Multi-story retail building (2+)

550 MELROSE AVENUE

BRONX · BIN 2000865

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1931Year Built

3Stories

K2Building Class

C4-4Zoning

5,800 sfGross Floor Area

7Units

2 Open Violations 1 unresolved · 1 paperwork only ▸

Multi-story retail building (2+) · Owner of record: M & R LASSAW LLC, AS TO 100% INTEREST · 1,935 sf lot · 3 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

StructuralPlumbing

Floor 31p · 2 filings · 6 docs

Floor 22p · 3 filings · 14 docs

Floor 13p · 4 filings · 20 docs

Basement1p · 1 filing · 9 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
AMS CONTRACTOR	5	04/09/2026
AARCO CONTRACTING	9	04/09/2026
ROCKWEST REAL ESTATE	2	04/09/2026
BILLY ENTERPRISES INC	1	03/21/2026
SEAPORT 149 RESTAURANT	2	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
CORTLAND MORGAN, ARCHITECT, AIA	8	12/24/2025
ZENITH HOME INSPECTIONS	2	07/02/2025
IVAN DESIGN ENG. ANALYSIS, PLLC	3	10/25/2024
MOHAMMAD AHEAD, PE	2	08/13/2023
PINNER ARCHITECTURE PLLC	1	09/15/2022
SYED ENGINEERING, P.C.	1	04/26/2022
ASHRAF CORP	2	07/08/2019
ALBERT MONTOYA ARCHITECT	3	06/29/2018

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
ADVANCED BUILDERS SERVICES	3	03/21/2026
CSMR DESIGNS	3	03/21/2026
YOUBER DESIGN	22	03/21/2026
JP EXPEDITE	4	03/21/2026
LOUIS STRIAR	4	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
RED HOOK SIGN ELECT	Scaffold	3	07/08/2026
ALEXANDROS STELLATOS	Electrical	2	03/21/2026
AARCO CONTRACTING LLC	General Contractor	2	04/09/2026
LIFETIME SK CONSTRUCTION	General Contractor	2	04/09/2026
VALLESIGNS AWNINGS	Scaffold	2	07/08/2026
CAPITOL DESIGN MAINT IN	Scaffold	1	07/08/2026
AMS CONTRACTOR INC	General Contractor	1	04/09/2026
A.RODRIGUEZ CONS LLC	General Contractor	1	07/08/2026
FRANCHISE INTERIOR DEVELO	General Contractor	1	04/09/2026
GSR CONTRACTOR INC	General Contractor	1	04/09/2026
MARK DUGAN	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
AP PLUMBING & HVAC LLC	Plumbing	1	07/08/2026
MICHAEL BAPTISTE	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
POWER SURGE ELECTRICAL IN	Electrical	1	03/22/2026
SCIENTIFIC ELEC. CO. INC	Electrical	1	03/22/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
CATALPA SPECIAL INSPECTIO	2004	4	12/24/2025
IVAN DESIGN ENGINEERING &	6983	1	10/25/2024
PINNER ARCHITECTURE	4739	1	09/15/2022

Building Lifecycle

All (96)Filed (22)Permit Issued (15)Signed Off (8)Violation (11)Inspection (4)Objection (6)Special Inspection (30)

02/24/2026

Signed off — Alteration

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION TO RENOVATE EXISTING 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. MINOR WALL CONSTRUCTION, NEW FINISHES, NEW FIXTURES, NEW SIGNAGE, NEW/EXG PLUMBING, AND NEW/EXG LIGHTING. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS FILING.

X01066174-I1

12/24/2025

Filed — Alteration

X01066174-P6

12/23/2025

Signed off — Alteration

X01066174-S1

12/12/2025

Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power

ERIC BERLENT

12/12/2025

Special inspection requirement — Exterior lighting power

ERIC BERLENT

12/12/2025

Special inspection requirement — Duct leakage testing, insulation and design

ERIC BERLENT

12/12/2025

Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls

ERIC BERLENT

12/12/2025

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

ERIC BERLENT

12/12/2025

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

ERIC BERLENT

12/12/2025

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

ERIC BERLENT

12/12/2025

Special inspection requirement — Final

ERIC BERLENT

10/27/2025

Filed — Alteration

X01066174-P5

10/24/2025

Signed off — Alteration

RE-SUPPORT EXISTING SECOND FLOOR FRAMING. REBUILT EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLATFORM. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS FILNG.

X01132354-I1

09/24/2025

Signed off — Alteration

ERECT ACCESSORY ILLUMINATED DIGITAL CHANGEABLE MENU BOARD WALL SIGN AT THE REAR DRIVE THRU WALL, DIRECT ILLUMINATED, DIGITAL FLASHING BUSINESS SIGN IN THE PREMISE, NON-ADVERTISING SIGN, INSIDE OF PROPERTY LINE, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY

X01242690-I1

07/21/2025

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

X01066174-I1-GC-CX

07/15/2025

Filed — Alteration

X01066174-P3

07/02/2025

Filed — Alteration

X01242690-I1

07/02/2025

Permit issued — Sign

X01242690-I1-SG

06/17/2025

Special inspection requirement — Final

ADITYA DESAI

06/11/2025

Filed — Alteration

X01066174-P4

06/09/2025

Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls

ERIC BERLENT

06/09/2025

Special inspection requirement — Final

ERIC BERLENT

06/09/2025

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

ERIC BERLENT

06/09/2025

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

ERIC BERLENT

06/09/2025

Special inspection requirement — Exterior lighting power

ERIC BERLENT

06/09/2025

Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power

ERIC BERLENT

06/09/2025

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

ERIC BERLENT

06/09/2025

Special inspection requirement — Duct leakage testing, insulation and design

ERIC BERLENT

06/05/2025

Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish

Certified

View inspection ↗

05/13/2025

Inspection — Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code

Certified

View inspection ↗

04/29/2025

Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing

Certified

View inspection ↗

03/26/2025

Signed off — Alteration

ERECT ILLUMINATED, ACCESSORY BUSINESS CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN WITH RACEWAY, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPATION

X01106964-I1

02/12/2025

Filed — Alteration

ERECT ILLUMINATED, ACCESSORY BUSINESS CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN WITH RACEWAY, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPATION

X01106964-I1

02/12/2025

Permit issued — Sign

X01106964-I1-SG

12/13/2024

Filed — Alteration

X01066174-P2

12/13/2024

Filed — Alteration

X01066174-P1

12/13/2024

Permit issued — Structural

X01132354-I1-ST

11/19/2024

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

ERIC BERLENT

11/19/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

ERIC BERLENT

11/19/2024

Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls

ERIC BERLENT

11/19/2024

Special inspection requirement — Duct leakage testing, insulation and design

ERIC BERLENT

11/19/2024

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

ERIC BERLENT

11/19/2024

Special inspection requirement — Exterior lighting power

ERIC BERLENT

11/19/2024

Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power

ERIC BERLENT

11/19/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

ERIC BERLENT

10/25/2024

Filed — Alteration

RE-SUPPORT EXISTING SECOND FLOOR FRAMING. REBUILT EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLATFORM. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS FILNG.

X01132354-I1

09/26/2024

Filed — Alteration

RE-SUPPORT EXISTING SECOND FLOOR FRAMING. REBUILT EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLATFORM. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS FILNG.

X01116574-I1

09/26/2024

Filed — Alteration

RE-SUPPORT EXISTING SECOND FLOOR FRAMING. REBUILT EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLATFORM. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS FILNG.

X01116574-S1

09/26/2024

Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place

09/24/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

09/24/2024

Special inspection requirement — Construction Operations Influencing Adjacent Structures

09/24/2024

Special inspection requirement — Structural Cold-Formed Steel

09/24/2024

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details

09/05/2024

Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Underground

Certified

View inspection ↗

08/28/2024

Permit issued — Plumbing

X01066174-S1-PL

07/10/2024

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

X01066174-I1-GC-CX

06/18/2024

Filed — Alteration

X01066174-I1

06/18/2024

Filed — Alteration

X01066174-S1

09/22/2023

Signed off — Alteration

X00189476-I1

09/06/2023

Signed off — Alteration

ILLUMINATED NON-ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN - AUNTIE ANNE'S CINNABON. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

X00875695-I1

Latest 60 of 96 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	LIFETIME SK CONSTRUCTION	07/21/2025
DOB NOW	Sign	Signed-off	VALLESIGNS & AWNINGS INC	07/02/2025
DOB NOW	Sign	Signed-off	VALLESIGNS & AWNINGS INC	02/12/2025
DOB NOW	Structural	Signed-off	RODCON GROUP LLC	12/13/2024
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	CROSSFIELD PLBG.&HTG	08/28/2024
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	LIFETIME SK CONSTRUCTION	07/10/2024
DOB NOW	Sign	Signed-off	CAPITOL DESIGN & MAINT IN	06/14/2023
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	FRANCHISE INTERIOR DEVELO	09/26/2022
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	GSR CONTRACTOR INC	07/18/2022
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	AMS CONTRACTOR INC	04/26/2022
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	AARCO CONTRACTING LLC	07/08/2019
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Permit Issued	AARCO CONTRACTING LLC	07/08/2019
DOB NOW	Sign	Permit Issued	RED HOOK SIGN AND ELECT	08/09/2018
DOB NOW	Sign	Permit Issued	RED HOOK SIGN AND ELECT	08/09/2018
DOB NOW	Sign	Permit Issued	RED HOOK SIGN AND ELECT	08/09/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	AARCO CONTRACTING LLC	09/26/2019
BIS	PL	ISSUED	BEST MECHANICAL SVCS INC	06/05/2018
BIS	MH	ISSUED	RED HILL CONSTRUCTION INC	05/14/2018
BIS	MH	ISSUED	SCAMPA CONTRACTING, CORP	03/06/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	SCAMPA CONTRACTING, CORP	03/06/2018
BIS	MH	ISSUED	SCAMPA CONTRACTING, CORP	03/02/2018
BIS	PL	ISSUED	PLBG P & H INC	10/31/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	SCAMPA CONTRACTING, CORP	10/19/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	SCAMPA CONTRACTING, CORP	10/19/2017
BIS	MH	ISSUED	SCAMPA CONTRACTING, CORP	10/19/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	N.T. HOQUE CONTRACTING LL	07/25/2017
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	BILLY ENTERPRISES INC	07/13/2017
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	COLGATE SCAFF & EQUIP CO	12/29/2008
BIS	OT	ISSUED	POWER CONSULTING	04/25/2008
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	STEEL INDUSTRIES INC.	03/14/2008
BIS	BL	ISSUED	FRED M. SCHILDWACHTER & SONS	11/17/1998
BIS	FP	ISSUED	IDEAL FIRE CONTROL INC.	03/19/1991

7 projects · most recent 08/19/2025

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
08/19/2025	Complete	SPECTRUM ON BROADWAY-ELEC	—
08/13/2025	Complete	POWER SURGE ELECTRICAL IN	General Wiring
05/05/2023	Permit Issued	JOSEPH WEINSTEIN ELECTRIC	General Wiring
05/06/2022	Permit Issued	SCIENTIFIC ELEC. CO. INC	General Wiring
04/26/2022	Complete	RICHARD NEU	—
07/07/2019	Complete	RICHARD NEU	—
02/07/2018	Complete	GEMINI ELECTRIC CO., INC.	General Wiring

1 project · most recent 09/26/2024

Steel

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
09/26/2024	—	—	Steel

▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 4

Date	Type	Result	Report
06/05/2025	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish	Certified	View ↗
05/13/2025	Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code	Certified	View ↗
04/29/2025	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing	Certified	View ↗
09/05/2024	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Underground	Certified	View ↗

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 41

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
12/12/2025	Interior lighting power	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
12/12/2025	Exterior lighting power	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
12/12/2025	Duct leakage testing, insulation and design	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
12/12/2025	Lighting controls	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
12/12/2025	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	ERIC BERLENT	special
12/12/2025	Mechanical Systems	ERIC BERLENT	special
12/12/2025	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	ERIC BERLENT	progress
12/12/2025	Final	ERIC BERLENT	progress
06/17/2025	Final	ADITYA DESAI	progress
06/09/2025	Lighting controls	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
06/09/2025	Final	ERIC BERLENT	progress
06/09/2025	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	ERIC BERLENT	special
06/09/2025	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	ERIC BERLENT	progress
06/09/2025	Exterior lighting power	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
06/09/2025	Interior lighting power	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
06/09/2025	Mechanical Systems	ERIC BERLENT	special
06/09/2025	Duct leakage testing, insulation and design	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
11/19/2024	Mechanical Systems	ERIC BERLENT	special
11/19/2024	Final	ERIC BERLENT	progress
11/19/2024	Lighting controls	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
11/19/2024	Duct leakage testing, insulation and design	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
11/19/2024	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	ERIC BERLENT	progress
11/19/2024	Exterior lighting power	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
11/19/2024	Interior lighting power	ERIC BERLENT	energy_progress
11/19/2024	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	ERIC BERLENT	special

Latest 25 of 41.

▾Documents — 195 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings13

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch11

08/26/2026X00054419-I1Request digital key ↗

08/26/2026X00055222-I1Request digital key ↗

08/24/2026X00725474-I1Request digital key ↗

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Supported Scaffold1

08/26/2026X00189479-I1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sidewalk Shed1

08/26/2026X00189476-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits32

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION19

08/14/2023220620843Open ↗

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01/06/2020220705681Open ↗

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION13

09/27/2019220705681Open ↗

06/06/2018240219027Open ↗

05/14/2018240219027Open ↗

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications58

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature14

08/26/2026X00055227-I1Open ↗

08/26/2026X00189479-I1Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION12

05/24/2019220705681Open ↗

11/23/2018240219027Open ↗

02/21/2018220607323Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature10

09/01/2026X01066174-P3Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST6

08/14/2023220620843Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT6

04/13/2018240219027Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM3

12/24/2008210085575Open ↗

04/18/2008210045850Open ↗

03/14/2008210040294Open ↗

▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature3

09/01/2026X01066174-P3Open ↗

09/01/2026X01066174-P6Open ↗

08/25/2026X01066174-P1Open ↗

▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION2

04/13/2018240219027Open ↗

07/12/2017240190020Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY2

04/13/2018240219027Open ↗

07/12/2017240190020Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment4

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE3

07/10/2018220620843Open ↗

05/22/2018220620843Open ↗

10/12/2017220620843Open ↗

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1

04/13/2018240219027Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection4

▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes2

05/23/2019220705681Open ↗

07/12/2017240190020Open ↗

▸DOB NOWTenant Protection Plan2

08/13/2026X00189476-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026X00189479-I1Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos18

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report9

08/23/2026X00875695-P1Open ↗

08/23/2026X00875695-I1Open ↗

08/20/2026X01132354-I1Open ↗

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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)4

07/03/2019220705681Open ↗

04/13/2018240219027Open ↗

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▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER3

12/24/2008210085575Open ↗

03/14/2008210040294Open ↗

03/05/2008210038369Open ↗

▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'1

04/18/2008210045850Open ↗

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-20/ACP-21: Asbestos Project Conditional Completion Form/Asbestos Project Completion Form1

08/13/2026X08001542-I1Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance15

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS7

05/23/2019220705681Open ↗

11/23/2018240219027Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY4

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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS3

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1

04/13/2018240219027Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports7

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY5

06/24/2020220705681Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWTR4 Test Report and Plot Diagram1

08/13/2026X01116574-S1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWSOIL REPORT1

08/13/2026X01116574-S1Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs11

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST5

06/24/2020220705681Open ↗

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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS4

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership14

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT14

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▸Filing & Intake Forms18

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET10

05/23/2019220705681Open ↗

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10/12/2017220620843Open ↗

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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM4

01/06/2020220705681Open ↗

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION2

08/14/2023220620843Open ↗

01/13/2020220705681Open ↗

▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET2

04/13/2018240219027Open ↗

07/12/2017240190020Open ↗

▸Other Documents1

▸BISSEPTIC - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

07/12/2017240190020Open ↗