Office only, 2-6 stories

Edward S. and Mary Stillman Harkness House

940 5 AVENUE · BIN 1041682

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1907Year Built

5Stories

O2Building Class

R10Zoning

17,880 sfGross Floor Area

3Units

3 Open Violations ▸

Office only, 2-6 stories · Owner of record: THE COMMONWEALTH FUND · 4,025 sf lot · 4.44 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureMechanicalPlumbingGeneral

Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off

Roof1p · 1 filing · 10 docs

PenthouseUnder Construction32p · 3 filings · 20 docs

Floor 5Under Construction28p · 2 filings · 20 docs

Floor 4Under Construction28p · 2 filings · 20 docs

Floor 3Under Construction28p · 2 filings · 20 docs

Floor 2Under Construction28p · 2 filings · 20 docs

Floor 1Under Construction28p · 2 filings · 20 docs

CellarUnder Construction36p · 4 filings · 20 docs

Sub-CellarUnder Construction18p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Basement2p · 1 filing · 6 docs

Sub-BasementUnder Construction11p · 1 filing · 17 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
COMMONWEALTH FUND	48	09/15/2026
PLATINUM SERVICES NY	11	07/08/2026
7 E 75 ST	1	03/22/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
M-E ENGINEERS	4	08/28/2026
GENSLER	2	08/10/2026
ASHRAF CORP	2	10/21/2022
WALTER B. MELVIN ARCHITECTS, LLC	2	08/03/2022

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
BOYD CONSULTING	10	03/21/2026
PLATINUM SERVICES NY	4	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
CONCEPT GENERAL CONTRACTING	General Contractor	10	07/08/2026
PLATINUM SERVICES NY LLC	General Contractor	8	07/08/2026
JUNO CONTRACTING CORP	General Contractor	4	08/13/2026
GILSTON ELEC'L CONTNG LLC	Electrical	2	03/22/2026
MOORE, KEVIN	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
SCALA, JR., ANTHONY	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
N.PAGANO P&H CONTR LTD	Plumbing	1	07/08/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
JACK GREEN ASSOCIATES	422	3	08/28/2026
RONALD NEMEC ARCHITECT, P	8386	2	08/10/2026

Building Lifecycle

All (88)Filed (10)Permit Issued (16)Signed Off (2)Violation (31)Inspection (2)Objection (4)Special Inspection (23)

09/04/2026

Objection resolved — Resolved

09/02/2026

Objection raised — Scope

08/28/2026

Filed — Alteration

Filing for mechanical work consisting of installation of air conditioning systems and refrigerant piping and extension of new ductwork from existing air handling systems. No system-wide FA/Mechanical/Fire Protection integration is included or implied.

M01132656-P1

08/13/2026

Filed — Alteration

Filing for plumbing alteration for the tank overflow piping removal. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.

M01435722-I1

08/12/2026

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M01132656-I1-MS

08/11/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction

Ronald Nemec

08/11/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

Ronald Nemec

08/11/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Ronald Nemec

08/10/2026

Filed — Alteration

Removal and installation of interior non-bearing partitions and related finishes. Work includes elevator modernization of existing passenger elevator, elevator machine room, and cab. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.

M01132636-P1

07/30/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

Ronald Nemec

07/30/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction

Ronald Nemec

07/30/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Ronald Nemec

07/29/2026

Permit issued — General Construction

M01132636-I1-GC

07/24/2026

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

07/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Exhaust and Vent Systems in Plenums and Ducts

JACK GREEN

07/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

JACK GREEN

07/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

JACK GREEN

07/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

JACK GREEN

07/21/2026

Special inspection requirement — Final

JACK GREEN

06/02/2026

Permit issued — General Construction

M01132636-I1-GC

05/05/2026

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M01132656-I1-MS

05/05/2026

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M01132656-I1-MS

12/03/2025

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M01132656-I1-MS

12/03/2025

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M01132656-I1-MS

09/05/2025

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

Certified

View inspection ↗

06/04/2025

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M01132656-I1-MS

02/26/2025

Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing

Certified

View inspection ↗

01/28/2025

Permit issued — Plumbing

M01132671-I1-PL

01/27/2025

Permit issued — General Construction

M01132636-I1-GC

01/24/2025

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M01132656-I1-MS

01/08/2025

Filed — Alteration

Filing for plumbing alterations of sanitary and vent system and water distribution and hot water system. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.

M01132671-I1

01/08/2025

Filed — Alteration

M01132656-I1

01/02/2025

Filed — Alteration

M01132636-I1

11/20/2024

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

JACK GREEN

11/20/2024

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

JACK GREEN

11/11/2024

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

JACK GREEN

11/11/2024

Special inspection requirement — Shutoff dampers

JACK GREEN

11/11/2024

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

JACK GREEN

11/11/2024

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

JACK GREEN

11/11/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

JACK GREEN

11/11/2024

Special inspection requirement — Exhaust and Vent Systems in Plenums and Ducts

JACK GREEN

11/11/2024

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

JACK GREEN

10/25/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

JACK GREEN

10/25/2024

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

JACK GREEN

01/03/2024

Signed off — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF 300 psf SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2014 CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00700518-I1

06/22/2023

Signed off — Alteration

FACADE MASONRY REPAIRS PER DRAWINGS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IS REQUIRED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00508585-I1

04/04/2023

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00700518-I1-SH

04/03/2023

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00700518-I1-SF

10/21/2022

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF 300 psf SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2014 CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00700518-P1

08/26/2022

Permit issued — General Construction

M00508585-I1-GC

08/15/2022

Objection resolved — Addressed

08/12/2022

Objection raised — Scope

08/03/2022

Filed — Alteration

FACADE MASONRY REPAIRS PER DRAWINGS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IS REQUIRED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00508585-P1

04/05/2022

Permit issued — Supported Scaffold

M00700518-I1-SH

04/05/2022

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

M00700518-I1-SF

04/04/2022

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF 300 psf SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2014 CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00700518-I1

01/26/2022

Filed — Alteration

FACADE MASONRY REPAIRS PER DRAWINGS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IS REQUIRED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

M00508585-I1

10/01/2020

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

08/01/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

08/01/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

Latest 60 of 88 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	JUNO CONTRACTING CORP	08/12/2026
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	JUNO CONTRACTING CORP	07/29/2026
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	CONCEPT GENERAL CONTRACTING	06/02/2026
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	CONCEPT GENERAL CONTRACTING	05/05/2026
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	CONCEPT GENERAL CONTRACTING	05/05/2026
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	CONCEPT GENERAL CONTRACTI	12/03/2025
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	CONCEPT GENERAL CONTRACTI	12/03/2025
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	CONCEPT GENERAL CONTRACTI	06/04/2025
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Signed-off	N.PAGANO P&H CONTR LTD	01/28/2025
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	CONCEPT GENERAL CONTRACTI	01/27/2025
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	CONCEPT GENERAL CONTRACTI	01/24/2025
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Signed-off	PLATINUM SERVICES NY LLC	04/04/2023
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	PLATINUM SERVICES NY LLC	04/03/2023
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	JUNO CONTRACTING	08/26/2022
DOB NOW	Supported Scaffold	Signed-off	PLATINUM SERVICES NY LLC	04/05/2022
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	PLATINUM SERVICES NY LLC	04/05/2022
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BAYSIDE CONTRACTING INC	05/17/2017
BIS	PL	ISSUED	IDEAL PLUMBING CORP	01/09/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BAYSIDE CONTRACTING INC	05/20/2016
BIS	MH	ISSUED	BAYSIDE CONTRACTING INC	05/17/2016
BIS	PL	ISSUED	P.S.I. MECHANICAL	05/04/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	BAYSIDE CONTRACTING INC	04/29/2016
BIS	MH	ISSUED	BAYSIDE CONTRACTING INC	04/22/2016
BIS	BL	ISSUED	DEMAR PLUMBING CORP	05/18/2011
BIS	OT	ISSUED	JUNO CONTRACTING CORP	08/09/2010
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS LLC	07/23/2010
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ADVANCED INSTALLATIONS IN	07/23/2010
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ADVANCED INSTALLATIONS IN	06/18/2010
BIS	FP	ISSUED	ACTIVE FIRE EXTING. CO INC.	05/23/2005
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SPRING SCAFFOLDING	07/24/2002
BIS	OT	ISSUED	RICHARD BARONIO AND ASSOCIATES	03/14/2001
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SPRING ENTERPRIS INC.	01/02/2001
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	SPRING ENTERPRIS INC.	10/11/2000
BIS	OT	ISSUED	JUNO CONTRACTING CORP	10/11/2000
BIS	PL	ISSUED	CALRAY SALES AND SERVICE INC.	09/17/1992
BIS	BL	ISSUED	CALRAY SALES AND SERVICE INC.	09/17/1992

1 project · most recent 08/28/2026

Heating and Air Conditioning Systems

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope	Make / Model / Capacity
08/28/2026	Permit Issued	JUNO CONTRACTING CORP	Heating and Air Conditioning Systems	Heat / Cool Lg ZRNU153SJSA 371 CFM · Ahu ×1 ZRUN024GSS0 27,000 BTU · Condensing Unit ×1 Daikin FXAQ12PVJU 290 CFM · Vrf Indoor ×2 RXSQ24TAVJUA 25,800 BTU · Vrf Outdoor ×1

1 project · most recent 08/13/2026

Water/Sanitary

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
08/13/2026	—	—	Water/Sanitary

3 projects · most recent 01/28/2025

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
01/28/2025	Complete	GILSTON ELEC'L CONTNG LLC	General Wiring
06/09/2023	Cancelled	GILSTON ELEC'L CONTNG LLC	—
03/23/2022	Permit Issued	ILLUMINOUS ELECTRIC CORP.	General Wiring

▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 2

Date	Type	Result	Report
09/05/2025	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish	Certified	View ↗
02/26/2025	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing	Certified	View ↗

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 23

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
08/11/2026	Fire-Resistance Rated Construction	Ronald Nemec	progress
08/11/2026	Final	Ronald Nemec	progress
08/11/2026	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Ronald Nemec	special
07/30/2026	Final	Ronald Nemec	progress
07/30/2026	Fire-Resistance Rated Construction	Ronald Nemec	progress
07/30/2026	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Ronald Nemec	special
07/24/2026	Post-installed Anchors	—	special
07/21/2026	Exhaust and Vent Systems in Plenums and Ducts	JACK GREEN	special
07/21/2026	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	JACK GREEN	special
07/21/2026	Mechanical Systems	JACK GREEN	special
07/21/2026	Post-installed Anchors	JACK GREEN	special
07/21/2026	Final	JACK GREEN	progress
11/20/2024	HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation	JACK GREEN	energy_progress
11/20/2024	Post-installed Anchors	JACK GREEN	special
11/11/2024	HVAC-R and service water heating equipment	JACK GREEN	energy_progress
11/11/2024	Shutoff dampers	JACK GREEN	energy_progress
11/11/2024	HVAC-R and service water heating system controls	JACK GREEN	energy_progress
11/11/2024	HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation	JACK GREEN	energy_progress
11/11/2024	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	JACK GREEN	special
11/11/2024	Exhaust and Vent Systems in Plenums and Ducts	JACK GREEN	special
11/11/2024	Post-installed Anchors	JACK GREEN	special
10/25/2024	Final	JACK GREEN	progress
10/25/2024	Mechanical Systems	JACK GREEN	special

▾Documents — 182 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings10

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch10

09/03/2026M00508585-I1Request digital key ↗

09/02/2026M00700518-I1Request digital key ↗

09/02/2026M00700518-P1Request digital key ↗

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▸Applications & Permits31

▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION13

06/16/2017122686726Open ↗

01/09/2017122866817Open ↗

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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION10

02/14/2018122686726Open ↗

10/24/2016122866817Open ↗

08/25/2016122866817Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit8

09/03/2026M00508585-I1Open ↗

08/25/2026M01132636-P1Open ↗

08/25/2026M01132656-P1Open ↗

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications53

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION14

10/04/2018122686726Open ↗

08/16/2018122686726Open ↗

06/07/2018120623496Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature11

09/23/2026M01132656-P1Open ↗

09/01/2026M01132636-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature11

09/27/2026M01435722-I1Open ↗

09/03/2026M00508585-I1Open ↗

09/03/2026M00508585-P1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature11

09/23/2026M01132656-P1Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM3

07/27/2010120422863Open ↗

07/26/2010120420785Open ↗

06/21/2010120387054Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST3

07/27/2010120422863Open ↗

07/26/2010120420785Open ↗

06/21/2010120387054Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment5

▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT2

09/16/2011120623496Open ↗

03/07/2011120623496Open ↗

▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS1

10/03/2018122686726Open ↗

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE1

08/25/2016122866817Open ↗

▸BISEQUIPMENT USE APPLICATION/PERMIT1

10/03/2018122686726Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection3

▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes2

08/25/2016122866817Open ↗

04/07/2016122686726Open ↗

▸BISDEMOLITION SUBMITTAL CERTIFICATION FORM1

04/07/2016122686726Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos18

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report10

09/15/2026M01132656-P1Open ↗

09/03/2026M00508585-I1Open ↗

08/25/2026M01132636-P1Open ↗

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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'4

03/07/2011120623496Open ↗

07/27/2010120422863Open ↗

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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)2

08/25/2016122866817Open ↗

03/15/2016122686726Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER2

07/26/2010120420785Open ↗

06/21/2010120387054Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance7

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS6

08/16/2018122686726Open ↗

06/07/2018122866817Open ↗

06/07/2018120623496Open ↗

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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1

06/07/2018122866817Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports1

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: PILE DRIVING1

06/07/2018122866817Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs27

▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL8

10/04/2018122686726Open ↗

08/16/2018122686726Open ↗

07/13/2018122686726Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter8

09/03/2026M00508585-I1Open ↗

08/25/2026M01132636-P1Open ↗

08/25/2026M01132656-P1Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST5

10/04/2018122686726Open ↗

06/07/2018122866817Open ↗

06/07/2018120623496Open ↗

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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS5

03/07/2011120623496Open ↗

07/27/2010120422863Open ↗

07/26/2010120420785Open ↗

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▸BISCONSTRUCTION CODE DETERMINATION1

06/07/2018122866817Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership9

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT9

10/04/2018122686726Open ↗

06/07/2018122866817Open ↗

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▸Filing & Intake Forms18

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET7

08/25/2016122866817Open ↗

03/15/2016122686726Open ↗

03/07/2011120623496Open ↗

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION7

08/16/2018122686726Open ↗

03/02/2018122686726Open ↗

10/24/2016122866817Open ↗

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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM4

10/04/2018122686726Open ↗

06/07/2018122866817Open ↗

06/07/2018120623496Open ↗

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