Office only, 2-6 stories

425 EAST 53 STREET

MANHATTAN · East Midtown-Turtle Bay · BIN 1040159

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1926Year Built

5Stories

O2Building Class

R10Zoning

34,125 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

LL97 Covered6 Open Violations ▸

Office only, 2-6 stories · Owner of record: RAKEMA HOLDINGS, LLC · 6,837 sf lot · 4.99 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureStructuralElectricalMechanicalPlumbingGeneralOther

Cellar4p · 5 filings · 20 docs

Sub-Cellar3p · 4 filings · 15 docs

Site & exterior17p · 1 filing · 18 docs

Filed — no permit issued10p · 1 filing · 9 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
RAKEMA HOLDINGS	40	07/08/2026
NEWEL	4	03/21/2026
RALCEMA HOLDINGS	2	03/21/2026
RUSK RENOVATIONS INC.	1	03/21/2026

▾Sales History (ACRIS)

Date	Price	Unit	Seller → Buyer	$/sf
04/24/2015	$30.7M	—	NEWEL, LLC → RAKEMA HOLDINGS, LLC	$900/sf building

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
CALEB LINVILLE ARCHITECT PLLC	1	08/07/2026
MCLAREN ENGINEERING GROUP	1	06/22/2022
ANCORA ENGINEERING, PLLC	1	10/01/2019
WB ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS PLLC	1	08/09/2019
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES	1	07/30/2019

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
A1 EXPEDITING SERVICE CORP.	7	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
RUSK COMMERCIAL, LLC	General Contractor	9	04/09/2026
FORTE EXPRESS P & H INC	Plumbing	5	07/08/2026
WARREN OSTROFF	Electrical	2	03/21/2026
RUSK RENOVATIONS, INC	General Contractor	1	07/08/2026
WARREN OSTROFF ELEC., INC	Electrical	1	03/22/2026
ROBERT MARCHISOTTO	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
GREGORY THOMPSON	Electrical	1	03/21/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
ANZ CONSULTING ENGINEERIN	3946	1	08/07/2026
M.G. MCLAREN ENGINEERING	2999	1	06/22/2022
DOMANI INSPECTION SERVICE	843	1	10/01/2019

Building Lifecycle

All (71)Filed (5)Permit Issued (11)Signed Off (3)Violation (31)Special Inspection (21)

08/07/2026

Filed — Alteration

Interior renovation; Installation of new partitions, doors and ceilings to create (4) offices on the 3rd floor. Replacement of a single ceiling mounted fan coil with a ducted fan coil unit to serve new offices. No change to use, egress or occupancy.

M01441002-I1

08/06/2026

Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment

ALBERT ZIRINO

08/06/2026

Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls

ALBERT ZIRINO

08/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

ALBERT ZIRINO

08/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls

CALEB LINVILLE

08/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

CALEB LINVILLE

08/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power

CALEB LINVILLE

08/04/2026

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

ALBERT ZIRINO

08/04/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

CALEB LINVILLE

01/21/2026

Permit issued — Structural

M00718403-I1-GC-CX

10/02/2025

Permit issued — Structural

M00718403-I1-GC-CX

01/21/2025

Permit issued — Structural

M00718403-I1-GC-CX

12/01/2024

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

05/02/2024

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

03/28/2024

Permit issued — Structural

M00718403-I1-GC-CX

06/30/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/30/2023

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

03/31/2023

Permit issued — Structural

M00718403-I1-GC-CX

06/22/2022

Filed — Alteration

M00718403-I1

05/09/2022

Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place

Jeremy Billig

04/13/2022

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding

Jeremy Billig

04/13/2022

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

Jeremy Billig

04/13/2022

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting

Jeremy Billig

04/13/2022

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details

Jeremy Billig

04/13/2022

Special inspection requirement — Final

Jeremy Billig

04/13/2022

Special inspection requirement — Footing and Foundation

Jeremy Billig

05/13/2021

Signed off — Alteration

Filing herewith structural scope inclusive of replacement sub-cellar slab on grade to install drainage system and provide new concrete slab as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.

M00196165-I1

12/21/2020

Signed off — Alteration

Filing herewith plumbing scope inclusive of an under-slab drainage system as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.

M00196086-I1

12/21/2020

Signed off — Alteration

Filing herewith plumbing de-watering pump system and modifications as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.

M00195985-I1

09/16/2020

Permit issued — Plumbing

M32942158-I1-PL

09/16/2020

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00195985-I1-PL

09/16/2020

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00196086-I1-PL

11/07/2019

Permit issued — Structural

M00196165-I1-ST

10/01/2019

Filed — Alteration

M00196165-I1

08/19/2019

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00196086-I1-PL

08/19/2019

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00195985-I1-PL

08/09/2019

Filed — Alteration

Filing herewith plumbing de-watering pump system and modifications as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.

M00195985-I1

08/02/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

07/30/2019

Filed — Alteration

Filing herewith plumbing scope inclusive of an under-slab drainage system as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.

M00196086-I1

07/24/2019

Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place

STEPHEN WOODCHEKE

07/24/2019

Special inspection requirement — Subsurface Conditions – Fill Placement & In-Place Density

STEPHEN WOODCHEKE

07/18/2019

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

STEPHEN WOODCHEKE

07/18/2019

Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating equipment

STEPHEN WOODCHEKE

07/18/2019

Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating system controls

STEPHEN WOODCHEKE

07/18/2019

Special inspection requirement — Final

STEPHEN WOODCHEKE

05/02/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

04/18/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

04/18/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

12/01/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

12/01/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

04/12/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

04/12/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

03/03/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/03/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/30/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/05/2013

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/01/2012

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/01/2012

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

Latest 60 of 71 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Structural	Permit Issued	RUSK COMMERCIAL, LLC	01/21/2026
DOB NOW	Structural	Permit Issued	RUSK COMMERCIAL, LLC	10/02/2025
DOB NOW	Structural	Permit Issued	RUSK COMMERCIAL, LLC	01/21/2025
DOB NOW	Structural	Permit Issued	RUSK COMMERCIAL, LLC	03/28/2024
DOB NOW	Structural	Permit Issued	RUSK COMMERCIAL, LLC	03/31/2023
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	FORTE EXPRESS P & H INC	09/16/2020
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	FORTE EXPRESS P & H INC	09/16/2020
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	FORTE EXPRESS P & H INC	09/16/2020
DOB NOW	Structural	Signed-off	RUSK RENOVATIONS, INC	11/07/2019
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	FORTE EXPRESS P & H INC	08/19/2019
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	FORTE EXPRESS P & H INC	08/19/2019
BIS	PL	ISSUED	FORTE EXPRESS P & H INC	09/17/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	RUSK RENOVATIONS, INC	01/17/2020
BIS	BL	ISSUED	FORTE EXPRESS P & H INC	10/14/2019
BIS	PL	ISSUED	FORTE EXPRESS P & H INC	09/26/2019
BIS	MH	ISSUED	RUSK RENOVATIONS, INC	01/24/2019
BIS	PL	ISSUED	FORTE EXPRESS P & H INC	10/05/2018
BIS	MH	ISSUED	RUSK RENOVATIONS, INC	09/18/2018
BIS	FB	ISSUED	MARREN MECHANICAL INC	04/24/2017
BIS	MH	ISSUED	RUSK RENOVATIONS, INC	01/14/2016
BIS	—	ISSUED	RUSK RENOVATIONS, INC	01/14/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	RUSK RENOVATIONS, INC	01/14/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	PRECISION HOIST & SCAFFO*	12/22/2015
BIS	SD	ISSUED	FORTE EXPRESS P & H INC	12/15/2015
BIS	PL	ISSUED	FORTE EXPRESS P & H INC	11/27/2015
BIS	MH	ISSUED	RUSK RENOVATIONS, INC	11/25/2015
BIS	OT	ISSUED	RUSK RENOVATIONS, INC	11/25/2015
BIS	—	ISSUED	RUSK RENOVATIONS, INC	09/11/2015
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	PTS GENERAL CONSTRUCTIO L	08/30/2011
BIS	OT	ISSUED	FORTE REMODELING INC	08/17/2011

1 project · most recent 08/07/2026

Air Conditioning Systems

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope	Make / Model / Capacity
08/07/2026	—	—	Air Conditioning Systems	Cooling Mitsubishi Electric PVFY-P18NAMU-E1 18,000 BTU · Vrf Indoor ×1

3 projects · most recent 08/25/2026

General Wiring Boiler Controls

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
08/25/2026	Permit Issued	WARREN OSTROFF ELEC., INC	—
04/29/2025	Permit Issued	G T DYNAMICS ELECTRIC INC	General Wiring
10/29/2021	Complete	WARREN OSTROFF ELEC., INC	General Wiring, Boiler Controls

1 project · most recent 06/22/2022

Fence

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
06/22/2022	Permit Issued	RUSK COMMERCIAL, LLC	Fence

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 21

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
08/06/2026	HVAC-R and service water heating equipment	ALBERT ZIRINO	energy_progress
08/06/2026	HVAC-R and service water heating system controls	ALBERT ZIRINO	energy_progress
08/05/2026	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	ALBERT ZIRINO	special
08/05/2026	Lighting controls	CALEB LINVILLE	energy_progress
08/05/2026	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	CALEB LINVILLE	progress
08/05/2026	Interior lighting power	CALEB LINVILLE	energy_progress
08/04/2026	Mechanical Systems	ALBERT ZIRINO	special
08/04/2026	Final	CALEB LINVILLE	progress
05/09/2022	Concrete - Cast-In-Place	Jeremy Billig	special
04/13/2022	Structural Steel - Welding	Jeremy Billig	special
04/13/2022	Post-installed Anchors	Jeremy Billig	special
04/13/2022	Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting	Jeremy Billig	special
04/13/2022	Structural Steel - Details	Jeremy Billig	special
04/13/2022	Final	Jeremy Billig	progress
04/13/2022	Footing and Foundation	Jeremy Billig	progress
07/24/2019	Concrete - Cast-In-Place	STEPHEN WOODCHEKE	special
07/24/2019	Subsurface Conditions – Fill Placement & In-Place Density	STEPHEN WOODCHEKE	special
07/18/2019	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	STEPHEN WOODCHEKE	progress
07/18/2019	HVAC and service water heating equipment	STEPHEN WOODCHEKE	energy_progress
07/18/2019	HVAC and service water heating system controls	STEPHEN WOODCHEKE	energy_progress
07/18/2019	Final	STEPHEN WOODCHEKE	progress

▾Tenants in the building

Tenant	Space	Floors	Renovation projects
Ruder Finn	Office	Sub-cellar, Cellar, Floor 3	Project M01441002 Alteration · Approved · 08/07/2026 Project M00195985 Alteration · LOC Issued · 08/09/2019

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 — 287 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings6

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch3

09/02/2026M00718403-P1Request digital key ↗

09/02/2026M00718403-I1Request digital key ↗

08/16/2026M01441002-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Plumbing2

09/05/2026M00196086-I1Request digital key ↗

09/05/2026M00195985-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Structural1

09/05/2026M00196165-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits58

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION34

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION21

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION1

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▸BISAFTER-HOUR WORK PERMIT APPLICATION1

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▸BISDOT Permit - House Connection1

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▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records2

▸BISZONING RESOLUTION DETERMINATION2

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications71

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION17

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12/15/2016122619648Open ↗

12/09/2016122619648Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature14

10/02/2026M00718403-P1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature12

10/02/2026M00718403-P1Open ↗

08/26/2026M00718403-I1Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT8

04/21/2017140630486Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST6

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature6

08/16/2026M01441002-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00718403-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00195985-I1Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY3

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04/21/2017140630486Open ↗

12/21/2015140442929Open ↗

▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION2

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM2

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▸BISAPPLICANT OWNER SIGNATURE1

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▸Trade Schedules & Equipment26

▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT11

12/15/2016122619648Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE9

08/27/2019123126820Open ↗

04/14/2016122619648Open ↗

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▸BISFIRE PROTECTION PLAN(FPP): FDNY APPROVAL3

03/11/2016122675435Open ↗

▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT2

08/20/2018123126820Open ↗

04/21/2017140630486Open ↗

▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA1

05/01/2017122615991Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection3

▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST2

09/06/2017122445871Open ↗

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▸BISBPP: STREET TREES SITE PLAN1

07/18/2022141008647Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos10

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)4

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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report4

08/16/2026M01441002-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00196086-I1Open ↗

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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'1

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▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER1

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▸Energy Compliance11

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS4

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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS2

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY2

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04/21/2017140630486Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY1

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1

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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS (EN2)1

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▸Inspections & Test Reports9

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE/TEST CYLINDER4

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY3

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04/21/2017140630486Open ↗

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▸BISHYDRAULIC FLOW CALCULATIONS1

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE DESIGN MIX1

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▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs28

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST18

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05/24/2019122445871Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE4

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2

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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2

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▸BISTRANSIT AUTHORITY/MTA/PANYNJ APPROVAL1

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▸BISNYS DEC TIDAL WETLANDS APPROVAL1

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership15

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT14

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09/06/2017122445871Open ↗

05/01/2017122615991Open ↗

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▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW31

12/22/2020123126820Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms44

▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION18

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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM13

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET10

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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET3

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▸Other Documents4

▸BISVERIFY DOB PLAN NAMING STANDARD IS MET1

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▸BISCONSTRUCTION - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

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▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM1

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▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

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