RH. Walsh Library, 439 East Fordham Road, Bronx — DOB NOW & BIS Permits, Violations | BuildNYC

Other college and university

RH. Walsh Library

439 EAST FORDHAM ROAD · Belmont · BIN 2102052

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1922Year Built

6Stories

W6Building Class

R6Zoning

1,743,584 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized0 Active Violations

Other college and university · Owner of record: Fordham University · 3,392,065 sf lot · 0.51 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

MechanicalFire ProtectionGeneral

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

CellarWalsh Library Lite mechanical work8p · 2 filings · 10 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
Fordham University	9	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
ADS Engineers	2	12/20/2019

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
Nyccode	4	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
Caldwell & Walsh Building Construction	General Contractor	2	03/21/2026
Sirina Fire Protection	Fire Protection	1	07/08/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
Delta Testing Labs	687	2	12/20/2019

Building Lifecycle

All (23)Filed (2)Permit Issued (2)Signed Off (2)Violation (9)Objection (2)Special Inspection (6)

12/04/2020

Signed off — Alteration

Sprinkler work associated with partial renovation at Walsh Library (Fordham University) as shown no plans filed herewith. Sprinkler work includes the following: relocation of 10 SPR heads, removal of 1 SPR head and installation of 13 new SPR heads.

X00269864-I1

12/04/2020

Signed off — Alteration

Mechanical work associated with partial cellar renovation at the Walsh Library (Fordham University) including the re-routing of the existing ductwork. No change of use, egress or occupancy.

X00269860-I1

04/28/2020

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

X00269860-I1-MS

02/05/2020

Permit issued — Sprinklers

X00269864-I1-EW-SP

12/27/2019

Objection raised — Other

12/27/2019

Objection resolved — Addressed

12/20/2019

Filed — Alteration

Mechanical work associated with partial cellar renovation at the Walsh Library (Fordham University) including the re-routing of the existing ductwork. No change of use, egress or occupancy.

X00269860-I1

12/09/2019

Filed — Alteration

Sprinkler work associated with partial renovation at Walsh Library (Fordham University) as shown no plans filed herewith. Sprinkler work includes the following: relocation of 10 SPR heads, removal of 1 SPR head and installation of 13 new SPR heads.

X00269864-I1

11/22/2019

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

RICHARD GREENWALD

11/22/2019

Special inspection requirement — Shutoff dampers

RICHARD GREENWALD

11/22/2019

Special inspection requirement — HVAC insulation and sealing

RICHARD GREENWALD

11/22/2019

Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating system controls

RICHARD GREENWALD

11/21/2019

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

RICHARD GREENWALD

11/21/2019

Special inspection requirement — Final

RICHARD GREENWALD

02/24/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/24/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/03/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/19/2007

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/19/2007

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/19/2007

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/31/2005

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/31/2005

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/31/2005

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	Caldwell & Walsh Building Construction	04/28/2020
DOB NOW	Sprinklers	Signed-off	Sirina Fire Protection	02/05/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Caldwell & Walsh Building Construction	01/07/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ML	06/30/2016
BIS	FB	ISSUED	Ace-Atlas Plbing & Heating	10/06/2015
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Ace-Atlas Plbing & Heating	10/06/2015
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Ace-Atlas Plbing & Heating	10/06/2015
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Power Cooling	04/09/2015
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Sirina Fire Protection	04/06/2015
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Ace-Atlas Plbing & Heating	09/30/2014
BIS	BL	ISSUED	Ace-Atlas Plbing & Heating	09/30/2014
BIS	FB	ISSUED	Ace-Atlas Plbing & Heating	09/30/2014
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Power Cooling	08/01/2014

1 project · most recent 02/12/2020

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
02/12/2020	Complete	Commercial Electric Cont	General Wiring

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 6

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
11/22/2019	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
11/22/2019	Shutoff dampers	RICHARD GREENWALD	energy_progress
11/22/2019	HVAC insulation and sealing	RICHARD GREENWALD	energy_progress
11/22/2019	HVAC and service water heating system controls	RICHARD GREENWALD	energy_progress
11/21/2019	Mechanical Systems	RICHARD GREENWALD	special
11/21/2019	Final	RICHARD GREENWALD	progress

▾Documents — 95 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings2

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Mechanical Systems1

08/15/2026X00269860-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sprinkler1

08/26/2026X00269864-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits16

▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION8

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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION8

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications27

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION9

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST5

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT5

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature4

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature2

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature2

09/19/2026X00269860-I1Open ↗

09/19/2026X00269860-I1Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment11

▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE4

11/24/2015220395043Open ↗

11/06/2015220395043Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT3

05/08/2015220405808Open ↗

09/22/2014220405808Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE2

12/26/2014220421050Open ↗

07/16/2014220395043Open ↗

▸BISSPRINKLER INSP REPORT : FP-851

10/20/2015220421050Open ↗

▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA1

02/27/2017220421041Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos2

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)2

09/22/2014220405808Open ↗

07/16/2014220395043Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance9

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS6

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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS2

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY1

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▸Inspections & Test Reports2

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY2

10/09/2020220703175Open ↗

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▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs9

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST5

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2

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▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter2

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership10

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT9

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▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW31

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▸Filing & Intake Forms7

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET6

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION1

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