City university

Structural Biology Center

89 CONVENT AVENUE · BIN 1084068

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1930Year Built

5Stories

W5Building Class

R7-2Zoning

400,160 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

LL97 Covered6 Active Violations 1 unresolved · 5 paperwork only ▸FDNY Report ↗

City university · 477,375 sf lot · 0.84 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalEquipmentGeneral

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

Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off

RoofNew York Structural Biology Center NYSBC26p · 1 filing · 16 docs

Floor 2New York Structural Biology Center NYSBC4p · 1 filing · 5 docs

Floor 1New York Structural Biology Center NYSBC5p · 2 filings · 7 docs

CellarNew York Structural Biology Center NYSBC8p · 1 filing · 16 docs

Sub-CellarNew York Structural Biology Center NYSBCUnder Construction12p · 1 filing · 14 docs

BasementNew York Structural Biology Center NYSBC4p · 2 filings · 16 docs

Sub-BasementNew York Structural Biology Center NYSBC26p · 2 filings · 16 docs

Site & exteriorNew York Structural Biology Center NYSBC, The City College oUnder Construction2p · 2 filings · 14 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
New York Structural Biology Center	47	09/13/2026
NYSBC	7	04/09/2026
CUNY	6	03/21/2026
NYC School Construction Authority	3	03/21/2026
Dormitory Authority	3	03/21/2026
D.P. Consulting	2	03/21/2026
Dasny	1	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
Polise Consulting Engineers	7	06/16/2026
Langan Engineering	3	05/22/2026
Davis Brody Bond	7	09/25/2025
Concord Engineering Group	1	08/01/2025
O'Donnell & Naccarato Structural EN	1	07/21/2025
Safway Atlantic	1	09/07/2018

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
Socotec	26	03/21/2026
RPO	2	03/21/2026
A1 Expediting Service	2	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
H.M. Hughes Co	General Contractor	9	08/25/2026
Safway Atlantic	Scaffold	7	07/08/2026
Fresh Meadow Mechanical	specialty_contractor	4	04/09/2026
Allan Briteway Electrical	Electrical	4	03/21/2026
Total Electrical Construction Co	Electrical	2	03/21/2026
Allan Briteway Electrical	Electrical	1	03/22/2026
Matrix Mechanical	specialty_contractor	1	07/08/2026
Sage Electrical Contracting	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
Laser Electrical Constr'g	Electrical	1	03/21/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
Skytesting Civil	8448	2	06/16/2026
Skytesting Services	3707	3	05/11/2026
Alan Margolin & Associates	423	4	08/01/2025
Langan Engineering, Env, Surveyin	1265	1	07/22/2025

Building Lifecycle

All (142)Filed (20)Permit Issued (16)Signed Off (4)Violation (58)Objection (14)Special Inspection (30)

08/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment

ROBERT KARPOWICZ

08/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

ROBERT KARPOWICZ

08/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls

ROBERT KARPOWICZ

08/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Exterior lighting power

ROBERT KARPOWICZ

08/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Duct leakage testing, insulation and design

ROBERT KARPOWICZ

08/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power

ROBERT KARPOWICZ

08/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Heating Systems

ROBERT KARPOWICZ

08/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

ROBERT KARPOWICZ

08/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Shutoff dampers

ROBERT KARPOWICZ

08/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information

ROBERT KARPOWICZ

08/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

ROBERT KARPOWICZ

08/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation

ROBERT KARPOWICZ

08/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls

ROBERT KARPOWICZ

08/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Metering

ROBERT KARPOWICZ

08/24/2026

Permit issued — General Construction

M01242606-S1-GC

08/21/2026

Permit issued — General Construction

M01242606-I1-GC

07/27/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

07/23/2026

Objection raised — Scope

06/16/2026

Filed — Alteration

In kind replacement of rooftop unit. Addition of cooling for server room. Addition of cooling/dehumidification in lab.

M00479888-P3

06/05/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

Young Suh

05/22/2026

Filed — Alteration

INFILL NEW FOUNDATION WALL AND SLAB ON GRADE OPENINGS FOR CONDUITS.

M01242606-P2

05/20/2026

Signed off — Alteration

MODIFICATION OF EXISTING DUCTWORK AS REQUIRED TO SERVE A NEW MICROSCOPE AREA WITHIN THE EXISTING SPACE. INSTALLATION OF NEW GENERAL EXHAUST FAN AND DEHUMIDIFIER TO MEET INTERIOR SPACE CONDITIONING REQUIREMENTS.

M01074873-S1

05/11/2026

Filed — Alteration

In kind replacement of rooftop unit. Addition of cooling for server room. Addition of cooling/dehumidification in lab.

M00479888-P2

04/30/2026

Signed off — Alteration

M01074873-I1

04/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

Zhenping Yu

04/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls

Zhenping Yu

04/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — Heating Systems

Zhenping Yu

04/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

Zhenping Yu

04/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — Duct leakage testing, insulation and design

Zhenping Yu

04/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating equipment

Zhenping Yu

04/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation

Zhenping Yu

04/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — Exterior lighting power

Zhenping Yu

04/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power

Zhenping Yu

04/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information

Zhenping Yu

04/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

Zhenping Yu

04/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls

Zhenping Yu

04/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — Metering

Zhenping Yu

04/29/2026

Special inspection requirement — Shutoff dampers

Zhenping Yu

03/26/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

Young Suh

02/04/2026

Filed — Alteration

In kind replacement of rooftop unit. Addition of cooling for server room. Addition of cooling/dehumidification in lab.

M00479888-P1

11/21/2025

Filed — Alteration

INFILL NEW FOUNDATION WALL AND SLAB ON GRADE OPENINGS FOR CONDUITS.

M01242606-P1

11/10/2025

Signed off — Alteration

INTERIOR RENOVATION, DEMOLITION OF WALLS AND REMOVAL OF DOORS WITH THE AREA. CONSTRUCTION TO RE-FINISH WALLS AND THE FLOORS. THERE IS NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY FILED.

M00942365-I1

10/23/2025

Permit issued — General Construction

M00942365-I1-GC

09/25/2025

Filed — Alteration

INTERIOR RENOVATION, DEMOLITION OF WALLS AND REMOVAL OF DOORS WITH THE AREA. CONSTRUCTION TO RE-FINISH WALLS AND THE FLOORS. THERE IS NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY FILED.

M00942365-P1

09/19/2025

Permit issued — General Construction

M01242606-I1-GC

09/18/2025

Permit issued — General Construction

M01242606-S1-GC

08/29/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/21/2025

Objection raised — Admin

08/13/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/11/2025

Objection raised — Admin

08/11/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/08/2025

Objection raised — Admin

08/01/2025

Filed — Alteration

INFILL NEW FOUNDATION WALL AND SLAB ON GRADE OPENINGS FOR CONDUITS.

M01242606-S4

07/22/2025

Filed — Alteration

INFILL NEW FOUNDATION WALL AND SLAB ON GRADE OPENINGS FOR CONDUITS.

M01242606-S2

07/21/2025

Filed — Alteration

INFILL NEW FOUNDATION WALL AND SLAB ON GRADE OPENINGS FOR CONDUITS.

M01242606-S5

07/21/2025

Filed — Alteration

INFILL NEW FOUNDATION WALL AND SLAB ON GRADE OPENINGS FOR CONDUITS.

M01242606-I1

07/21/2025

Filed — Alteration

INFILL NEW FOUNDATION WALL AND SLAB ON GRADE OPENINGS FOR CONDUITS.

M01242606-S1

06/24/2025

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M00479888-I1-MS

12/12/2024

Permit issued — General Construction

M01074873-I1-GC

11/11/2024

Filed — Alteration

M01074873-P1

Latest 60 of 142 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	H.M. Hughes Co	08/24/2026
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	H.M. Hughes Co	08/21/2026
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	HM Hughes Co	10/23/2025
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	HM Hughes Co	09/19/2025
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	HM Hughes Co	09/18/2025
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	Fresh Meadow Mechanical	06/24/2025
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	HM Hughes Co	12/12/2024
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	Matrix Mechanical	10/07/2024
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	HM Hughes Co	10/07/2024
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	Fresh Meadow Mechanical	07/02/2024
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	Fresh Meadow Mechanical	06/27/2023
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	Fresh Meadow Mechanical	03/23/2023
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	Safway Atlantic	09/20/2019
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	Safway Atlantic	12/13/2018
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	Safway Atlantic	09/24/2018
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	Safway Atlantic	09/07/2018
BIS	—	ISSUED	Hunter Roberts Construction	11/06/2019
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Fresh Meadow Chiller Service	07/03/2019
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Hunter Roberts Construction	03/20/2019
BIS	—	ISSUED	Hunter Roberts Construction	01/02/2019
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Louis L.buttermark & Sons	10/03/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Hunter Roberts Construction	09/24/2018
BIS	—	ISSUED	Hunter Roberts Construction	09/14/2018
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Fresh Meadow Chiller Service	07/10/2018
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Fresh Meadow Chiller Service	07/03/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	PK Associates	03/15/2017
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Fresh Meadow Chiller Service	08/02/2016
BIS	MH	ISSUED	PK Associates	07/22/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	PK Associates	07/22/2016
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Marco Polo Plumbing & Heating	02/16/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	PK Associates	04/15/2015
BIS	MH	ISSUED	PK Associates	04/15/2015
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Colgate Scaffolding & Equipment	02/07/2006
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Cauldwell Wingate Co	12/28/2005
BIS	SD	ISSUED	Cardoza	12/15/2005
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Cardoza Copr	05/10/2005
BIS	—	ISSUED	Cauldwell Wingate	05/02/2005
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Cauldwell Wingate Co	05/02/2005
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Cauldwell-Wingate Co	12/29/2004
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Cauldwell-Wingate Co	11/04/2004

+ 18 more permits on file

2 projects · most recent 06/16/2026

Air Conditioning Systems Ventilation Systems Refrigeration Systems

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope	Make / Model / Capacity
06/16/2026	Permit Issued	Fresh Meadow Mechanical	Air Conditioning Systems, Refrigeration Systems, Ventilation Systems	Cooling Carrier 30RAP060 64 tons · Chiller ×3 Ventilation York JROA15OK2ADBB 4,500 CFM · Doas ×1 Refrigeration Modine LFS8213-5M8-2B 29,310 CFM ×2
05/22/2026	Permit Issued	H.M. Hughes Co	Air Conditioning Systems, Ventilation Systems	Cooling Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-2D20NLHZ 18,000 BTU · Heat Pump Outdoor ×1 Ventilation Greenheck ×1

1 project · most recent 03/16/2021

Water/Sanitary

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
03/16/2021	—	—	Water/Sanitary

7 projects · most recent 07/27/2026

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
07/27/2026	Permit Issued	Allan Briteway Electrical	General Wiring
07/17/2024	Permit Issued	Allan Briteway Electrical	General Wiring
05/17/2024	Permit Issued	Allan Briteway Electrical	General Wiring
05/15/2024	Permit Issued	Allan Briteway Electrical	General Wiring
04/25/2024	Permit Issued	Allan Briteway Electrical	—
02/27/2023	Permit Issued	Allan/Brite-Way Electrical Co	General Wiring
11/07/2018	Permit Issued	Dooley Electric Co	General Wiring

1 project · most recent 05/22/2026

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
05/22/2026	Permit Issued	H.M. Hughes Co	1 scope_items

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 62

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
08/26/2026	Mechanical Systems	ROBERT KARPOWICZ	special
08/26/2026	Heating Systems	ROBERT KARPOWICZ	special
08/26/2026	Final	ROBERT KARPOWICZ	progress
08/26/2026	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	ROBERT KARPOWICZ	progress
08/26/2026	Duct leakage testing, insulation and design	ROBERT KARPOWICZ	energy_progress
08/26/2026	Maintenance information	ROBERT KARPOWICZ	energy_progress
08/26/2026	Metering	ROBERT KARPOWICZ	energy_progress
08/26/2026	HVAC-R and service water heating equipment	ROBERT KARPOWICZ	energy_progress
08/26/2026	Interior lighting power	ROBERT KARPOWICZ	energy_progress
08/26/2026	Lighting controls	ROBERT KARPOWICZ	energy_progress
08/26/2026	HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation	ROBERT KARPOWICZ	energy_progress
08/26/2026	Shutoff dampers	ROBERT KARPOWICZ	energy_progress
08/26/2026	Exterior lighting power	ROBERT KARPOWICZ	energy_progress
08/26/2026	HVAC-R and service water heating system controls	ROBERT KARPOWICZ	energy_progress
06/05/2026	Final	Young Suh	progress
04/29/2026	Lighting controls	Zhenping Yu	energy_progress
04/29/2026	Mechanical Systems	Zhenping Yu	special
04/29/2026	Heating Systems	Zhenping Yu	special
04/29/2026	Final	Zhenping Yu	progress
04/29/2026	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	Zhenping Yu	progress
04/29/2026	Duct leakage testing, insulation and design	Zhenping Yu	energy_progress
04/29/2026	HVAC-R and service water heating equipment	Zhenping Yu	energy_progress
04/29/2026	HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation	Zhenping Yu	energy_progress
04/29/2026	Exterior lighting power	Zhenping Yu	energy_progress
04/29/2026	HVAC-R and service water heating system controls	Zhenping Yu	energy_progress

Latest 25 of 62.

▾Tenants in the building

Tenant	Space	Floors	Renovation projects
New York Structural Biology Center NYSBC	Laboratory	Sub-cellar, Cellar, Sub-basement, Floors 1, 2, Roof	Project M01242606 Alteration · Permit Entire · 07/21/2025 Project M01074873 Alteration · LOC Issued · 08/16/2024 Project M00942365 Alteration · LOC Issued · 10/31/2023 Project M00479888 Alteration · Permit Entire · 03/16/2021
The City College of New York	Education	Floor 1	Project M00481090 Alteration · Filing Withdrawn · 03/16/2021 Project M00076783 Alteration · LOC Issued · 09/07/2018

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 — 316 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings20

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch19

09/06/2026M00076783-I1Request digital key ↗

08/28/2026M00942365-P1Request digital key ↗

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Temporary Place of Assembly1

08/14/2026M00253830-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits53

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION30

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION22

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION1

10/17/2019123586618Open ↗

▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records1

▸BISZONING DIAGRAM1

08/20/2018123586618Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications103

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION35

03/04/2020123494003Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature30

09/25/2026M00942365-I1Open ↗

09/12/2026M01074873-S1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature20

09/06/2026M00076783-I1Open ↗

09/04/2026M00481090-I1Open ↗

08/28/2026M00942365-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature10

10/04/2026M01242606-S2Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT6

09/24/2018123543807Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2

06/09/2016122791773Open ↗

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▸Trade Schedules & Equipment8

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE6

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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS1

03/29/2022123586618Open ↗

▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA1

10/09/2020123382286Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection4

▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes1

06/09/2016122791773Open ↗

▸BISEXCAVATION OR DEMOLITION: 5-DAY NOTICE1

09/14/2018123586618Open ↗

▸BISDEMOLITION SUBMITTAL CERTIFICATION FORM1

09/14/2018123586618Open ↗

▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST1

09/14/2018123586618Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance16

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS12

01/28/2020123586618Open ↗

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▸BISLIGHTING CONTROLS1

01/21/2022123586618Open ↗

▸BISENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS1

01/21/2022123586618Open ↗

▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1

05/03/2016122274895Open ↗

▸DOB NOWEN2: As Built Energy Analysis.1

08/13/2026M00479888-I1Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports5

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE DESIGN MIX2

09/14/2018123586618Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: SOIL INSPECTION1

08/20/2018123586618Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE/TEST CYLINDER1

09/14/2018123586618Open ↗

▸BISTR2: CONCRETE FIELD TESTING TECHNICAL REPORT1

12/21/2022123586618Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs33

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter19

09/06/2026M00076783-I1Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST6

10/23/2020123382286Open ↗

03/04/2020123494003Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE5

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▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER2

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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS1

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership26

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT21

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▸BISPROJECT-SPECIFIC GL INSURANCE3

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09/14/2018123586618Open ↗

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW32

06/08/2022122791773Open ↗

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▸Filing & Intake Forms38

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET15

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION12

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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM11

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▸Other Documents9

▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION6

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▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM2

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▸BISSupporting Document: Fee Exempt1

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