617 West 155 Street, Manhattan — DOB NOW & BIS Permits, Violations | BuildNYC

Museum

617 WEST 155 STREET

MANHATTAN · BIN 1063245

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1907Year Built

2Stories

P7Building Class

R8Zoning

16,500 sfGross Floor Area

1Units

5 Open Violations ▸

Museum · 9,992 sf lot · 1.65 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

ArchitectureStructuralMechanical

Roof7p · 3 filings · 20 docs

Floor 22p · 1 filing · 8 docs

Floor 12p · 1 filing · 8 docs

Cellar2p · 1 filing · 8 docs

Basement2p · 1 filing · 8 docs

Nothing on file for this building.

Building Lifecycle

All (71)Filed (4)Permit Issued (8)Signed Off (3)Violation (38)Objection (10)Special Inspection (8)

04/16/2026

Signed off — Alteration

Mechanical work as shown on plans (East Building).

M08005294-I1

04/10/2026

Signed off — Alteration

Structural work as shown on plans (East Building).

M08005286-I1

03/30/2026

Signed off — Alteration

General construction work as shown on plans.

M08005279-I1

12/29/2025

Special inspection requirement — Final

Hackjong Choi

12/29/2025

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

Hackjong Choi

12/11/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

10/07/2025

Objection raised — Cost

09/23/2025

Objection resolved — Addressed

09/22/2025

Objection raised — Admin

09/05/2025

Filed — Alteration

Mechanical work as shown on plans (East Building).

M08005294-P1

04/08/2025

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M08005294-I1-MS

04/08/2025

Permit issued — General Construction

M08005279-I1-GC

04/08/2025

Permit issued — Structural

M08005286-I1-ST

04/22/2024

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M08005294-I1-MS

04/15/2024

Permit issued — Structural

M08005286-I1-ST

04/15/2024

Permit issued — General Construction

M08005279-I1-GC

06/30/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

04/20/2023

Permit issued — General Construction

M08005279-I1-GC

04/19/2023

Permit issued — Structural

M08005286-I1-ST

03/04/2023

Objection raised — Energy

03/04/2023

Objection resolved — Addressed

12/23/2022

Objection raised — Admin

12/23/2022

Objection resolved — Addressed

12/23/2022

Objection raised — Admin

12/23/2022

Objection resolved — Addressed

12/22/2022

Filed — Alteration

Structural work as shown on plans (East Building).

M08005286-I1

12/21/2022

Filed — Alteration

Mechanical work as shown on plans (East Building).

M08005294-I1

12/21/2022

Filed — Alteration

General construction work as shown on plans.

M08005279-I1

12/08/2022

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

HENLIA CHEN

12/08/2022

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

HENLIA CHEN

12/08/2022

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Details

HENLIA CHEN

12/08/2022

Special inspection requirement — Structural Steel - Welding

HENLIA CHEN

12/07/2022

Special inspection requirement — Final

DAVID BAE

09/16/2022

Special inspection requirement — Final

HENLIA CHEN

12/13/2011

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

01/01/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/03/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/03/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/03/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/03/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/19/2007

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/19/2007

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/06/2006

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/06/2006

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/06/2006

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/06/2006

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/06/2006

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/31/2005

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/31/2005

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/13/2004

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/13/2004

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/19/2003

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/19/2003

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/26/2002

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/27/2001

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/07/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/16/1999

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/16/1999

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/04/1998

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/04/1998

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Latest 60 of 71 events.

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
KOHLER RONAN, LLC	2	09/05/2025
OLD STRUCTURES ENGINEERING, P.C.	1	12/22/2022
DAVID BAE ARCHITECT	1	12/21/2022

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
WILLIAM VITACCO ASSOCIATES	4	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
JRM CONSTRUCTION MGMT LLC	General Contractor	13	04/09/2026
PATRICK KENNELLY	Electrical	2	03/21/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
BEYOND ARCH LLC	3600	2	09/05/2025
CHEN ENGINEERING SERVICES	1826	2	12/22/2022

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	JRM CONSTRUCTION MGMT LLC	04/08/2025
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	JRM CONSTRUCTION MGMT LLC	04/08/2025
DOB NOW	Structural	Signed-off	JRM CONSTRUCTION MGMT LLC	04/08/2025
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Signed-off	JRM CONSTRUCTION MGMT LLC	04/22/2024
DOB NOW	Structural	Signed-off	JRM CONSTRUCTION MGMT LLC	04/15/2024
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	JRM CONSTRUCTION MGMT LLC	04/15/2024
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	JRM CONSTRUCTION MGMT LLC	04/20/2023
DOB NOW	Structural	Signed-off	JRM CONSTRUCTION MGMT LLC	04/19/2023
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD CORP	10/01/2015
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD CORP	09/29/2015
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD CORP	09/29/2015
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD CORP	10/17/2014
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD CORP	10/08/2014
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD CORP	10/01/2014
BIS	OT	ISSUED	SCORDIO CONSTRUCTION INC	07/30/2008
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	PHOENIX BRIDGING INC.	01/02/2007
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	PHOENIX BRIDGING INC.	10/11/2006
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	COLGATE SCAFFOLDING & EQUIPMENT	10/18/2005
BIS	PL	ISSUED	S & L PLUMBING INC	01/30/1991
BIS	MH	ISSUED	CORPORATE INTERIORS CONTRACTING	04/26/1990

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 8

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
12/29/2025	Final	Hackjong Choi	progress
12/29/2025	Mechanical Systems	Hackjong Choi	special
12/08/2022	Post-installed Anchors	HENLIA CHEN	special
12/08/2022	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	HENLIA CHEN	special
12/08/2022	Structural Steel - Details	HENLIA CHEN	special
12/08/2022	Structural Steel - Welding	HENLIA CHEN	special
12/07/2022	Final	DAVID BAE	progress
09/16/2022	Final	HENLIA CHEN	progress

▾Documents — 80 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings4

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch4

09/01/2026M08005294-I1Request digital key ↗

09/01/2026M08005294-P1Request digital key ↗

09/01/2026M08005279-I1Request digital key ↗

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▸Applications & Permits18

▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION8

11/02/2015122050555Open ↗

10/13/2015122107941Open ↗

10/13/2015122110303Open ↗

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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION6

10/09/2014122110303Open ↗

10/02/2014122107941Open ↗

02/16/2011110109980Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit4

08/13/2026M08005294-P1Open ↗

08/13/2026M08005286-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M08005294-I1Open ↗

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▸Seals & Professional Certifications26

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION10

11/20/2015122050555Open ↗

11/20/2015122050555Open ↗

11/20/2015122110303Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature5

08/28/2026M08005294-I1Open ↗

08/23/2026M08005279-I1Open ↗

08/22/2026M08005286-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature4

09/01/2026M08005294-P1Open ↗

09/01/2026M08005294-I1Open ↗

09/01/2026M08005279-I1Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature3

08/28/2026M08005294-I1Open ↗

08/23/2026M08005279-I1Open ↗

08/22/2026M08005286-I1Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2

10/09/2014122110303Open ↗

10/02/2014122107941Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT2

10/09/2014122110303Open ↗

10/02/2014122107941Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos6

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report4

09/01/2026M08005294-P1Open ↗

09/01/2026M08005294-I1Open ↗

09/01/2026M08005279-I1Open ↗

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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'1

03/03/2008110109980Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1

10/09/2014122110303Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs14

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter4

08/13/2026M08005279-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M08005286-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M08005294-P1Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST3

11/20/2015122050555Open ↗

11/20/2015122110303Open ↗

11/20/2015122107941Open ↗

▸BISSHED LETTER3

11/20/2015122050555Open ↗

11/20/2015122107941Open ↗

11/02/2015122050555Open ↗

▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION3

11/20/2015122110303Open ↗

10/20/2014122050555Open ↗

03/04/2008110109980Open ↗

▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL1

03/03/2008110109980Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership3

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT3

07/30/2008110109980Open ↗

07/30/2008110109980Open ↗

07/30/2008110109980Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms5

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET5

10/09/2014122110303Open ↗

10/02/2014122107941Open ↗

03/03/2008110109980Open ↗

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▸Other Documents4

▸DOB NOWProof of Historic Building3

08/13/2026M08005294-P1Open ↗

08/13/2026M08005279-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M08005294-I1Open ↗

▸BISSupporting Document: Fee Exempt1

10/08/2014122110303Open ↗