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Leonard Branch Library
81 DEVOE STREET · BIN 3068818
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1930Year Built
1Stories
P8Building Class
R6BZoning
4,800 sfGross Floor Area
0Units
1 Active Violation ▸FDNY Report ↗
Library · Owner of record: Brooklyn Public Library · 11,875 sf lot · 0.4 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbing
Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.
RoofLeonard Library, Brooklyn Public Library10p · 3 filings · 20 docs
Floor 2Leonard Library4p · 1 filing · 19 docs
Floor 1Leonard Library, Leonard Branch Library +111p · 4 filings · 20 docs
CellarLeonard Library12p · 3 filings · 20 docs
Site & exteriorLeonard Branch Library, BPL-Leonard Branch7p · 2 filings · 20 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
NYC Department of Design and Construction1708/20/2026
Brooklyn Public Library707/08/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
WSP608/11/2025
South Bay Engineering104/03/2025
Calvert Wright Architecture208/18/2021
Gilsanz Murray Steficek208/18/2021
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Calvert Wright Architecture803/21/2026
Berzak Schoen Consultants1203/21/2026
George E Berger Ass203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
North Star Mechanicalspecialty_contractor807/08/2026
CRM Construction & MaintenanceGeneral Contractor307/08/2026
Varsity Plumbing and HeatingPlumbing308/20/2026
Construction Force ServicesGeneral Contractor207/08/2026
Varsity Plumbing & HeatingGeneral Contractor203/22/2026
LV Electrical Solutions IElectrical103/21/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Universal Testing and Ins400608/11/2025
Triangle Inspection & Tes7495104/03/2025
Amaracon Testing & Inspec5842408/18/2021
Building Lifecycle
All (74)Filed (11)Permit Issued (12)Signed Off (6)Violation (9)Inspection (4)Objection (2)Special Inspection (30)
08/19/2026
Signed off — Alteration
new gas piping for new rtu with connection to existing incoming 2 inch service. No change to use, egress or occupancy
B00225298-I1
08/06/2026
Signed off — Alteration
removal of existing HVAC systems including all ductwork, diffusers, piping and controls. Installation of new HVAC system including AC and RTU units, ductwork., piping and controls. No change to use egress or occupancy under this application
B00223503-I1
12/13/2025
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
12/02/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating system controls
NELSON LOPEZ
12/02/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC insulation and sealing
NELSON LOPEZ
12/02/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
NELSON LOPEZ
12/02/2025
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
NELSON LOPEZ
12/02/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
NELSON LOPEZ
12/02/2025
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
NELSON LOPEZ
12/02/2025
Special inspection requirement — Electrical motors
NELSON LOPEZ
09/09/2025
Signed off — Alteration
PROPOSED TO FILE SOE PLANS REQUIRED FOR WATERPROOFING ON EXTERIOR OF EXISTING FOUNDATION.
B01204872-I1
08/11/2025
Filed — Alteration
removal of existing HVAC systems including all ductwork, diffusers, piping and controls. Installation of new HVAC system including AC and RTU units, ductwork., piping and controls. No change to use egress or occupancy under this application
B00223503-P1
07/17/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
NELSON LOPEZ
07/17/2025
Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems
NELSON LOPEZ
07/17/2025
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
NELSON LOPEZ
07/17/2025
Special inspection requirement — Electrical motors
NELSON LOPEZ
07/17/2025
Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information
NELSON LOPEZ
07/17/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC and service water heating system controls
NELSON LOPEZ
07/17/2025
Special inspection requirement — HVAC insulation and sealing
NELSON LOPEZ
05/15/2025
Permit issued — Support of Excavation
B01204872-I1-SE
05/06/2025
Permit issued — Support of Excavation
B01204872-I1-SE
04/14/2025
Objection resolved — Addressed
04/09/2025
Signed off — Alteration
B00224508-I1
04/07/2025
Objection raised — Other
04/03/2025
Filed — Alteration
PROPOSED TO FILE SOE PLANS REQUIRED FOR WATERPROOFING ON EXTERIOR OF EXISTING FOUNDATION.
B01204872-I1
04/02/2025
Special inspection requirement — Excavations - Sheeting, Shoring, and Bracing
Rajasekhar Sakhamuri
04/02/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
Rajasekhar Sakhamuri
06/20/2024
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
06/13/2024
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
NELSON LOPEZ
06/12/2024
Filed — Alteration
new gas piping for new rtu with connection to existing incoming 2 inch service. No change to use, egress or occupancy
B00225298-P2
06/03/2024
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
NELSON LOPEZ
05/28/2024
Permit issued — Structural
B00224508-I1-ST
05/28/2024
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
B00223503-I1-MS
05/28/2024
Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Pass
View inspection ↗
05/16/2024
Filed — Alteration
new gas piping for new rtu with connection to existing incoming 2 inch service. No change to use, egress or occupancy
B00225298-P1
05/13/2024
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
NELSON LOPEZ
05/02/2024
Permit issued — Plumbing
B00225298-I1-PL
04/22/2024
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
B00223503-I1-MS
04/22/2024
Permit issued — Structural
B00224508-I1-ST
04/12/2024
Inspection — Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Fail
View inspection ↗
04/06/2024
Inspection — Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors
Fail
View inspection ↗
05/02/2023
Permit issued — Plumbing
B00225298-I1-PL
04/18/2023
Permit issued — Structural
B00224508-I1-ST
04/12/2023
Permit issued — Mechanical Systems
B00223503-I1-MS
04/22/2022
Signed off — Alteration
B00535928-I1
04/22/2022
Signed off — Alteration
B00536016-I1
10/05/2021
Permit issued — Structural
B00536016-I1-ST
09/21/2021
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
CONNIE PISANI
09/21/2021
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
CONNIE PISANI
09/21/2021
Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place
CONNIE PISANI
09/21/2021
Special inspection requirement — Final
CONNIE PISANI
09/21/2021
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
CONNIE PISANI
09/21/2021
Special inspection requirement — Masonry
CONNIE PISANI
08/18/2021
Filed — Alteration
B00535928-P1
08/18/2021
Filed — Alteration
B00536016-P1
08/18/2021
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
CONNIE PISANI
08/18/2021
Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
CONNIE PISANI
08/18/2021
Special inspection requirement — Masonry
CONNIE PISANI
08/18/2021
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
CONNIE PISANI
08/18/2021
Special inspection requirement — Final
CONNIE PISANI
Latest 60 of 74 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSupport of ExcavationSigned-offCRM Construction Maintenance05/15/2025
DOB NOWSupport of ExcavationSigned-offCRM Construction Maintenance05/06/2025
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offNorth Star Mechanical05/28/2024
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offNorth Star Mechanical05/28/2024
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offVarsity Plumbing and Heating05/02/2024
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offNorth Star Mechanical04/22/2024
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offNorth Star Mechanical04/22/2024
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offVarsity Plumbing and Heating05/02/2023
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offNorth Star Mechanical04/18/2023
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offNorth Star Mechanical04/12/2023
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offConstruction Force Services10/05/2021
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offConstruction Force Services07/29/2021
BISOTISSUEDNorth Star Mechanical05/30/2024
BISOTISSUEDNorth Star Mechanical05/09/2023
BISOTISSUEDNorth Star Mechanical04/11/2023
BISBLISSUEDM.A.N. Mechanical03/23/2016
BISBLISSUEDM.A.N. Mechanical11/05/2015
BISBLISSUEDM.A.N. Mechanical11/17/2014
BISBLISSUEDGJ Plumbing04/01/2013
BISPLISSUEDMetropolitan Heat & Power Co10/31/1996
BISFBISSUEDMetropolitan Heat & Power Co10/31/1996
1 project · most recent 08/11/2025
Air Conditioning Systems Ventilation Systems
FiledStatusContractorScopeMake / Model / Capacity
08/11/2025Signed-offNorth Star MechanicalAir Conditioning Systems, Ventilation Systems
Cooling
Mitsubishi Electric TURYP1683AN40AN 11,300 CFM · Vrf Outdoor ×2
Trane YSJ240A3S0H0202D0A1B100C4 6,400 BTU · Rooftop Unit ×2
Ventilation
Trane YSJ240A3S0H0202D0A1B100C4 6,400 tons · Rooftop Unit ×2
1 project · most recent 06/12/2024
Gas Storm
FiledStatusContractorScope
06/12/2024Signed-offVarsity Plumbing and HeatingGas, Storm
2 projects · most recent 12/18/2024
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
12/18/2024CompleteRedd Electrical ServicesGeneral Wiring
11/30/2023CompleteLV Electrical Solutions IGeneral Wiring
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 4
DateTypeResultReport
06/20/2024Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
05/28/2024Pass-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
04/12/2024Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsFailView ↗
04/06/2024Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested FloorsFailView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 35
DateRequirementInspectorRole
12/02/2025HVAC and service water heating system controls NELSON LOPEZenergy_progress
12/02/2025HVAC insulation and sealing NELSON LOPEZenergy_progress
12/02/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsNELSON LOPEZspecial
12/02/2025Mechanical SystemsNELSON LOPEZspecial
12/02/2025FinalNELSON LOPEZprogress
12/02/2025Maintenance informationNELSON LOPEZenergy_progress
12/02/2025Electrical motorsNELSON LOPEZenergy_progress
07/17/2025FinalNELSON LOPEZprogress
07/17/2025Mechanical SystemsNELSON LOPEZspecial
07/17/2025Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsNELSON LOPEZspecial
07/17/2025Electrical motorsNELSON LOPEZenergy_progress
07/17/2025Maintenance informationNELSON LOPEZenergy_progress
07/17/2025HVAC and service water heating system controls NELSON LOPEZenergy_progress
07/17/2025HVAC insulation and sealing NELSON LOPEZenergy_progress
04/02/2025Excavations - Sheeting, Shoring, and BracingRajasekhar Sakhamurispecial
04/02/2025Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsRajasekhar Sakhamurispecial
06/13/2024Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsNELSON LOPEZspecial
06/03/2024Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsNELSON LOPEZspecial
05/13/2024Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsNELSON LOPEZspecial
09/21/2021Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsCONNIE PISANIspecial
09/21/2021Post-installed AnchorsCONNIE PISANIspecial
09/21/2021Concrete - Cast-In-PlaceCONNIE PISANIspecial
09/21/2021FinalCONNIE PISANIprogress
09/21/2021Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionCONNIE PISANIprogress
09/21/2021MasonryCONNIE PISANIspecial
Latest 25 of 35.
▾Tenants in the building
TenantSpaceFloorsRenovation projects
Leonard LibraryCommunity FacilityCellar, Floors 1, 2, Roof
Project B01204872 Alteration · LOC Issued · 04/03/2025
Project B00223503 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/15/2019
Project B00225298 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/15/2019
Leonard Branch LibraryGovernment / CivicFloor 1
Project B00536016 Alteration · LOC Issued · 06/10/2021
BPL-Leonard BranchGovernment / CivicFloor 1
Project B00535928 Alteration · LOC Issued · 06/09/2021
Brooklyn Public LibraryCommunity FacilityRoof
Project B00224508 Alteration · LOC Issued · 11/19/2019
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 — 129 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings11
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch5
09/01/2026B00535928-P1Request digital key ↗
09/01/2026B00535928-I1Request digital key ↗
09/01/2026B00536016-I1Request digital key ↗
Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Plumbing3
08/25/2026B00225298-P2Request digital key ↗
08/25/2026B00225298-P1Request digital key ↗
08/25/2026B00225298-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Mechanical Systems2
08/21/2026B00223503-P1Request digital key ↗
08/21/2026B00223503-I1Request digital key ↗
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Structural1
09/02/2026B00224508-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits9
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION7
07/13/2022321995427Open ↗
12/03/2021300589931Open ↗
09/24/2021300589931Open ↗
Showing 3 of 7 on file for this type
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION2
04/11/2023321995427Open ↗
04/04/2013320453255Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications40
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature13
09/01/2026B00223503-P1Open ↗
09/01/2026B00223503-P1Open ↗
09/01/2026B00223503-P1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature12
09/01/2026B00535928-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026B00535928-P1Open ↗
09/01/2026B00536016-P1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 12 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature10
09/02/2026B01204872-I1Open ↗
09/02/2026B01204872-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026B00223503-P1Open ↗
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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION5
10/30/2019321995427Open ↗
10/10/2019321995427Open ↗
09/06/2016320453255Open ↗
Showing 3 of 5 on file for this type
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment2
▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT2
11/24/2014320453255Open ↗
03/27/2012320453255Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection1
▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST1
10/10/2019321995427Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos8
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report4
09/01/2026B00535928-P1Open ↗
09/01/2026B00535928-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026B00536016-P1Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-20/ACP-21: Asbestos Project Conditional Completion Form/Asbestos Project Completion Form3
08/13/2026B00224508-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00225298-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00223503-I1Open ↗
▸BISDEP ASBESTOS PROJECT COMPLETION FORM1
04/11/2023321995427Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance9
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS4
10/30/2019321995427Open ↗
10/10/2019321995427Open ↗
09/06/2016320453255Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS2
04/09/2025321995427Open ↗
09/06/2016320453255Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY2
04/09/2025321995427Open ↗
01/06/2023321995427Open ↗
▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections1
08/22/2012320453255Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports4
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY2
04/09/2025321995427Open ↗
01/06/2023321995427Open ↗
▸BISDIR-14 ID OF RESPONSIBILITY (TR1)1
04/13/2023321995427Open ↗
▸BISMASONRY SUPPLIER'S STATEMENT-FORM 10J1
04/17/2025321995427Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs33
▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter11
09/01/2026B00535928-P1Open ↗
09/01/2026B00535928-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026B00536016-P1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Approval City Owned (Exterior Work)10
08/13/2026B00223503-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00225298-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00223503-P1Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Sign Off City Owned (Exterior Work)5
08/25/2026B00225298-I1Open ↗
08/21/2026B00223503-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B00535928-I1Open ↗
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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
04/18/2025321995427Open ↗
09/24/2021300589931Open ↗
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST2
04/18/2025321995427Open ↗
09/06/2016320453255Open ↗
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS1
03/27/2012320453255Open ↗
▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER1
11/18/2014320453255Open ↗
▸BISDESIGN COMM. SIGNOFF: CITY-OWNED PROPERTY (EXTERIOR WORK)1
04/09/2025321995427Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership4
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT4
04/10/2025321995427Open ↗
10/10/2019321995427Open ↗
09/06/2016320453255Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms6
▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION3
01/06/2023321995427Open ↗
01/06/2023321995427Open ↗
09/10/2012320453255Open ↗
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET2
10/10/2019321995427Open ↗
03/27/2012320453255Open ↗
▸DOB NOWAI1 Form1
08/13/2026B00535928-P1Open ↗
▸Other Documents2
▸BISLOCAL LAW - SUPPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
10/10/2019321995427Open ↗
▸DOB NOWAdjoining Owners Notification1
08/13/2026B01204872-I1Open ↗