Category: Garages

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...

  As state and city regulations continually adapt to maintain the safety and integrity of our buildings, residents, and the public at large, staying up to date with upcoming deadlines and the latest periodic safety inspection requirements can seem like...

RAND Building News & Insights, October 2023 Your essential guide to staying ahead of crucial compliance deadlines and securing the safety of your property. Whether your building boasts parapets, spans over 25,000 square feet, includes parking structures, or has facades...

RAND Building News and Insights  Mark your calendars! Significant NYC and Jersey City building compliance deadlines are fast approaching including, FISP Cycle 9C, Local Law 126's Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS), Jersey City Ordinance 21-054 facade inspections, and much...

The recent fatal garage collapse in Lower Manhattan and subsequent closure of four NYC garages due to hazardous conditions underscore the importance of regular inspection and maintenance for parking structures, which are susceptible to water infiltration, safety hazards, and structural...

RAND Building News: Upcoming and New Local Law Compliance Deadlines   Whether in response to a recent tragedy or looking ahead to take preventive precautions, laws and regulations governing building maintenance are constantly evolving to better keep our communities healthy...

New York City is finally catching up with the rest of the State regarding mandatory periodic parking garage inspections. As of January 1, 2022, parking structures in New York City are required to be inspected periodically per Local Law 126...

The Brooklyn cooperative at 75 Henry Street, a 32-story, 356-unit building sits atop of a three-level underground garage comprised of 546 parking spaces. Its garage had compromised concrete which led to leaks and falling pieces of concrete and dust. As...

Parking garages are a reliable source of revenue for a building, as well as a useful amenity to residents who park their cars there. But parking garages are also exposed to toxic fumes, snow, ice, rain, and cold temperatures, all...