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 knowledge in the field of engineering, and is a testament to his dedication to…
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, 2024.…
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…
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.
RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is proud to announce the promotion of Luke Pantaleo, RA, NCARB, to Partner. A Magna Cum Laude graduate from the Spitzer School of Architecture at The City College of New York (CUNY), Luke came to…
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, and property owners who fail to comply with the new regulations could face hefty…
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 money. RAND Principal and Vice President Peter Varsalona, PE, CEM, CBCP joins Habitat Magazine’s…
The New York State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (NY State SHRM), Best Companies Group, and Rochester Business Journal have named RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New…
#GivingTuesday is here! Each year, on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States, RAND celebrates this day of global of giving and generosity and reflects on the work our RAND Gives Back volunteers have accomplished in the past…
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 City Department of Buildings (DOB). Owners of properties on the DOB’s 2022 Covered Buildings…
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…
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 June’s tragic Surfside, Florida condo collapse, mortgage giant Fannie Mae, a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE),…