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Bedford Branch Library and Learning Center
496 FRANKLIN AVENUE · BIN 3057384
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1932Year Built
2Stories
P8Building Class
R6AZoning
9,550 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
1 Active Violation 0 unresolved · 1 paperwork only ▸FDNY Report ↗
Library · Owner of record: Brooklyn Public Library · 14,888 sf lot · 0.64 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
StructuralMechanicalPlumbing
Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.
RoofBrooklyn Public Library, Bedford Branch Library34p · 3 filings · 20 docs
Floor 2Brooklyn Public Library, Bedford Branch Library28p · 3 filings · 20 docs
Floor 1Brooklyn Public Library, Bedford Branch Library29p · 2 filings · 20 docs
MezzanineBrooklyn Public Library, Bedford Branch Library33p · 2 filings · 20 docs
BasementBedford Branch Library4p · 1 filing · 14 docs
Sub-BasementBrooklyn Public Library, Bedford Branch Library28p · 2 filings · 20 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
NYC Department of Design and Construction3307/08/2026
Brooklyn Public Library103/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Syska Hennessy Group504/29/2025
WSP111/07/2019
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Archetype Consultants1203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
Pen EnterprisesGeneral Contractor1607/08/2026
Tristate Plumbing ServicesPlumbing307/08/2026
Medco Electrical ContractingElectrical103/21/2026
Tristate Plumbing ServicesGeneral Contractor103/22/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
JPC Logistics Dba JPCL EN351404/29/2025
Building Lifecycle
All (74)Filed (6)Permit Issued (14)Signed Off (3)Violation (18)Inspection (4)Objection (4)Special Inspection (25)
03/12/2026
Signed off — Alteration
STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS AT 2ND FLOOR SETBACK ROOF AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS.
B00247832-I1
01/23/2026
Signed off — Alteration
MECHANICAL WORK AT BASEMENT, MEZZANINE, 1ST & 2ND FLOOR AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS.
B00230734-I1
01/22/2026
Signed off — Alteration
PLUMBING WORK AT BASEMENT, MEZZANINE, 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS.
B00233253-I1
09/18/2025
Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)
05/19/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Asma Hashmi
05/19/2025
Special inspection requirement — Heating Systems
Asma Hashmi
05/19/2025
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
Asma Hashmi
05/19/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
Asma Hashmi
05/19/2025
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Asma Hashmi
05/19/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating equipment
Asma Hashmi
05/19/2025
Special inspection requirement — Shutoff dampers
Asma Hashmi
05/19/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating system controls
Asma Hashmi
05/19/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC insulation and sealing
Asma Hashmi
05/19/2025
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
Asma Hashmi
05/14/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/02/2025
Objection raised — Other
04/29/2025
Filed — Alteration
PLUMBING WORK AT BASEMENT, MEZZANINE, 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS.
B00233253-P2
04/29/2025
Filed — Alteration
MECHANICAL WORK AT BASEMENT, MEZZANINE, 1ST & 2ND FLOOR AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS.
B00230734-P1
04/29/2025
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
B00230734-I1-MS
04/29/2025
Permit issued — Structural
B00247832-I1-ST
03/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Asma Hashmi
03/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Heating Systems
Asma Hashmi
03/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
Asma Hashmi
03/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Asma Hashmi
03/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
Asma Hashmi
03/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
Asma Hashmi
03/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating equipment
Asma Hashmi
03/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — Shutoff dampers
Asma Hashmi
03/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating system controls
Asma Hashmi
03/28/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC insulation and sealing
Asma Hashmi
10/08/2024
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
09/19/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
09/18/2024
Objection raised — Scope
09/05/2024
Filed — Alteration
PLUMBING WORK AT BASEMENT, MEZZANINE, 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS.
B00233253-P1
08/28/2024
Special inspection requirement — High-Pressure Fuel-Gas Piping (Welding)
Asma Hashmi
08/26/2024
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
07/30/2024
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
05/01/2024
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
B00230734-I1-MS
05/01/2024
Permit issued — Structural
B00247832-I1-ST
10/17/2023
Permit issued — Plumbing
B00233253-I1-PL
07/31/2023
Inspection — Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code
Certified
View inspection ↗
06/17/2023
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
B00230734-I1-MS
06/17/2023
Permit issued — Structural
B00247832-I1-ST
04/26/2023
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
B00230734-I1-MS
04/26/2023
Permit issued — Structural
B00247832-I1-ST
04/11/2023
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
B00230734-I1-MS
10/14/2022
Permit issued — Plumbing
B00233253-I1-PL
08/23/2022
Permit issued — Structural
B00247832-I1-ST
04/12/2022
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
B00230734-I1-MS
12/23/2021
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
B00230734-I1-MS
11/07/2019
Filed — Alteration
STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS AT 2ND FLOOR SETBACK ROOF AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS.
B00247832-I1
11/05/2019
Filed — Alteration
MECHANICAL WORK AT BASEMENT, MEZZANINE, 1ST & 2ND FLOOR AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS.
B00230734-I1
11/05/2019
Filed — Alteration
PLUMBING WORK AT BASEMENT, MEZZANINE, 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS.
B00233253-I1
11/04/2019
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
Asma Hashmi
11/04/2019
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
Asma Hashmi
11/04/2019
Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting
Asma Hashmi
10/17/2019
Special inspection requirement — Final
Asma Hashmi
09/26/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
09/06/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
09/12/2018
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
Latest 60 of 74 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offPen Enterprises04/29/2025
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offPen Enterprises04/29/2025
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offPen Enterprises05/01/2024
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offPen Enterprises05/01/2024
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offTristate Plumbing Services10/17/2023
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offPen Enterprises06/17/2023
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offPen Enterprises06/17/2023
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offPen Enterprises04/26/2023
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offPen Enterprises04/26/2023
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offPen Enterprises04/11/2023
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offTristate Plumbing Services10/14/2022
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offPen Enterprises08/23/2022
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offPen Enterprises04/12/2022
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offPen Enterprises12/23/2021
BISOTISSUEDPen Enterprises03/07/2023
BISEQISSUEDNSP Enterprises05/29/2012
BISEQISSUEDNSP Enterprises02/15/2011
BISBLISSUEDNew York Plumbing-Heating-Cooling04/30/2009
BISPLISSUEDNew York Plumbing-Heating-Cooling04/30/2009
BISPLISSUEDAaron Plumbing and Mechanical Systems08/16/2005
BISMHISSUEDPerformance Mechancial07/08/2004
BISOTISSUEDJ.m.general Contracting04/16/2004
BISPLISSUEDAaron Plumbing and Mechanical Systems03/08/2004
BISOTISSUEDJ.m.general Contracting06/26/2003
BISMHISSUEDTWS Contracting05/02/2003
BISMHISSUEDTWS Contracting11/01/2002
1 project · most recent 02/05/2025
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
02/05/2025Permit IssuedMedco Electrical ContrngGeneral Wiring
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 4
DateTypeResultReport
10/08/2024Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
08/26/2024Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
07/30/2024Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
07/31/2023Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with codeCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 25
DateRequirementInspectorRole
05/19/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsAsma Hashmispecial
05/19/2025Heating SystemsAsma Hashmispecial
05/19/2025Mechanical SystemsAsma Hashmispecial
05/19/2025FinalAsma Hashmiprogress
05/19/2025Energy Code Compliance InspectionsAsma Hashmiprogress
05/19/2025HVAC and service water heating equipment Asma Hashmienergy_progress
05/19/2025Shutoff dampersAsma Hashmienergy_progress
05/19/2025HVAC and service water heating system controls Asma Hashmienergy_progress
05/19/2025HVAC insulation and sealing Asma Hashmienergy_progress
05/19/2025Maintenance informationAsma Hashmienergy_progress
03/28/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsAsma Hashmispecial
03/28/2025Heating SystemsAsma Hashmispecial
03/28/2025Mechanical SystemsAsma Hashmispecial
03/28/2025Energy Code Compliance InspectionsAsma Hashmiprogress
03/28/2025FinalAsma Hashmiprogress
03/28/2025Maintenance informationAsma Hashmienergy_progress
03/28/2025HVAC and service water heating equipment Asma Hashmienergy_progress
03/28/2025Shutoff dampersAsma Hashmienergy_progress
03/28/2025HVAC and service water heating system controls Asma Hashmienergy_progress
03/28/2025HVAC insulation and sealing Asma Hashmienergy_progress
08/28/2024High-Pressure Fuel-Gas Piping (Welding)Asma Hashmispecial
11/04/2019Post-installed AnchorsAsma Hashmispecial
11/04/2019Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsAsma Hashmispecial
11/04/2019Structural Steel - High Strength BoltingAsma Hashmispecial
10/17/2019FinalAsma Hashmiprogress
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
Bedford Branch LibraryCommunity FacilitySub-basement, Floors 1, 2, Mezzanine, Roof
Project B00247832 Alteration · LOC Issued · 11/07/2019
Project B00233253 Alteration · LOC Issued · 11/05/2019
Brooklyn Public LibraryCommunity FacilitySub-basement, Floors 1, 2, Mezzanine, Roof
Project B00230734 Alteration · LOC Issued · 11/05/2019
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 — 101 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings6
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Plumbing3
08/24/2026B00233253-I1Request digital key ↗
08/24/2026B00233253-P2Request digital key ↗
08/14/2026B00233253-P1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Mechanical Systems2
08/21/2026B00230734-P1Request digital key ↗
08/21/2026B00230734-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Structural1
09/02/2026B00247832-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits10
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION6
03/10/2023322006413Open ↗
06/04/2012320196275Open ↗
02/16/2011320196275Open ↗
Showing 3 of 6 on file for this type
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION4
12/11/2021300558260Open ↗
11/18/2019322006413Open ↗
07/30/2010320196275Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸Seals & Professional Certifications38
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature15
08/25/2026B00247832-I1Open ↗
08/24/2026B00230734-P1Open ↗
08/24/2026B00230734-P1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 15 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature10
08/25/2026B00247832-I1Open ↗
08/25/2026B00247832-I1Open ↗
08/25/2026B00247832-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 10 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature6
08/13/2026B00233253-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00247832-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00230734-I1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 6 on file for this type
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION3
11/18/2019322006413Open ↗
09/28/2015320196275Open ↗
07/30/2010320196275Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM2
07/30/2010320196275Open ↗
04/29/2009320014890Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2
07/30/2010320196275Open ↗
04/29/2009320014890Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment5
▸DOB NOWFDNY: Letter of No Objection2
08/13/2026B00230734-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00230734-P1Open ↗
▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE1
02/01/2010320014890Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1
04/29/2009320014890Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT1
04/29/2009320014890Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos5
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-20/ACP-21: Asbestos Project Conditional Completion Form/Asbestos Project Completion Form3
08/13/2026B00233253-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00230734-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00247832-I1Open ↗
▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'1
04/29/2009320014890Open ↗
▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER1
07/30/2010320196275Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance2
▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS (EN2)1
02/24/2026322006413Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS1
11/18/2019322006413Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports4
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY2
02/24/2026322006413Open ↗
02/08/2023322006413Open ↗
▸BISNOTIF.-PROPOSED STEAM/HOT WATER INSPECTION1
02/01/2010320014890Open ↗
▸BISFIRE-RESISTANT PENETRATIONS AND JOINTS (FIRESTOP)1
09/10/2025322006413Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs22
▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter6
08/13/2026B00233253-P1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00230734-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00230734-P1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 6 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Approval City Owned (Exterior Work)6
08/13/2026B00247832-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00233253-P2Open ↗
08/13/2026B00230734-P1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 6 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Sign Off City Owned (Exterior Work)3
08/13/2026B00230734-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00233253-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00247832-I1Open ↗
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2
07/30/2010320196275Open ↗
04/29/2009320014890Open ↗
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST2
07/26/2021320014890Open ↗
09/28/2015320196275Open ↗
▸BISFINAL1
02/24/2026322006413Open ↗
▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
05/31/2012320196275Open ↗
▸BISDESIGN COMM. SIGNOFF: CITY-OWNED PROPERTY (EXTERIOR WORK)1
01/13/2026322006413Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership5
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT3
07/26/2021320014890Open ↗
11/18/2019322006413Open ↗
04/29/2009320014890Open ↗
▸BISLL58-88 CIVIL PENALTY AFFIDAVIT1
08/04/2010320196275Open ↗
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW31
02/06/2026322006413Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms3
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET3
11/14/2019322006413Open ↗
07/30/2010320196275Open ↗
04/29/2009320014890Open ↗
▸Other Documents1
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
11/14/2019322006413Open ↗