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Provide Zoning USE/FAR/Envelope Analysis.
Advise and Review Entitlements.
Advise Pre-Development Real Estate Analysis and Property Assessments.
Design Optimal Dwelling Unit and Core Layouts.
Design Optimal Commercial Use and Core Layouts.
Review Critical Buy Sets and Project Schedule/Coordination.
Advise on LEED Accreditation and Sustainability Strategies.
Provide Urban Design and Placemaking Strategies.
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Draft License and Access Agreements.
Support Legal Counsel to Expedite Agreements.
Review Submission Documents and Permitting Compliance.
Translate Technical + Regulatory Issues into Plain Language.
Prevent Disputes from Escalating & Protect Project Schedule.
Clarify Potential for Construction Risk and Sequencing Impacts
Decode NYC Regulatory & Code Applications.
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Change of Use and Retrofitting Strategies.
Provide Retrofitting Compliance Analysis.
Advise on Regulatory & DoB Process.
Guide Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) Process (if required).
Advise on Consultant Team Selection.
Evaluate Property & Optimal Retrofitting Mix Analysis.
Provide Facade Retrofitting Strategies.
Advise on Vertical Circulation & Major System Upgrades.
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Advise on Professional Standard of Care.
Advise on Project Design Development.
Review Site Safety and Coordination Items.
Define bid scopes and leveling documents for major buys.
Advise on Project Sequences and Durations.
Review Construction Means and Methods.
Define Professional Accountability, Expert Witness.
Review Construction Loan Requisitions & Project Status
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Review Facade Decision Matrix.
Provide Cost Analysis, Bid Leveling and Lead Time Impacts.
Direct System and Manufacturer Selection.
Advise on Envelope Design & Glass Performance Selection.
Advise on structural and anchorage impacts.
Review Installation & Maintenance Strategies.
Review FISP Reporting and Remediation Strategies.
Advise on Technical Detailing & Shop Drawing Reviews.
Review Energy Code Compliance.