Multi-story retail building (2+)

688 AVENUE OF THE AMER

MANHATTAN · BIN 1015555

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1862Year Built

3Stories

K2Building Class

C6-2AZoning

8,298 sfGross Floor Area

5Units

7 Open Violations 1 unresolved · 6 paperwork only ▸FDNY Report ↗

Multi-story retail building (2+) · Owner of record: FRANCMEN 688 LLC · 2,916 sf lot · 2.85 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

Mechanical

Roof1p · 1 filing · 5 docs

1 job · most recent 11/22/2019

Water/Sanitary

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
11/22/2019	Signed-off	K.S.K. MECHANICAL CORP	Water/Sanitary

4 jobs · most recent 05/29/2021

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
05/29/2021	Permit Issued	WARREN JOHNSON ELECTRIC	General Wiring
12/31/2019	Permit Issued	L J ELEC'L SERV. INC.	General Wiring
12/06/2019	Permit Issued	L J ELEC'L SERV. INC.	1 meters, 1 new_meters
08/07/2018	Permit Issued	PHILIP A. ROBINSON	2 meters, 1 new_meters

Building Lifecycle

All (82)Filed (10)Permit Issued (9)Signed Off (3)Violation (37)Objection (4)Special Inspection (19)

10/27/2023

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00245555-I1-PL

01/26/2023

Signed off — Alteration

PROPOSED INSTALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.

M00536977-I1

01/20/2023

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

ANDREW GOODRICH

01/20/2023

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

ANDREW GOODRICH

01/16/2023

Filed — Alteration

PROPOSED INSTALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.

M00536977-P4

01/13/2023

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

ANDREW GOODRICH

01/13/2023

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

ANDREW GOODRICH

11/03/2021

Signed off — Alteration

OBTAIN AN EQUIPMENT USE CARD (CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE) FOR THE OUTDOOR AC UNIT INSTALLED UNDER MS #M00515667-I1. NO WORK TO BE COMPLETED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. THIS APPLICATION IS ONLY TO OBTAIN AN EQUIPMENT USE CARD (CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE)

M00573327-I1

10/27/2021

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M00573327-I1-MS

10/12/2021

Filed — Alteration

PROPOSED INSTALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.

M00536977-P3

10/07/2021

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

YING JIANG

10/07/2021

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

YING JIANG

10/06/2021

Objection raised — Scope

10/06/2021

Objection resolved — Addressed

09/24/2021

Filed — Alteration

PROPOSED INSTALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.

M00536977-P2

09/24/2021

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

YING JIANG

09/24/2021

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

YING JIANG

09/09/2021

Signed off — Alteration

REPLACE EXISTING EXTERIOR AIR-COOLED CONDENSING UNITS CONNECTED TO THE EXISTING HVAC SYSTEMS. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.

M00515667-I1

09/08/2021

Filed — Alteration

M00573327-I1

08/09/2021

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

Nicholas Tucci

08/09/2021

Special inspection requirement — Final

Nicholas Tucci

07/21/2021

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

07/01/2021

Filed — Alteration

PROPOSED INSTALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.

M00536977-P1

06/30/2021

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

YING JIANG

06/30/2021

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

YING JIANG

06/29/2021

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00536977-I1-PL

06/15/2021

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M00515667-I1-MS

06/10/2021

Filed — Alteration

PROPOSED INSTALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.

M00536977-I1

05/18/2021

Objection raised — Zoning

05/18/2021

Objection resolved — Addressed

05/13/2021

Filed — Alteration

REPLACE EXISTING EXTERIOR AIR-COOLED CONDENSING UNITS CONNECTED TO THE EXISTING HVAC SYSTEMS. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.

M00515667-I1

05/04/2021

Special inspection requirement — Final

Nicholas Tucci

05/04/2021

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

Nicholas Tucci

04/26/2021

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

04/26/2021

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Zoning

04/26/2021

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

04/07/2021

Permit issued — Sign

M00431869-I1-SG

03/09/2021

Special inspection requirement — Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin Number

ANDREW RENFROE

03/09/2021

Special inspection requirement — Final

david bucovy

02/25/2021

Filed — Alteration

One Exterior non-illuminated blade sign installation accessory to the 2nd & 3rd floor tenant.

M00431869-P2

02/23/2021

Special inspection requirement — Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin Number

ANDREW RENFROE

02/23/2021

Special inspection requirement — Final

david bucovy

01/26/2021

Filed — Alteration

One Exterior non-illuminated blade sign installation accessory to the 2nd & 3rd floor tenant.

M00431869-I1

02/07/2020

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00245555-I1-PL

02/04/2020

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00296247-I1-SH

12/05/2019

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00245555-I1-PL

11/22/2019

Filed — Alteration

Installation of new plumbing fixtures for Auntie Anne's as per plans submitted herewith filed in conjunction with OT filing. No change in use, egress or occupancy.

M00245555-I1

10/14/2019

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

MATTHEW DECONZO

03/04/2019

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

11/09/2018

Permit issued — Construction Fence

M00052475-I1-FN

03/12/2018

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

03/12/2018

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Zoning

09/27/2016

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

09/27/2016

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

05/10/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/10/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/23/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/17/2016

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

12/29/2015

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

09/10/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Latest 60 of 82 events.

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
FRANCKMEN REALTY	36	07/08/2026
FRANCMEN 688 LLC FRANCMEN	5	03/22/2026
FRANICMEN 688 LLC	30	03/22/2026
FRANCMEN 688 LLC 1	1	03/22/2026
688 6TH AVE. RLTY CO.	1	03/22/2026
BIG APPLE DELI, INC.	1	03/22/2026
FRANKMANN REALTY	5	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
BASIC GROUPS CORP	5	01/16/2023
TSF ENGINEERING, PC	2	09/08/2021
DAVID BUCOVY ARCHITECT	2	02/25/2021
GUTH DECONZO CONSULTING ENGINEERS,	1	11/22/2019

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
KUSHNER STUDIOS	2	03/21/2026
DAVID BUCOVY ARCHITECT	2	03/21/2026
BUILDING VIOLATION SOLUTIONS	2	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
AGCI INC	General Contractor	4	07/08/2026
GIOVANNI MARTINI CONTRACT	General Contractor	4	03/21/2026
ARANDA PLBG & HTG CORP	Plumbing	3	07/08/2026
HI-TECH PLUMBING & HEATING	Plumbing	1	07/08/2026
CHRISTOPHER, STEPHEN	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
CITY SIGNS	Scaffold	1	07/08/2026
JOSEPH FEA	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
WARREN JOHNSON ELECTRIC	Electrical	1	03/22/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
ANDREW GOODRICH, P.E., PL	965	2	01/16/2023
NY ACOM ENGINEERING PLLC	7061	3	10/12/2021
TSF ENGINEERING, PC	1274	2	09/08/2021

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	ARANDA PLBG & HTG CORP	10/27/2023
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	BARTOSZ WINSKO	10/27/2021
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	HI-TECH PLUMBING & HEATIN	06/29/2021
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	BARTOSZ WINSKO	06/15/2021
DOB NOW	Sign	Permit Issued	ELMER DAWSON	04/07/2021
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	ARANDA PLBG & HTG CORP	02/07/2020
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	AGCI INC	02/04/2020
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	ARANDA PLBG & HTG CORP	12/05/2019
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Permit Issued	AGCI INC	11/09/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	AMCORE I INC	12/07/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	T P HOME CARE CORP	11/27/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	AGCI INC	11/13/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	AGCI INC	11/13/2018
BIS	FP	ISSUED	CHIEF FIRE PREV.& MECH CO	09/17/2018
BIS	PL	ISSUED	GO GREENER PLUMBING LLC	08/03/2018
BIS	MH	ISSUED	A. BONADUCE, INC	08/01/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	A. BONADUCE, INC	07/18/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	A. BONADUCE, INC	07/13/2018
BIS	PL	ISSUED	CERTIFIED SERVICES AND	04/26/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	DESIGN SMART NYC INC	03/26/2018
BIS	MH	ISSUED	J CAIAZZO PLUMBING & HEAT	11/14/2017
BIS	PL	ISSUED	J. CAIAZZO PLBG & HTG COR	06/06/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	J CAIAZZO PLUMBING & HEAT	06/06/2017
BIS	FP	ISSUED	ALLIED FIRE CONTROL SVCS	08/25/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	PALM CONSTRUCTION INC	04/15/2016
BIS	FP	ISSUED	ALLIED FIRE CONTROL SVCS	08/21/2014
BIS	PL	ISSUED	TRISTAR PLUMBING & HTG IN	05/07/2014
BIS	OT	ISSUED	DNA BUILDING SYSTEMS INC	04/04/2014
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ELITE GC NY INC	01/09/2014
BIS	—	ISSUED	SIGNS CAD CORP	12/03/2012
BIS	PL	ISSUED	ULTIMATE PLBG AND HTG COR	10/24/2012
BIS	OT	ISSUED	HORIZON RETAIL CONSTRUCTI	10/19/2012
BIS	MH	ISSUED	HORIZON RETAIL CONSTRUCTI	10/19/2012
BIS	OT	ISSUED	SASCO CONSTRUCTION ENTER	09/13/2012
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SASCO CONSTRUCTION ENTER	06/22/2012
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	CSC OF NY INC	02/21/2012
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	CSC OF NY INC	10/28/2011
BIS	PL	ISSUED	PLUMBING & HTG DOCTOR INC	02/15/2008
BIS	OT	ISSUED	SHC NEW YORK INC	02/13/2008
BIS	OT	ISSUED	SHC NEW YORK	01/11/2008

+ 6 more permits on file

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 19

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
01/20/2023	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	ANDREW GOODRICH	special
01/20/2023	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	ANDREW GOODRICH	progress
01/13/2023	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	ANDREW GOODRICH	special
01/13/2023	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	ANDREW GOODRICH	progress
10/07/2021	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	YING JIANG	special
10/07/2021	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	YING JIANG	progress
09/24/2021	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	YING JIANG	progress
09/24/2021	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	YING JIANG	special
08/09/2021	Mechanical Systems	Nicholas Tucci	special
08/09/2021	Final	Nicholas Tucci	progress
06/30/2021	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	YING JIANG	progress
06/30/2021	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	YING JIANG	special
05/04/2021	Final	Nicholas Tucci	progress
05/04/2021	Mechanical Systems	Nicholas Tucci	special
03/09/2021	Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin Number	ANDREW RENFROE	special
03/09/2021	Final	david bucovy	progress
02/23/2021	Alternative Materials - OTCR Buildings Bulletin Number	ANDREW RENFROE	special
02/23/2021	Final	david bucovy	progress
10/14/2019	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	MATTHEW DECONZO	progress

▾Documents — 333 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings10

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch7

09/03/2026M00536977-P1Request digital key ↗

09/03/2026M00536977-I1Request digital key ↗

09/03/2026M00536977-P4Request digital key ↗

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sign2

09/04/2026M00431869-I1Request digital key ↗

09/04/2026M00431869-P2Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Plumbing1

09/05/2026M00245555-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits79

▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION37

12/09/2020140769336Open ↗

11/27/2019123790193Open ↗

11/14/2019140769336Open ↗

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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION31

11/14/2019123790193Open ↗

09/14/2018120020324Open ↗

09/07/2018123464018Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit10

09/03/2026M00536977-I1Open ↗

09/03/2026M00536977-P4Open ↗

09/03/2026M00536977-P3Open ↗

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▸BISPLAN - WORK & PERMITS - SUPPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

11/13/2018140769336Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications86

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION28

11/27/2019123790193Open ↗

11/19/2019123790193Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature10

09/02/2026M00245555-I1Open ↗

09/02/2026M00573327-I1Open ↗

08/31/2026M00536977-P2Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature10

09/03/2026M00536977-I1Open ↗

09/03/2026M00536977-P4Open ↗

09/03/2026M00536977-P3Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM9

08/09/2013121737987Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST9

11/14/2019123790193Open ↗

06/08/2017121226440Open ↗

08/09/2013121737987Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature9

09/02/2026M00573327-I1Open ↗

08/31/2026M00536977-P2Open ↗

08/27/2026M00431869-P2Open ↗

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▸BISAPPLICANT OWNER SIGNATURE4

07/05/2018140780750Open ↗

06/28/2018140779192Open ↗

05/29/2018140769336Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT3

11/14/2019123790193Open ↗

07/11/2018140780769Open ↗

06/08/2017121226440Open ↗

▸BISPC FULL REPORT2

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY1

07/11/2018140780769Open ↗

▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION1

07/11/2018140780769Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment20

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING6

07/06/2018140780750Open ↗

03/19/2018140748573Open ↗

05/21/2014121737987Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE6

06/08/2017121226440Open ↗

02/03/2016122672679Open ↗

08/19/2014121737987Open ↗

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▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE5

10/15/2014121737987Open ↗

07/08/2014121737987Open ↗

03/15/2013121405336Open ↗

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▸BISSIGN HANGER CERTIFICATE2

12/06/2012121177387Open ↗

10/24/2012121177387Open ↗

▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA1

11/13/2018123464018Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos23

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)14

11/14/2019123790193Open ↗

09/07/2018123464018Open ↗

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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'5

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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report3

08/13/2026M00245555-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00431869-P2Open ↗

08/13/2026M00431869-I1Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS: COMPLETION OR CLOSEOUT (ACP 20-21-5)1

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▸Energy Compliance9

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS6

11/19/2019123790193Open ↗

12/13/2017121226440Open ↗

06/08/2017121226440Open ↗

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▸BISNYCECC EXEMPTION1

07/11/2018140780769Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY1

06/07/2018140769336Open ↗

▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1

12/13/2017121226440Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports7

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY5

07/11/2018140780769Open ↗

07/06/2018140780750Open ↗

06/28/2018140779192Open ↗

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▸BISINSPECTION REPORT - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2

01/28/2019140779192Open ↗

10/20/2017121226440Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs33

▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL13

11/14/2019123790193Open ↗

07/25/2018140769336Open ↗

07/11/2018140780769Open ↗

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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS8

10/24/2012121177387Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST7

01/29/2019140780769Open ↗

01/28/2019140779192Open ↗

01/28/2019140780750Open ↗

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION3

11/13/2018123464018Open ↗

03/07/2016122672679Open ↗

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▸BISLANDMARKS SIGNOFF1

12/13/2017121226440Open ↗

▸BISSHED LETTER1

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership26

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT26

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▸Filing & Intake Forms37

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET13

11/14/2019123790193Open ↗

09/07/2018123464018Open ↗

06/08/2017121226440Open ↗

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION10

07/31/2018140780750Open ↗

07/25/2018140769336Open ↗

07/17/2018140780750Open ↗

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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM9

12/09/2020140769336Open ↗

01/29/2019140780769Open ↗

01/28/2019140779192Open ↗

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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET5

07/11/2018140780769Open ↗

07/05/2018140780750Open ↗

06/28/2018140779192Open ↗

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▸Other Documents3

▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2

07/06/2018140780750Open ↗

06/28/2018140779192Open ↗

▸BISECCCNYS ANALYSIS1

03/19/2018140748573Open ↗