCCUPANCY.

M00310094-I1

10/04/2021

Filed — Alteration

RECONNECT EXISTING LOW PRESSURE GAS LINE. NO CHANGE IN MEANS OF EGRESS, USE GROUP OR OCCUPANCY.

M00309381-P1

10/01/2021

Filed — Alteration

Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.

M00133871-P1

09/20/2021

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00133871-I1-SH

08/30/2021

Signed off — Alteration

Proposed structural work for two existing stair openings, floor infills as per drawings filed herewith.

M00505562-I1

08/25/2021

Signed off — Alteration

M00485354-I1

05/02/2021

Permit issued — Structural

M00505562-I1-ST

04/27/2021

Permit issued — General Construction

M00485354-I1-GC

04/26/2021

Filed — Alteration

Proposed structural work for two existing stair openings, floor infills as per drawings filed herewith.

M00505562-I1

04/16/2021

Special inspection requirement — Final

ANTHONY UGBEBOR

04/16/2021

Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place

ANTHONY UGBEBOR

04/16/2021

Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings

ANTHONY UGBEBOR

04/16/2021

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details

ANTHONY UGBEBOR

04/16/2021

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding

ANTHONY UGBEBOR

03/17/2021

Filed — Alteration

M00485354-I1

02/18/2021

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00207941-I1-SF

11/17/2020

Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information

Robert Germain Jr.

11/17/2020

Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating system controls

Robert Germain Jr.

11/17/2020

Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating equipment

Robert Germain Jr.

11/17/2020

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Robert Germain Jr.

11/16/2020

Filed — Alteration

REPLACEMENT (2) NEW GAS BURNERS ON (2) NEW LP BOILERS. NO CHANGE IN MEANS OF EGRESS, USE GROUP OR OCCUPANCY.

M00310094-P1

09/25/2020

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00133871-I1-SH

09/24/2020

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00207941-I1-SF

08/04/2020

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00207941-I1-SF

07/27/2020

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

Latest 60 of 127 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	Ceprine Construction	09/05/2024
DOB NOW	Suspended Scaffold	Signed-off	Cerina General Contracting	05/10/2024
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Signed-off	Ceprine Construction	02/08/2024
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	Ceprine Construction	09/06/2023
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Signed-off	Ceprine Construction	02/16/2023
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	Ceprine Construction	09/16/2022
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Signed-off	Ceprine Construction	02/16/2022
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	Ceprine Construction	09/20/2021
DOB NOW	Structural	Signed-off	Ics Builders	05/02/2021
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	Ics Builders	04/27/2021
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Signed-off	Ceprine Construction	02/18/2021
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	Ceprine Construction	09/25/2020
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Signed-off	Ceprine Construction	09/24/2020
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Signed-off	Ceprine Construction	08/04/2020
DOB NOW	Boiler Equipment	Signed-off	CC Controlled Plumbing Co	03/03/2020
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	Ceprine Construction	02/20/2020
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	CC Controlled Plumbing Co	02/20/2020
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Signed-off	Ceprine Construction	08/12/2019
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	Ceprine Construction	02/25/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Cerina General Contracting	09/19/2023
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Cerina General Contracting	09/16/2022
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Cerina General Contracting	09/20/2021
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Cerina General Contracting	09/22/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	C C Controlled Combustion	09/09/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Kilroy Architectural Wind	01/16/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Cerina General Contracting	09/23/2019
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Pace Plumbing	11/01/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Structure Tone	10/25/2017
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Full Capacity Fire	08/06/2012
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Maxwell Plumbing Mechanical	06/19/2012
BIS	BL	ISSUED	Maxwell Plumbing Mechanical	06/19/2012
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Paramount Plumbing Co of NY.i	06/06/2012
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Ics Builders	06/01/2012
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Altpower	10/17/2011
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Maxwell Plumbing Mechanical	05/25/2011
BIS	BL	ISSUED	Maxwell Plumbing Mechanical	05/25/2011
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Ics Builders	05/10/2011
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Ics Builders	04/27/2011
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Paramount Plumbing Co of NY.i	12/06/2010
BIS	OT	ISSUED	JT Magen & Company	05/25/2010

+ 29 more permits on file

3 projects · most recent 03/31/2023

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
03/31/2023	Complete	The Metro Group Electric	General Wiring
11/06/2019	Complete	Kraft Electric	—
02/22/2019	Complete	V. Vass Electric	—

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 9

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
04/16/2021	Final	ANTHONY UGBEBOR	progress
04/16/2021	Concrete - Cast-In-Place	ANTHONY UGBEBOR	special
04/16/2021	Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings	ANTHONY UGBEBOR	special
04/16/2021	Structural Steel - Details	ANTHONY UGBEBOR	special
04/16/2021	Structural Steel - Welding	ANTHONY UGBEBOR	special
11/17/2020	Maintenance information	Robert Germain Jr.	energy_progress
11/17/2020	HVAC and service water heating system controls	Robert Germain Jr.	energy_progress
11/17/2020	HVAC and service water heating equipment	Robert Germain Jr.	energy_progress
11/17/2020	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Robert Germain Jr.	special

▾Documents — 478 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings13

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch4

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sidewalk Shed4

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Boiler Equipment2

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Plumbing2

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Supported Scaffold1

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▸Applications & Permits76

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION42

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION32

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▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit2

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications104

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION56

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature12

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST11

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM7

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature5

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT4

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature4

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▸BISPC FULL REPORT2

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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION1

09/01/2020140947518Open ↗

▸BISAPPLICANT OWNER SIGNATURE1

03/07/2019140833917Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY1

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▸Trade Schedules & Equipment51

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING18

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▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE14

01/30/2013121017014Open ↗

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▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA7

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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS4

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▸BISSPRINKLER INSP REPORT : FP-853

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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION-PERMIT3

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▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT1

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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE1

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▸Safety & Tenant Protection5

▸DOB NOWTenant Protection Plan4

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▸BISEXCAVATION OR DEMOLITION: 5-DAY NOTICE1

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▸Environmental & Asbestos33

▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'22

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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report6

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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)4

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▸BISAPPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE 1 ACP-21 FORMPRIOR TO SIGN OFF: TRU2074MN191

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▸Energy Compliance17

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS4

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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS4

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY3

04/19/2012121017014Open ↗

09/16/2011120793846Open ↗

05/11/2011120651142Open ↗

▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections2

05/16/2011120651142Open ↗

▸BISENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS1

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1

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▸BISNYCECC ANALYSIS1

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▸DOB NOWPreliminary Commissioning Report Certification1

09/05/2026M00310094-I1Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports13

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY8

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▸BISMASONRY2

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▸BISSTRUCTURAL STEEL - DETAILS1

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▸BISPOST-INSTALLED ANCHORS1

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▸BISSTRUCTURAL STEEL - WELDING1

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▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs66

▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL20

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST18

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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS16

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION6

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▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter4

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▸BISLANDMARKS SIGNOFF1

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▸BISFINAL1

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership50

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT49

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▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW31

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▸Filing & Intake Forms43

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET24

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION10

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▸BISeFiling Job Application Cover Sheet5

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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM4

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▸Other Documents7

▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION3

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▸BISSupporting Document: Fee Exempt1

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▸BISCONSTRUCTION - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

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▸DOB NOWCalculations1

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▸DOB NOWManufacturer's Specifications1

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