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Project Spotlight: Replacing a Heating Plant When Ten Buildings Depend on It
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…
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DOB Extends LL97 Deadline – How To Get More Time
The NYC DOB has extended the 2025 LL97 compliance deadline to December 31, but only if you file an extension by August 29. Our latest article…
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Local Law 97 Compliance: A Last-Minute Checklist for Building Owners
With the first Local Law 97 (LL97) compliance deadline approaching, building owners now have extra time to submit their reports, thanks to a recent NYC Department…
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RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC Becomes Approved NYC Accelerator Service Provider
New York, NY – RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is proud to announce it is now an approved NYC Accelerator Service Provider. The program, an initiative…
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New York City Local Law Building Compliance Calendar 2025
RAND Building News & Insights, January 2025 Staying on top of NYC’s building compliance deadlines is more important than ever. This year is a critical one…
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Act Now: Critical Upcoming Deadlines for NYC Energy Compliance
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…
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Gramercy Park Co-op Capital Project: Dual-Temperature Riser Piping System Upgrade
With persistent leaks posing a significant challenge, the Peter James Co-op Board at 201 E. 25th St. near Gramercy Park embarked on a major capital project…
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NYC Accelerates No. 4 Oil Phase-Out
The No. 4 Oil Ban Has Been Moved Up No. 4 heating oil must be phased out of all New York City buildings sooner than expected,…
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Solving a Hot Water Problem at a Manhattan Condo [Habitat’s Problem Solved! Podcast]
Hot Water Without the Wait Waiting over 10 minutes for hot water in an apartment is not only frustrating, but a waste of time, water, and…
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Winter is Coming. Is Your Building Prepared?
Winter is almost here. New York City’s heating season is in full swing, the nights are getting longer, and the temperatures have been steadily falling like…
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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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This Amenity is No Longer a “Sauna”
The community room known as the Round Room at 230 Central Park West, a 105-unit prewar co-op, can once again welcome its visitors year round without…
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NYC Buildings Must Display Energy Efficiency Grades Starting This Fall
Following the precedent set at New York City’s restaurants, building owners will now have letter grades posted outside their entrances. Owners of buildings that are subject…
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Dealing With The Unexpected During a Storm Riser Collapse
Built in the 1920s, 33 Fifth Avenue is classic prewar construction. It has some old cast-iron stormwater drainage pipes that run through the building. They collect…
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Ask the Engineer: Remedying Ventilation Issues
Clean air and proper ventilation in buildings is essential to health and comfort. Poor indoor air quality causes problems with odors and humidity, and can lead…
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