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School or academy
Birch Family-Washington Heights
552 FORT WASHINGTON AVENUE · BIN 1064395
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1930Year Built
2Stories
W3Building Class
R7-2Zoning
14,040 sfGross Floor Area
2Units
0 Active Violations
School or academy · Owner of record: HF Washington · 19,300 sf lot · 0.73 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralGeneral
Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.
Filed — no permit issuedLocalized facade repairs3p · 1 filing · 8 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
Herbert G. Birch Services1003/21/2026
▾Sales History (ACRIS)
DatePriceUnitSeller → Buyer$/sf
10/22/2020$12.0M—— → —$855/sf building
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Potential Engineering109/20/2024
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Clarke Construction Consultants103/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
Wise Electric SolutionsElectrical103/21/2026
Building Lifecycle
All (17)Filed (1)Violation (10)Special Inspection (6)
09/20/2024
Filed — Alteration
WORK IS LIMITED TO REPOINTING OF BRICK AT THE FRONT AND SIDE FACADE, REPLACEMENT OF CRACKED BRICKS, REPAIRS OF SPALLING AND CHIPPING AT REAR RETAINING WALL.
M01104383-I1
09/09/2024
Special inspection requirement — Masonry
SAMER ABOU-GHAIDA
09/09/2024
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
SAMER ABOU-GHAIDA
09/09/2024
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
SAMER ABOU-GHAIDA
09/09/2024
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
SAMER ABOU-GHAIDA
09/09/2024
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
SAMER ABOU-GHAIDA
08/30/2024
Special inspection requirement — Final
SAMER ABOU-GHAIDA
04/05/2019
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
10/13/2016
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
10/08/2010
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
06/13/2006
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Elevators
01/06/2006
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
01/06/2006
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
08/29/1995
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
03/18/1993
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
BISOTISSUEDProbuild Contracting08/11/2014
BISMHISSUEDActive Air Systems10/16/2012
BISOTISSUEDProbuild Contracting06/21/2011
BISOTISSUEDGva04/14/2011
BISBLISSUEDJ. Caiazzo Plumbing & Heating08/24/2010
BISOTISSUEDFPS Contracting04/15/2008
BIS—ISSUEDCook and Krupa05/16/2006
BIS—ISSUEDCook and Krupa02/13/2002
BIS—ISSUEDCook and Krupa01/22/2001
BISEQISSUEDCook and Krupa01/22/2001
BISEQISSUEDCook and Krupa10/23/2000
BIS—ISSUEDF & D Associates05/19/1999
BISSPISSUEDAutomatic Fire Sprinkler12/14/1998
BIS—ISSUEDF & D Associates12/10/1998
BISEQISSUEDAce Scaffold11/26/1996
BIS—ISSUEDF & D Associates04/24/1996
BISOTISSUEDF & D Asso03/14/1996
BISSPISSUEDAutomatic Fire Sprinkler Installations03/12/1996
BISPLISSUEDMorton Chait Plumbing11/15/1995
BIS—ISSUEDF & D Associates10/24/1995
BISPLISSUEDM & A Plumbing & Heating03/21/1994
BISOTISSUEDPagnam Construction Mang01/25/1994
Nothing on file for this building.
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 6
DateRequirementInspectorRole
09/09/2024MasonrySAMER ABOU-GHAIDAspecial
09/09/2024Post-installed AnchorsSAMER ABOU-GHAIDAspecial
09/09/2024Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsSAMER ABOU-GHAIDAspecial
09/09/2024Energy Code Compliance InspectionsSAMER ABOU-GHAIDAprogress
09/09/2024Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionSAMER ABOU-GHAIDAprogress
08/30/2024FinalSAMER ABOU-GHAIDAprogress
▾Documents — 132 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings1
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch1
08/26/2026M01104383-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits22
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION11
08/19/2014122092252Open ↗
10/17/2012121410393Open ↗
03/23/2011120637258Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION7
08/19/2014122092252Open ↗
10/17/2012121410393Open ↗
10/17/2012121410393Open ↗
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▸BISPLACE OF ASSEMBLY3
05/30/2019120608654Open ↗
05/09/2019120608654Open ↗
06/30/2011120608654Open ↗
▸BISPLACE OF ASSEMBLY APPLICATION1
11/07/2011120608654Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications35
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION14
08/19/2014122092252Open ↗
09/09/2013121410393Open ↗
01/18/2013120637267Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST7
10/17/2012121410393Open ↗
03/23/2011120637258Open ↗
03/23/2011120637267Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM6
10/17/2012121410393Open ↗
03/23/2011120637258Open ↗
03/23/2011120637267Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature3
09/01/2026M01104383-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M01104383-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M01104383-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature3
09/01/2026M01104383-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M01104383-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M01104383-I1Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT1
08/19/2014122092252Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature1
08/26/2026M01104383-I1Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment13
▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT5
03/14/2011120447953Open ↗
03/07/2011120447953Open ↗
08/23/2010120447953Open ↗
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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS4
09/10/2013121410393Open ↗
09/10/2013121410393Open ↗
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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION-PERMIT4
09/10/2013121410393Open ↗
09/10/2013121410393Open ↗
09/10/2013121410393Open ↗
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▸Safety & Tenant Protection1
▸BISST-1: Street Tree Checklist1
12/11/2008110409585Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos15
▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER6
06/30/2011120608654Open ↗
03/23/2011120637258Open ↗
03/23/2011120637267Open ↗
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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)4
08/19/2014122092252Open ↗
10/17/2012121410393Open ↗
08/19/2014122092252Open ↗
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▸BISDEP ASBESTOS PROJECT COMPLETION FORM3
03/23/2011120637258Open ↗
03/23/2011120637267Open ↗
08/23/2010120447953Open ↗
▸BISACP5 ASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1
10/17/2012121410393Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report1
08/26/2026M01104383-I1Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance5
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS3
08/19/2014122092252Open ↗
10/17/2012121410393Open ↗
10/17/2012121410393Open ↗
▸BISEN2 - As Built Energy Analysis1
09/09/2013121410393Open ↗
▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections1
09/09/2013121410393Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports4
▸BISHYDRAULIC FLOW CALCULATIONS2
03/23/2011120637258Open ↗
03/23/2011120637267Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE DESIGN MIX1
04/18/2011120637258Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE/TEST CYLINDER1
04/18/2011120637258Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs13
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS7
10/17/2012121410393Open ↗
06/30/2011120608654Open ↗
03/23/2011120637258Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST4
09/09/2013121410393Open ↗
01/18/2013120637267Open ↗
10/30/2008110094424Open ↗
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
09/09/2013121410393Open ↗
01/18/2013120637267Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership10
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT10
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▸Filing & Intake Forms12
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET6
08/19/2014122092252Open ↗
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03/23/2011120637258Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION3
05/13/2013121410393Open ↗
02/09/2012120608654Open ↗
06/22/2011120637267Open ↗
▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM2
05/30/2019120608654Open ↗
05/09/2019120608654Open ↗
▸BISeFiling Job Application Cover Sheet1
12/11/2008110409585Open ↗
▸Other Documents1
▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
04/15/2011120447953Open ↗