Walk-up apt, over six families with stores

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MANHATTAN · BIN 1085125

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1900Year Built

4Stories

C7Building Class

R10Zoning

21,976 sfGross Floor Area

29Units

Rent Stabilized19 Open Violations 17 unresolved · 2 paperwork only ▸

DOB09/23/2024VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB06/30/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB06/30/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB06/20/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB06/20/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB06/20/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB04/25/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

HPD08/08/2000§ 36, 66, 67, 178, 217 M/D LAW MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION BY REMOVING WRAPPINGS AND/OR OBSTRUCTIONS FROM THE LOUVRES OR VENTILATORS OR WINDOWS OR SKYLIGHT , IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

HPD08/08/2000§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

HPD08/08/2000§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE TREADS,9TH-10TH FROM BOTTOM,2ND STY AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS

DOB02/07/2000V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

HPD10/12/1999§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILING AT BATHROOM 2 STY SOUTH APT 2C 47838 ER1. , SECTION '' ''

HPD09/25/1997D26-41.15 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING.

HPD09/25/1997D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES REAR NORTH & SOUTH BALCONIES ALL STYS.

DOB07/07/1997VP-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE

DOB07/07/1997V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

HPD06/02/1992D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING CELLAR THROUGHOUT AND BOILER ROOM.

ECB02/07/2025WORK WITHOUT ELECTRICAL PERMIT. ISSUED FOR INSTALLING ILLUMINATED SIGN, APPROX: 2FT X 24FT LENGTH, ATTACHED TO THE FACADE APPROX: 15FT ABOVE SIDE WALK. WORK IS 100% COMPLETED, NO PERMIT IS ON RECORD AT DOB FORNothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB02/06/2025WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. ISSUED FOR INSTALLING ILLUMINATED SIGN. APPROX; 2FT X 24FT LENGTH AND ATTACHED TO THE FACADE, APPROX; 15FT ABOVE THE SIDEWALK. WORK IS 100% COMPLETED. NO PERMIT IS ON RECORD AT DOB., OBTANothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

Walk-up apt, over six families with stores · Owner of record: 400 EAST 53RD STREET, LLC · 7,452 sf lot · 2.95 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbingGeneral

Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off

Roof16p · 1 filing · 16 docs

Floor 2Under Construction22p · 1 filing · 20 docs

Floor 130p · 1 filing · 16 docs

CellarUnder Construction1p · 2 filings · 6 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

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

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
WILLIAM GOTTLIEB MANAGEMENT	38	07/08/2026
400 EAST 53RD STREET	14	03/22/2026
400 E 53RD ST LLC	1	03/22/2026
KUMON	1	03/21/2026
122 NORFOLK STREET	2	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
MIKE POLYCHRONIADES P.E.	1	04/16/2025
YOU GAO	1	03/25/2025
GRAFEDE ARCHITECTURE, PLLC	1	02/14/2025
BRENT M. PORTER, ARCHITECT, AND ASS	8	02/11/2025
SOTIR ASSOCIATES	3	07/18/2024
NEW AGE ENGINEERING PLLC	1	10/26/2022

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
ENKAY DESIGN CONSULTING	18	03/21/2026
INDESIGN STUDIO	2	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
GUARANTEED HOME IMPROVEME	General Contractor	3	03/21/2026
CT IDEAL SUPPRESSION	General Contractor	3	03/21/2026
MICHAEL FARELLA	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
STEWART, DUDLEY	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
WEN BIN CEN	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
M. INT'L ENGINEERING PLLC	General Contractor	1	07/08/2026
NYC PAINTING CONTRACTING*	General Contractor	1	04/08/2026
KATAN P & H INC	Plumbing	1	07/08/2026
MARATHON MECHANICAL LLC	Plumbing	1	07/08/2026
ASHLEY, ANTHONY	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
NEPTUNE SIGNS AWNINGS	Scaffold	1	07/08/2026
FARELLA MICHAEL	Electrical	1	03/21/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
MIKE POLYCHRONIADES	8407	1	04/16/2025
YOU GAO	9407	1	03/25/2025
INTEGRITY CONSULTING SERV	666	6	12/31/2024
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SE	2050	3	07/18/2024
NEW AGE ENGINEERING PLLC	7746	1	10/26/2022

Building Lifecycle

All (109)Filed (15)Permit Issued (7)Signed Off (2)Violation (25)Inspection (5)Objection (25)Special Inspection (30)

06/16/2026

Permit issued — Boiler Equipment

M01200955-I1-BE

02/19/2026

Inspection — Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code

Certified

View inspection ↗

02/19/2026

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

Certified

View inspection ↗

01/27/2026

Signed off — Alteration

ERECT AN ILLUMINATED SIGN ON WALL.NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M01195599-I1

07/01/2025

Permit issued — Sign

M01195599-I1-SG

04/16/2025

Filed — Alteration

M01200955-I1

04/02/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

03/28/2025

Objection raised — Other

03/25/2025

Filed — Alteration

ERECT AN ILLUMINATED SIGN ON WALL.NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

M01195599-I1

03/03/2025

Objection raised — Scope

03/03/2025

Objection raised — Scope

03/03/2025

Objection raised — Scope

03/03/2025

Objection raised — Scope

03/03/2025

Objection raised — Energy

02/14/2025

Filed — Alteration

M01159142-I1

02/13/2025

Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

02/11/2025

Filed — Alteration

INTERIOR RENOVATION: REMOVAL OF GWB, FLR, CLG & WALL FINISHES & LIGHT FIXTS. INSTALL NEW GWB, FLR, CLG & WALL FINISHES. INSTALL REPLACEMENT LIGHT FIXTS. NO PROPOSED CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. NO ENLARGEMENT OR DEVELOPMENT.

M00946502-P6

02/11/2025

Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance

02/07/2025

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Unknown

02/06/2025

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

02/03/2025

Permit issued — General Construction

M00946502-I1-GC

02/03/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

02/03/2025

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

02/03/2025

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

02/03/2025

Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

02/03/2025

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

02/03/2025

Special inspection requirement — Lighting in dwelling units

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

02/03/2025

Special inspection requirement — Final

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

02/03/2025

Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

01/29/2025

Special inspection requirement — Insulation placement and R values

01/29/2025

Special inspection requirement — Air barrier - visual inspection

01/29/2025

Special inspection requirement — Fenestration air leakage

01/29/2025

Special inspection requirement — Fenestration areas

01/29/2025

Special inspection requirement — Duct leakage testing, insulation and design

01/29/2025

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

01/24/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

01/13/2025

Objection raised — Accessibility

01/13/2025

Objection raised — Scope

12/31/2024

Filed — Alteration

M00946502-P4

12/31/2024

Filed — Alteration

M00946502-P5

12/20/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction

12/20/2024

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

12/20/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

12/20/2024

Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance

12/06/2024

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

12/06/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

12/06/2024

Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

12/06/2024

Special inspection requirement — Lighting controls

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

12/06/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

12/06/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

12/06/2024

Special inspection requirement — Lighting in dwelling units

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

10/30/2024

Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Underground

Pass

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10/21/2024

Filed — Alteration

M00946502-P3

10/10/2024

Inspection — Certified Sprinkler (PL)-SP-Fixtures (PL)-Finish

Certified

View inspection ↗

09/26/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

09/26/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

09/26/2024

Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance

09/26/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

ALEKSANDR LEVIN

09/23/2024

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

09/18/2024

Filed — Alteration

M00946502-P2

Latest 60 of 109 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Boiler Equipment	Permit Issued	MARATHON MECHANICAL LLC	06/16/2026
DOB NOW	Sign	Signed-off	DESTHERS, JOSEPH	07/01/2025
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	NYC PAINTING CONTRACTING*	02/03/2025
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Permit Issued	KATAN P & H INC	07/24/2024
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	M. INT'L ENGINEERING PLLC	07/24/2024
DOB NOW	General Construction	Permit Issued	CT IDEAL SUPPRESSION	07/23/2024
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	GUARANTEED HOME IMPROVEME	10/28/2022
BIS	BL	ISSUED	MARATHON MECHANICAL LLC	07/03/2025
BIS	PL	ISSUED	MARATHON MECHANICAL LLC	05/20/2013
BIS	BL	ISSUED	MARATHON MECHANICAL LLC	05/20/2013
BIS	BL	ISSUED	MARATHON MECHANICAL LLC	01/24/2011
BIS	PL	ISSUED	MARATHON MECHANICAL LLC	01/24/2011
BIS	PL	ISSUED	DO RITE MECHANICAL CORP	02/16/2010
BIS	OT	ISSUED	3 BROS ELITE CORP	02/02/2010
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	3 BROS ELITE CORP	02/02/2010
BIS	OT	ISSUED	RIGHT ANGLE INC	03/03/2009
BIS	PL	ISSUED	MARATHON MECHANICAL LLC	09/19/2008
BIS	OT	ISSUED	RIGHT ANGLE INC.	09/02/2008
BIS	PL	ISSUED	CALARAY GAS HGHT CORP	10/13/1999
BIS	BL	ISSUED	CALARAY GAS HGHT CORP	10/13/1999
BIS	OT	ISSUED	N/A	03/27/1998

1 project · most recent 07/18/2024

Refrigeration Systems Ventilation Systems

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope	Make / Model / Capacity
07/18/2024	Permit Issued	M. INT'L ENGINEERING PLLC	Refrigeration Systems, Ventilation Systems	Ventilation Captiveaire NCA18FA 6,500 CFM · Kitchen Exhaust ×1 Greenheck BSQ-240 4,000 CFM · Makeup Air ×1 Refrigeration Copeland XFAL-040Z-TFC-081 29,610 BTU · Condensing Unit ×1 XFAL-050Z-TFC-081 32,880 BTU · Condensing Unit ×1 XFAM-060Z-TFC-081 53,500 BTU · Condensing Unit ×1

1 project · most recent 07/18/2024

Sprinkler System

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
07/18/2024	—	—	Sprinkler System

2 projects · most recent 02/11/2025

Water/Sanitary Gas Plumbing-Sprinkler

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
02/11/2025	—	—	Gas, Water/Sanitary
07/18/2024	Permit Issued	KATAN P & H INC	Plumbing-Sprinkler, Water/Sanitary

6 projects · most recent 07/08/2025

General Wiring Boiler Controls

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
07/08/2025	Complete	ASKO ELEC CONST & MAIN IN	—
06/06/2025	Complete	R & T ELECTRICAL CORP	General Wiring
05/22/2025	Permit Issued	INFINITI ELECTRIC CORP	1 meters, 1 new_meters
12/18/2024	Permit Issued	WCK ELECTRIC CORP.	General Wiring
11/23/2018	Permit Issued	GOTHAM WIRING LICENSED	Boiler Controls
10/31/2018	Permit Issued	GOTHAM WIRING LICENSED	Boiler Controls

▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 5

Date	Type	Result	Report
02/19/2026	Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with code	Certified	View ↗
02/19/2026	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-Finish	Certified	View ↗
10/30/2024	Pass-Final PL - Underground	Pass	View ↗
10/10/2024	Certified Sprinkler (PL)-SP-Fixtures (PL)-Finish	Certified	View ↗
08/28/2024	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing	Certified	View ↗

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 65

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
02/13/2025	Tenant Protection Plan Compliance	ALEKSANDR LEVIN	special
02/11/2025	Tenant Protection Plan Compliance	—	special
02/03/2025	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	ALEKSANDR LEVIN	special
02/03/2025	Tenant Protection Plan Compliance	ALEKSANDR LEVIN	special
02/03/2025	Fire-Resistance Rated Construction	ALEKSANDR LEVIN	progress
02/03/2025	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	ALEKSANDR LEVIN	progress
02/03/2025	Final	ALEKSANDR LEVIN	progress
02/03/2025	Lighting controls	ALEKSANDR LEVIN	energy_progress
02/03/2025	Lighting in dwelling units	ALEKSANDR LEVIN	energy_progress
01/29/2025	Insulation placement and R values	—	energy_progress
01/29/2025	Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratings	—	energy_progress
01/29/2025	Duct leakage testing, insulation and design	—	energy_progress
01/29/2025	Fenestration areas	—	energy_progress
01/29/2025	Fenestration air leakage	—	energy_progress
01/29/2025	Air barrier - visual inspection	—	energy_progress
12/20/2024	Tenant Protection Plan Compliance	—	special
12/20/2024	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	—	progress
12/20/2024	Fire-Resistance Rated Construction	—	progress
12/20/2024	Final	—	progress
12/06/2024	Lighting in dwelling units	ALEKSANDR LEVIN	energy_progress
12/06/2024	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	ALEKSANDR LEVIN	special
12/06/2024	Tenant Protection Plan Compliance	ALEKSANDR LEVIN	special
12/06/2024	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	ALEKSANDR LEVIN	progress
12/06/2024	Final	ALEKSANDR LEVIN	progress
12/06/2024	Fire-Resistance Rated Construction	ALEKSANDR LEVIN	progress

Latest 25 of 65.

▾Documents — 143 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings15

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch15

09/01/2026M08018884-I1Request digital key ↗

08/26/2026M01046588-P1Request digital key ↗

08/26/2026M01046588-S1Request digital key ↗

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▸Applications & Permits26

▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION19

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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION7

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09/11/2012120395072Open ↗

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications50

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature15

08/26/2026M01046588-P1Open ↗

08/26/2026M01046588-S1Open ↗

08/26/2026M01046588-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature13

09/02/2026M00946502-I1Open ↗

08/30/2026M00946502-P4Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION10

06/28/2010120395072Open ↗

03/11/2010120225318Open ↗

12/19/2009120225318Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature10

09/02/2026M00946502-I1Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST1

08/20/2008110318086Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM1

08/20/2008110318086Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment10

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING4

08/23/2012120395072Open ↗

06/28/2010120395072Open ↗

12/19/2009120225318Open ↗

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▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE4

04/14/2010120225318Open ↗

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▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT2

08/23/2012120395072Open ↗

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▸Environmental & Asbestos13

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report10

08/26/2026M01046588-P1Open ↗

08/26/2026M01046588-S1Open ↗

08/26/2026M01046588-I1Open ↗

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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'3

06/28/2010120395072Open ↗

12/19/2009120225318Open ↗

08/20/2008110318086Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports1

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY1

04/29/2025120395072Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs7

▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS3

06/28/2010120395072Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST2

06/25/2009110318086Open ↗

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

12/13/2010120225318Open ↗

▸BISFINAL1

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▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership8

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT6

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▸BISLL58/88-CIVIL PENALTY AFFIDAVIT1

09/02/2008110318086Open ↗

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW31

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▸Filing & Intake Forms12

▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM7

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET3

06/28/2010120395072Open ↗

12/19/2009120225318Open ↗

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION2

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▸BISCONSTRUCTION - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

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