Public elementary, junior or senior high

The Exploratory School

508 PACIFIC STREET · BIN 3001190

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1929Year Built

4Stories

W1Building Class

R6BZoning

128,750 sfGross Floor Area

2Units

LL97 Covered8 Open Violations 5 unresolved · 3 paperwork only ▸

Public elementary, junior or senior high · Owner of record: NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION · 62,500 sf lot · 2.06 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

Mechanical

Roof1p · 1 filing · 2 docs

Floor 35p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Floor 25p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Floor 14p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Cellar4p · 1 filing · 20 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY	17	07/08/2026
NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION	4	03/22/2026
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION	6	03/22/2026
DOE 0 040	2	03/22/2026
DEPT. OF EDUCATION 0	4	03/22/2026
DOE 040	16	03/22/2026
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 0	4	03/22/2026
H.S 655 D.O.E	1	03/22/2026
K 655 D.O.E 04	1	03/22/2026
K655 DOE	3	03/22/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
PRINCETON ENGINEERING SERVICES, PC	4	05/29/2024
AK CONSULTING SERVICES, INC	3	04/30/2023
ABC ENGINEERING PLLC	1	03/15/2023

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
AK CONSULTING SERVICES	6	03/21/2026
TIMES BUILDINGS ENGINEERING SERVICE	1	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
FRANCIS RICHARDS	Electrical	4	03/21/2026
ALLIANCE TRI-STATE CONSTR	General Contractor	4	07/08/2026
PRIME CONTRACTORS, INC	General Contractor	3	03/21/2026
NAUM VAYNERMAN	Electrical	2	03/21/2026
JEFFREY SOCOL	Electrical	2	03/21/2026
JOSHUA ANDERSON	Electrical	2	03/21/2026
CHARAN ELEC'L ENTERP'S IN	Electrical	2	03/22/2026
PEDRO ABREU	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
RAJIV LODAYA	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
THOMAS STONE	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
ACE ELECL CONSTRUCTION 003978	General Contractor	1	03/22/2026
MARTANY TILE CORP	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
CEDOMIR MARA	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
COONEY, RONAN	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
JOSEPH SPINA	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
LODAYA RAJIV	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
BORRELLI, RAFFAELE	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
ON GUK TSE	Electrical	1	03/21/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
FUTURE TECH CONSULTANTS O	589	3	05/29/2024

Building Lifecycle

All (94)Filed (8)Permit Issued (3)Violation (60)Objection (13)Special Inspection (10)

11/07/2025

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

04/25/2025

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

B00699713-I1-MS

08/29/2024

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Elevators

06/04/2024

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

B00699713-I1-MS

05/31/2024

Objection resolved — Addressed

05/31/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction

Michael Marchese

05/31/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Noel Tolentino

05/31/2024

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

Noel Tolentino

05/31/2024

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

Noel Tolentino

05/31/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

Michael Marchese

05/30/2024

Objection raised — Other

05/29/2024

Filed — Alteration

Replace existing exhaust fans, heating & ventilation units, and unit ventilators. Replace ductwork sections and balanceairflows.

B00699713-P3

05/24/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Noel Tolentino

05/24/2024

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

Noel Tolentino

05/24/2024

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

Noel Tolentino

05/24/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

Michael Marchese

05/24/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction

Michael Marchese

05/21/2024

Objection resolved — Addressed

05/14/2024

Objection raised — Other

05/08/2024

Filed — Alteration

Replace existing exhaust fans, heating & ventilation units, and unit ventilators. Replace ductwork sections and balanceairflows.

B00699713-P2

03/22/2024

Objection resolved — Addressed

03/11/2024

Objection raised — Other

03/08/2024

Filed — Alteration

Replace existing exhaust fans, heating & ventilation units, and unit ventilators. Replace ductwork sections and balanceairflows.

B00699713-P1

01/31/2024

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/31/2024

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

01/31/2024

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/31/2024

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

05/02/2023

Objection raised — Other

04/30/2023

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF NEW SIDEWALK SHED FOR BROOKLYN HS OF ARTS AT 345 DEAN STREET, BROOKLYN AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

B08008983-I1

04/27/2023

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE FOR BROOKLYN HS OF ARTS AT 345 DEAN STREET, BROOKLYN AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

B08008982-I1

03/15/2023

Filed — Alteration

B08010316-I1

01/27/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/27/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/27/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/27/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/27/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/27/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/27/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/27/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

05/03/2022

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

B00579287-I1-SF

04/26/2022

Objection raised — Other

04/26/2022

Objection resolved — Addressed

03/18/2022

Objection raised — Other

03/18/2022

Objection resolved — Addressed

03/16/2022

Filed — Alteration

Replace existing exhaust fans, heating & ventilation units, and unit ventilators. Replace ductwork sections and balanceairflows.

B00699713-I1

03/15/2022

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/15/2022

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/15/2022

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/15/2022

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/15/2022

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/14/2022

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

09/07/2021

Objection raised — Other

09/07/2021

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/31/2021

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD FOR BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AT 345 DEAN STREET, BROOKLYN IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB #302582168 AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

B00579287-I1

06/28/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/28/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

04/30/2021

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

04/30/2021

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

04/30/2021

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

04/30/2021

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

Latest 60 of 94 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	ALLIANCE TRI-STATE CONSTR	04/25/2025
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	ALLIANCE TRI-STATE CONSTR	06/04/2024
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Permit Issued	PRIME CONTRACTORS, INC	05/03/2022
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	12/17/2021
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	03/30/2021
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	08/22/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BEYS SPECIALTY, INC	02/08/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BEYS SPECIALTY, INC	02/08/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	10/19/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	08/10/2018
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	08/10/2018
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	04/06/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BEYS SPECIALTY, INC	03/08/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BEYS SPECIALTY, INC	03/08/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	10/31/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	08/08/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	08/08/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	04/19/2017
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	03/30/2017
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	03/30/2017
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	03/03/2017
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	03/01/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BEYS SPECIALTY, INC	01/11/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BEYS SPECIALTY, INC	01/11/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	09/15/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	06/01/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	04/08/2016
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	04/08/2016
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	04/01/2016
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	02/26/2016
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	BILTMORE GENERAL CONTRACTORS	02/26/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BEYS SPECIALTY, INC	01/05/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BEYS SPECIALTY, INC	01/05/2016
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	WHITESTONE CONSTRUCTION CORP	09/16/2015
BIS	OT	ISSUED	E ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING	04/22/2015
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BEYS SPECIALTY, INC	01/06/2015
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BEYS SPECIALTY, INC	01/06/2015
BIS	MH	ISSUED	S & W WILSON ENTERPRISES	12/15/2014
BIS	OT	ISSUED	E ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING	10/08/2014
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	WHITESTONE CONSTRUCTION CORP	09/16/2014

+ 13 more permits on file

1 project · most recent 05/29/2024

Heating Systems Ventilation Systems

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
05/29/2024	Permit Issued	ALLIANCE TRI-STATE CONSTR	Heating Systems, Ventilation Systems

20 projects · most recent 07/22/2025

General Wiring Boiler Controls

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
07/22/2025	Complete	CHARAN ELEC'L ENTERP'S IN	—
05/12/2025	Complete	CHARAN ELEC'L ENTERP'S IN	—
11/11/2024	Complete	EVEREST ELECTRIC CORP	—
07/08/2024	Complete	ACE ELEC'L CONSTRUCTION	General Wiring
03/04/2024	Permit Issued	FALCON ELEC'L CONTR'G COR	—
02/26/2024	Pending Payment	SELECTRIC ELECL CONT CO I	General Wiring
10/12/2023	Complete	CHARAN ELEC'L ENTERP'S IN	—
08/28/2023	Permit Issued	FALCON ELEC'L CONTR'G COR	Boiler Controls
04/19/2023	Complete	CHARAN ELEC'L ENTERP'S IN	General Wiring
05/26/2022	Complete	JAMCOB ELECTRIC LLC	General Wiring
03/17/2022	Complete	HI-RITE ELECTRIC CORP	General Wiring
10/20/2021	Complete	CHARAN ELEC'L ENTERP'S IN	—
09/03/2020	Complete	CHARAN ELEC'L ENTERP'S IN	—
02/23/2020	Permit Issued	NUNEZ ELECTRIC INC.	—
09/12/2019	Complete	CHARAN ELEC'L ENTERP'S IN	General Wiring

3 projects · most recent 04/30/2023

Sidewalk Shed Fence Scaffold

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
04/30/2023	—	—	Sidewalk Shed
04/27/2023	—	—	Fence
08/31/2021	Permit Issued	PRIME CONTRACTORS, INC	Scaffold

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 10

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
05/31/2024	Fire-Resistance Rated Construction	Michael Marchese	progress
05/31/2024	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Noel Tolentino	special
05/31/2024	Post-installed Anchors	Noel Tolentino	special
05/31/2024	Mechanical Systems	Noel Tolentino	special
05/31/2024	Final	Michael Marchese	progress
05/24/2024	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Noel Tolentino	special
05/24/2024	Mechanical Systems	Noel Tolentino	special
05/24/2024	Post-installed Anchors	Noel Tolentino	special
05/24/2024	Final	Michael Marchese	progress
05/24/2024	Fire-Resistance Rated Construction	Michael Marchese	progress

▾Tenants in the building

Tenant	Space	Floors	Renovation projects
Brooklyn High School Of The Arts Annex	Education	—	Project B08008983 Alteration · Incomplete · 04/30/2023 Project B08008982 Alteration · Objections · 04/27/2023
Brooklyn Hs Of Arts	Education	—	Project B00579287 Alteration · Permit Entire · 08/31/2021

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 — 101 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings7

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch7

08/27/2026B08010316-I1Request digital key ↗

08/27/2026B08008983-I1Request digital key ↗

08/15/2026B00699713-P1Request digital key ↗

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▸Applications & Permits10

▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION6

12/15/2014340167125Open ↗

05/22/2013320475856Open ↗

07/20/2012320507885Open ↗

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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION4

08/28/2014340167125Open ↗

07/12/2012320507885Open ↗

05/21/2012320475856Open ↗

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications22

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature7

08/27/2026B08010316-I1Open ↗

08/25/2026B00699713-P1Open ↗

08/25/2026B00699713-I1Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION6

02/12/2016320475856Open ↗

03/07/2015340167125Open ↗

06/03/2013320507885Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM2

05/21/2012320475856Open ↗

02/11/2010320115629Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2

05/21/2012320475856Open ↗

02/11/2010320115629Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature2

09/01/2026B00699713-I1Open ↗

08/25/2026B00699713-P3Open ↗

▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature2

09/01/2026B00699713-I1Open ↗

08/25/2026B00699713-P3Open ↗

▸BISAPPLICANT OWNER SIGNATURE1

08/28/2014340167125Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment6

▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS6

03/07/2015340167125Open ↗

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▸Safety & Tenant Protection3

▸DOB NOWNYCSCA - Approved Site Safety Plans3

08/13/2026B00579287-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026B08008982-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026B08008983-I1Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos3

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)2

08/28/2014340167125Open ↗

07/12/2012320507885Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER1

02/11/2010320115629Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance6

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS3

03/07/2015340167125Open ↗

06/03/2013320507885Open ↗

07/12/2012320507885Open ↗

▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS2

03/07/2015340167125Open ↗

06/03/2013320507885Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY1

08/28/2014340167125Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports1

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY1

08/28/2014340167125Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs23

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter8

08/27/2026B08010316-I1Open ↗

08/15/2026B00699713-P1Open ↗

08/15/2026B00699713-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Approval City Owned (Exterior Work)7

08/15/2026B00699713-P1Open ↗

08/15/2026B00699713-I1Open ↗

08/15/2026B00699713-P2Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST3

02/12/2016320475856Open ↗

03/07/2015340167125Open ↗

06/03/2013320507885Open ↗

▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS3

07/12/2012320507885Open ↗

05/21/2012320475856Open ↗

02/11/2010320115629Open ↗

▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

05/22/2013320475856Open ↗

▸DOB NOWDEP Variance (V5) letter1

08/13/2026B00699713-I1Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership4

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT4

03/07/2015340167125Open ↗

08/28/2014340167125Open ↗

06/03/2013320507885Open ↗

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▸Filing & Intake Forms5

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET2

07/12/2012320507885Open ↗

02/11/2010320115629Open ↗

▸BISeFiling Job Application Cover Sheet2

05/21/2012320475856Open ↗

08/28/2014340167125Open ↗

▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION1

11/07/2014340167125Open ↗

▸Other Documents11

▸DOB NOWNYCSCA - BCC Plan Examination Transmittal7

08/15/2026B00699713-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026B00579287-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026B08008982-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProof of Historic Building4

08/15/2026B00699713-P1Open ↗

08/15/2026B00699713-I1Open ↗

08/15/2026B00699713-P2Open ↗

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