Library

The New York Society Library

53 EAST 79TH STREET · BIN 1046438

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1917Year Built

5Stories

P8Building Class

R10Zoning

33,367 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

LL97 Covered0 Active Violations 2 likely answered 5 old, status unconfirmed ▸FDNY Report ↗

Library · 4,308 sf lot · 7.75 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbingFire Protection

Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.

RoofThe New York Society Library9p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Floor 5The New York Society Library27p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Floor 4The New York Society Library40p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Floor 3

Floor 2The New York Society Library35p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Floor 1The New York Society Library55p · 1 filing · 20 docs

MezzanineThe New York Society Library18p · 1 filing · 20 docs

CellarThe New York Society Library46p · 3 filings · 20 docs

Sub-CellarThe New York Society Library48p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Sub-BasementThe New York Society Library1p · 1 filing · 8 docs

Site & exteriorThe New York Society Library17p · 2 filings · 20 docs

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
JMV Consulting Engineering	12	04/07/2026
Larson Architecture Works	5	04/06/2026
Silman	7	04/02/2026

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
Code	38	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
Westerman Construction Co	General Contractor	14	07/08/2026
Scordio Construction	General Contractor	3	07/08/2026
Orbit Plumbing & Heating	Plumbing	2	07/08/2026
AJC Sprinkler	Fire Protection	2	07/08/2026
Stability Electric Enterprises	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
A.M.N	Plumbing	1	07/08/2026
Amn Fire	Fire Protection	1	07/03/2026
Stabile Christopher	Electrical	1	03/21/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
Special Testing & Consulting	1688	16	04/07/2026
Integrity Consulting Service	666	1	10/09/2019
H. A. Bader Consultants	2332	1	10/07/2019

Building Lifecycle

All (192)Filed (24)Permit Issued (18)Signed Off (4)Violation (57)Inspection (3)Objection (56)Special Inspection (30)

09/16/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

09/16/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

09/16/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

09/16/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

09/16/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

09/16/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

06/05/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

06/05/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

06/05/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

06/05/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

06/05/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

06/05/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

06/05/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

05/29/2026

Objection raised — Zoning

05/29/2026

Objection raised — Zoning

05/29/2026

Objection raised — Zoning

05/29/2026

Objection raised — Admin

05/29/2026

Objection raised — Accessibility

05/29/2026

Objection raised — Fire_Protection

05/29/2026

Objection raised — Fire_Protection

05/29/2026

Objection raised — Fire_Protection

05/29/2026

Objection raised — Fire_Protection

05/29/2026

Objection raised — Fire_Protection

05/29/2026

Objection raised — Inspections

05/29/2026

Objection raised — Structural

05/29/2026

Objection raised — Scope

05/22/2026

Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

05/22/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

05/04/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

05/04/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

05/04/2026

Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

05/04/2026

Special inspection requirement — Construction Operations Influencing Adjacent Structures

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

05/04/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

05/04/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

05/04/2026

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

05/04/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

04/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

04/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

04/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

04/23/2026

Objection resolved — Addressed

04/22/2026

Objection raised — Structural

04/07/2026

Filed — Alteration

Renovation of the existing building on following floors: C, 1, 2, 4, 5 and horizontal rear enlargement on Cellar and 1st floor.

M00465175-A3

04/07/2026

Filed — Alteration

Renovation of the existing building on following floors: C, 1, 2, 4, 5 and horizontal rear enlargement on Cellar and 1st floor.

M00465175-A4

04/07/2026

Filed — Alteration

Renovation of the existing building on following floors: C, 1, 2, 4, 5 and horizontal rear enlargement on Cellar and 1st floor.

M00465175-A5

04/06/2026

Filed — Alteration

Renovation of the existing building on following floors: C, 1, 2, 4, 5 and horizontal rear enlargement on Cellar and 1st floor.

M00465175-A1

04/02/2026

Filed — Alteration

Renovation of the existing building on following floors: C, 1, 2, 4, 5 and horizontal rear enlargement on Cellar and 1st floor.

M00465175-A2

03/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

03/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

03/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

03/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

03/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

03/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

03/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

03/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

03/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

03/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

03/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Construction Operations Influencing Adjacent Structures

SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E

11/13/2025

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M00465175-S3-MS

09/05/2025

Permit issued — General Construction

M00465175-I1-GC

08/01/2025

Permit issued — Sprinklers

M00465175-S5-EW-SP

Latest 60 of 192 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	Westerman Construction Co	11/13/2025
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	Westerman Construction Co	09/05/2025
DOB NOW	Sprinklers	Permit Issued	Amn Fire	08/01/2025
DOB NOW	Sprinklers	Permit Issued	AJC Sprinkler	07/03/2025
DOB NOW	Sprinklers	Permit Issued	AJC Sprinkler	12/10/2024
DOB NOW	Structural	Signed-off	Westerman Construction Co	10/02/2024
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	Westerman Construction Co	10/01/2024
DOB NOW	Structural	Signed-off	Westerman Construction Co	09/17/2024
DOB NOW	Foundation	Signed-off	Westerman Construction Co	09/17/2024
DOB NOW	Structural	Signed-off	Westerman Construction Co	09/17/2024
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	A.M.N	09/05/2024
DOB NOW	Foundation	Signed-off	Westerman Construction Co	05/13/2024
DOB NOW	Structural	Signed-off	Westerman Construction Co	03/04/2024
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	Westerman Construction Co	02/08/2024
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	Orbit Plumbing & Heating	11/08/2023
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	Orbit Plumbing & Heating	11/15/2022
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	Scordio Construction	03/10/2020
DOB NOW	Structural	Signed-off	Scordio Construction	03/05/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Scordio Construction	03/05/2020
BIS	OT	RE-ISSUED	30M Construction Management	08/02/2010
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Plumbing & Heating Doctor	03/28/2007
BIS	MH	ISSUED	3 O M Contracting	12/14/2006
BIS	OT	ISSUED	3 O M Contracting	12/14/2006
BIS	OT	ISSUED	3 O M Contracting	05/03/2006
BIS	OT	ISSUED	3 O M Contracting	05/03/2006
BIS	MH	ISSUED	3 O M Contracting	05/03/2006
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Colgate Scaffolding & Eq	10/05/2005
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Tristate Plumbing Services	02/19/1999
BIS	SD	ISSUED	Tristate Plumbing Services	02/19/1999
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Laurmer Associates	02/02/1999
BIS	BL	ISSUED	Laurmer Associates	02/02/1999
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Ideal Roofing & Sheet Me	11/21/1997

1 project · most recent 04/07/2026

Heating and Air Conditioning Systems

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope	Make / Model / Capacity
04/07/2026	Permit Issued	Westerman Construction Co	Heating and Air Conditioning Systems	Heat / Cool Florida Heat Pump LV042 42,000 BTU · Wshp ×4 LV024 24,700 BTU · Wshp ×2 LV030 31,500 BTU · Wshp ×2 LV060 62,000 BTU · Wshp ×2 Mitsubishi Electric PCFY-PO12NAMU-E1 12,000 BTU · Vrf Indoor ×3 PUMY-P36NKMU3 36,000 BTU · Vrf Outdoor ×3 PVFY-P12NAMU-E1 12,000 BTU · Vrf Indoor ×3 Bosch CL030-IHZC-LR 28,800 BTU · Wshp ×2 CL036-IHZC-LR 36,500 BTU · Wshp ×2 CL060-IVTC-LLT 57,900 BTU · Wshp ×1 Ventilation Panasonic FV-0511VQI 75 CFM · Exhaust Fan ×9 Greenheck SP-B70 45 CFM · Exhaust Fan ×6 Other Condair RH2-M 400 CFM ×6 Honeywell DR65A3000/U 160 CFM ×6

1 project · most recent 04/07/2026

Sprinkler System

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
04/07/2026	Permit Issued	Amn Fire	Sprinkler System

1 project · most recent 04/07/2026

Storm Water/Sanitary

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
04/07/2026	Signed-off	A.M.N	Storm, Water/Sanitary

2 projects · most recent 04/08/2025

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
04/08/2025	Complete	Metropolitan Electric Co	General Wiring
09/13/2022	Complete	Elemco Services	—

1 project · most recent 04/07/2026

Steel Concrete

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
04/07/2026	Permit Issued	Westerman Construction Co	Steel, Concrete

▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 3

Date	Type	Result	Report
06/05/2025	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing	Certified	View ↗
12/02/2022	Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors	Pass	View ↗
11/29/2022	Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors	Fail	View ↗

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 57

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
05/22/2026	Sprinkler Systems	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
05/22/2026	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
05/04/2026	Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
05/04/2026	Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
05/04/2026	Concrete - Cast-In-Place	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
05/04/2026	Construction Operations Influencing Adjacent Structures	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
05/04/2026	Structural Steel - Welding	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
05/04/2026	Final	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	progress
05/04/2026	Post-installed Anchors	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
05/04/2026	Structural Steel - Details	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
04/26/2026	Mechanical Systems	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
04/26/2026	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
04/26/2026	Final	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	progress
03/05/2026	Concrete - Cast-In-Place	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
03/05/2026	Final	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	progress
03/05/2026	Structural Steel - Welding	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
03/05/2026	Final	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	progress
03/05/2026	Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
03/05/2026	Mechanical Systems	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
03/05/2026	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
03/05/2026	Structural Steel - Details	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
03/05/2026	Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
03/05/2026	Post-installed Anchors	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
03/05/2026	Construction Operations Influencing Adjacent Structures	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special
03/31/2025	Subgrade Inspections	SEBASTIAN SETTEDUCATE JR., P.E	special

Latest 25 of 57.

▾Tenants in the building

Tenant	Space	Floors	Renovation projects
The New York Society Library	Private club	Entire building	Project M08022848 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/19/2022 Project M00465175 Alteration · Plan Examiner Review · 08/12/2021 Project M00220861 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/09/2019 Project M00221019 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/07/2019

Names are taken automatically from the text of each project’s filed documents (title blocks and cover sheets) and screened to exclude owners, landlords and designers. They may be incomplete or wrong; check the filing.

▾Documents — 236 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings24

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch18

09/01/2026M08022848-P1Request digital key ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-S4Request digital key ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-A5Request digital key ↗

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - General Construction4

08/31/2026M00465175-P2Request digital key ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-P1Request digital key ↗

08/15/2026M00465175-A1Request digital key ↗

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Structural1

08/15/2026M00220861-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Mechanical Systems1

09/05/2026M00221019-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits33

▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit19

08/31/2026M00465175-P3Open ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-P8Open ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-P6Open ↗

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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION11

01/14/2020104249136Open ↗

01/13/2020104249136Open ↗

12/26/2019103802743Open ↗

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION3

03/09/2020123773201Open ↗

08/04/2010120386803Open ↗

▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records8

▸BISZoning Diagram (ZD1)4

07/26/2010120386803Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWZD1: DOB Zoning Diagram4

08/31/2026M00465175-P2Open ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-P1Open ↗

08/14/2026M00465175-I1Open ↗

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications52

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature24

09/01/2026M08022848-I1Open ↗

09/01/2026M08022848-P1Open ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-S3Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature13

09/02/2026M00465175-A2Open ↗

09/01/2026M00465175-S2Open ↗

08/31/2026M00220861-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature9

09/02/2026M00465175-A2Open ↗

09/01/2026M00465175-S2Open ↗

08/31/2026M00220861-I1Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION4

08/27/2019123773201Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST1

06/21/2010120386803Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM1

06/21/2010120386803Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment1

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1

06/21/2010120386803Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection6

▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes3

10/15/2019123773201Open ↗

08/27/2019123773201Open ↗

▸DOB NOWTenant Protection Plan2

08/13/2026M00220861-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00221019-I1Open ↗

▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST1

06/21/2010120386803Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos26

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report21

09/01/2026M08022848-P1Open ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-S3Open ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-P8Open ↗

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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)2

02/19/2020123773201Open ↗

03/25/2019123408801Open ↗

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-20/ACP-21: Asbestos Project Conditional Completion Form/Asbestos Project Completion Form2

08/13/2026M00221019-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00220861-I1Open ↗

▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'1

06/21/2010120386803Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports8

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY4

01/03/2022123773201Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE DESIGN MIX2

08/24/2010120386803Open ↗

08/04/2010120386803Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE/TEST CYLINDER1

08/04/2010120386803Open ↗

▸BISINSPECTION REPORT - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

01/24/2020104249136Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs36

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter24

08/31/2026M00465175-P8Open ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-P6Open ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-P5Open ↗

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▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL5

01/24/2020104249136Open ↗

10/08/2019123773201Open ↗

08/27/2019123773201Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST3

01/03/2022123773201Open ↗

01/24/2020104249136Open ↗

02/28/2019101965036Open ↗

▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2

01/24/2020104249136Open ↗

02/28/2019101965036Open ↗

▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS1

06/21/2010120386803Open ↗

▸BISLANDMARKS SIGNOFF1

01/03/2022123773201Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership6

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT4

01/03/2022123773201Open ↗

08/27/2019123773201Open ↗

03/25/2019123408801Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWCertificate of Insurance1

08/13/2026M00465175-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWCertification by Insurance Broker or Agency1

08/13/2026M00465175-I1Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms14

▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM8

01/24/2020104249136Open ↗

12/26/2019103802743Open ↗

12/26/2019103802734Open ↗

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET4

08/27/2019123773201Open ↗

04/05/2019123408801Open ↗

03/25/2019123408801Open ↗

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION2

10/15/2019123773201Open ↗

▸Other Documents22

▸DOB NOWPlot Diagram8

08/31/2026M00465175-P8Open ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-P2Open ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-S1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSite Survey: Initial4

08/31/2026M00465175-P2Open ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-P1Open ↗

08/14/2026M00465175-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWLocal Law 92/94 of 2019 Sustainable Roof Zone4

08/31/2026M00465175-P2Open ↗

08/31/2026M00465175-P1Open ↗

08/14/2026M00465175-I1Open ↗

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▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION3

04/05/2019123408801Open ↗

03/25/2019123408801Open ↗

06/21/2010120386803Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProof of Historic Building2

08/13/2026M08022848-P1Open ↗

08/13/2026M08022848-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWAdditional Insured Authorizations1

08/13/2026M00465175-I1Open ↗