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

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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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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.

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Life Above The Iconic Grand Central Terminal

Alan Margolin and Associates is located atop Grand Central Terminal. This long standing city landmark is full of hidden gems and secrets. Are you interested in discovering the truth about Grand Central Station? Check out some of the following facts:

• Grand Central Terminal opened its doors on February 2, 1913 at midnight.
• It was the third station built at 42nd Street.
• 150,000 People walked through the doors on the first day.
• Now, 750,000 visitors pass daily.
• The celestial ceiling of the main concourse depicts the zodiac. The view is of the Mediterranean winter sky.
• There is a secret trap door in the kiosk below the clock that leads to a spiral staircase down to the lower level info booth.
• There is a terminal that connects to a secret underground platform at the Waldorf Astoria.
• A large American flag has hung in the main concourse since a few days after the attacks of 9/11.
• 93% of Grand Central Terminal commuters are college graduates.
• About 19,000 items turn up in the lost and found each year.
• More than half of those are reunited with their owners.

Want to learn more about Grand Central Terminal? 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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NYC Special Inspectors

The New York City Department of Buildings requires all construction projects undergo special inspections. These inspections are conducted to ensure all construction work is performed and completed in compliance with building codes and NYC Department of Building approved plans and specifications. All special inspections must be performed by an International Accreditation Service Special Inspection Agency.

IAS ensures that the organization operates at the highest level of ethical, legal, and technical standards. Alan Margolin & Associates is proud to be an IAS accredited agency, thus providing safe and reliable products and services. We are one of the first in the New York City metro area permitted to perform special inspections.

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.

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Apartments Rising In Manhattan

Everyone knows that finding a decent size apartment in New York City at an affordable price is hard to do.  According to ny.curbed.com, New Yorkers can expect to see more buildings on the rise. Architects are flocking to NYC to build what appears to be apartment buildings. Hotpads calculated 7,000 new apartments heading to Manhattan. One can only hope that increase in apartments will cause a decrease in monthly cost. (Hey, we can dream!) Are you interested in learning more? Click here!

Alan Margolin and Associates has been fortunate enough to service some of the city's most famous buildings and have witnessed the exquisiteness firsthand.

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 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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ATTENTION NYC! Join Us In Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions!

New York City has a goal of reducing greenhouse emission by 30% by the year 2030. The New York City Energy Conservation Code sets energy-efficient standards for new construction and alterations to existing buildings. These projects must comply with the energy conservation code.

Join the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in NYC! AM & Associates will ensure buildings meet the growing demand for energy compliance. Are you looking for more information regarding energy compliance? Click here or visit our YouTube channel to learn more about the services Alan Margolin and Associates offers.



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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AM & Associates Is LIVE On YouTube!

Alan Margolin and Associates is LIVE on YouTube! For over 30 years AM & Associates has provided inspection services to the New York area. IAS accredited, we are comprised of professional engineers, architects, certified inspection technicians, and top-tier administrators, all of whom are dedicated to the safety of life and property.

Alan Margolin and Associates offers a full range of inspections including special inspections, progress inspections, energy code inspections, in addition to a variety of many other inspection and surveying services. We are constantly expanding our service offerings to support clients' needs and to provide comprehensive support for the entire lifecycle of their buildings. Check out the following video for more information!





Looking for more information on Special Inspections? Contact Alan Margolin and Associates! Click here for more Frequently Asked Questions.

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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Special Inspection Frequently Asked Questions

Alan Margolin & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including architectural, mechanical, fire protection, structural, and civil inspections. Do you have questions regarding special inspections? These questions explain the basics of the NYC DOB’s Special Inspections program.

When did Special Inspections replace Controlled Inspections?

With the 2008 NYC Building Code, Special Inspections took the place of Controlled Inspections for all construction jobs whose applications were submitted on or after July 1, 2008.

Are Progress Inspections the same as Special Inspections?

Progress Inspections, while similar to Special Inspections, are different.  They are performed during the overall progress of work, while Special Inspections are more specialized and occur at specific points during construction.  Both Progress and Special Inspections confirm compliance with the NYCBC and construction documents, along with any relevant reference standards.

What is required from the Owner during the pre-design phase?

The owner is ultimately responsible for hiring the Special Inspection Agency, so the owner should be aware of the necessity to provide special inspections and reserve the funds to cover all inspection requirements.

What is required from the Design Applicant of Record (Architect or Engineer) during the pre-design phase?

The design applicant is responsible for determining the required list of inspection items that will be included on the TR1 submitted to the NYC DOB.

Looking for more information on Special Inspections? Contact Alan Margolin and Associates! Click here for more Frequently Asked Questions.

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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Special Inspections Provided By AM & 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 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+.

AM & Associates is IAS Accredited!

Alan Margolin and Associates is accredited by the IAS, otherwise known as the International Accreditation Service, to perform special inspections. IAS is a subsidiary of the International Code Council and ensures that an organization operates in the highest level of ethical, legal, and technical standards. An accredited firm puts a client's mind at ease, knowing they will receive a safe and reliable product.

IAS provides rigorous criteria for compliance and continually oversights its accredited agencies; a standard they have been setting since 1975. Alan Margolin and Associates is happy to be one of the first agencies in the NYC area permitted to perform special inspections.

To learn more about the IAS, 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. AM & 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.

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+.

Alan Margolin & Associates Is LIVE On Social Media!

Alan Margolin and Associates is LIVE on social media! Connecting with us has never been so easy. 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+.

AM & 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 offers comprehensive Special Inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety among others. AM & Associates is also one of the few firms in the country accredited by IAS.

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.

For a complete list of Special inspection services offered, click here.