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5 Common FISP and Sidewalk Shed Myths Debunked
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…
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Local Law 47 Brings Big Changes to NYC Sidewalk Shed Requirements
Local Law 47 of 2025 brings big changes to how sidewalk sheds are designed and installed in New York City. From increased height and lighting requirements…
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New 2025 Local Laws That Could Reshape Sidewalk Sheds and FISP Cycles
In response to the growing presence of long-standing sidewalk sheds across New York City, the City launched the “Get Sheds Down” initiative in July 2023. Building…
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FISP 10th Cycle is Underway: Key Updates for 2025
The 10th Cycle of the NYC Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) is now officially underway. Building owners, property managers, and boards must stay up to…
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Celebrating Preservation: Harlem River Houses Wins Lucy G. Moses Award
The restoration of Harlem River Houses, New York City's first purpose-built public housing development, was recently honored with a 2025 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award. RAND…
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Bridging Disciplines: Eugene Gurevich, PE and RA, on Building Expertise and Careers at RAND
Eugene Gurevich, PE, AIA, LEED AP, serves as the Senior Structural Engineer and Construction Phase Director at RAND. Since joining the company in 2008, he has…
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Building Futures: Reflections from Our 2024 RAND Summer Interns
As the summer of 2024 comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible interns who spent…
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RAND Highlights: Meet Our Newest Professional Engineer, Jefferson Zamora, PE
Congratulations to RAND Project Engineer Jefferson Zamora, PE, CEM, LEED Green Associate on earning his professional license! This outstanding achievement reflects his exceptional qualifications, expertise, and…
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Annual Parapet Reports Are Now Required; FISP 9C Reports Due in 2 Weeks
New Parapet Inspection Requirement Starting January 1, 2024, annual parapet inspections are now required by building owners in New York City. Reports must be kept on…
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RAND Launches Building Design Group, Offering Comprehensive Services for Complex Projects
New York, NY – November 1, 2023 – RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC, a New York City-based firm, announces the launch of its Building Design Group,…
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The 432 Park Avenue Case: Construction Defects and the Crucial Role of Thorough Assessments
The insightful case summary of 432 Park Avenue Condominium’s recent litigation, authored by Thomas P. Higgins, Partner at Higgins & Trippett and originally published in Habitat…
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Parking Structure Safety: Inspections, Maintenance & Local Law 126 Compliance [Video]
Stay compliant and safe: Essential guidance on Local Law 126’s parking structure inspection requirements. As of 2022, New York City now requires parking structures to be…
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New Local Laws and Important Upcoming NYC & Jersey City Compliance Deadlines
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…
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Energy Benchmarking Deadline Extended
New York City’s energy benchmarking compliance deadline for the 2021 calendar year has been extended to May 31, 2022 per a service notice from the New York…
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Parking Structure Inspections Now Mandatory in NYC
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…
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After Condo Collapse, Fannie Mae Toughens Loan Standards for Buildings with Significant Deferred Maintenance
As of January 1, 2022, potential homebuyers may be finding it tougher to finance the purchase of units in cooperatives and condominiums. In response to last…
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Crain’s Best Places to Work: RAND Scores a 10
Our employees have spoken! RAND has been named a Best Place to Work in New York City for the tenth time. RAND is proud to announce…
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Envisioning an Urban Farm at IKEA Paramus
Our transportation and distribution systems are continuing to evolve, and while the future is still uncertain, we are certainly recognizing the consequences of our model of…
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RAND Gives Back: Virtual Field Day, Valentines for Seniors, and Project Linus
Our RAND Gives Back volunteers have been busy the last couple of months. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, RAND has remained committed to our goal of volunteering and…
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DOB Denying Permits to Buildings with Excessive Violations and Arrears
In the last couple of years, New York City has passed two new local laws restricting the issuance of new permits, and in some cases revoking…
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Coming This April: The Interim Certificate of Occupancy
A new class of Certificate of Occupancy, which removes red tape from the building occupation process for commercial and residential property owners, developers, and tenants, is…
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RAND and REW’s 2020 Rising Stars
RAND is proud to recognize Project Architects Brett Rieger, AIA and Michael Langwell, RA as RAND’s and Real Estate Weekly‘s Rising Stars of 2020. Brett Rieger,…
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New $2,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Correct SWARMP Conditions
Owners of buildings who fail to correct Safe With a Repair and Maintenance Program (SWARMP) conditions noted in their 8th Cycle Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP)…
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Holiday Giving in 2020
Over the past year, RAND has been working on new initiatives and looking for different ways to create a more meaningful and positive impact on our…