Site & Civil

Facade Restoration
Façade Restoration at 660 First Avenue
NYU Langone Health, New York, NY
Rehabilitation Cost: 3.75M

AEG provided brick façade assessment and construction document to repair the deteriorating façade of various hospital buildings for NYULH.

AEG conducted a thorough assessment of the brick façade and observed delaminated, cracked and broken bricks due to improper anchor attachments. There were broken precast concrete units; deteriorated mortar joints; deteriorated coping joints; peeling paint from steel lintels; dark stains on the entire façade at window sills and headers.

AEG recommended pressure wash of the entire façade; installation of SS helical ties to stabilize brick veneer; replacement of baker rods and sealant; repointing and replacement of bricks; replacement of precast concrete units, etc. 

AEG prepared the construction document for the rehabilitation of the entire façade; assisted the Client in the bidding process and selection of GC AEG obtained DOB approvals.

AEG was retained to provide CM services including: construction oversee; prepare progress reports including pictures; identify quantities and conformance to specifications & drawings; monitor construction schedule; issue RFIs; review & approve progress payments; review shop drawings; resolve issues with contractors & client due to field condition; coordinate with various departments in NYU to get work done; Closeout the project.



Facade Restoration at 673 FIRST AVENUE
NYU LANGONE HEALTH, New York, NY

AEG provided brick façade assessment and construction document to repair the deteriorating façade of the 673 First Avenue. 

AEG conducted a thorough assessment of the brick façade and observed delaminated, cracked and broken bricks. There was peeling paint on steel lintels; damaged granite on west façade; stucco on the west façade needed restoration. 

AEG recommended conducting investigative probes at three locations at window lintels to examine the condition of concealed structural members. 

AEG prepared the construction document for the rehabilitation of the entire façade; assisted the Client in the bidding process and selection of GC ) 

AEG obtained approval of DOB.

AEG was retained to provide CM services including: construction oversee; prepare progress reports including pictures; identify quantities and conformance to specifications & drawings; monitor construction schedule; issue RFIs; review & approve progress payments; review shop drawings; resolve issues with contractors & client due to field condition; coordinate with various departments in NYU to get work done; Closeout the project.
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  • Façade Restoration at Greenberg Hall, 545 First Avenue
    NYU Langone Health, New York, NY
    Rehabilitation Cost: $438,515

    AEG conducted a thorough assessment of the brick façade and observed delaminated, cracked and broken bricks due to improper anchor attachments. There were broken precast concrete units; deteriorated mortar joints; deteriorated coping joints; peeling paint from steel lintels; dark stains on the entire façade at window sills and headers.

    AEG recommended pressure wash of the entire façade; installation of SS helical ties to stabilize brick veneer; replacement of baker rods and sealant; repointing and replacement of bricks; replacement of precast concrete units, etc. 

    AEG prepared the construction document for the rehabilitation of the entire façade; assisted the Client in the bidding process and selection of GC (Pratt Construction & Restoration). AEG obtained DOB.

    AEG was retained to provide CM services including: construction oversee; prepare progress reports including pictures; identify quantities and conformance to specifications & drawings; monitor construction schedule; issue RFIs; review & approve progress payments; review shop drawings; resolve issues with contractors & client due to field condition; coordinate with various departments in NYU to get work done; Closeout the project.


    Façade Restoration at Tisch Hospital, 560 First Avenue
    NYU Langone Health, New York, NY
    Rehabilitation Cost: $1,594,475

    AEG provided brick façade assessment and construction document to repair the deteriorating façade of the Tisch Hospital building 

    AEG conducted a thorough assessment of the brick façade and observed vertical cracks at brick encasement around columns of the cooling tower screen wall at various locations and spalled brick throughout the screen wall. Cracking and de-bonding mortar, twisted metal lintels, missing drip edges, deteriorated sealant, etc. These conditions may be due to possible corrosion of steel column behind brick encasement, excessive moisture in the masonry wall, cracking of brick due to differential movement 

    AEG conduct investigative probes at these locations to identify the cause of cracks and to determine the condition of structural members. AEG provided details for structural steel reinforcement and repair details. Vertical expansion joints are not properly executed in previous repair work. AEG provided detail & location for vertical and horizontal expansion joints.

    AEG prepared the construction document for the rehabilitation of the entire façade; assisted the Client in the bidding process and selection of GC (Benjamin Construction). AEG obtained DOB approval.
     
    AEG was retained to provide CM services including: construction oversee; prepare progress reports including pictures; identify quantities and conformance to specifications & drawings; monitor construction schedule; issue RFIs; review & approve progress payments; review shop drawings; resolve issues with contractors & client due to field condition; coordinate with various departments in NYU to get work done; Closeout the project.

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  • Brick Façade Restoration
    90 Prince Street, New York, NY (Landmark Building) 
    AEG’s FEE:$15,000
    Client Reference: Mr. Anthony Romeo, AIA, President Condo Association(646) 431 5009 


    AEG provided brick façade assessment report and construction document to repair the deteriorating façade of the 90 Prince Street including approval from Landmark Commission. 

    AEG conducted a thorough assessment of the brick façade and observed delaminated, cracked and broken bricks. There was water infiltration from deteriorated mortar joints of bricks and coping. There was peeling paint on steel lintels; damaged parapet wall; stucco on the west façade needed restoration. 

    AEG provided hazmat testing as per NYCDEP requirement and obtain approval from NYCDOB.  

    AEG prepared the construction document for the rehabilitation of façade; assisted the Client in the bidding process and selection of GC. AEG provided Construction Support Services for the project

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  • Historic Administration Building Rehabilitation at Wards Island
    NYC Department of Environmental Protection, NY 

    FEE: $25,000 

    Scope of work included: 
     Replacement of brick, cornices, wall base and mortar to repair and replace existing veneer of the historic administration building in Wards Island NY
     Analysis of the existing mortar used in the building and to specify a close match
     Bricks and wall base to visually matched to the existing to retain the architectural character of this historic building
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  • Structural Assessment at Gordon Canfield Plaza,158-172 Ward Street, Paterson, NJ
    Paterson Housing Authority, Paterson, NJ
    Rehabilitation Cost: $359,306

    Housing Authority of the City of Patterson has engaged professional services of AEG (Architecture and Engineering Group) to provide Building Structural Assessment at NJ21-10, Gordon Canfield Plaza, 158-172 Ward Street, NJ 07503 .

    The 12 story building (senior citizen housing) is a concrete encased steel frame with concrete floors supported on steel frame / open web joists. The foundation consists of steel shell piles filled with stone concrete & concrete pile cap. The perimeter walls are 6” thick CMU backup with 4” thick brick veneer (façade). Interior walls are a combination of CMU & dry walls (non-load bearing).

    Structural Assessment was undertaken to install solar panels on roof top of the building and assessment of various floor and CMU wall cracks in the building. Additionally, brick veneer on facades & parapet walls of the building were inspected for deterioration. The problems range from eroded mortar joints, delaminated bricks, deteriorated caulk, missing compressible joints, horizontal and vertical cracks at brick veneer facades, concrete pitting, spalls, etc. 

    AEG prepared the construction document for the rehabilitation of the entire façade; assisted the Client in the bidding process and selection of GC (Spartan Construction). AEG obtained townships approval and provide Construction Support Services for the project.
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  • Structural Assessment at Gordon Canfield Plaza NJ21-10 
    158-172 Ward Street, Paterson, NJ 07503 

    Housing Authority of the City of Patterson engaged professional services of AEG (Architecture and Engineering Group) to provide Building Structural Assessment at NJ21-10, Gordon Canfield Plaza, 158-172 Ward Street, NJ 07503.

    The 12 story building (senior citizen housing) is a concrete encased steel frame with concrete floors supported on steel frame / open web joists. The foundation consists of steel shell piles filled with stone concrete & concrete pile cap. The perimeter walls are 6” thick CMU backup with 4” thick brick veneer (façade). Interior walls are a combination of CMU & dry walls (non-load bearing).

    Structural Assessment was undertaken to install solar panels on roof top of the building and assessment of various floor and CMU wall cracks in the building. Additionally, brick veneer on facades & parapet walls of the building were inspected for deterioration. The problems range from eroded mortar joints, delaminated bricks, deteriorated caulk, missing compressible joints, horizontal and vertical cracks at brick veneer facades, concrete pitting, spalls, etc. 

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