A Freedom of Information reply from the New York City Department of Buildings reports that copies of city permits for routine or major construction work within World Trade Center building 7 during the years 1999, 2000 and 2001 could not be located. Records for the “ALT 2” category were requested.

“DOB divides construction work into two main categories: New Buildings (NB) and Alterations (ALT). Alterations are further divided into three types—ALT1s, ALT2s and ALT3s—depending upon the scope of work. An ALT1 is a major alteration in which the use or occupancy of an existing property changes. An ALT2 is an alteration in which the use or occupancy of a facility does not change, but includes multiple work types, i.e., plumbing and construction. ALT1s and ALT2s must be filed by a registered architect or licensed engineer."

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/consbroch.pdf

September 22, 2010

Records Access Officer/Freedom of Information Requests

280 Broadway, 7th Floor

New York, NY 10007

Re: Freedom of Information request

To Whom It May Concern:

I respectfully request copies of the following NYC Department of Buildings records:

- Permits issued during the years 1999, 2000 and 2001 by the NYC Department of Buildings for "ALT 2" category construction work performed at the former World Trade Center building 7.

- All certificates of occupancy for the former World Trade Center building 7 for the years 1999, 2000 and 2001.

Please be advised that disclosure of the requested information is not in my commercial interest.

Thank you.

Aidan Monaghan