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Condo, residential tower (mixed-use, multi-family elevator) [derived]
79 8TH AVENUE
MANHATTAN · West Village · BIN 1080225
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1907Year Built
6Stories
RMBuilding Class
C6-2AZoning
33,668 sfGross Floor Area
13Units
LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized1 Active Violation 0 unresolved · 1 paperwork only 2 likely answered 1 old, status unconfirmed ▸
Condo, residential tower (mixed-use, multi-family elevator) [derived] · Owner of record: The Bank Building Condominium · 7,746 sf lot · 4.35 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructural
Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.
Floor 5Museum of Illusions3p · 3 filings · 8 docs
Floor 4Museum of Illusions3p · 3 filings · 8 docs
Floor 3Museum of Illusions3p · 3 filings · 8 docs
Floor 2Museum of Illusions3p · 3 filings · 8 docs
Floor 1Museum of Illusions3p · 3 filings · 8 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
75-79 8th Ave1207/08/2026
Bank Building Condo1003/21/2026
14th St Development603/21/2026
Bank BLG Condominium203/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Jose L. Pena, P.E212/10/2018
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Louis Striar403/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
Signs CadSign hanger407/08/2026
V. Vass ElectricElectrical203/21/2026
Dumont Plumbing & HeatingPlumbing203/22/2026
Sanchez AlbertoElectrical103/21/2026
P&H Electric D/B/A Mage ElectricElectrical103/21/2026
Building Lifecycle
All (47)Filed (2)Permit Issued (4)Signed Off (2)Violation (37)Special Inspection (2)
12/02/2021
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Elevators
08/04/2021
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
05/06/2021
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Elevators
06/10/2020
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
02/05/2020
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
02/05/2020
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
02/05/2020
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
10/24/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
10/24/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Quality of Life
10/24/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
10/24/2019
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
07/22/2019
Permit issued — Sign
M00101836-I1-SG
04/08/2019
Signed off — Alteration
NON ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY BANNER SIGN - MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M00101818-I1
04/08/2019
Signed off — Alteration
NON ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY BANNER SIGN - MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M00101813-I1
12/12/2018
Permit issued — Sign
M00101836-I1-SG
12/12/2018
Permit issued — Sign
M00101818-I1-SG
12/12/2018
Permit issued — Sign
M00101813-I1-SG
12/10/2018
Filed — Alteration
NON ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY BANNER SIGN - MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M00101818-I1
12/10/2018
Filed — Alteration
NON ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY BANNER SIGN - MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
M00101813-I1
11/20/2018
Special inspection requirement — Final
Jose Pena
11/20/2018
Special inspection requirement — Final
Jose Pena
04/06/2018
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
01/26/2018
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
12/07/2017
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Unknown
12/01/2016
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
04/19/2016
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
03/16/2016
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
05/30/2014
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
05/24/2012
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
01/25/2011
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
04/20/2010
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
05/05/2008
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
06/28/2007
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
09/18/2006
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
10/01/2005
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
02/13/2004
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
03/17/2003
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
02/27/2001
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
02/07/2000
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
03/16/1999
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
01/30/1999
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
08/20/1998
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Site Safety
05/04/1998
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
09/16/1997
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
08/29/1995
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
09/01/1994
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
08/25/1992
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSignPermit IssuedSigns Cad07/22/2019
DOB NOWSignPermit IssuedSigns Cad12/12/2018
DOB NOWSignSigned-offSigns Cad12/12/2018
DOB NOWSignSigned-offSigns Cad12/12/2018
BISPLISSUEDCosme Plumbing & Heating06/02/2025
BISOTISSUEDSprice Contracting11/22/2019
BISOTISSUEDNew Classic Restoration05/30/2018
BISPLISSUEDWF Plumbing and Heating08/01/2017
BISMHISSUEDNew Classic Restoration07/28/2017
BISOTISSUEDNew Classic Restoration07/21/2017
BISOTISSUEDNew Classic Restoration05/18/2017
BISOTISSUEDBfi Construction10/06/2015
BISEQISSUEDTri Borough Scaffolding09/30/2015
BISEQISSUEDTri Borough Scaffolding09/30/2015
BISOTISSUEDJVS Exteriors01/06/2015
BISEQISSUEDTri Borough Scaffolding09/12/2014
BISEQISSUEDTri Borough Scaffolding09/12/2014
BISOTISSUEDJVS Exteriors08/01/2014
BISPLISSUEDF1 Mechanical07/11/2012
BISPLISSUEDF1 Mechanical05/17/2011
BISOTISSUEDBronze Hill05/11/2011
BISPLISSUEDS & L Plumbing02/12/2008
BISPLISSUEDCode Mechanical03/02/2006
BISOTISSUEDFu Shan Construction Co05/28/2004
BISPLISSUEDThe Plumbing Company05/19/2004
BISOTISSUEDH&M Contractors05/10/2004
BISPLISSUEDTMS Plumbing & Heating08/09/2001
BISMHISSUEDBox Graphics/Suk B Choi06/18/2001
BISMHISSUEDBohn Fiore05/18/2001
BISPLISSUEDBest Plumbing & HVAC05/14/2001
BISOTISSUEDKelleran & Associates01/30/2001
BISEQISSUEDFuture Contracting06/29/1998
BISEQISSUEDColgate Scaffolding06/08/1992
2 projects · most recent 11/23/2021
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
11/23/2021CompleteP&H Electric D/B/A Mage Electric—
08/25/2020CompleteRobert ChimentiGeneral Wiring
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 2
DateRequirementInspectorRole
11/20/2018FinalJose Penaprogress
11/20/2018FinalJose Penaprogress
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
Museum of IllusionsArts / Culture / EntertainmentFloors 1–5
Project M00101813 Alteration · LOC Issued · 12/10/2018
Project M00101818 Alteration · LOC Issued · 12/10/2018
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 — 234 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings2
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch2
09/06/2026M00101813-I1Request digital key ↗
09/06/2026M00101818-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits42
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION23
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION19
06/03/2025102793283Open ↗
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11/25/2019123809628Open ↗
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications52
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION19
10/08/2019123809628Open ↗
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05/28/2019140250911Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT8
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST7
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09/24/2015122500711Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY5
07/02/2019140852566Open ↗
09/28/2015140408440Open ↗
09/28/2015140408431Open ↗
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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION5
07/02/2019140852566Open ↗
09/28/2015140408440Open ↗
09/28/2015140408431Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM4
01/17/2013120740421Open ↗
08/02/2011120740421Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature2
08/13/2026M00101813-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00101818-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature2
09/01/2026M00101813-I1Open ↗
08/29/2026M00101818-I1Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment6
▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE2
08/02/2012120656370Open ↗
08/11/2011120656370Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1
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▸BISHVAC & SERVICE WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT1
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▸BISHVAC & SERVICE WATER HEATING SYSTEM CONTROLS1
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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE1
07/28/2017123302773Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection3
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes3
07/28/2017123302773Open ↗
03/03/2017122997935Open ↗
07/02/2019140852566Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos11
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)7
10/08/2019123809628Open ↗
07/02/2019140852566Open ↗
07/28/2017123302773Open ↗
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▸BISTHIS IS NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT2
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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report2
08/13/2026M00101818-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00101813-I1Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance30
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS7
10/08/2019123809628Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS5
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY5
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS (EN2)2
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY2
04/27/2012120656370Open ↗
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▸BISELECTRICAL APPLICATION FOR SIDEWALK SHED LIGHTING2
09/28/2015140408431Open ↗
09/10/2014140250911Open ↗
▸BISENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS1
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1
07/02/2019140852566Open ↗
▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections1
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▸BISAIR SEALING AND INSULATION - VISUAL1
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▸BISNYCECC ANALYSIS1
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▸BISELECTRIC MOTORS1
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▸BIS* HVAC INSULATION AND SEALING1
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▸Inspections & Test Reports11
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY9
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▸BISMECHANICAL SYSTEMS1
02/09/2025123302773Open ↗
▸BISFIRE-RESISTANT PENETRATIONS AND JOINTS (FIRESTOP)1
02/09/2025123302773Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs30
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST11
02/10/2025123302773Open ↗
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▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL11
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▸BISLANDMARKS SIGNOFF3
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2
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▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER2
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▸BISFINAL1
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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership18
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT15
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▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW32
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▸BISHIC LICENSE OR AFFIDAVIT1
11/04/2015122500711Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms28
▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM10
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION7
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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET6
07/02/2019140852566Open ↗
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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET5
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▸Other Documents1
▸BISMAINTENANCE INFORMATION1
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