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Elevator apt, semi-fireproof without stores
709 WEST 169 STREET
MANHATTAN · Washington Heights (South) · BIN 1063404
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1912Year Built
6Stories
D1Building Class
R8Zoning
39,384 sfGross Floor Area
43Units
LL97 CoveredRent Stabilized4 Open Violations ▸FISP: SWARMP
Elevator apt, semi-fireproof without stores · Owner of record: ROYAL CHARTER PROPERTIES, INC. · 8,483 sf lot · 4.64 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructural
Roof5p · 3 filings · 9 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
ROYAL CHARTER PROPERTIES C O1709/26/2026
PHIPPS HOUSING103/22/2026
PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL103/22/2026
PRESBYTERIAN SYSTEMS203/21/2026
ROYAL CHARTER PROPERTIES EAST103/21/2026
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY103/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
RIMKUS NEW YORK PLLC307/20/2026
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
RIMKUS NEW YORK PLLC203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
JOHN FRANCICAElectrical103/21/2026
JOSEPH SORTINOElectrical103/21/2026
J.K.CONSTRUCTION NEW YORKGeneral Contractor109/26/2026
TRADITIONAL WATERPROOFINGGeneral Contractor104/09/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
CHEN ENGINEERING SERVICES1826103/19/2026
RIMKUS NEW YORK, PLLC8123103/19/2026
Building Lifecycle
All (94)Filed (3)Permit Issued (2)Signed Off (1)Facade (FISP) (12)Violation (60)Objection (7)Special Inspection (9)
09/25/2026
Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed
M01465695-I1-SH
08/14/2026
Objection resolved — Resolved
08/14/2026
Objection resolved — Resolved
08/07/2026
Objection raised — Scope
08/07/2026
Objection raised — Scope
07/20/2026
Filed — Alteration
Exterior facade restoration and repairs work as necessary and per plans submitted. No change in use, occupancy or egress proposed under this application.
M01415232-I1
07/20/2026
Special inspection requirement — Masonry
07/20/2026
Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors
07/02/2026
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
06/10/2026
Special inspection requirement — Final
WILLIAM DAVIS
06/04/2026
Signed off — Alteration
Necessary work to make safe the limited and partial roof structure membrane & related ceiling framing due to fire in existing apt. 6E shown on plans submitted. All other work types to be filed separately by others. No change in use, occupancy or egress.
M01375133-I1
05/15/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
I
05/13/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
04/03/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01375133-I1-GC-CX
03/19/2026
Filed — Alteration
Necessary work to make safe the limited and partial roof structure membrane & related ceiling framing due to fire in existing apt. 6E shown on plans submitted. All other work types to be filed separately by others. No change in use, occupancy or egress.
M01375133-I1
03/16/2026
Special inspection requirement — Wood – Seismic Resistance
02/13/2026
Objection raised — Scope
02/13/2026
Objection raised — Structural
02/13/2026
Objection raised — Cost
12/30/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
12/30/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
12/23/2025
Filed — Alteration
M01339024-I1
12/22/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Wood Frame
12/22/2025
Special inspection requirement — Final
JAMES MONAHAN
12/22/2025
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
12/22/2025
Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
11/05/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
11/05/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
11/05/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
11/05/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
11/05/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
11/05/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
11/05/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
11/05/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
11/05/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
11/05/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
11/05/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
11/05/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
11/05/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
11/05/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
08/12/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
01/27/2022
Cycle 9 facade report submitted
01/25/2022
Cycle 9 facade inspection completed
01/21/2022
Cycle 9 facade report signed — SWARMP
12/03/2018
Cycle 8 facade report signed — SAFE
08/06/2018
Cycle 8 facade report submitted
07/30/2018
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Local Law
06/24/2018
Cycle 8 facade inspection completed
05/31/2018
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
05/24/2018
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
05/24/2018
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
05/24/2018
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
01/10/2018
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Elevators
12/18/2017
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
01/24/2017
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
B
01/03/2017
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
09/21/2016
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
06/10/2015
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
11/14/2013
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
05/04/2012
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
Latest 60 of 94 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedPermit IssuedJ.K.CONSTRUCTION NEW YORK09/25/2026
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offTRADITIONAL WATERPROOFING04/03/2026
BISEQISSUEDSPRING SCAFFOLDING LLC04/20/2018
BISEQISSUEDSPRING SCAFFOLDING LLC05/11/2017
BISOTISSUEDDNA CONTRACTING LLC04/27/2017
BISBLISSUEDA&C HEATING SERVICES INC06/14/2012
BISPLISSUEDA & C HTG SERVICES, INC06/14/2012
BISFBISSUEDCOMMERCIAL COMBUSTION SER11/16/2007
BISOTISSUEDBASONAS CONSTRUCTION OCRP06/27/2002
BISOTISSUEDBASONAS CONSTRUCTION OCRP08/07/2001
BISEQISSUEDCOLGATE SCAFFOLDING10/05/2000
BISEQISSUEDDESTINATION IMAGES ATLANTIC SCAF04/11/1991
BISEQISSUEDDESTINATION IMAGES ATLANTIC SCAF07/26/1990
2 projects · most recent 09/22/2026
General Wiring
FiledStatusContractorScope
09/22/2026Permit IssuedSPICE ELECTRIC COMPANY—
07/21/2026Permit IssuedAL-LECTRIC ELECT'L CONTRGGeneral Wiring
1 project · most recent 03/19/2026
Wood
FiledStatusContractorScope
03/19/2026Signed-offTRADITIONAL WATERPROOFINGWood
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 9
DateRequirementInspectorRole
07/20/2026Masonry—special
07/20/2026Post-installed Anchors—special
07/02/2026Tenant Protection Plan Compliance—special
06/10/2026FinalWILLIAM DAVISprogress
03/16/2026Wood – Seismic Resistance—special
12/22/2025Structural Wood Frame—progress
12/22/2025FinalJAMES MONAHANprogress
12/22/2025Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings—special
12/22/2025Tenant Protection Plan Compliance—special
▾Documents — 72 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings3
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch3
08/18/2026M01375133-I1Request digital key ↗
08/15/2026M01339024-I1Request digital key ↗
08/15/2026M01415232-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits10
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION6
04/23/2018140640572Open ↗
05/10/2017140640572Open ↗
05/03/2017122770420Open ↗
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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION4
05/10/2017140640572Open ↗
05/26/2016122770420Open ↗
06/11/2012121105981Open ↗
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications18
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION5
11/14/2018122770420Open ↗
06/11/2018140640572Open ↗
05/26/2016122770420Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST3
05/26/2016122770420Open ↗
06/11/2012121105981Open ↗
11/14/2007110021805Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature3
08/18/2026M01375133-I1Open ↗
08/16/2026M01415232-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01339024-I1Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT2
05/10/2017140640572Open ↗
05/26/2016122770420Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM2
06/13/2012121105981Open ↗
11/14/2007110021805Open ↗
▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION1
05/10/2017140640572Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY1
05/10/2017140640572Open ↗
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1
08/31/2026M01415232-I1Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment7
▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE3
01/08/2013121105981Open ↗
12/28/2012121105981Open ↗
12/28/2012121105981Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT3
09/28/2012121105981Open ↗
06/11/2012121105981Open ↗
11/14/2007110021805Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1
06/11/2012121105981Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection1
▸BISTENANT PROTECTION PLAN AND NOTES1
05/10/2017140640572Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos7
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report3
08/18/2026M01375133-I1Open ↗
08/15/2026M01415232-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01339024-S1Open ↗
▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'2
11/14/2007110021805Open ↗
11/14/2007110021805Open ↗
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1
06/11/2012121105981Open ↗
▸BISASBESTOS: COMPLETION OR CLOSEOUT (ACP20/21/5)1
11/14/2018122770420Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance7
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS3
11/14/2018122770420Open ↗
05/26/2016122770420Open ↗
06/11/2012121105981Open ↗
▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS2
11/14/2018122770420Open ↗
10/04/2013121105981Open ↗
▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections1
06/11/2012121105981Open ↗
▸BISELECTRICAL APPLICATION FOR SIDEWALK SHED LIGHTING1
05/10/2017140640572Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports1
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY1
05/10/2017140640572Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs7
▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION3
11/14/2018122770420Open ↗
04/23/2018140640572Open ↗
05/03/2017122770420Open ↗
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS2
06/11/2012121105981Open ↗
11/14/2007110021805Open ↗
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST2
11/14/2018122770420Open ↗
06/11/2018140640572Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership4
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT4
11/14/2018122770420Open ↗
05/26/2016122770420Open ↗
10/04/2013121105981Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms7
▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION2
08/03/2017140640572Open ↗
09/19/2013121105981Open ↗
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET2
05/26/2016122770420Open ↗
06/11/2012121105981Open ↗
▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM2
11/14/2018122770420Open ↗
06/11/2018140640572Open ↗
▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET1
05/10/2017140640572Open ↗