NYC Housing Market Brings Demographic Changes

The NYC housing market is ever-changing and the demographic changes by neighborhood are certainly no different. Between 2000 and 2010 there has been a lot of movement within the boroughs - as certain demographics (categorized by race, age and income) have shrunk in some areas and grown in others.

According to the Citizens Housing & Panel Council, 5 major trends can be highlighted:

1. In 2010, the largest population cluster (1 million residents) includes low-income families and singles, majority-Hispanic. 
2. The black middle class declined by 18%, with an overall 5% decline of the city's overall black population.
3. Majority-white upper-middle class areas have become whiter. 
4. Traditionally diverse areas are becoming increasingly occupied by high-income white, mostly single, households. 
5. Asian populations have expanded into areas preciously dominated by white populations. 

Learn more about these housing market changes here »

IAS accredited and experts in NYC construction and applicable building codes, AM & Associates is comprised of professional engineers, architects, certified inspection technicians and more. Our clients own and manage over 100 million square feet of space in NYC, including high rise office buildings and other major complexes. 

Tips for Avoiding Illegally Converted Apartments

Choosing safe and legal living conditions in New York can be tough if you don't know the kind of requirements to look for. To ensure both the safety of yourself and your family, use these tips below for eyeing an illegally converted apartment:

• Educate yourself on market prices. Rent that seems too low for the area in which the building resides could be illegal. 
• Look for certain keywords in postings. "Basement," "attic" and "flex" are all red-flags for conditions that would not provide adequate exit options. "Utilities included" may also be a sign that the landlord does not want another name connected to the property for maximum occupancy reasons. 
• If the address is not disclosed on the listing or mail can not be delivered directly, the landlord is likely afraid to expose the exact location due to illegal features involved. 
• Never rent a room with very small windows or locked doors. Residents should have access to efficient light, escape options, and all available exits. 

As always, New Yorkers are encouraged to call 311 if they become aware of unsafe construction conditions. 

Alan Margolin & Associates has been proving engineering services to the New York area for over 30 years. Focusing our craft on special inspection, we are experts in the New York City Department of Buildings' requirements and ensure all construction is built properly and to code. 

Our IAS accreditation is proof that we operate at the highest level of ethical, legal and technical standards. Visit our website for more information on our credentials and a complete list of services we provide. 

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An "Urban Bowl" Penn Station?

Plans for a new Penn Station are in the works but it does require some negotiating with the long standing Madison Square Garden. NYC architects and city planners hope to reveal a drastically improved Penn Station by 2023 which, in recent years, has been an extremely overcrowded transit hub. 

To make this dream a reality, "the Garden would need to relocate to the Morgan postal facility between 28th and 31st streets and Ninth and Tenth avenues." Solutions that do not require the removal of the Garden from its current location are also in the works but sources of funding still need to be discussed. 

For more on the potential transformation of Penn Station visit ny.curbed.com. 

Alan Margolin and Associates is your New York City special inspection agency. For a complete list of services we provide to support a bigger, brighter and safer metropolitan area, visit our website. 

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Homeowner and Tenant Tips for Winterizing

While we ensure your building is built properly and to code, there is also plenty you can do to help yourself and your safety - especially during these colder months. If you are an NYC homeowner or tenant, here are a few things you can do (or talk to your landlord about doing) in order to winterize your home:

• Weatherproof doors and windows to prevent heat loss.
• Check your attic for proper insulation or have better insulation installed.
• Schedule your routine heating system maintenance. Clean and/or replace filters. 
• Keep space heaters away from flammable items and never leave the house or apartment with one left on. 
• Remove snow and rainwater form roofs and drains regularly to prevent the formation of leaks. 
• Shut valves to outdoor water pipes and properly insulate all other pipes to prevent freezing and/or bursting. 

AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick and quality service to all of our clients. With over 30 years of experience or certified inspectors, architects and engineers help bring safe and unique construction to New York and the surrounding metropolitan area. 

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Luxury Apartments Have NYC Construction Booming

Have you noticed the surge in luxury residential development? It certainly has NYC construction booming and Alan Margolin and Associates is keeping tabs.

According to the New York Building Congress, spend on construction in 2014 will total to be 17% more than the previous year – marking a post-recession rebound.

There is one concern, however. Little to no investment is being made in affordable units for moderate and low-income New Yorkers. For wealthy buyers, on the other hand, the New York housing market is about to get much bigger.

For more on this story, visit NY Daily News.

AM & Associates is your source for special inspection and related services in New York and the entire metropolitan area. With over 50 years of experience, we are known for both our high standards and specialized services. We have supported the work of some of the largest and most prestigious developers, retailers and more.

Call us today at 212.867.6720 or visit our website for more information.

Trinity Church Set to Expand

More residential buildings are on the rise and this time it is happening on the Trinity Church's 2 million dollar property. 

Along with a 444 seat public school and a 1 million-square-foot development at 4 Hudson Square, Trinity Real Estate (church's property arm) is now looking for a partner to undergo this 430-foot-tall, 300,000-square-foot residential building in Hudson Square. 

For more on these new developments in planning, click here. 

Alan Margolin & Associates has been proving engineering services to the New York area for over 30 years. Focusing our craft on special inspection, we are experts in the New York City Department of Buildings' requirements and ensure all construction is built properly and to code. 

Our IAS accreditation is proof that we operate at the highest level of ethical, legal and technical standards. Visit our website for more information on our credentials and a complete list of services we provide. 

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Landmark Colony - Bringing Life Back to the Farm

Remember the 45-acres of abandon farm land on Staten Island? It is finally being brought back to life! Once known as the New York City Farm Colony, this land is being transformed into 350 units of senior housing by NFC Associates, backed by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. 

Vacant for more than 40 years, this land will soon be referred to as Landmark Colony. Changes to the old buildings are being made with an effort to avoid generic designs and contain a bucolic feel in the mist of a city. 

For more details on the redevelopment, click here. 

Alan Margolin & Associates has been proving engineering services to the New York area for over 30 years. Focusing our craft on special inspection, we are experts in the New York City Department of Buildings' requirements and ensure all construction is built properly and to code. 

Our IAS accreditation is proof that we operate at the highest level of ethical, legal and technical standards. Visit our website for more information on our credentials and a complete list of services we provide. 

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One World Trade Center - The Doors Have Opened

One World Trade Center is finally open and the tenants are quickly building! With extremely high ceilings and colorful wall art, the lobby features the Conde Nast signature straight across from it's revolving doors. 

Only 42% of the building is left to lease. Conde Nast, China Center New York LCC, Servcorp and Westfield LLC are just some of the companies that will immediately reside in this new and beloved landmark. 

For more on the grande opening of this monumental NYC infrastructure, click here. 

Alan Margolin & Associates has been proving engineering services to the New York area for over 30 years. Focusing our craft on special inspection, we are experts in the New York City Department of Buildings' requirements and ensure all construction is built properly and to code. 

Our IAS accreditation is proof that we operate at the highest level of ethical, legal and technical standards. Visit our website for more information on our credentials and a complete list of services we provide. 

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Why Our Special Inspection Structure Works

At Alan Margolin & Associates, we've developed a sophisticated special inspection practice through decades of extensive experience in the construction industry and established a reputation of taking a proactive approach to keep projects on schedule while safe guarding against costly defects and code violations. What does this mean for you? We'll catch construction defects BEFORE they cause delays and costly repairs. Other benefits of our structure include:

• Open communication among the agency, general contractor and the owner
• Additional set of trained eyes to ensure the quality of the project
• Long standing relationships enable daily communication with design firms
• Comprehensive internal review process ensures prompt distribution

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients. For more on why our special inspection structure works, see our YouTube video below:

 

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44 New NYC Developments Revealed

NYC real estate will not fall short this season. With 44 new developments hitting the market, available condos and rentals are plentiful. 

215 Chrystie Street. This two part building - half hotel, half apartment - will be filled with a contemporary interior. 

1110 Park Avenue. This 16 story white stone building will add nine new residences to the upper east side. 

252 East 57th Street. These long awaited 93 condos include amenities that will not disappoint. 

19 Park Place. With circular balconies and glass railings, 24 condos will be added to Park Place. 

515 West 29th Street. One of the many new additions to the High Line, this buildings wavy exterior isn't the only thing that makes it unique. Each resident will have their own outdoor space with a fire pit.

Verizon Building. This highly anticipated project will convert the top floors to condos listed at prices starting out around $2 million. 

For a complete list of new developments, visit ny.curbed.com. 

Alan Margolin & Associates has been proving engineering services to the New York area for over 30 years. Focusing our craft on special inspection, we are experts in the New York City Department of Buildings' requirements and ensure all construction is built properly and to code. 

Our IAS accreditation is proof that we operate at the highest level of ethical, legal and technical standards. Visit our website for more information on our credentials and a complete list of services we provide. 

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Advantages of Precast Concrete

At Alan Margolin & Associates, we offer a number of NYC special inspection services, including Cast-in-Place, Precast & Pre-stressed concrete inspections. Today, we're giving you the low-down on the advantages that come with using Precast.

The mix, placement and curing can be tightly controlled since it is manufactured in a controlled casting environment - leading to extremely durable concrete. 

Casting is not contingent upon weather. Regardless of the weather, you will receive the same results with precast every time. 

Installation of precast can happen on site immediately. Accelerated curing eliminates the need to wait for strength gain, allowing it to be put in to service quickly. 

Precast materials can be used for a number of products and be bought in bulk, which helps you save on cost. 

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients. Whether it is a concrete inspection or one of the many other services we offer, our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate your schedule and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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Chapter 33 of the 2014 Construction Code Brings Changes

New provisions have been made in Chapter 33 of the 2014 Construction Codes and training sessions are underway. A total of four training sessions will highlight the following changes made:

Occupant protection plan for office buildings - during long periods of constructions and demolitions, this will ensure the safety of its occupants. 

Fire safety provisions - deep evacuation sites must include standpipes and hoists.

Daily sidewalk shed inspection - either by construction site contractors or building owners, these must now be checked daily to ensure safety and proper lighting. 

Changes to the construction code help to ensure safety for every New Yorker. Learn more about the launch at nyc.gov. 

Alan Margolin & Associates has been proving engineering services to the New York area for over 30 years. Focusing our craft on special inspection, we are experts in the New York City Department of Buildings' requirements and ensure all construction is built properly and to code. 

Our IAS accreditation is proof that we operate at the highest level of ethical, legal and technical standards. Visit our website for more information on our credentials and a complete list of services we provide. 

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Becoming a Certified Welding Inspector

Think you have what it takes to become an American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector? It starts with specialized training and experience! High school graduates can apply after five years of work experience related to welding, and those with a Bachelor in welding engineer or technology can apply after one year of experience.  Some non-welding post-secondary education can also be applied toward the work experience requirements.

Certification exams are offered by the American Welding Society throughout the year and across the country. To pass, applicants must receive a 72 percent or better on this three part exam, which includes both fundamental questions and practical application, along with a separate vision test. A three-year renewal is required to maintain the certification, but only the vision test must be repeated for renewal.

To pass, applicants must receive a 72 percent or better on this three part exam, which includes both fundamental questions and hands on application. They must also pass a vision test to receive their certification. A three year renewal is required to keep the certification, but only the vision test must be repeated each time.

For more on the process of becoming a certified welding inspector, click here.

At Alan Margolin & Associates, our certified welding inspectors are committed to keeping both the welder and end user safe from harm. We also offer a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, sprinkler, fire and more. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.

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125 Greenwich Street: Downtown's Tallest Residential Building

Earlier this month, renderings of the 1,356-foot tower were revealed! Formally known as 22 Thames Street, this tower of condos in downtown Financial District will be developed by Michael Shvo.

Not understanding just how tall this 77-story residential building will be? 12 feet short of One World Trade Center. 

With 128 apartments, ten of those being full-floor penthouses, this new Financial District favorite will definitely leave its mark. 

For more on the story of 125 Greenwich Street, visit Curbed. 

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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Long in the Works Moynihan Station in First Phase of Construction

An expansion on Penn Station? Our beloved Grand Central may have some competition! This long-awaited Moynihan Station is beginning to make progress. 

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Juan Miguel Lago

The first phase of the expansion, a $300 million dollar project, will include the following:

• An expansion of the existing concourses below the post office
• An underground passageway connected to Penn Station
• An emergency ventilation system
• Two new entrances at the corners of 8th avenue and 31st and 33rd streets

And that's not all! According to curbed, phase two "will turn the grand building into an open, light-filled train hall the size of Grand Central's grand hall."

For more on Moynihan Station's progress, click here. 

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here. 

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project. 

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New Hotel to Rise at the Corner of Hudson and Canal Street

Two Italian soccer stars developing a brand new hotel on the corner of Hudson and Canal Street? It's true! This 30,000 square foot luxury hotel, with 50 to 60 available rooms, is said to open in early 2016. 

According to the Hudson Square Hotel website, the project design plan includes the following:

• Trendy restaurant on the ground floor
• Outdoor pool
• Rooftop sun deck
• State-of-the-art gym

There's more! Learn all about it on Curbed. 

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to all of our clients. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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Expanding Our Service Offerings to Support Your Needs

At Alan Margolin & Associates, we are constantly expanding our service offerings to supports clients' needs and to provide comprehensive support for the entire life-cycle of their buildings. With over 30 years of experience in providing engineering services to the New York metropolitan area, AM & Associates is comprised of professional engineers, architects, certified inspection technicians, and top-tier administrators.

While we have focused our craft on special inspections, we offer a variety of other services including progress inspections, energy code inspections and more!

Looking for more information on what it is we do? Our YouTube Video explains it all:



Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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Peer Into 2033 for New York City

Half of the Big Apple's charm boils down to history and tradition. With world landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, there is no denying New York has some sites to see! However, changes are happening everywhere around the world each day and that doesn't stop here. 

New plans for seventeen famous attractions will revamp Manhattan. They include the following:

The New Penn Station

Thew New World Trade Center

Hudson Yards

5 Pointz Luxury Apartments 

+ Pool

MoMA Tower

The Queensway

South Bronx Initiative Plan

Thew New Whitney Museum

Cornell NYC Tech

The New Westchester Avenue Station

Essex Crossing

The New Loew's Kings Theater

East River Blueway

New York Wheel

The LowLine

Williamsburg's Bedford Avenue

For "Before and After" photos, as well as details on each, click here!

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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One Vanderbilt: A New Neighbor Right Near Grand Central Terminal

A new building right near the Grand Central Terminal? We welcome neighbors! However, there has been deliberation as to whether or not the Kohn Pederson Fox skyscraper would be a "harmonious" addition to the block.

The architect, James von Klemperer included the below highlights in his presentation to the LPC:

• The building would be set back seven feet from the property line.
• The slated building would have direct access to multiple levels of Grand Central, providing an extension of waiting space.
• The concave tile ceiling would recall the spirit of Guastavino.
• The way the building tapers will maximize the amount of light that gets to the street.

For more on this new neighborhood landmark, click here.

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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Why Our IAS Accreditation Matters

AM & Associates is accredited by one of the world leaders in accreditation, the International Accreditation Service, or the IAS. This is a distinction held by few firms in the country and recognizes that our organization operates at the highest level of ethical, legal and technical standards. The IAS has been accrediting firms based on rigorous criteria since 1975. In fact, we were one of the first agencies in the NYC metro area permitted to perform Special Inspections. 

What does this mean? You can count on us to ensure that construction work is completed in accordance to applicable building codes. Our clients needs are met in a professional and timely fashion and the safety of their workers and future inhabitants is ensured. 

Want the details on IAS criteria for special inspection agencies? Click here. 

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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Living in NYC Brought to a Whole New Height!

A building taller and bigger than the Chrysler Building? Yes, it's true! 432 Park Avenue will be the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere when it's complete, at an amazing 1,396 feet! This building is a pretty cool reminder that these amazing pieces of architecture don't just happen over night. People have to go all the way up there and work on it. 

Check out a promotional video of workers in action below:

Interested in photos of this 96 story wonder? Field Condition has them all!


AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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A Major Flaw in Construction Left NYC Skyscraper at Risk of Collapse

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Flashback to the year 1977 and you'll find a scramble to keep Citicorp Center skyscraper on Lexington Ave upright! The building was at risk of collapsing due to wind as a result of a major flaw in construction. When originally designed by William LeMessurier, the 9 story stilts that this 59 story building stands on, was a result of the architect's need to build around the St. Peter's Lutheran Church on the corner of that street.

Interested in what made LeMessuriers clever design fix vulnerable to wind? Click here! It was an undergraduate architectural student who actually saved the day.

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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Why Choose Alan Margolin & Associates

Alan Margolin & Associates has been the leading provider of engineering services to NYC and the surrounding boroughs for over fifty years. We take a professional approach to each project and have been privileged to work on some of the city's most iconic structures such as the Chrysler Building, Time Warner Center, the Empire State Building, and 30 Rockefeller Center- to name a few.

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

Are you interested in learning more about our services? Please see the following video:





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AM & Associates Special Inspections

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please see the following:

Photoluminescent Exit Path Markings

Structural Steel- Welding, Erection and Bolding

Structural Cold- Formed Steel

Concrete- Cast-in-place, Precast, Pre-stressed

Masonry

Soils- Site Preparation, Fill Placement and in-Place Density, investigations (Borings/ Test Pits)

Wall Panels, Curtain Walls and Veneers

Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials

Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS)

Alternative Materials- OTCR Buildings Bulletin

Smoke Control Systems

Mechanical Systems

Fuel-Oil Storage and Fuel-Oil piping Systems

High-Pressure Steam Piping (Welding)

Fuel-Gas Piping (Welding)

Structural Safety/ Stability

Site Storm drainage Disposal and Detention System Installation

Sprinkler Systems

Standpipe Systems

Heating Systems

Chimneys

Firestop, Draftstop and Fireblock Systems

Aluminum Welding

Seismic Isolation Systems

Concrete Test Cylinders

Frame Inspection

Energy Code Compliance Inspections

Fire-Resistance Rate Construction

Public Assemble Emergency Lighting

Final

Alan Margolin & Associates has been the leading provider of engineering services to NYC and the surrounding boroughs for over fifty years. We take a professional approach to each project and have been privileged to work on some of the city's most iconic structures such as the Chrysler Building, Time Warner Center, the Empire State Building, and 30 Rockefeller Center- to name a few.

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Building Checklist For Inspections

 

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. It is important be educated about the inspection process. The following checklist is an outline of a building inspection:

 

Access and Premises

Building address is clear and visible from the street.

Exterior access is clear.

Fire department connection is clear, visible, and readily accessible.

Lockbox is accessible.

 

Means of Egress

Exit doors should be visible, accessible and functional.

Exit doors should open without use of key or excessive effort.

Fire doors should be self closing.

 

Electrical

Cover plates must be installed on receptacles.

Circuits should be properly labeled.

There must be 30 inches of clear access in front of electrical panels.

No use of extension cords.

 

Egress Lighting

All means of egress should be illuminated properly.

Exit signs should be properly illuminated.

 

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Smoke alarms should properly operate.

Carbon monoxide detectors should operate properly.

Are you interested in learning more about what is involved in a building inspection? To see the full checklist, click here!

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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NYC Special Inspection Services

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please see the following:

Photoluminescent Exit Path Markings

Structural Steel- Welding, Erection and Bolding

Structural Cold- Formed Steel

Concrete- Cast-in-place, Precast, Pre-stressed

Masonry

Soils- Site Preparation, Fill Placement and in-Place Density, investigations (Borings/ Test Pits)

Wall Panels, Curtain Walls and Veneers

Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials

Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS)

Alternative Materials- OTCR Buildings Bulletin

Smoke Control Systems

Mechanical Systems

Fuel-Oil Storage and Fuel-Oil piping Systems

High-Pressure Steam Piping (Welding)

Fuel-Gas Piping (Welding)

Structural Safety/ Stability

Site Storm drainage Disposal and Detention System Installation

Sprinkler Systems

Standpipe Systems

Heating Systems

Chimneys

Firestop, Draftstop and Fireblock Systems

Aluminum Welding

Seismic Isolation Systems

Concrete Test Cylinders

Frame Inspection

Energy Code Compliance Inspections

Fire-Resistance Rate Construction

Public Assemble Emergency Lighting

Final

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

Keep up with the latest industry news and New York City happenings by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, and connecting with us on Google+.