Elevator apt, semi-fireproof without stores

503 WEST 121ST STREET

MANHATTAN · Morningside Heights · BIN 1059656

💬 Discuss this project

1910Year Built

6Stories

D1Building Class

R8Zoning

30,498 sfGross Floor Area

30Units

LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized4 Active Violations 2 unresolved · 2 paperwork only 3 old, status unconfirmed ▸FISP: SAFE

Elevator apt, semi-fireproof without stores · Owner of record: Trustees of Columbia University · 7,194 sf lot · 4.24 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalEquipment

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

Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off

RoofStone decorative segment replacementUnder Construction9p · 2 filings · 20 docs

CellarColumbia University boiler room construction4p · 1 filing · 6 docs

Site & exteriorStone decorative segment replacementUnder Construction11p · 2 filings · 19 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
Columbia University	29	09/13/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
MVN Associates	2	06/17/2026
MSM Engineering Services	1	12/02/2024
Environmental Engineering Solutions	1	10/04/2022

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
Somma Design Consulting	2	03/21/2026
Environmental Engineering Solutions	1	03/21/2026
Municipal Building Consultants	1	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
Kay Waterproofing	specialty_contractor	3	07/08/2026
Platinum Services NY	Scaffold	2	04/09/2026
Twins Electric	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
Alafogiannis Plumbing & Heating	Plumbing	1	07/08/2026
Genet Plumbing and Heating	Plumbing	1	03/22/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
Crosscheck Inspection Services	544	2	06/17/2026
Site Safety	8555	2	06/17/2026
George J. Xerakias, PE	1658	1	12/02/2024
Nuenergen	1717	1	10/04/2022

Building Lifecycle

All (73)Filed (5)Permit Issued (7)Signed Off (1)Facade (FISP) (12)Violation (37)Objection (2)Special Inspection (9)

08/04/2026

Cycle 10 facade report submitted

08/03/2026

Cycle 10 facade report signed — SAFE

07/01/2026

Cycle 10 facade inspection completed

06/26/2026

Objection raised — Other

06/26/2026

Objection raised — Other

06/17/2026

Filed — Alteration

Application filed for facade and roof repairs as per drawings filed herewith.

M01117811-P1

06/09/2026

Special inspection requirement — Preliminary

Michael Notaro

06/09/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings

EUGENE BIFULCO

06/09/2026

Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance

KHALID ALGENDE

06/09/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

Michael Notaro

06/09/2026

Special inspection requirement — Masonry

EUGENE BIFULCO

06/09/2026

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

EUGENE BIFULCO

02/17/2026

Signed off — Alteration

M01148771-I1

12/05/2025

Permit issued — General Construction

M01117811-I1-GC

12/05/2025

Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold

M01143805-I1-SC

12/03/2025

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M01148771-I1-SH

12/12/2024

Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold

M01143805-I1-SC

12/09/2024

Permit issued — General Construction

M01117811-I1-GC

12/02/2024

Filed — Alteration

M01148771-I1

12/02/2024

Filed — Alteration

Installation of outriggers for facade repair & inspection.

M01143805-I1

12/02/2024

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M01148771-I1-SH

12/02/2024

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

George Xerakias

12/02/2024

Special inspection requirement — Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin Number

George Xerakias

10/03/2024

Filed — Alteration

Application filed for facade and roof repairs as per drawings filed herewith.

M01117811-I1

04/01/2024

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

03/05/2024

Permit issued — Boiler Equipment

M00783270-I1-BE

11/15/2023

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

01/10/2023

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Local Law

11/02/2022

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

10/04/2022

Filed — Alteration

REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION SIGN-OFF FOR A.O. SMITH HOT WATER BOILER

M00783270-I1

10/04/2022

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Rengasamy Kasinathan

02/22/2022

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

10/18/2021

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

04/02/2021

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

11/14/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

08/02/2019

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

05/02/2019

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

10/18/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

02/17/2017

Cycle 8 facade report submitted

02/17/2017

Cycle 8 facade report signed — SWARMP

02/14/2017

Cycle 8 facade inspection completed

08/29/2016

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Boilers

05/30/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

11/22/2013

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

11/22/2013

Violation issued (HPD, open)

10/01/2013

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

07/26/2013

Violation issued (HPD, open)

12/18/2012

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

12/13/2011

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

01/21/2011

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

VW*-VIOLATION - WORK W/O PERMIT DISMISSED

11/23/2010

Cycle 7 facade report submitted

11/09/2010

Cycle 7 facade report signed — SWARMP

09/30/2010

Cycle 7 facade inspection completed

04/16/2010

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

12/31/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

01/01/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/13/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/03/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

11/30/2007

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

02/21/2007

Cycle 6 facade report submitted

Latest 60 of 73 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	Kay Waterproofing	12/05/2025
DOB NOW	Suspended Scaffold	Permit Issued	Kay Waterproofing	12/05/2025
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	Platinum Services NY	12/03/2025
DOB NOW	Suspended Scaffold	Permit Issued	Kay Waterproofing	12/12/2024
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	Kay Waterproofing	12/09/2024
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	Platinum Services NY	12/02/2024
DOB NOW	Boiler Equipment	Permit Issued	Alafogiannis Plumbing & Heating	03/05/2024
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Capitol Fire Sprinkler Co	10/03/2022
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Capitol Fire Sprinkler Co	09/29/2021
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Capitol Fire Sprinkler Co	09/22/2020
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Capitol Fire Sprinkler Co	09/23/2019
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Capitol Fire Sprinkler Co	09/21/2018
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Genet Plumbing and Heating	11/29/2017
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Capitol Fire Sprinkler Co	09/20/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Columbia University	01/19/2017
BIS	FB	ISSUED	Peter Agliardo Contractor	02/26/2013
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Alafogiannis Plumbing & Heating	02/26/2013
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Marathon Energy	12/27/2012
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Henry Restoration	07/11/2012
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Spring Scaffolding	04/04/2012
BIS	BL	ISSUED	Bryan A. Ennist	08/24/2006
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Casa Mechanical Co	08/24/2006
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Henry Restoration	04/10/2006
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Outdoor Installations	03/20/2006

2 projects · most recent 12/03/2024

Lighting

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
12/03/2024	Complete	Richard Neu	—
04/05/2024	Permit Issued	JSP Electl CNTNG	Lighting

1 project · most recent 12/02/2024

Suspended Scaffold (SC)

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
12/02/2024	Permit Issued	Kay Waterproofing	Suspended Scaffold (SC)

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 9

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
06/09/2026	Preliminary	Michael Notaro	progress
06/09/2026	Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings	EUGENE BIFULCO	special
06/09/2026	Tenant Protection Plan Compliance	KHALID ALGENDE	special
06/09/2026	Final	Michael Notaro	progress
06/09/2026	Masonry	EUGENE BIFULCO	special
06/09/2026	Post-installed Anchors	EUGENE BIFULCO	special
12/02/2024	Post-installed Anchors	George Xerakias	special
12/02/2024	Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin Number	George Xerakias	special
10/04/2022	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Rengasamy Kasinathan	special

▾Documents — 136 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings5

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch5

09/01/2026M00783270-I1Request digital key ↗

08/26/2026M01117811-P1Request digital key ↗

08/26/2026M01117811-I1Request digital key ↗

Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type

▸Applications & Permits20

▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION10

11/30/2017122985680Open ↗

09/21/2017123038676Open ↗

01/20/2017122985680Open ↗

Showing 3 of 10 on file for this type

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION10

02/09/2018122985680Open ↗

09/15/2017123038676Open ↗

01/17/2017122985680Open ↗

Showing 3 of 10 on file for this type

▸Seals & Professional Certifications31

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION11

09/15/2017123038676Open ↗

01/17/2017122985680Open ↗

Showing 3 of 11 on file for this type

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST5

09/15/2017123038676Open ↗

01/24/2013121503845Open ↗

12/19/2012121464888Open ↗

Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type

▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature5

09/23/2026M00783270-I1Open ↗

09/01/2026M01143805-I1Open ↗

Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM4

01/24/2013121503845Open ↗

12/19/2012121464888Open ↗

04/18/2012121025265Open ↗

Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature4

09/01/2026M00783270-I1Open ↗

08/26/2026M01117811-P1Open ↗

08/26/2026M01117811-I1Open ↗

Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT1

09/15/2017123038676Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1

08/26/2026M01117811-P1Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment12

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE3

02/09/2018122985680Open ↗

09/15/2017123038676Open ↗

01/17/2017122985680Open ↗

▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE3

04/03/2014121503845Open ↗

06/18/2013121503845Open ↗

05/31/2013121503845Open ↗

▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA2

03/03/2015120633467Open ↗

07/25/2013120633467Open ↗

▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT2

03/15/2013121503845Open ↗

01/24/2013121503845Open ↗

▸BISBOILERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2

09/23/2014121503845Open ↗

06/18/2013121503845Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection9

▸BISSRO MD ANTI-HARASSMENT CHECKLIST4

09/21/2017123038676Open ↗

01/17/2017122985680Open ↗

04/25/2012121025265Open ↗

Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type

▸DOB NOWHPD-3: Single Room Occupancy Multiple Dwelling (SRO MD) Anti-Harassment Checklist4

08/26/2026M01117811-P1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01117811-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01148771-I1Open ↗

Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type

▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes1

01/17/2017122985680Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos10

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)4

09/15/2017123038676Open ↗

01/17/2017122985680Open ↗

01/24/2013121503845Open ↗

Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type

▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'3

04/18/2012121025265Open ↗

03/30/2011120633467Open ↗

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report3

09/01/2026M00783270-I1Open ↗

08/26/2026M01117811-P1Open ↗

08/26/2026M01117811-I1Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance8

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS4

01/17/2017122985680Open ↗

06/19/2014121503845Open ↗

01/24/2013121503845Open ↗

Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type

▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections2

01/24/2013121503845Open ↗

12/19/2012121464888Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY1

04/18/2012121025265Open ↗

▸BISEN2 - As Built Energy Analysis1

06/19/2014121503845Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs13

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter5

08/26/2026M01117811-P1Open ↗

08/26/2026M01117811-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00783270-I1Open ↗

Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type

▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS4

01/24/2013121503845Open ↗

12/19/2012121464888Open ↗

04/05/2012121030419Open ↗

Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST3

03/03/2015120633467Open ↗

06/19/2014121503845Open ↗

02/28/2013121030419Open ↗

▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

06/19/2014121503845Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership8

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT8

09/15/2017123038676Open ↗

01/17/2017122985680Open ↗

03/03/2015120633467Open ↗

Showing 3 of 8 on file for this type

▸Filing & Intake Forms15

▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION6

02/13/2018122985680Open ↗

12/24/2013121503845Open ↗

12/03/2013121464888Open ↗

Showing 3 of 6 on file for this type

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET6

09/15/2017123038676Open ↗

01/17/2017122985680Open ↗

01/24/2013121503845Open ↗

Showing 3 of 6 on file for this type

▸BISHPD-3 - SRO MD ANTI-HARASSEMENT CHECKLIST2

01/28/2013121503845Open ↗

12/26/2012121464888Open ↗

▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM1

02/09/2018122985680Open ↗

▸Other Documents5

▸DOB NOWProof of Historic Building2

08/26/2026M01117811-P1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01117811-I1Open ↗

▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

02/28/2013121030419Open ↗

▸DOB NOWManufacturer's Specifications1

08/13/2026M01143805-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWCalculations1

08/13/2026M01143805-I1Open ↗