Resources
Resources Topic: Inspections and Monitoring
Results found:
-
Surveying Your Building’s Condition
A guide to physical condition surveys for NYC buildings, including what they cover and how they support repair planning and capital budgeting.
-
Finding—and Fixing—Construction Defects
To address problems in new construction, start with a forensic survey.
-
Special Inspections
The DOB has tightened requirements for Special Inspections, which apply to most repair projects.
-
Detecting Leaks with Infrared Thermography
Infrared Thermography reveals hidden defects throughout a building.
-
Doing Due Diligence Before Buying
A pre-purchase survey can uncover defects that could mean higher maintenance costs later on.
-
Africa Israel Sued for Not Disclosing RAND Report
The developer of 20 Pine Street failed to disclose RAND's report, which listed $5.6 million in defects.
-
Lack of Luxury
RAND’s physical condition survey of the Empire Condominium uncovered a host of defective conditions.
-
The 7 Worst Places to Live in a Building
RAND looks at which areas inside a building pose the greatest potential for problems.
-
Retaining Wall Inspections (Local Law 37 of 2008)
NYC retaining walls must be inspected by an engineer who is a Qualified Retaining Wall Inspector (QRWI).
-
NYC Annual Parapet Inspection Requirement Fact Sheet
NYC annual parapet inspection requirements, deadlines, and compliance basics.
-
Understanding Tenant Protection Plan (TPP) Compliance in NYC: A Guide for Building Owners
Protecting the safety of tenants during construction is required by law.
-
Learn to Spot Building Defects before Buying
Prospective buyers should be aware of common defects in newly constructed condominiums.
-
The Top 7 Construction Defects
New doesn't mean flawless. Leaks and other deficiencies are often found in recently built properties.
-
Special Inspections Fact Sheet
The DOB's tighter requirements for Special Inspections apply to most repair projects.
-
Understanding the Integrated Physical Needs Assessment (IPNA)
What is an Integrated Physical Needs Assessment (IPNA), and how does it improve building performance?
-
Maintenance Best Practices for Parking Structures
Following these maintenance practices enhances will parking structure safety, prolong their lifespan, and minimize expensive repairs.
-
Jersey City Ordinance 21-054 Fact Sheet (Mandatory Structural and Facade Inspections)
Buildings of a certain height in Jersey City are now required to have regular facade and structural inspections performed by a licensed professional.
-
New York State Parking Garage Inspections Fact Sheet
Parking garages in New York State must be inspected by a qualified engineer every three years.
-
NYC Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) | Local Law 126 Fact Sheet
NYC parking structures must be inspected at least once every six years by a qualified engineer per Local Law 126 of 2021.
-
Special Inspections Explained (Video)
RAND Structural Engineer Eugene Gurevich, PE explains how the DOB has tightened requirements for Special Inspections, which apply to most repair projects.
-
Infrared Thermography
RAND Structural Engineer Eugene Gurevich, PE explains how the DOB has tightened requirements for Special Inspections, which apply to most repair projects.
-
Building Surveys
RAND Survey Team Leader Ivan Mrakovcic, RA explains what a physical condition survey of a building entails.
-
Adjacent Construction Monitoring
RAND Structural Engineer Christine Hobson explains why a structural evaluation is recommended for buildings near a new construction site.
