When do you need to hire a Construction Superintendent
Hamoun Niknejad2024-06-04T03:22:58+00:00A construction superintendent is required for the construction or demolition of such other buildings as identified in BUILDING CODE Section 3301.13.3.BC 3301.13.3 Designation of Primary Construction SuperintendentThe permit holder shall designate a primary construction superintendent, prior to the commencement of work, in a form and manner acceptable to the department, for the following types of jobs:The construction of a new building;The full demolition of an existing building;An alteration to an existing building that involves one or more of the following:A vertical enlargement;A horizontal enlargement;The alteration or demolition of...
Sustainable /Green Roof and Solar Panel
Hamoun Niknejad2024-03-09T01:59:29+00:00What are Sustainable Roof Zone, Green Roofs, and Solar Panels?In this post try to explain the SUSTAINABLE ROOF ZONE (LOCAL LAW 92/94)In NYC, under Local Law 92/94 of 2019 Department of Buildings, started to force building owners and landlords to follow this regulation, as you can see on the DOB form (Sustainable Roof Zone )For any Alteration type1 and New Buildings job you have 2 options to get approval for the submitted Layout,You can do either a Green Roof or...
Zoning Lots in New York City
Hamoun Niknejad2024-11-29T04:46:25+00:00Zoning Lot or Lot are the phrases that we use to describe a piece of land that is located on a Block in a certain neighborhood.Block is the city area that is surrounded by streets and formed the Block, usually containing several buildings.Blocks are usually square or rectangular but sometimes you can find them with different shapes too. Generally, we have three (3) different types of Lot:Corner LotThrough LotInterior LotThe corner lot as you can expect from the name is located...
Real Estate Investment in New York City
Hamoun Niknejad2024-11-29T04:46:20+00:00Undoubtedly, real estate investment is recognized as one of the most lucrative ventures globally, capable of generating consistent cash flow and fostering capital growth, regardless of the property type, be it residential, commercial, or any other category. Within the bustling expanse of New York City, a plethora of real estate investment opportunities awaits in the five diverse boroughs: Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Manhattan.How an Architect can help you to have a good investment in NYCHowever, it is vital...