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. 

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+.