Library

Schomburg Center/Research in Black Culture

515 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD · BIN 1058276

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1910Year Built

4Stories

P8Building Class

R7-2Zoning

75,000 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

LL97 Covered0 Active ViolationsFDNY Report ↗

Library · Owner of record: New York Public Library · 19,910 sf lot · 3.77 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

PlumbingEquipmentGeneral

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

RoofSchomburg Center, New York Public Library6p · 2 filings · 9 docs

Floor 4New York Public Library1 filing · 3 docs

Floor 3Schomburg Center, New York Public Library1p · 2 filings · 9 docs

Floor 2New York Public Library1 filing · 3 docs

Floor 1Schomburg Center, New York Public Library1p · 3 filings · 16 docs

CellarNew York Public Library1 filing · 3 docs

Site & exteriorNYPL Schomburg Center For Research In Black CultureUnder Construction18p · 5 filings · 13 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
NYC Department of Design and Construction	37	03/21/2026
NYPL Capital Planning	1	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
EP Engineering	2	10/01/2026
BC-OA	1	10/01/2026
AK Consulting Services	3	09/24/2026
Roberta Curtis	1	12/15/2025
Collado Engineering	3	12/15/2021
Baileys Engineering	2	06/21/2019

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
William Vitacco Associates	1	03/21/2026
AE Design Solution	4	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
Arsenal Scaffold	Scaffold	3	07/08/2026
P B Contracting	Scaffold	3	09/26/2026
Par Plumbing Co	Plumbing	1	07/08/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
AK Consulting Services, I	6198	1	09/24/2026

Building Lifecycle

All (97)Filed (12)Permit Issued (6)Signed Off (3)Violation (60)Objection (2)Special Inspection (14)

10/01/2026

Filed — Alteration

Installation of new restroom fixtures with piping on the 1st floor. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.

M01454785-S1

10/01/2026

Filed — Alteration

Installation of new restroom fixtures with piping on the 1st floor. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.

M01454785-I1

10/01/2026

Filed — Alteration

Installation of new restroom fixtures with piping on the 1st floor. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.

M01454785-S2

09/25/2026

Permit issued — Construction Fence

M01462646-I1-FN

09/25/2026

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M01462650-I1-SF

09/25/2026

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M01462651-I1-SH

09/24/2026

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AT 515 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD MANHATTAN, NY 10037 AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M01462650-I1

09/24/2026

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF NEW SIDEWALK SHED AT 515 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD MANHATTAN, NY 10037 AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M01462651-I1

09/24/2026

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE AT 515 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD MANHATTAN, NY 10037 AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M01462646-I1

09/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

09/19/2026

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

WALIUR RAHMAN

09/10/2026

Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls

09/10/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

09/10/2026

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

09/10/2026

Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation

09/10/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction

09/10/2026

Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power

09/10/2026

Special inspection requirement — Duct leakage testing, insulation and design

09/02/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

09/02/2026

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

09/02/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

09/02/2026

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

12/15/2025

Filed — Alteration

M01332384-I1

10/30/2025

Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)

11/21/2024

Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)

11/21/2024

Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)

08/22/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

08/22/2023

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

07/11/2023

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

03/01/2023

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

09/27/2022

Signed off — Alteration

Extension of Gas piping for new new gas fired water heater at roof mechanical room

M00583898-I1

05/20/2022

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

04/22/2022

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

02/15/2022

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

12/15/2021

Filed — Alteration

Extension of Gas piping for new new gas fired water heater at roof mechanical room

M00583898-P2

11/22/2021

Filed — Alteration

Extension of Gas piping for new new gas fired water heater at roof mechanical room

M00583898-P1

10/26/2021

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

10/20/2021

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00583898-I1-PL

09/30/2021

Objection raised — Other

09/30/2021

Objection resolved — Addressed

09/10/2021

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

09/02/2021

Filed — Alteration

Extension of Gas piping for new new gas fired water heater at roof mechanical room

M00583898-I1

08/21/2021

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

06/20/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

11/20/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

08/26/2019

Signed off — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00174609-I1

08/26/2019

Signed off — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00174622-I1

06/21/2019

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00174622-I1

06/21/2019

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00174622-I1-SF

06/06/2019

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00174609-I1

06/06/2019

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00174609-I1-SH

05/31/2019

Special inspection requirement — Final

PAUL BAILEY

11/05/2018

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

11/05/2018

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

11/15/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/14/2016

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

10/25/2013

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/25/2013

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/25/2013

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/25/2013

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

Latest 60 of 97 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Permit Issued	P B Contracting	09/25/2026
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Permit Issued	P B Contracting	09/25/2026
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	P B Contracting	09/25/2026
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	Par Plumbing Co	10/20/2021
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Signed-off	Arsenal Scaffold	06/21/2019
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	Arsenal Scaffold	06/06/2019
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Arsenal Scaffold	06/14/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Westerman Construction Co	03/28/2019
BIS	—	ISSUED	Empire Erectors & Electric	12/19/2017
BIS	SD	ISSUED	Advanced Plumbing	09/06/2017
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Advanced Plumbing	01/26/2017
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Advanced Plumbing	01/20/2017
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Westerman Construction Co	09/14/2016
BIS	SD	ISSUED	Advanced Plumbing	08/05/2016
BIS	—	ISSUED	Westerman Construction Co	06/21/2016
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Advanced Plumbing	12/28/2015
BIS	—	ISSUED	Westerman Construction Co	11/02/2015
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Westerman Construction Co	10/01/2015
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Intersystem S&S	05/06/2015
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Awl Mechanical	03/14/2007
BIS	BL	ISSUED	GJ Plumbing	03/02/2007
BIS	—	ISSUED	Parker Service Industries	02/13/2007
BIS	—	ISSUED	Parker Service Industries	02/13/2007
BIS	—	ISSUED	Parker Service Industries	02/13/2007
BIS	—	ISSUED	Parker Service Industries	02/13/2007
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Broadway Neon Sign	02/13/2007
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Broadway Neon Sign	02/13/2007
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Broadway Neon Sign	02/13/2007
BIS	—	ISSUED	Beys Cotr	01/16/2007
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Beys General Construction	01/16/2007
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Lafata Corallo P & H	08/15/2006
BIS	—	ISSUED	Beys Cotr	01/09/2006
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Beys General Construction	01/06/2006
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Lafata Corallo P & H	08/03/2005
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Lakhi General Contractor	01/10/2003
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Uddin USA	03/02/2000
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	S&T Constrution	05/21/1999
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Mar-Tech Srevices	04/26/1999
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Uddin USA	02/18/1999
BIS	OT	ISSUED	A & Zia Construction Company	02/04/1999

+ 7 more permits on file

1 project · most recent 10/01/2026

Air Conditioning Systems Ventilation Systems

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope	Make / Model / Capacity
10/01/2026	—	—	Air Conditioning Systems, Ventilation Systems	Cooling Anemostat PG PARAGON 250 CFM ×2 Ventilation Anemostat S30 Exhaust Fan ×4

1 project · most recent 10/01/2026

Water/Sanitary

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
10/01/2026	—	—	Water/Sanitary

6 projects · most recent 09/24/2026

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
09/24/2026	Permit Issued	High Quality Electric of NYC	—
03/17/2026	Complete	Raiden Electric	General Wiring
07/12/2019	Complete	RNW Electric	General Wiring
05/31/2019	Complete	Nash Electric Services	—
03/25/2019	Complete	RNW Electric	General Wiring
03/07/2019	Complete	RNW Electric	General Wiring

3 projects · most recent 09/24/2026

Fence Sidewalk Shed Scaffold

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
09/24/2026	Permit Issued	P B Contracting	Fence
09/24/2026	Permit Issued	P B Contracting	Sidewalk Shed
09/24/2026	Permit Issued	P B Contracting	Scaffold

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 14

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
09/21/2026	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	—	progress
09/19/2026	Post-installed Anchors	WALIUR RAHMAN	special
09/10/2026	Lighting controls	—	energy_progress
09/10/2026	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	—	special
09/10/2026	Post-installed Anchors	—	special
09/10/2026	HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation	—	energy_progress
09/10/2026	Fire-Resistance Rated Construction	—	progress
09/10/2026	Interior lighting power	—	energy_progress
09/10/2026	Duct leakage testing, insulation and design	—	energy_progress
09/02/2026	Final	—	progress
09/02/2026	Mechanical Systems	—	special
09/02/2026	Final	—	progress
09/02/2026	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	—	progress
05/31/2019	Final	PAUL BAILEY	progress

▾Tenants in the building

Tenant	Space	Floors	Renovation projects
New York Public Library	Community Facility	Cellar, Floors 1–4, Roof	Project M01454785 Alteration · Approved · 10/01/2026 Project M01332384 Alteration · Approved · 12/15/2025
NYPL Schomburg Center For Research In Black Culture	Other	—	Project M01462646 Alteration · Permit Entire · 09/24/2026 Project M01462650 Alteration · Permit Entire · 09/24/2026 Project M01462651 Alteration · Permit Entire · 09/24/2026
Schomburg Center	Arts / Culture / Entertainment	Roof	Project M00583898 Alteration · LOC Issued · 09/02/2021

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▾Documents — 329 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings12

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch10

10/04/2026M01454785-I1Request digital key ↗

10/04/2026M01454785-S2Request digital key ↗

10/04/2026M01454785-S1Request digital key ↗

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sidewalk Shed1

09/05/2026M00174609-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Supported Scaffold1

09/05/2026M00174622-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits74

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION47

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION11

06/13/2019140854403Open ↗

03/28/2019123557542Open ↗

12/20/2017122897669Open ↗

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▸BISPLAN - WORK & PERMITS - SUPPPORTING DOCUMENTATION6

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▸BISPLACE OF ASSEMBLY5

12/26/2017122224583Open ↗

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▸BISPLACE OF ASSEMBLY SIGN OFF2

12/26/2017122224583Open ↗

▸BISREQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY WITH OPEN APPLICATION(S)2

04/03/2024121333164Open ↗

10/12/2022121333164Open ↗

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION1

08/08/2017121333164Open ↗

▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records4

▸BISVERIFY TAX LOT2

06/09/2022121333164Open ↗

06/09/2022103835441Open ↗

▸BISZONING DIAGRAM1

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▸BISZONING RESOLUTION DETERMINATION1

10/12/2017121333164Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications58

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION34

01/08/2020103835441Open ↗

08/28/2019140854403Open ↗

01/28/2019122897669Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature12

10/04/2026M01454785-I1Open ↗

10/04/2026M01454785-S1Open ↗

10/04/2026M01454785-S2Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT4

06/13/2019140854403Open ↗

11/14/2016122897669Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST3

11/14/2016122897669Open ↗

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▸BISAPPLICANT OWNER SIGNATURE2

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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION1

06/13/2019140854403Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY1

06/13/2019140854403Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1

08/25/2026M00174609-I1Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment13

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING7

04/11/2018121333164Open ↗

10/16/2017121333164Open ↗

10/26/2016121333164Open ↗

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▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA2

07/28/2022121333164Open ↗

08/29/2017122275643Open ↗

▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT2

10/06/2017121333164Open ↗

▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS1

10/06/2017121333164Open ↗

▸BIS* SPRINKLER TEST(HYDROSTATIC) 27-9671

05/10/2022103835441Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection2

▸BISST-1 Street Tree Checklist1

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▸BISDEMOLITION SUBMITTAL CERTIFICATION FORM1

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▸Environmental & Asbestos6

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report4

10/04/2026M01454785-S2Open ↗

10/04/2026M01454785-S1Open ↗

10/04/2026M01454785-I1Open ↗

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▸BISASBESTOS: COMPLETION OR CLOSEOUT (ACP20/21/5)2

01/24/2017140141442Open ↗

01/23/2017140141442Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance10

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS5

10/03/2017121333164Open ↗

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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS3

06/20/2019121333164Open ↗

10/03/2017121333164Open ↗

09/26/2017121333164Open ↗

▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections2

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▸Inspections & Test Reports11

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY6

06/13/2019140854403Open ↗

11/01/2017121333164Open ↗

10/12/2017121333164Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE/TEST CYLINDER2

10/04/2017121333164Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE DESIGN MIX1

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: SOIL INSPECTION1

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▸BISSoil Report1

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▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs63

▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE19

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06/25/2025103835441Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST17

08/28/2019140854403Open ↗

06/20/2019123557542Open ↗

06/06/2019121333164Open ↗

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION14

03/04/2019123557542Open ↗

01/28/2019122897669Open ↗

12/26/2017122224583Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter12

10/04/2026M01454785-S2Open ↗

10/04/2026M01454785-S1Open ↗

10/04/2026M01454785-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Approval City Owned (Exterior Work)1

08/13/2026M01332384-I1Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership15

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT9

01/28/2019122897669Open ↗

12/08/2017140487471Open ↗

10/20/2017140141442Open ↗

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▸BISPROJECT-SPECIFIC GL INSURANCE2

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▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW32

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▸BISDEPT OF FINANCE VERIFICATION2

01/08/2020103835441Open ↗

11/28/2018123557542Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms51

▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM20

05/06/2020103835441Open ↗

01/08/2020103835441Open ↗

12/31/2019103835441Open ↗

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION20

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▸BISeFiling Job Application Cover Sheet6

06/13/2019140854403Open ↗

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET5

11/28/2018123557542Open ↗

11/14/2016122897669Open ↗

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▸Other Documents10

▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION4

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▸BISCONSTRUCTION - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2

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▸BISFEE EXEMPTION DOCUMENTATION1

06/13/2019140854403Open ↗

▸BISMICROFILM/RECORDS MGMT: ADDL FEE REQUIRED1

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▸BISSupporting Document: Fee Deferment1

11/17/2016122897669Open ↗

▸BISPlot Diagram1

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