Replacing a heating plant serving ten occupied buildings required planning for both construction and long-term operation. At NYCHA’s Johnson Houses, RAND provided MEP and structural engineering for new steam boilers and independent hot water systems, with temporary boilers supporting residents’ essential services throughout the work.
A Brooklyn condominium challenged $121,000 in penalties tied to an unfiled FISP report. The court dismissed the case. Here is what NYC owners, boards and managing agents should know about addressing open filings, violations and penalties.
At RAND, giving back is woven into everyday life, from office fundraisers and volunteer days to donation drives that support our neighbors across New York City. Through our RAND Gives Back program, staff come together throughout the year to support…
RAND Building News & Insights Updated April 2026 Our 2026 NYC Building Compliance Calendar highlights the key deadlines still ahead this year, including extended deadlines for LL87 energy audits from 2025 and LL97 carbon emissions reporting, and year-end requirements for…
Think you know the rules? If you own or manage a building in New York City that’s over six stories, you’re likely familiar with the Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), the local law that requires buildings to undergo cyclical exterior…
Find out when a newly constructed NYC building must file its first FISP report based on its TCO or CO date, block number, and Cycle 10 sub-cycle.
At RAND, giving back to the community is a key part of our culture and a meaningful extension of the work we do every day. Over the course of the year, our team participated in several volunteer initiatives aimed at…
August 1 Filing Deadline is Four Months Away Arising from a tragic incident in lower Manhattan, New York City’s Initial Observation Inspection requirement, enacted in addition to the Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) program, reflects the city’s dedication to…
NYC Benchmarking Deadline Alert: May 1, 2024 The 2024 Benchmarking Covered Buildings List is out. Owners of buildings on the list must submit their energy and water usage data by May 1, 2024, to comply with NYC Benchmarking Law (Local…
RAND is proud to announce our exterior and roof repair project at Park Slope Jewish Center in Park Slope Historic District has won a 2018 Evelyn and Everett Ortner Park Slope Preservation Award.