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.

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+.