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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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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