New York Public Library, George Bruce Branch, 520 West 125 Street, Manhattan — DOB NOW & BIS Permits, Violations | BuildNYC

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New York Public Library, George Bruce Branch

520 WEST 125 STREET · Morningside Heights · BIN 1059688

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1915Year Built

3Stories

P8Building Class

R7-2Zoning

6,000 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

0 Open Violations

Library · Owner of record: NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY · 5,833 sf lot · 1.03 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbingGeneral

Roof2p · 1 filing · 5 docs

Cellar3p · 1 filing · 5 docs

Filed — no permit issued50p · 3 filings · 13 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
NYC DEPT OF DESIGN CONSTRUCTIO	14	03/21/2026
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY	6	03/21/2026
DEPT OF DESIGN CONSTRUCTION	2	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
THORNTON TOMASETTI	3	10/22/2025
NEW AGE ENGINEERING PLLC	1	03/25/2022

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
JAM CONSULTANTS, INC.	3	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
LOUIS CORREA	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
APPROVED CHIMNEY LLC	General Contractor	1	07/08/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
NEW AGE ENGINEERING PLLC	7746	1	03/25/2022

Building Lifecycle

All (19)Filed (4)Permit Issued (1)Signed Off (1)Violation (13)

10/22/2025

Filed — Alteration

M01191731-I1

10/03/2025

Filed — Alteration

Restore building areas: replace slate roofs, dormers, and parapets; waterproof basement vault slab; install SBS membrane roofs with 20-year warranty; restore masonry, marble, windows, plaster, wood trim, and skylights.

M01171491-I1

10/02/2025

Filed — Alteration

REPLACE AND REMEDIATE DAMAGED SIDEWALK AREAWAY VAULT SLAB.REPLACE VAULT STEEL FRAMING, METAL DECK CONCRETE SLAB AND FIREPROOF STEEL.REMOVE AND REPLACE CORRODED STEEL LINTELS.

M01171500-I1

08/31/2022

Signed off — Alteration

M00665592-I1

08/22/2022

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

03/28/2022

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M00665592-I1-MS

03/25/2022

Filed — Alteration

M00665592-I1

11/16/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

05/30/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

06/20/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/29/2008

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

04/02/2007

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

10/05/2006

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/05/2006

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

11/08/2004

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/27/2003

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

03/21/2003

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/29/1995

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/18/1993

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	APPROVED CHIMNEY LLC	03/28/2022
BIS	OT	ISSUED	PEN ENTERPRISES INC	04/30/2025
BIS	MH	ISSUED	PEN ENTERPRISES INC	04/30/2025
BIS	OT	ISSUED	PEN ENTERPRISES INC	05/01/2024
BIS	MH	ISSUED	PEN ENTERPRISES INC	05/01/2024
BIS	MH	ISSUED	PEN ENTERPRISES INC	04/26/2023
BIS	OT	ISSUED	PEN ENTERPRISES INC	04/26/2023
BIS	BL	ISSUED	TRISTATE PLBG SVCS CORP	10/20/2022
BIS	OT	ISSUED	PEN ENTERPRISES INC	04/12/2022
BIS	MH	ISSUED	PEN ENTERPRISES INC	04/12/2022
BIS	OT	ISSUED	PEN ENTERPRISES INC	01/28/2022
BIS	MH	ISSUED	PEN ENTERPRISES INC	01/28/2022
BIS	MH	ISSUED	PEN ENTERPRISES INC	07/15/2021
BIS	OT	ISSUED	PEN ENTERPRISES INC	07/08/2021
BIS	MH	ISSUED	J.M DENNIS CONSTRUCTION CO CORP	04/26/2001
BIS	OT	ISSUED	J.M. DENNIS CONSTRUCTION CO CORP	04/26/2001
BIS	OT	ISSUED	J.M. DENNIS CONSTRUCTION CO CORP	04/26/2001
BIS	OT	ISSUED	J.M. DENNIS CONSTRUCTION CO CORP	10/10/2000
BIS	OT	ISSUED	J.M DENNIS CONSTRUCTION	10/10/2000
BIS	PL	ISSUED	WDF INC	11/01/1999
BIS	MH	ISSUED	JA JONES/GMO LLC	09/24/1999
BIS	OT	ISSUED	JA JONES/GMO LLC	09/24/1999
BIS	OT	ISSUED	JA JONES/GMO LLC	09/24/1999
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ATLANTIC HEYDT SCAFFOLD CORP	08/30/1999
BIS	MH	ISSUED	LAZAR'S ENGINEERING	02/22/1999
BIS	OT	ISSUED	JA JONES/GMO LLC	01/25/1999
BIS	MH	ISSUED	JA JONES/GMO LLC	01/25/1999
BIS	OT	ISSUED	JA JONES/GMO LLC	01/25/1999
BIS	FB	ISSUED	G.BASSOLINO PLUMBING LTD	05/04/1998
BIS	PL	ISSUED	G.BASSOLINO PLUMBING LTD	05/04/1998
BIS	OT	ISSUED	LAZAR'S ENGINEERING	02/12/1998

2 projects · most recent 06/19/2025

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
06/19/2025	Permit Issued	LOUIS CORREA	—
01/19/2022	Permit Issued	LUZ ELECT & CONTL SYSTMS	—

1 project · most recent 10/02/2025

Steel Concrete

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
10/02/2025	—	—	Steel, Concrete

Nothing on file for this building.

▾Tenants in the building

Tenant	Space	Floors	Renovation projects
George Bruce Branch Library	Other	—	Project M01171491 Alteration · Approved · 10/03/2025

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 — 79 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings4

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch4

09/02/2026M00665592-I1Request digital key ↗

08/21/2026M01171500-I1Request digital key ↗

08/21/2026M01171491-I1Request digital key ↗

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▸Applications & Permits27

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION20

10/30/2024123157378Open ↗

07/09/2024120893943Open ↗

07/02/2024120893943Open ↗

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION3

10/20/2022123157378Open ↗

07/15/2021123157378Open ↗

07/08/2021123157378Open ↗

▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit3

08/13/2026M01171491-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01171500-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00665592-I1Open ↗

▸BISPLAN - WORK & PERMITS - SUPPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

01/19/2023120893943Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications8

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION4

03/11/2019123157378Open ↗

12/26/2018123157378Open ↗

11/15/2011120893943Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature4

09/02/2026M00665592-I1Open ↗

08/21/2026M01171500-I1Open ↗

08/21/2026M01171491-I1Open ↗

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▸Trade Schedules & Equipment4

▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT1

01/30/2026123157378Open ↗

▸BISHEATING SYSTEMS1

02/05/2026123157378Open ↗

▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS1

02/18/2026123157378Open ↗

▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA1

11/15/2011120893943Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos2

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1

12/26/2018123157378Open ↗

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report1

09/02/2026M00665592-I1Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance6

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY2

01/31/2025123157378Open ↗

11/01/2024123157378Open ↗

▸BISENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS1

02/05/2026123157378Open ↗

▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS (EN2)1

02/05/2026123157378Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS1

12/26/2018123157378Open ↗

▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections1

01/31/2014120892533Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports6

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY3

01/31/2025123157378Open ↗

10/30/2024123157378Open ↗

10/11/2024123157378Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: PILE DRIVING1

02/24/2020123157378Open ↗

▸BISMECHANICAL SYSTEMS1

02/05/2026123157378Open ↗

▸BISFIRE-RESISTANT PENETRATIONS AND JOINTS (FIRESTOP)1

02/05/2026123157378Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs9

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter4

09/02/2026M00665592-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01171491-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01171500-I1Open ↗

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▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL2

12/26/2018123157378Open ↗

12/19/2011120892533Open ↗

▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2

11/15/2011120893943Open ↗

11/15/2011120892533Open ↗

▸BISFINAL1

02/05/2026123157378Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership5

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT4

03/11/2019123157378Open ↗

12/26/2018123157378Open ↗

11/15/2011120893943Open ↗

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▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW31

01/30/2026123157378Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms4

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET2

03/06/2019123157378Open ↗

12/26/2018123157378Open ↗

▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION2

01/07/2025123157378Open ↗

12/19/2024123157378Open ↗

▸Other Documents4

▸DOB NOWProof of Historic Building2

08/13/2026M01191731-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01171491-I1Open ↗

▸BISCHIMNEYS AND VENTS1

02/05/2026123157378Open ↗

▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

12/26/2018123157378Open ↗