Covid-19 Pandemic and NYC Real Estate
Hamoun Nik2024-12-01T04:03:17+00:00THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON NYC ARCHITECTURE AND REAL ESTATE-PART 1 Pandemic:Let’s talk about one of the impacts that the Covid-19 Pandemic had on the world, especially on New York City architecture and real estate. The Pandemic obviously did not just affect NYC or just United States, it changed the whole world and started a new chapter for mankind with a new system of economy, new culture and habits, and also a new way of communication and relationship. Benefits of...
Passive defense in Architectural Design
Hamoun Nik2024-07-09T22:25:40+00:00In this post, I want to talk about the defense and how many types it has.Defense is one of the methods that every living being uses to eliminate potential and active threats.Anticipating attacks is part of the defense system and I’d like to expand on it more since it is a complicated topic. Breaking it down, there are 2 major categories of Defenses: Active and Passive. Active Defense Includes all activities that we do at the time of the problem to fix...
BMS (Building Management System)
Hamoun Nik2024-09-07T03:05:55+00:00In this post, I want to talk about one of the Technology and advanced system that we use in our building to make our life easier and more manageable than beforeWhat is BMS or Building Management System?is the term we use to describe a computer-based system installed inside or outside the building to monitor, control, and manage the devices and equipment such as HVAC units, ventilation, lights, fire alarm systems, electrical and security systems.BMS is also known as:BAS (Building Automation...
What is MTA approval and when do you need it
Hamoun Nik2024-12-01T04:03:28+00:00According to the New York City Building Code chapter 33 ( Safeguards During Construction or Demolition)- BC 3304.3.5Any kind of excavation of any depth within 200 feet of any MTA subway station or line, needs initial approval from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in order to get DOB approval. Now, here are the steps that you have to follow to be able to get your permit:1- You need to check your property address on the NYC ZONING website and from the list...