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New York City parapet inspection.

Annual Parapet Reports Are Now Required; FISP 9C Reports Due in 2 Weeks

February 8th, 2024 by

  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 file for at least six years. The first compliance deadline is December 31,...

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HxH Residences,

RAND Launches Building Design Group, Offering Comprehensive Services for Complex Projects

November 1st, 2023 by

New York, NY – November 1, 2023 – RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC, a New York City-based firm, announces the launch of its Building Design Group, a specialized team of experts dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions for complex projects, including...

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432 Park Avenue Condominium NY

The 432 Park Avenue Case: Construction Defects and the Crucial Role of Thorough Assessments

September 6th, 2023 by

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 Magazine, underscores the significance of comprehensive building condition surveys for new construction projects. These assessments play a critical role in verifying that the unit owner or shareholder received what was purchased and also safeguarding the comfort and safety of residents.

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Parking Structure Safety: Post-Collapse Focus on Inspections, Maintenance & Local Law 126 Compliance

Parking Structure Safety: Inspections, Maintenance & Local Law 126 Compliance [Video]

May 30th, 2023 by

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 inspected by a licensed engineer every six years per its Periodic Inspection of Parking...

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New Local Laws and Important Upcoming NYC & Jersey City Compliance Deadlines

August 21st, 2022 by

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...

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CNYC 42nd Annual Housing Conference

Save the Date and Register: RAND CNYC Housing Conference Webinars on Nov 13

August 16th, 2022 by

Join us on Sunday, November 13, for the Council of NYC Cooperatives & Condominiums' (CNYC) 42nd Annual Housing Conference, which will be held virtually for the third year in a row. RAND will be presenting four webinars via Zoom at...

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IRA FISP Inspection

Facade Inspection Deadline is Coming Up – Schedule Your Inspection ASAP

July 27th, 2022 by

Sub-cycle 9B FISP Filing Deadline Approaching The filing deadline for NYC's Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) Sub-cycle 9B is February 21, 2023. Owners of buildings in Sub-cycle 9B (block numbers ending in 0, 7, or 8) must have their buildings...

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New York City (NYC)

Energy Benchmarking Extension for Properties Impacted by Utility Data Errors

May 31st, 2022 by

Owners of properties impacted by utility data errors now have until August 1, 2022 to submit their 2021 benchmarking report per a Service Update published by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB). The DOB will also not assign...

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Failure to repair an unsafe condition in a retaining wall carries a $1,000 per month fine until corrected.

For a Limited Time: No-Penalty, No-Cost DOB Inspections

May 10th, 2022 by

NYC’s No-Penalty, No-Cost Deck and Retaining Wall Inspection Program Returns The city has relaunched two programs to help building and small business owners comply with code and maintain safe structures without risk of penalty. The No-Penalty Deck and Retaining Wall Inspection...

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