# RAND Engineering \& Architecture, DPC: RAND Engineering \& Architecture, DPC is a New York City\-based Architecture and Engineering firm that evaluates buildings and building systems for repair, upgrades, and restoration\. Located in Manhattan but serving the tri\-state area\.

> RAND Engineering \& Architecture, DPC is a New York City\-based Architecture and Engineering firm that evaluates buildings and building systems for repair, upgrades, and restoration\. Located in Manhattan but serving the tri\-state area\.

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- [Clients](https://randpc.com/rand-profile/clients/)
- [Home](https://randpc.com/)

## Posts
- [NYC Building Compliance 2026: Essential Deadlines at a Glance](https://randpc.com/news/nyc-building-compliance-2026-essential-deadlines-at-a-glance/)
- [RAND Ranks No\. 12 on Crain’s Best Places to Work in NYC List](https://randpc.com/news/crains-best-places-to-work-nyc-2026/): RAND ranked No\. 12 on Crain’s 2026 Best Places to Work in NYC list, marking its 15th time on the list\. As RAND approaches its 40th anniversary, the article looks at the people, careers, and community behind the recognition\.
- [Project Spotlight: Replacing a Heating Plant When Ten Buildings Depend on It](https://randpc.com/news/nycha-johnson-houses-heating-plant-replacement/): 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\.
- [What It’s Really Like to Intern at a NYC\-based Engineering and Architecture Firm](https://randpc.com/news/nyc-architecture-engineering-summer-internship-experience-2026/): From high\-rise facade inspections to complex MEP evaluations, see what it’s really like to intern at RAND\. Our 2026 cohort shares their firsthand experience trading classroom theory for active New York City job sites\.
- [FISP Cycle 10: RAND Resources](https://randpc.com/news/fisp10/): Find the FISP Cycle 10 guidance you need, from filing deadlines and inspection requirements to choosing a consultant, planning access, and preparing for repairs\.

## Expertise
- [Architectural Design](https://randpc.com/expertise/architectural-design/)
- [Building Surveys](https://randpc.com/expertise/building-surveys/)
- [Special Inspections](https://randpc.com/expertise/special-inspections/)
- [Structural Engineering](https://randpc.com/expertise/structural-engineering/)
- [Energy Services](https://randpc.com/expertise/energy-services/)

## Projects
- [Max Mara](https://randpc.com/projects/max-mara/)
- [747 Third Avenue](https://randpc.com/projects/747-third-avenue-fisp-repairs/): RAND performed rope\-access FISP inspections and designed a targeted facade repair program for 747 Third Avenue, a 39\-story Class A glass curtain wall office tower in Midtown Manhattan\. Following repairs to masonry, concrete, steel, curtain wall components, and sealants, the NYC Department of Buildings accepted Safe reports for the building’s 9th and 10th FISP cycles\.
- [41 Eastern Parkway](https://randpc.com/projects/41-eastern-parkway-fisp/): RAND provided exterior restoration, FISP, roofing, waterproofing, and structural engineering services for this century\-old Brooklyn cooperative, including extensive masonry repairs and rehabilitation of the penthouse and water tank tower\.
- [245 Seventh Avenue \(The Chelsea Atelier\)](https://randpc.com/projects/245-seventh-avenue/)
- [517 West 29th Street, HxH Residences](https://randpc.com/projects/517west29thstreet/)

## Articles
- [NYC Facade Inspection Safety Program \(FISP\) Fact Sheet](https://randpc.com/fisp-fact-sheet): Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on NYC’s Facade Inspection and Safety Program \(Local Law 11/98\)\.
- [Local Law 97 Reporting: What Comes Next for Your Building?](https://randpc.com/articles/ll97-energy-laws/local-law-97-reporting-next-steps/): Local Law 97 reporting can raise larger questions about building systems, data accuracy, capital planning, and future compliance\. RAND explains what owners and managers should be evaluating after the annual filing\.
- [Jersey City Structural and Facade Inspection Requirements](https://randpc.com/articles/surveys-and-inspection/jersey-city-ordinance/): Buildings of a certain height in Jersey City are now required to have regular facade and structural inspections performed by a licensed professional\.
- [New NYC Law Mandates Electric Vehicle \(EV\) Charging Stations in Parking Garages: What Property Owners and Managers Need to Know](https://randpc.com/articles/energy-efficiency/nyc-law-ll55-2024/): Understand Local Law 55 of 2024 and its impact on EV charging infrastructure in New York City parking facilities\.
- [Rope Access Facade Inspections](https://randpc.com/articles/exterior-repair-and-maintenance/rope-access/): Drones provide a safe and cost\-effective way to perform visual building evaluations\.

## Testimonials
- [Ryan McKillen](https://randpc.com/testimonials/ryan-mckillen/)
- [Jim Padron](https://randpc.com/testimonials/jim-padron/)
- [Hannah Stein](https://randpc.com/testimonials/hannah-stein/)
- [Ziv Zamir, RA](https://randpc.com/testimonials/ziv-zamir-ra/)
- [Richard Silverblatt](https://randpc.com/testimonials/richard-silverblatt/)

## Categories
- [Main](https://randpc.com/news/category/categories/)
- [Awards](https://randpc.com/news/category/awards/)
- [Employees](https://randpc.com/news/category/employees/)
- [Facades](https://randpc.com/news/category/facades/)
- [New York City](https://randpc.com/news/category/new-york-city/)

## Tags
- [RAND Engineering \& Architecture](https://randpc.com/news/tag/rand-engineering-architecture/)
- [RAND](https://randpc.com/news/tag/rand/)
- [RAND Gives Back](https://randpc.com/news/tag/rand-gives-back/)
- [FISP](https://randpc.com/news/tag/fisp/)
- [Awards \& Recognition](https://randpc.com/news/tag/awards-2/)

## Resources Topics
- [Building Envelope](https://randpc.com/resources-topic/building-envelope/)
- [Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing \(MEP\)](https://randpc.com/resources-topic/mep/)
- [Inspections and Monitoring](https://randpc.com/resources-topic/inspections-and-monitoring/)
- [Capital Planning and Project Management](https://randpc.com/resources-topic/capital-planning-project-management/)
- [Energy Services](https://randpc.com/resources-topic/energy-services/)

## Discipline
- [Mechanical, Electrical \& Plumbing \(MEP\)](https://randpc.com/?discipline=mechanical-electrical-plumbing-projects)
- [Architectural Design](https://randpc.com/?discipline=architectural-design)
- [Structural Engineering](https://randpc.com/?discipline=structural-engineering-projects)
- [Building Envelope](https://randpc.com/?discipline=building-envelope-projects)
- [Building Surveys](https://randpc.com/?discipline=building-surveys)

## Project Type
- [Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing](https://randpc.com/?project_type=mechanical-electrical-plumbing)
- [HVAC System Upgrade](https://randpc.com/?project_type=hvac-system-upgrade)
- [Exterior Restoration](https://randpc.com/?project_type=exterior-restoration-projects)
- [Roof Replacement](https://randpc.com/?project_type=roof-replacement-projects)
- [Architectural Design](https://randpc.com/?project_type=architectural-design-projects)

## Sector
- [Residential](https://randpc.com/?sector=residential-projects)
- [Retail \& Restaurant](https://randpc.com/?sector=retail-and-restaurant-projects)
- [Commercial](https://randpc.com/?sector=commercial-projects)
- [Institutional](https://randpc.com/?sector=institutional-projects)
- [Townhouses \& Brownstones](https://randpc.com/?sector=townhouses-brownstones-projects)

## Article Categories
- [Surveys and Inspections](https://randpc.com/articles-category/surveys-and-inspection/)
- [Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing](https://randpc.com/articles-category/mep/)
- [Exterior Repair and Maintenance](https://randpc.com/articles-category/exterior-repair-and-maintenance/)
- [Energy Efficiency](https://randpc.com/articles-category/energy-efficiency/)
- [Construction Administration and Project Management](https://randpc.com/articles-category/construction-administration-and-project-management/)

## Article Tags
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- [roofs](https://randpc.com/article-tag/roofs/)
- [fisp](https://randpc.com/article-tag/fisp/)
- [contracts](https://randpc.com/article-tag/contracts/)
- [Local Law 87](https://randpc.com/article-tag/local-law-87/)

## Project Tags
- [hvac](https://randpc.com/project-tag/hvac/)
- [MEP](https://randpc.com/project-tag/mep/)
- [electrical](https://randpc.com/project-tag/electrical/)
- [plumbing](https://randpc.com/project-tag/plumbing/)
- [architectural design](https://randpc.com/project-tag/architectural-design/)

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