In the past two cycles combined, HLZAE has filed the most FISP reports according to the statistics reported by the New York City DOB and is fully staffed and prepared to perform the necessary inspections for your building(s). HLZAE provides our clients with a thorough evaluation and analysis of building façades upon which you can…

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FISP Railing Inspection NYC

At HLZAE, we are fully prepared to handle all of your FISP needs including Guardrails and Railings. Below, we have outlined the current DOB requirements for these parts of your building: Building Code Requirements New York City Building Code requires that railings and parapets around stairwells, balconies, areaways, roofs, and similar locations shall be designed…

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Habitat Magazine Interview

Earlier this year in June, Howard L. Zimmerman sat down with Carol J. Ott, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at Habitat Magazine to discuss Postwar Buildings in NYC. Watch the full interview here: The Department of Buildings (DOB) is concerned about the safety of buildings built with cavity-wall construction. Can you explain what this is? So in…

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With the latest update from the DOB that requires building’s to post a copy of their FISP Exterior Wall Certificate from Cycle 8 or Cycle 9 in the lobby, we wanted to make sure you have everything that you need to meet this new requirement. To access your certificate, you have two options: through the…

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HLZAE & NYC – Getting it Done, Safely.   As we near the end of the summer season, it’s hard to believe all we’ve been through and overcome these past six months, not only as a company but as an entire city.   We are working together and have been focused on the safety of our clients, employees and community and are proud of the results. Cases are at a record low, all the while our employees are hard at…

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Starting at HLZAE in 2008, Alexei Tajzler began as a Technical Associate and quickly rose through the ranks.  Alexei was promoted to Director in 2015 and now leads an HLZA architectural studio.  Alexei has worked on numerous FISP (Local Law 11), façade and roof replacement projects as well as the award-winning, landmarked Temple Emanu-El restoration…

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