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Elevator apt, semi-fireproof without stores
519 WEST 121ST STREET
MANHATTAN · Morningside Heights · BIN 1059653
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1926Year Built
6Stories
D1Building Class
R8Zoning
28,668 sfGross Floor Area
34Units
LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized29 Active Violations ▸FISP: SAFE
Elevator apt, semi-fireproof without stores · Owner of record: Trustees of Columbia University · 6,728 sf lot · 4.26 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbingEquipment
Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.
RoofFacade Restoration3p · 2 filings · 12 docs
Floor 6Facade Restoration1p · 1 filing · 9 docs
Floor 51p · 1 filing · 4 docs
Floor 4Unit 4E1p · 1 filing · 4 docs
Floor 3Unit 3B9p · 3 filings · 18 docs
Floor 2
Floor 1
Site & exteriorFacade Restoration4p · 2 filings · 11 docs
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Jack Green Associates101/30/2026
Karen Frome101/28/2026
Diaz Architects Inc., PA109/18/2024
Ashraf109/09/2024
Fmo Engineering108/12/2019
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Stecc403/21/2026
Right Way Services NYC203/21/2026
Framework Consultants203/21/2026
Municipal Building Consultants103/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
Platinum Services NYScaffold303/21/2026
JR ConstructionGeneral Contractor204/09/2026
All Renovation ConstructionGeneral Contractor107/08/2026
Twins ElectricElectrical103/21/2026
Kay Waterproofingspecialty_contractor107/08/2026
Illuminous ElectricElectrical103/21/2026
Alafogiannis Plumbing & HeatingPlumbing107/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Jack Green Associates422201/30/2026
Outsource Special Inspection2827109/18/2024
Sag Engineering & Consulting608109/18/2024
Fmo Engineering1798108/12/2019
Building Lifecycle
All (99)Filed (6)Permit Issued (7)Signed Off (5)Facade (FISP) (12)Violation (60)Special Inspection (9)
07/31/2026
Signed off — Alteration
PLUMBING WORK IN APT 3B
M01351613-I1
07/30/2026
Signed off — Alteration
M01343943-I1
05/03/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/01/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01343943-I1-GC
02/27/2026
Permit issued — Plumbing
M01351613-I1-PL
02/09/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01343943-I1-GC
01/30/2026
Filed — Alteration
PLUMBING WORK IN APT 3B
M01351613-I1
01/28/2026
Filed — Alteration
M01343943-I1
01/27/2026
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
LAWRENCE GREEN
01/27/2026
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
LAWRENCE GREEN
01/27/2026
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
LAWRENCE GREEN
12/22/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
12/22/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
12/22/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
12/22/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
12/22/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
12/22/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
12/22/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
11/19/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
11/19/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
09/24/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
09/24/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
09/24/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
09/24/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
09/18/2025
Cycle 10 facade report signed — SAFE
09/03/2025
Signed off — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF OUTRIGGERS FOR FACADE REPAIR AND INSPECTION
M01104228-I1
08/13/2025
Cycle 10 facade report submitted
07/08/2025
Cycle 10 facade inspection completed
06/27/2025
Signed off — Alteration
M01095180-I1
06/04/2025
Signed off — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF 2022 THE NYC BUILDING CODE. LIVE LOAD 300PSF.
M01107737-I1
10/21/2024
Permit issued — Structural
M01095180-I1-GC-CX
09/18/2024
Filed — Alteration
M01095180-I1
09/10/2024
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01107737-I1-SH
09/09/2024
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF 2022 THE NYC BUILDING CODE. LIVE LOAD 300PSF.
M01107737-I1
09/04/2024
Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold
M01104228-I1-SC
08/30/2024
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF OUTRIGGERS FOR FACADE REPAIR AND INSPECTION
M01104228-I1
08/19/2024
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
Chester Kowalski
08/19/2024
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
JONAR MADRIAGA
08/19/2024
Special inspection requirement — Air barrier - visual inspection
Chester Kowalski
08/19/2024
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
Chester Kowalski
08/19/2024
Special inspection requirement — Masonry
Chester Kowalski
08/12/2024
Special inspection requirement — Final
Domingo Diaz
04/01/2024
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
10/18/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
10/18/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
10/18/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
08/15/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
12/09/2022
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Local Law
02/22/2022
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
04/02/2021
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
04/02/2021
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
11/14/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
08/15/2019
Permit issued — Structural
M00204868-I1-ST
08/12/2019
Filed — Alteration
M00204868-I1
08/02/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
05/02/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
11/15/2016
Cycle 8 facade report submitted
11/14/2016
Cycle 8 facade report signed — SWARMP
09/28/2016
Cycle 8 facade inspection completed
03/25/2015
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
Latest 60 of 99 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offJR Construction04/01/2026
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offAlafogiannis Plumbing & Heating02/27/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offJR Construction02/09/2026
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offKay Waterproofing10/21/2024
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offPlatinum Services NY09/10/2024
DOB NOWSuspended ScaffoldSigned-offKay Waterproofing09/04/2024
DOB NOWStructuralPermit IssuedAll Renovation Construction08/15/2019
BISPLISSUEDC James Plumbing & Heating07/03/2019
BISPLISSUEDBargain Plumbing05/11/2016
BISPLISSUEDAlafogiannis Plumbing & Heating02/10/2016
BISOTISSUEDColumbia University11/09/2015
BISOTISSUEDColumbia University10/28/2015
BISOTISSUEDColumbia University10/28/2015
BISOTISSUEDColumbia University12/16/2014
BISOTISSUEDColumbia University10/28/2014
BISOTISSUEDColumbia University07/14/2014
BISPLISSUEDAlafogiannis Plumbing & Heating08/12/2013
BISOTISSUEDColumbia University08/07/2013
BISPLISSUEDAlafogiannis Plumbing & Heating08/02/2013
BISOTISSUEDColumbia University07/10/2013
BISFBISSUEDPeter Agliardo Contractor01/04/2013
BISPLISSUEDAlafogiannis Plumbing & Heating01/04/2013
BISOTISSUEDDNA Contracting06/06/2012
BISEQISSUEDEverest Scaffolding04/05/2012
BISOTISSUEDColumbia University12/13/2011
BISOTISSUEDC C Controlled Combustion04/22/2010
BISPLISSUEDAbsolute Plumbing & Heating02/23/2009
BISOTISSUEDColumbia University12/10/2008
BISOTISSUEDIdeal Roofing & Sheet Me09/12/2007
BISEQISSUEDOutdoor Installations08/20/2007
BISOTISSUEDColumbia University09/15/2005
BISOTISSUEDColumbia University12/13/2002
BISOTISSUEDHenry Restoration06/13/2001
BISOTISSUEDHenry Restoration05/24/2001
BISEQISSUEDYork Scaffold Equipment05/18/2001
BISOTISSUEDSoho Restoration Co04/22/1999
BISOTISSUEDSoho Restoration Co06/01/1998
BISOTISSUEDAll County Restoration03/06/1997
4 projects · most recent 02/16/2026
General Wiring Lighting
FiledStatusContractorScope
02/16/2026CompleteOne Source Electric InstallationGeneral Wiring
09/04/2024CompleteIlluminous Electric—
04/08/2024Permit IssuedJSP Electl CNTNGLighting
07/21/2019CompleteAmra ElectricalGeneral Wiring
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 9
DateRequirementInspectorRole
01/27/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsLAWRENCE GREENspecial
01/27/2026Energy Code Compliance InspectionsLAWRENCE GREENprogress
01/27/2026Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceLAWRENCE GREENspecial
08/19/2024Post-installed AnchorsChester Kowalskispecial
08/19/2024Tenant Protection Plan ComplianceJONAR MADRIAGAspecial
08/19/2024Air barrier - visual inspectionChester Kowalskienergy_progress
08/19/2024Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsChester Kowalskispecial
08/19/2024MasonryChester Kowalskispecial
08/12/2024FinalDomingo Diazprogress
▾Documents — 171 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings6
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch5
08/26/2026M01104228-I1Request digital key ↗
08/26/2026M01107737-I1Request digital key ↗
08/26/2026M01095180-I1Request digital key ↗
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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Structural1
09/05/2026M00204868-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits34
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION23
07/03/2019123686001Open ↗
06/27/2019123686001Open ↗
06/12/2019123686001Open ↗
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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION11
06/03/2019123686001Open ↗
10/26/2015122554501Open ↗
06/23/2014122034119Open ↗
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications41
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION17
05/31/2019123686001Open ↗
02/28/2017122034119Open ↗
10/26/2015122554501Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature6
09/01/2026M01351613-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M01351613-I1Open ↗
08/22/2026M01095180-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST5
05/31/2019123686001Open ↗
11/13/2012121504327Open ↗
04/12/2012121025372Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature5
08/26/2026M01095180-I1Open ↗
08/19/2026M01343943-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00204868-I1Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM4
11/13/2012121504327Open ↗
04/12/2012121025372Open ↗
04/06/2012121032729Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature3
09/01/2026M01351613-I1Open ↗
08/22/2026M01095180-I1Open ↗
08/22/2026M01095180-I1Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT1
05/31/2019123686001Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment13
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING4
06/27/2013121689912Open ↗
06/18/2013121615706Open ↗
11/13/2012121504327Open ↗
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▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE3
06/18/2014121615706Open ↗
08/19/2013121504327Open ↗
03/30/2009110387698Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE3
05/31/2019123686001Open ↗
10/26/2015122554501Open ↗
06/23/2014122034119Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT2
11/13/2012121504327Open ↗
04/23/2010120338269Open ↗
▸BISBOILERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
11/21/2013121504327Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection2
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes1
05/31/2019123686001Open ↗
▸DOB NOWTenant Protection Plan1
08/13/2026M00204868-I1Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos15
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)7
06/03/2019123686001Open ↗
10/26/2015122554501Open ↗
06/23/2014122034119Open ↗
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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'4
11/10/2011120885989Open ↗
04/23/2010120338269Open ↗
11/12/2008110387698Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report4
08/26/2026M01095180-I1Open ↗
08/19/2026M01343943-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01351613-I1Open ↗
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▸Energy Compliance18
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS6
05/31/2019123686001Open ↗
02/28/2017122034119Open ↗
11/16/2015122554501Open ↗
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▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections3
08/12/2013121615706Open ↗
06/27/2013121689912Open ↗
11/13/2012121504327Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY2
04/12/2012121025372Open ↗
11/10/2011120885989Open ↗
▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS2
02/28/2017122034119Open ↗
05/18/2015120885989Open ↗
▸BISINTERIOR LIGHTING POWER1
07/17/2020123686001Open ↗
▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS (EN2)1
07/17/2020123686001Open ↗
▸BISLIGHTING IN DWELLING UNITS1
07/17/2020123686001Open ↗
▸BISENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS1
07/17/2020123686001Open ↗
▸BISLIGHTING CONTROLS1
07/17/2020123686001Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports1
▸BISFIRE-RESISTANT PENETRATIONS AND JOINTS (FIRESTOP)1
07/17/2020123686001Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs14
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS7
06/27/2013121689912Open ↗
06/18/2013121615706Open ↗
04/12/2012121025372Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST4
07/17/2020123686001Open ↗
02/28/2017122034119Open ↗
05/18/2015120885989Open ↗
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
05/31/2019123686001Open ↗
08/11/2011120338269Open ↗
▸BISFINAL1
07/17/2020123686001Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership15
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT12
05/31/2019123686001Open ↗
02/28/2017122034119Open ↗
10/26/2015122554501Open ↗
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▸BISHIC LICENSE OR AFFIDAVIT2
11/16/2015122554501Open ↗
07/22/2014122034119Open ↗
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW31
07/17/2020123686001Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms10
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET9
05/31/2019123686001Open ↗
10/26/2015122554501Open ↗
06/23/2014122034119Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION1
04/11/2012121032729Open ↗
▸Other Documents2
▸DOB NOWManufacturer's Specifications1
08/13/2026M01104228-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWCalculations1
08/13/2026M01104228-I1Open ↗