Hostel - dormitory-like with shared rooms

Hostelling International New York City

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1883Year Built

4Stories

HHBuilding Class

R7-2Zoning

83,500 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized1 Active Violation 0 unresolved · 1 paperwork only ▸FDNY Report ↗

Hostel - dormitory-like with shared rooms · Owner of record: American Youth Hostel · 17,260 sf lot · 4.84 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

StructuralMechanicalPlumbingEquipmentOther

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

RoofMechanical system replacementUnder Construction7p · 2 filings · 13 docs

Floor 3Boiler and hot water heater installation14p · 3 filings · 20 docs

Floor 2

Floor 1Heavy duty sidewalk shed1p · 1 filing · 2 docs

CellarMechanical system replacementUnder Construction1p · 1 filing · 6 docs

Site & exteriorHeavy Duty Pipe Scaffold3p · 2 filings · 5 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
American Youth Hostels	68	03/22/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
Bazini Engineering	6	01/23/2026
Direct Access Expediting	2	11/27/2017

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
Darci Plumbing Co	Plumbing	6	07/08/2026
Gem Mechanical	specialty_contractor	2	03/21/2026
West New York Restoration of CT	specialty_contractor	2	03/21/2026
Cegf & G Plumbing	Plumbing	2	07/08/2026
W.J. Regan & Company	General Contractor	1	04/09/2026
West New York Restoration of CT	Scaffold	1	07/08/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
Bazini Engineering	1808	4	01/23/2026

Building Lifecycle

All (91)Filed (8)Permit Issued (11)Signed Off (5)Violation (51)Inspection (6)Special Inspection (10)

02/06/2026

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M01281593-I1-GC-CX

01/23/2026

Filed — Alteration

REPLACE ROOFTOP KITCHEN EXHAUST FAN AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M01281593-I1

09/03/2025

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

Joseph Bazini

09/03/2025

Special inspection requirement — Final

Joseph Bazini

09/03/2025

Special inspection requirement — Chimneys and vents

Joseph Bazini

06/30/2023

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

06/30/2023

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

06/20/2023

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

06/20/2023

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/02/2023

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

04/25/2023

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/15/2023

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

03/09/2023

Signed off — Alteration

INSTALL TWO (2) DIRECT VENT GAS-FIRED BOILERS AND FOUR (4) INDIRECT HOT WATER HEATERS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00564329-I1

03/08/2023

Signed off — Alteration

INSTALL EXHAUST AND AIR INTAKE VENTS FOR TWO (2) DIRECT VENT BOILERS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00564339-I1

03/08/2023

Signed off — Alteration

REPLACE GAS PIPING FROM METER TO BOILER ROOM AND CONNECT TO TWO (2) DIRECT VENT GAS-FIRED BOILERS AND EXISTING MODULAR GAS BOILER. INSTALL FOUR (4) INDIRECT HOT WATER HEATERS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00564337-I1

01/27/2023

Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish

Certified

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01/26/2023

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

Pass

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10/27/2022

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

10/11/2022

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

Joseph Bazini

10/06/2022

Filed — Alteration

INSTALL TWO (2) DIRECT VENT GAS-FIRED BOILERS AND FOUR (4) INDIRECT HOT WATER HEATERS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00564329-P1

10/06/2022

Inspection — Pass-Final Boiler Equipment Inspection

Pass

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10/06/2022

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

Joseph Bazini

10/03/2022

Permit issued — Boiler Equipment

M00564329-I1-BE

09/30/2022

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

Pass

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08/24/2022

Filed — Alteration

M00564337-P1

08/24/2022

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00564337-I1-PL

08/17/2022

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Joseph Bazini

04/19/2022

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00564337-I1-PL

04/19/2022

Inspection — Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors

Fail

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04/15/2022

Permit issued — Boiler Equipment

M00564329-I1-BE

02/15/2022

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/15/2021

Inspection — Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors

Fail

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12/07/2021

Permit issued — Boiler Equipment

M00564329-I1-BE

12/07/2021

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00564337-I1-PL

12/01/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/24/2021

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00564337-I1-PL

08/24/2021

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M00564339-I1-MS

08/24/2021

Permit issued — Boiler Equipment

M00564329-I1-BE

08/20/2021

Filed — Alteration

INSTALL TWO (2) DIRECT VENT GAS-FIRED BOILERS AND FOUR (4) INDIRECT HOT WATER HEATERS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00564329-I1

08/20/2021

Filed — Alteration

INSTALL EXHAUST AND AIR INTAKE VENTS FOR TWO (2) DIRECT VENT BOILERS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M00564339-I1

08/20/2021

Filed — Alteration

M00564337-I1

07/26/2021

Special inspection requirement — Final

Joseph Bazini

07/26/2021

Special inspection requirement — Chimneys and vents

Joseph Bazini

07/26/2021

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

Joseph Bazini

06/03/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

04/01/2021

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

04/01/2021

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

01/18/2020

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

06/25/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

03/19/2018

Signed off — Alteration

Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in egress, use, or occupancy. Shed to comply with 2014 building code.

M00002528-I1

03/19/2018

Signed off — Alteration

STEEL PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS

M00002532-I1

11/27/2017

Filed — Alteration

Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in egress, use, or occupancy. Shed to comply with 2014 building code.

M00002528-I1

11/27/2017

Filed — Alteration

STEEL PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS

M00002532-I1

11/27/2017

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00002532-I1-SF

11/15/2017

Special inspection requirement — Final

ANN HICKEY

10/02/2017

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Unknown

06/26/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

06/14/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

03/14/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

07/09/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

Latest 60 of 91 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	W.J. Regan & Company	02/06/2026
DOB NOW	Boiler Equipment	Signed-off	Bell Construction Service	10/03/2022
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	Bell Construction Service	08/24/2022
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	Darci Plumbing Co	04/19/2022
DOB NOW	Boiler Equipment	Signed-off	Darci Plumbing Co	04/15/2022
DOB NOW	Boiler Equipment	Signed-off	Darci Plumbing Co	12/07/2021
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	Darci Plumbing Co	12/07/2021
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	Darci Plumbing Co	08/24/2021
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	Gem Mechanical	08/24/2021
DOB NOW	Boiler Equipment	Signed-off	Darci Plumbing Co	08/24/2021
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Signed-off	A. Peter Luger Construction	11/27/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Ace Rental	05/31/2022
BIS	PL	RE-ISSUED	FJP Mechanical	06/26/2019
BIS	BL	ISSUED	FJP Mechanical	06/21/2019
BIS	—	ISSUED	Moycarn Contracting	06/15/2016
BIS	SP	ISSUED	FJP Mechanical	11/24/2015
BIS	—	ISSUED	Moycarn Contracting	06/15/2015
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	West New York Restoration of CT	05/13/2015
BIS	SP	ISSUED	FJP Mechanical	11/13/2014
BIS	PL	ISSUED	FJP Mechanical	09/23/2014
BIS	—	ISSUED	Moycarn Contracting	07/25/2014
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Crystal Comfort	04/05/2013
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Spring Scaffolding	03/15/2013
BIS	OT	ISSUED	West New York Restoration of CT	04/26/2012
BIS	OT	ISSUED	West New York Restoration of CT	04/26/2012
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	West New York Restoration of CT	04/04/2012
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Pat McCann P&H	09/16/2010
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Target Contracting	02/25/2010
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Target Contracting	02/25/2010
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Fire Prevention Prod	02/22/2010
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Pat McCann P&H	06/17/2009
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Accurate Mechanical	06/11/2009
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Target Contracting	05/13/2009
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Target Contracting	05/13/2009
BIS	PL	ISSUED	CC Controlled Plumbing Co	02/12/2009
BIS	BL	ISSUED	CC Controlled Plumbing Co	02/12/2009
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Five Boro Associates	11/20/2008
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Clark & Wilkins Industries	03/31/2008
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	West New York Restoration of CT	02/08/2008
BIS	OT	ISSUED	West New York Restoration of CT	01/30/2008

+ 21 more permits on file

2 projects · most recent 10/05/2022

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
10/05/2022	Permit Issued	Argon Electrical	General Wiring
09/12/2022	Complete	Laredo Electric	—

▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 6

Date	Type	Result	Report
01/27/2023	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish	Certified	View ↗
01/26/2023	Pass-Final PL - Up to 9 Requested Floors	Pass	View ↗
10/06/2022	Pass-Final Boiler Equipment Inspection	Pass	View ↗
09/30/2022	Pass-Final PL - Up to 9 Requested Floors	Pass	View ↗
04/19/2022	Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors	Fail	View ↗
12/15/2021	Fail-Final PL - Up to 3 Requested Floors	Fail	View ↗

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 10

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
09/03/2025	Mechanical Systems	Joseph Bazini	special
09/03/2025	Final	Joseph Bazini	progress
09/03/2025	Chimneys and vents	Joseph Bazini	special
10/11/2022	HVAC-R and service water heating equipment	Joseph Bazini	energy_progress
10/06/2022	HVAC-R and service water heating equipment	Joseph Bazini	energy_progress
08/17/2022	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Joseph Bazini	special
07/26/2021	Final	Joseph Bazini	progress
07/26/2021	Chimneys and vents	Joseph Bazini	special
07/26/2021	Mechanical Systems	Joseph Bazini	special
11/15/2017	Final	ANN HICKEY	progress

▾Documents — 363 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings8

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch8

09/06/2026M00002532-I1Request digital key ↗

09/06/2026M00002528-I1Request digital key ↗

09/03/2026M00564339-I1Request digital key ↗

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▸Applications & Permits85

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION47

05/27/2022141019332Open ↗

06/26/2020123482258Open ↗

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION26

05/31/2022141019332Open ↗

06/26/2019123482258Open ↗

06/21/2019123482258Open ↗

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▸BISPLACE OF ASSEMBLY8

02/04/2016122189489Open ↗

11/30/2015122189489Open ↗

09/10/2015122189489Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit4

08/13/2026M01281593-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00564337-I1Open ↗

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications69

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION34

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06/20/2019123482258Open ↗

08/14/2017121184271Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature8

09/06/2026M00002532-I1Open ↗

09/06/2026M00002528-I1Open ↗

09/02/2026M00564337-I1Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST6

06/20/2019123482258Open ↗

05/14/2015122394015Open ↗

05/09/2013121579498Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature5

09/23/2026M00564329-I1Open ↗

09/01/2026M00002532-I1Open ↗

08/29/2026M00564339-I1Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT4

05/27/2022141019332Open ↗

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05/14/2015122394015Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature3

08/29/2026M00564339-I1Open ↗

08/26/2026M00564337-P1Open ↗

08/24/2026M01281593-I1Open ↗

▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION2

05/27/2022141019332Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY2

05/27/2022141019332Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM2

04/09/2013121579498Open ↗

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▸BISApplicant / Owner Signature2

02/21/2014140160359Open ↗

07/16/2019140858276Open ↗

▸BISPC FULL REPORT1

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▸Trade Schedules & Equipment39

▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE16

10/07/2015121184271Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING11

09/23/2015140160359Open ↗

03/06/2014121184271Open ↗

02/21/2014140160359Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT5

06/20/2019123482258Open ↗

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▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA3

10/20/2016122622661Open ↗

05/03/2016122381038Open ↗

06/20/2013120902363Open ↗

▸BISSPRINKLER INSP REPORT : FP-853

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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE1

06/20/2019123482258Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection4

▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes2

07/16/2019140858276Open ↗

06/20/2019123482258Open ↗

▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST1

06/20/2019123482258Open ↗

▸BISST-1 Street Tree Checklist1

01/28/2014121184271Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos22

▸BISASBESTOS-CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)6

06/20/2019123482258Open ↗

02/10/2014121915623Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report6

09/02/2026M00564337-P1Open ↗

09/02/2026M00564337-I1Open ↗

09/01/2026M00564329-I1Open ↗

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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'5

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▸BISACP5 ASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)2

02/21/2014140160359Open ↗

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

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▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER1

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▸BISASBESTOS-EXEMPTION (ASB4)1

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▸Energy Compliance6

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY2

06/15/2020123482258Open ↗

07/16/2019140858276Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS2

06/26/2020123482258Open ↗

06/20/2019123482258Open ↗

▸DOB NOWEN2: As Built Energy Analysis.1

08/13/2026M00564329-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWPreliminary Commissioning Report Certification1

08/13/2026M00564329-I1Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports6

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY5

05/27/2022141019332Open ↗

06/15/2020123482258Open ↗

07/16/2019140858276Open ↗

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▸BISDIR-14 ID OF RESPONSIBILITY (TR1)1

05/31/2022141019332Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs54

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST14

08/14/2017121184271Open ↗

12/08/2016121184271Open ↗

11/02/2016140160359Open ↗

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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS9

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▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL9

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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE9

11/30/2015121184271Open ↗

11/29/2015121184271Open ↗

11/09/2015121184271Open ↗

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▸BISCONSTRUCTION CODE DETERMINATION6

10/07/2015122189489Open ↗

10/07/2015121184271Open ↗

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION3

02/04/2016122189489Open ↗

08/03/2013121579498Open ↗

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▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER2

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▸BISFINAL1

05/31/2022141019332Open ↗

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter1

08/13/2026M00564339-I1Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership21

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT21

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07/16/2019140858276Open ↗

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▸Filing & Intake Forms41

▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION16

06/26/2020123482258Open ↗

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04/27/2020140858276Open ↗

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET13

06/20/2019123482258Open ↗

04/11/2016122622661Open ↗

05/14/2015122394015Open ↗

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▸BISeFiling Job Application Cover Sheet11

03/06/2014121184271Open ↗

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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM1

06/26/2020123482258Open ↗

▸Other Documents8

▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION6

07/16/2019140858276Open ↗

02/24/2014121184271Open ↗

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▸BISDepartment of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Form1

06/20/2013120902363Open ↗

▸BISPlot Diagram1

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