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Article Category: Surveys and Inspections
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Lead Paint Compliance in NYC: What Building Owners Need to Know
Lead Paint Law Compliance: XRF Inspections Required for NYC Buildings by August 2025 Under Local Law 31 of 2020, and reinforced by Local Laws 111, 122,…
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Fort Lee Parking Structure Inspections (Ordinance 2025-17): Compliance Requirements for Owners and Managers
Fort Lee’s new Ordinance 2025-17 puts parking structure inspections on the calendar. Get a clear, owner-focused breakdown of who must comply, what a NJ PE will…
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Fixing Brown Water and Low Pressure
Reinstalling a roof tank and replacing corroded piping can fix a building's plumbing problems.
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Surveying Your Building’s Condition
A guide to physical condition surveys for NYC buildings, including what they cover and how they support repair planning and capital budgeting.
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Finding—and Fixing—Construction Defects
To address problems in new construction, start with a forensic survey.
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Ask the Engineer: Special Inspections
The DOB has tightened requirements for Special Inspections, which apply to most repair projects.
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Detecting Leaks with Infrared Thermography
Infrared Thermography reveals hidden defects throughout a building.
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Doing Due Diligence Before Buying
A pre-purchase survey can uncover defects that could mean higher maintenance costs later on.
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Africa Israel Sued for Not Disclosing RAND Report
The developer of 20 Pine Street failed to disclose RAND's report, which listed $5.6 million in defects.
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Lack of Luxury
RAND’s physical condition survey of the Empire Condominium uncovered a host of defective conditions.
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The 7 Worst Places to Live in a Building
RAND looks at which areas inside a building pose the greatest potential for problems.
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Local Law 37 Retaining Wall Inspections in NYC
NYC Local Law 37 requires periodic retaining wall inspections and DOB filings for qualifying walls. Learn the requirements, who must inspect, and how to comply.
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NYC Annual Parapet Inspection Requirement Fact Sheet
NYC parapet inspection requirements, annual deadlines, report rules, and Local Law 126 compliance guidance for building owners and property managers.
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Understanding Tenant Protection Plan (TPP) Compliance in NYC: A Guide for Building Owners
Protecting the safety of tenants during construction is required by law.
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Learn to Spot Building Defects before Buying
Prospective buyers should be aware of common defects in newly constructed condominiums.
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The Top 7 Construction Defects
New doesn't mean flawless. Leaks and other deficiencies are often found in recently built properties.
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Special Inspections Fact Sheet
The DOB's tighter requirements for Special Inspections apply to most repair projects.
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Integrated Physical Needs Assessments (IPNAs)
How IPNAs help evaluate building condition, energy and water performance, and health-related improvements in affordable multifamily housing.
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Maintenance Best Practices for Parking Structures
Following these maintenance practices enhances will parking structure safety, prolong their lifespan, and minimize expensive repairs.
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Jersey City Structural and Facade Inspection Requirements
Buildings of a certain height in Jersey City are now required to have regular facade and structural inspections performed by a licensed professional.
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New York State Parking Garage Inspections Fact Sheet
Parking garages in New York State must be inspected by a qualified engineer every three years.
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NYC Parking Garage Inspection Requirements: PIPS and Local Law 126
Which NYC parking structures are covered by PIPS? Review Local Law 126 inspection and filing requirements, deadlines, classifications, repair obligations, and penalties.
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Special Inspections Explained (Video)
RAND Structural Engineer Eugene Gurevich, PE explains how the DOB has tightened requirements for Special Inspections, which apply to most repair projects.
