Elevator apt, fireproof without stores

Douglass I (NYCHA)

850 COLUMBUS AVENUE · BIN 1079365

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1958Year Built

17Stories

D3Building Class

R7-2Zoning

700,175 sfGross Floor Area

1,162Units

LL97 Covered10 Active Violations 9 unresolved · 1 paperwork only 2 old, status unconfirmed ▸FISP: UNSAFE

HPD09/25/2015§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CLOSET DOOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 14D, 14th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

HPD09/25/2015§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINETS AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 14D, 14th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

HPD09/25/2015§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT SOUTH WALL. APPROX. = 15 SQ.FT. IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 14D, 14th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

HPD09/25/2015§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CLOSET DOOR AT WEST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 14D, 14th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

HPD09/25/2015§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 14D, 14th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

HPD09/25/2015§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CLOSET DOOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 14D, 14th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

HPD09/25/2015§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 14D, 14th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

HPD09/25/2015§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GASKET AT LOWER DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 14D, 14th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

HPD09/25/2015§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 14D, 14th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

ECB08/20/2026Observed at the time of inspection in the basement that the gas piping system was altered without a permit, with work 100% complete. Modifications include a locked gas shut-off valve that was capped, and a cutNothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

Old · issued 3+ years ago and still listed by DOB; nothing on the city's records either way

DOB09/16/2021Nycha cycle 9A unsafe report filedIssued 2021; DOB's record still lists it as active

DOB10/09/2019Facade safety program: facade (DOB violation)Issued 2019; DOB's record still lists it as active

Elevator apt, fireproof without stores · Owner of record: NYC Housing Authority · 628,400 sf lot · 1.11 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureStructuralElectricalMechanicalEquipmentCivilGeneralOther

Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.

Whole building & multi-floor projectsGas piping replacement throughout building1 filing

RoofNYC Housing Authority18p · 6 filings · 20 docs

BulkheadNYC Housing Authority1p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Site & exteriorTemporary construction fence for Douglas Houses7 filings · 20 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
New York City Housing Authority	50	07/08/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
Thornton Tomasetti	4	06/16/2026
Odc Associates	2	11/01/2024
RKTB Architects	3	10/25/2024
Self Propriety (MD A Islam)	4	10/06/2024
Joel Phagoo P.E	4	05/14/2024
Shenoy Engineering	2	02/16/2024
Ikra Consulting	3	03/25/2022
AK Consulting Services	2	04/15/2020

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
Joel Phagoo P.E	1	03/21/2026
Design 2147	8	03/21/2026
Sharon Rader	2	03/21/2026
AK Consulting Services	10	03/21/2026
Shenoy Engineering	4	03/21/2026
Joel Phagoo P E	1	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
Roma Scaffolding	Scaffold	17	07/08/2026
J & N Construction Group	Scaffold	8	07/08/2026
MNK Enterprises	Scaffold	6	03/21/2026
J & N Construction Group	General Contractor	5	06/28/2026
Zoria Housing	Scaffold	3	07/08/2026
D.D.S. Mechanical PBG & Heating	Plumbing	1	07/08/2026
Zoria Housing	General Contractor	1	07/08/2026
Q.Y. Electric	Electrical	1	03/22/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
MP Engineers & Architects	1438	5	06/16/2026
Socotec Engineering	4983	2	11/01/2024
Joel Phagoo, PE	2416	1	02/20/2024
MT Group	798	2	02/16/2024

Building Lifecycle

All (131)Filed (26)Permit Issued (24)Signed Off (11)Facade (FISP) (15)Violation (14)Inspection (1)Objection (10)Special Inspection (30)

10/07/2026

Signed off — Alteration

HEREWITH FILING ROOFING REPLACEMENT LIMITED FACADE WORK AT BULKHEADS AS PER PLANS, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF BULKHEAD DOORS AND FRAMES. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M08014497-I1

06/23/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

JAMES WILSON

06/23/2026

Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings

JAMES WILSON

06/23/2026

Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance

06/23/2026

Special inspection requirement — Masonry

JAMES WILSON

06/23/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

JAMES WILSON

06/16/2026

Filed — Alteration

HEREWITH FILING STRUCUTRAL WORK AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY

M08014506-P3

03/02/2026

Permit issued — General Construction

M08014497-I1-GC

10/10/2025

Permit issued — Structural

M08014506-I1-ST

08/05/2025

Signed off — Alteration

REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL GAS PIPING THROUGHOUT BUILDING INCLUDING RISER AND METERS. EXISTING GAS SERVICE TO REMAIN.

M00346236-I1

07/29/2025

Signed off — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF SUPPORTED PIPE SCAFFOLD AT 850 COLUMBUS AVENUE , MANHATTAN AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M01055829-I1

07/28/2025

Signed off — Alteration

M01051454-I1

07/25/2025

Permit issued — Construction Fence

M01051454-I1-FN

05/06/2025

Signed off — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF NEW SIDEWALK SHED AT 850 COLUMBUS AVENUE, MANHATTAN AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M01056224-I1

02/24/2025

Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 9 Requested Floors

Pass

View inspection ↗

12/16/2024

Permit issued — General Construction

M08014497-I1-GC

12/02/2024

Objection resolved — Addressed

11/27/2024

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

JAMES WILSON

11/27/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratings

JAMES WILSON

11/27/2024

Special inspection requirement — Masonry

JAMES WILSON

11/27/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fenestration air leakage

JAMES WILSON

11/27/2024

Special inspection requirement — Insulation placement and R values

JAMES WILSON

11/27/2024

Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings

JAMES WILSON

11/27/2024

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

JAMES WILSON

11/27/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

JAMES WILSON

11/27/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

JAMES WILSON

11/20/2024

Signed off — Alteration

Exterior wall and bulkhead roof repairs. no change to use, occupancy or egress.

M00994712-I1

11/13/2024

Objection resolved — Addressed

11/08/2024

Objection raised — Scope

11/08/2024

Objection raised — Scope

11/04/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

TIMOTHY WEBB

11/04/2024

Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance

ALEXIS SCHLESSINGERMAN

11/04/2024

Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings

ALEXIS SCHLESSINGERMAN

11/04/2024

Special inspection requirement — Masonry

ALEXIS SCHLESSINGERMAN

11/01/2024

Filed — Alteration

Exterior wall and bulkhead roof repairs. no change to use, occupancy or egress.

M00994712-P1

10/28/2024

Filed — Alteration

HEREWITH FILING STRUCUTRAL WORK AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY

M08014506-P2

10/25/2024

Filed — Alteration

HEREWITH FILING ROOFING REPLACEMENT LIMITED FACADE WORK AT BULKHEADS AS PER PLANS, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF BULKHEAD DOORS AND FRAMES. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M08014497-P2

10/25/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

JAMES WILSON

10/25/2024

Special inspection requirement — Masonry

JAMES WILSON

10/25/2024

Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings

JAMES WILSON

10/25/2024

Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance

10/25/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

JAMES WILSON

10/25/2024

Special inspection requirement — Preliminary

JAMES WILSON

10/22/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fenestration air leakage

JAMES WILSON

10/22/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratings

JAMES WILSON

10/22/2024

Special inspection requirement — Insulation placement and R values

JAMES WILSON

10/22/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

JAMES WILSON

10/22/2024

Special inspection requirement — Masonry

JAMES WILSON

10/22/2024

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

JAMES WILSON

10/06/2024

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF NEW SIDEWALK SHED AT 850 COLUMBUS AVENUE, MANHATTAN AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M01056224-P1

09/10/2024

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00346236-I1-PL

09/06/2024

Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold

M01083591-I1-SC

09/02/2024

Filed — Alteration

M01083591-I1

08/08/2024

Signed off — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CHAIN LINK FENCE AS PER PLANS. CHAIN LINK FENCE SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF THE 2022 NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00885399-I1

08/08/2024

Signed off — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF THE 2022 NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00885397-I1

07/24/2024

Signed off — Alteration

M01006407-I1

07/23/2024

Cycle 9 facade report submitted

07/23/2024

Cycle 9 facade report signed — UNSAFE

06/26/2024

Cycle 9 facade inspection completed

06/17/2024

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00885397-I1-SH

Latest 60 of 131 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	J & N Construction Group	03/02/2026
DOB NOW	Structural	Permit Issued	J & N Construction Group	10/10/2025
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	J & N Construction Group	07/25/2025
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	J & N Construction Group	12/16/2024
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	D.D.S. Mechanical PBG & Heating	09/10/2024
DOB NOW	Suspended Scaffold	Permit Issued	J&N Construction Group	09/06/2024
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	MNK Enterprises	06/17/2024
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	Zoria Housing	06/14/2024
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Signed-off	J & N Construction Group	05/28/2024
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	J & N Construction Group	05/28/2024
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	J & N Construction Group	05/21/2024
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	Zoria Housing	04/22/2024
DOB NOW	Suspended Scaffold	Signed-off	Zoria Housing	02/28/2024
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	Zoria Housing	06/09/2023
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	MNK Enterprises	06/09/2023
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	Roma Scaffolding	02/09/2023
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	Roma Scaffolding	09/27/2022
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	Roma Scaffolding	02/03/2022
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	Roma Scaffolding	09/28/2021
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	Roma Scaffolding	02/04/2021
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	Roma Scaffolding	10/28/2020
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	Roma Scaffolding	09/30/2020
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	Roma Scaffolding	11/14/2019
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	Roma Scaffolding	10/09/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Phonex Construcion	03/10/1999
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Reyvin Plumbing & Heating	03/10/1999
BIS	PL	ISSUED	V. C. Vitanza Sons	11/04/1993

5 projects · most recent 07/03/2025

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
07/03/2025	Complete	Tri-State Electrical & Mechanical I	General Wiring
09/17/2024	Complete	Lit Mode Electrical Contg	—
03/21/2024	Complete	Q.Y. Electric	—
03/15/2023	Complete	Q.Y. Electric	—
09/13/2019	Permit Issued	Raiden Electric	—

1 project · most recent 06/16/2026

Concrete

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
06/16/2026	Permit Issued	J & N Construction Group	Concrete

▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 1

Date	Type	Result	Report
02/24/2025	Pass-Final PL - Up to 9 Requested Floors	Pass	View ↗

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 57

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
06/23/2026	Final	JAMES WILSON	progress
06/23/2026	Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings	JAMES WILSON	special
06/23/2026	Tenant Protection Plan Compliance	—	special
06/23/2026	Masonry	JAMES WILSON	special
06/23/2026	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	JAMES WILSON	special
11/27/2024	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	JAMES WILSON	progress
11/27/2024	Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratings	JAMES WILSON	energy_progress
11/27/2024	Masonry	JAMES WILSON	special
11/27/2024	Fenestration air leakage	JAMES WILSON	energy_progress
11/27/2024	Insulation placement and R values	JAMES WILSON	energy_progress
11/27/2024	Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings	JAMES WILSON	special
11/27/2024	Post-installed Anchors	JAMES WILSON	special
11/27/2024	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	JAMES WILSON	special
11/27/2024	Final	JAMES WILSON	progress
11/04/2024	Final	TIMOTHY WEBB	progress
11/04/2024	Tenant Protection Plan Compliance	ALEXIS SCHLESSINGERMAN	special
11/04/2024	Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings	ALEXIS SCHLESSINGERMAN	special
11/04/2024	Masonry	ALEXIS SCHLESSINGERMAN	special
10/25/2024	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	JAMES WILSON	special
10/25/2024	Masonry	JAMES WILSON	special
10/25/2024	Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings	JAMES WILSON	special
10/25/2024	Tenant Protection Plan Compliance	—	special
10/25/2024	Final	JAMES WILSON	progress
10/25/2024	Preliminary	JAMES WILSON	progress
10/22/2024	Fenestration air leakage	JAMES WILSON	energy_progress

Latest 25 of 57.

▾Documents — 150 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings26

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch19

08/31/2026M00885399-I1Request digital key ↗

08/31/2026M00885399-P1Request digital key ↗

08/28/2026M01006407-I1Request digital key ↗

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Sidewalk Shed3

09/05/2026M00234510-I1Request digital key ↗

09/05/2026M00234510-P2Request digital key ↗

08/15/2026M00234510-P1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Construction Fence2

09/05/2026M00263820-I1Request digital key ↗

08/15/2026M00263820-P1Request digital key ↗

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Plumbing2

09/04/2026M00346236-P1Request digital key ↗

08/15/2026M00346236-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications59

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature24

09/05/2026M00263820-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature20

10/11/2026M00346236-I1Open ↗

09/02/2026M08014506-P2Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature15

09/02/2026M08014506-P2Open ↗

08/29/2026M00994712-I1Open ↗

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▸Safety & Tenant Protection6

▸DOB NOWTenant Protection Plan6

09/05/2026M00263820-I1Open ↗

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▸Environmental & Asbestos7

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report5

08/25/2026M08014497-I1Open ↗

08/25/2026M08014506-I1Open ↗

08/25/2026M08014506-P2Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-20/ACP-21: Asbestos Project Conditional Completion Form/Asbestos Project Completion Form2

08/15/2026M00346236-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00994712-I1Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs45

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter26

09/05/2026M00263820-I1Open ↗

09/05/2026M00234510-P1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Approval City Owned (Exterior Work)14

09/05/2026M00263820-I1Open ↗

08/27/2026M00994712-I1Open ↗

08/25/2026M08014497-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDesign Commission Sign Off City Owned (Exterior Work)4

08/15/2026M00346236-I1Open ↗

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08/13/2026M00234510-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDEP Variance (V5) letter1

08/13/2026M00994712-I1Open ↗

▸Other Documents7

▸DOB NOWLocal Law 92/94 of 2019 Sustainable Roof Zone3

08/25/2026M08014497-I1Open ↗

08/25/2026M08014497-P1Open ↗

08/13/2026M08014497-P2Open ↗

▸DOB NOWCalculations2

08/13/2026M01006407-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWManufacturer's Specifications2

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