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Elevator apt, fireproof without stores
Bancroft Hall
509 WEST 121ST STREET · Morningside Heights · BIN 1059655
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1911Year Built
8Stories
D3Building Class
R8Zoning
81,632 sfGross Floor Area
110Units
LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized7 Active Violations 4 unresolved · 3 paperwork only 1 likely answered 3 old, status unconfirmed ▸FISP: UNSAFE
Elevator apt, fireproof without stores · 14,525 sf lot · 5.62 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralElectricalMechanicalEquipmentGeneral
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
RoofFacade restorationUnder Construction3p · 1 filing · 7 docs
BulkheadSuspended scaffold for facade workUnder Construction1p · 1 filing · 20 docs
Floor 1Teachers College project1 filing · 13 docs
Site & exteriorHeavy duty sidewalk shed installationUnder Construction27p · 3 filings · 20 docs
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Kma Designs305/27/2026
Sullivan108/22/2024
Rimkus108/08/2024
Emilio Susa Architect112/14/2021
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
AE Design Solution203/21/2026
Kma Designs603/21/2026
Socotec403/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
Kings Group NYScaffold1010/14/2026
Skyline Builders GroupGeneral Contractor309/12/2026
High Quality Electric ofElectrical103/21/2026
Vertex ElectricElectrical103/21/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Mohammad Ahead - Professi9286608/05/2026
Rimkus New York8123108/22/2024
Building Lifecycle
All (130)Filed (10)Permit Issued (12)Signed Off (1)Facade (FISP) (18)Violation (60)Objection (12)Special Inspection (17)
10/13/2026
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01302410-I1-SF
10/08/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01302410-I1-SH
09/30/2026
Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold
M01293829-I1-SC
09/10/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01094107-I1-GC
08/12/2026
Objection resolved — Addressed
08/12/2026
Special inspection requirement — Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin Number
MOHAMMAD AHEAD
08/12/2026
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
MOHAMMAD AHEAD
08/11/2026
Objection raised — Other
08/05/2026
Filed — Alteration
Installation of suspended scaffold for facade work and/or inspection. Amend1, cadded scaffold drops
M01293829-P2
08/05/2026
Special inspection requirement — Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin Number
MOHAMMAD AHEAD
08/05/2026
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
MOHAMMAD AHEAD
06/10/2026
Objection raised — Other
06/10/2026
Objection resolved — Addressed
06/01/2026
Filed — Alteration
Installation of suspended scaffold for facade work and/or inspection. Amend1, cadded scaffold drops
M01293829-P1
06/01/2026
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
MOHAMMAD AHEAD
06/01/2026
Special inspection requirement — Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin Number
MOHAMMAD AHEAD
05/28/2026
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
MOHAMMAD AHEAD
05/27/2026
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF nycc
M01302410-P2
05/19/2026
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
05/19/2026
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Unknown
05/19/2026
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
05/19/2026
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
05/19/2026
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
05/19/2026
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
05/19/2026
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Unknown
03/30/2026
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
01/08/2026
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF nycc
M01302410-P1
12/13/2025
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Unknown
12/04/2025
Permit issued — General Construction
M01094107-I1-GC
11/19/2025
Cycle 9 facade report signed — UNSAFE
11/18/2025
Cycle 9 facade inspection completed
10/15/2025
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF nycc
M01302410-I1
10/15/2025
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01302410-I1-SF
10/15/2025
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01302410-I1-SH
10/09/2025
Permit issued — General Construction
M01094107-I1-GC
10/09/2025
Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold
M01293829-I1-SC
10/03/2025
Filed — Alteration
Installation of suspended scaffold for facade work and/or inspection. Amend1, cadded scaffold drops
M01293829-I1
05/15/2025
Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold
M01094107-S1-SC
05/14/2025
Objection raised — Other
05/14/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
05/02/2025
Filed — Alteration
FACADE RESTORATION
M01094107-S1
01/14/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
01/14/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
11/21/2024
Objection raised — Scope
11/21/2024
Objection raised — Scope
11/15/2024
Signed off — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF nycc
M01092814-I1
11/13/2024
Cycle 9 facade report submitted
11/13/2024
Objection resolved — Addressed
09/13/2024
Objection raised — Other
08/22/2024
Filed — Alteration
FACADE RESTORATION
M01094107-I1
08/08/2024
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF nycc
M01092814-I1
08/08/2024
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01092814-I1-SH
08/08/2024
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01092814-I1-SF
01/16/2024
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Local Law
02/22/2022
Cycle 9 facade report submitted
02/22/2022
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
02/22/2022
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
02/21/2022
Cycle 9 facade report signed — UNSAFE
02/11/2022
Cycle 9 facade inspection completed
12/14/2021
Filed — Alteration
new vestibule
M00566429-I1
Latest 60 of 130 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedKings Group NY10/13/2026
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedKings Group NY10/08/2026
DOB NOWSuspended ScaffoldPermit IssuedC&C Daley's Construction09/30/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedSkyline Builders Group09/10/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedSkyline Builders Group12/04/2025
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedKings Group NY10/15/2025
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedKings Group NY10/15/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedSkyline Builders Group10/09/2025
DOB NOWSuspended ScaffoldPermit IssuedC&C Daley's Construction10/09/2025
DOB NOWSuspended ScaffoldPermit IssuedSahara Contracting05/15/2025
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldSigned-offKings Group NY08/08/2024
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldSigned-offKings Group NY08/08/2024
BISOTISSUEDShawmut Woodworking & Supply02/20/2015
BISPLISSUEDMac Felder01/16/2015
BISMHISSUEDShawmut Woodworking & Supply11/03/2014
BISEQISSUEDAll-Safe10/28/2014
BISOTISSUEDShawmut Woodworking & Supply10/20/2014
BISOTISSUEDShawmut Woodworking & Supply10/15/2014
BISSDISSUEDAbco-Peerless Sprinkler03/07/2014
BISPLISSUEDMac Felder01/23/2014
BISMHISSUEDShawmut Woodworking & Supply01/15/2014
BISEQISSUEDAtlantic Hoisting & Scaff12/26/2013
BISEQISSUEDAtlantic Hoisting & Scaff11/14/2013
BISOTISSUEDShawmut Woodworking & Supply10/22/2013
BISOTISSUEDTurner Construction Company06/13/2013
BISEQISSUEDMetropolitan Enterprises05/01/2013
BISEQISSUEDMetropolitan Enterprises05/01/2013
BISEQISSUEDMetropolitan Enterprises04/30/2013
BISEQISSUEDMetropolitan Enterprises04/02/2013
BISEQISSUEDMetropolitan Enterprises03/29/2013
BISEQISSUEDMetropolitan Enterprises03/29/2013
BISOTISSUEDTurner Construction Company02/08/2013
BISOTISSUEDTurner Construction Company02/08/2013
BISOTISSUEDHayden Building Maintenance02/10/2012
BISEQRE-ISSUEDSpring Scaffolding02/09/2012
BISEQISSUEDE&M Restoration & General02/02/2012
BISEQISSUEDAtlantic Hoisting & Scaff03/22/2011
BISEQISSUEDAtlantic Hoisting & Scaffol04/02/2010
BISPLISSUEDM. Early Plumbing & Heating06/24/2009
BISEQISSUEDAtlantic Hoisting & Scaffoldding02/28/2008
+ 21 more permits on file
3 projects · most recent 04/21/2026
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
04/21/2026Permit IssuedFirst Choice Electrical—
10/23/2024Permit IssuedHigh Quality Electric of—
11/17/2022CancelledVertex ElectricGeneral Wiring
1 project · most recent 05/27/2026
Scaffold Sidewalk Shed
FiledStatusContractorScope
05/27/2026Permit IssuedKings Group NYScaffold, Sidewalk Shed
1 project · most recent 08/05/2026
Suspended Scaffold
FiledStatusContractorScope
08/05/2026Permit IssuedC&C Daley's ConstructionSuspended Scaffold
2 projects · most recent 08/05/2026
Suspended Scaffold (SC)
FiledStatusContractorScope
08/05/2026Permit IssuedC&C Daley's ConstructionSuspended Scaffold (SC)
05/02/2025Permit IssuedSkyline Builders GroupSuspended Scaffold (SC)
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 17
DateRequirementInspectorRole
08/12/2026Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin NumberMOHAMMAD AHEADspecial
08/12/2026Post-installed AnchorsMOHAMMAD AHEADspecial
08/05/2026Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin NumberMOHAMMAD AHEADspecial
08/05/2026Post-installed AnchorsMOHAMMAD AHEADspecial
06/01/2026Post-installed AnchorsMOHAMMAD AHEADspecial
06/01/2026Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin NumberMOHAMMAD AHEADspecial
05/28/2026Post-installed AnchorsMOHAMMAD AHEADspecial
09/24/2021Air barrier — testing Emilio Susaenergy_progress
09/24/2021Fenestration air leakageEmilio Susaenergy_progress
09/24/2021Lighting controlsEmilio Susaenergy_progress
09/24/2021Energy Code Compliance InspectionsEmilio Susaprogress
09/24/2021Interior lighting powerEmilio Susaenergy_progress
09/24/2021Air barrier - visual inspectionEmilio Susaenergy_progress
09/24/2021Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratingsEmilio Susaenergy_progress
09/24/2021VestibulesEmilio Susaenergy_progress
09/24/2021Fenestration areasEmilio Susaenergy_progress
07/28/2021FinalEmilio Susaprogress
▾Documents — 393 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings10
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch10
09/03/2026M00566429-I1Request digital key ↗
08/26/2026M01092814-I1Request digital key ↗
08/26/2026M01094107-I1Request digital key ↗
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▸Applications & Permits61
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION36
05/14/2015140150743Open ↗
10/31/2014122163586Open ↗
07/09/2014121455424Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION23
02/27/2015121829922Open ↗
01/30/2015121804066Open ↗
10/31/2014122163586Open ↗
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▸BISNon-Directive 14 Construction Sign Off Including Sign Applications1
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▸BISApplication Withdrawal/Address Change Form OP-1131
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications76
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION30
09/17/2018121840473Open ↗
09/17/2018121840473Open ↗
05/08/2017121455424Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature10
09/01/2026M00566429-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00566429-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00566429-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST7
10/31/2014122163586Open ↗
11/18/2013121840473Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature7
09/02/2026M01293829-I1Open ↗
09/02/2026M01293829-I1Open ↗
08/31/2026M01302410-I1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature6
08/26/2026M01092814-I1Open ↗
08/20/2026M01302410-P1Open ↗
08/20/2026M01302410-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT5
10/31/2014122163586Open ↗
11/18/2013121840473Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM4
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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION3
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY3
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▸BISApplicant / Owner Signature1
01/31/2014140150743Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment24
▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE12
11/03/2015121804066Open ↗
10/13/2015121804066Open ↗
07/17/2015140150743Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING7
05/19/2015140150743Open ↗
05/14/2015140150743Open ↗
01/31/2014140150743Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE2
06/12/2014121804066Open ↗
05/20/2014121804066Open ↗
▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA2
12/03/2015121807134Open ↗
10/09/2013121807134Open ↗
▸BISSPRINKLER INSP REPORT : FP-851
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▸Environmental & Asbestos100
▸BISASBESTOS: COMPLETION OR CLOSEOUT (ACP 20-21-5)63
04/18/2014121829922Open ↗
11/01/2013121829922Open ↗
11/01/2013121829922Open ↗
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▸BISDEP ASBESTOS PROJECT COMPLETION FORM24
10/15/2014121713468Open ↗
07/14/2014121713468Open ↗
11/01/2013121829922Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)6
11/01/2013121829922Open ↗
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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'3
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▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER2
11/18/2013121840473Open ↗
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▸BISACP5 ASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1
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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report1
08/13/2026M01094107-I1Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance1
▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections1
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▸Inspections & Test Reports8
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY3
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▸BISHYDRO FLOW TEST LETTER2
02/21/2014140150743Open ↗
02/21/2014140150743Open ↗
▸BISHYDRAULIC FLOW CALCULATIONS1
02/21/2014140150743Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE DESIGN MIX1
04/15/2014121829922Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE/TEST CYLINDER1
04/15/2014121829922Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs34
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST10
09/17/2018121840473Open ↗
05/08/2017121455424Open ↗
03/23/2016140150743Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS10
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▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter9
08/20/2026M01302410-I1Open ↗
08/20/2026M01302410-P1Open ↗
08/20/2026M01302410-P2Open ↗
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION3
10/10/2013121804066Open ↗
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▸BISSHED LETTER2
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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership17
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT17
05/08/2017121455424Open ↗
03/23/2016140150743Open ↗
12/03/2015121807134Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms42
▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION22
06/15/2015140150743Open ↗
06/02/2015121455424Open ↗
01/21/2015121829922Open ↗
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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET15
10/31/2014122163586Open ↗
11/18/2013121840473Open ↗
11/01/2013121829922Open ↗
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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET4
01/31/2014140150743Open ↗
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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM1
09/17/2018121840473Open ↗
▸Other Documents20
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION9
10/31/2014122163586Open ↗
06/12/2014121804066Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWCalculations5
08/17/2026M01293829-I1Open ↗
08/14/2026M01293829-P2Open ↗
08/14/2026M01293829-P1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWManufacturer's Specifications5
08/17/2026M01293829-I1Open ↗
08/14/2026M01293829-P2Open ↗
08/14/2026M01293829-P1Open ↗
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▸BISCONSTRUCTION - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
03/31/2014121455424Open ↗