Williamsburg Facade Repair

Wiiliamsburg Facade Repair

Rojas AP was tasked with addressing the ongoing leaks originating from the east and north facades for the six-story residential building located in Williamsburg. Because of the limited budget, Rojas AP took an unusual approach to the bidding process by including all applicable scope items in the bid form and drawings. The scope was only defined after the general contractor was awarded for the job and value engineering was done by Rojas AP to meet the target amount. The final facade repair scope prioritized addressing the leaks with proper flashing at leaking windows. Once demolition of the bricks at each window begin, Rojas AP was surprised to observe that not only the existing windows lacked any flashing, but the exterior wall had cavities around steel that did not allow for a typical waterproofing detail. Rojas AP issued an alternate flashing detail, directing the contractor to fill cavities with non-shrink precision grout in plastic state and parging existing concrete areas with grout to create a smooth surface for the self-adhered flashing application.

LOCATION
BROOKLYN, NY

University Heights Facade Repair

University Heights Facade Repair

Rojas AP was hired to prepare FISP Filing and Facade Repair Drawings with the Department of Buildings to address SWARMP conditions on a residential building in the Bronx. Our strategy involved filing a basic Facade Repair Scope based on identified repair locations outlined in the Cycle 8 FISP Report. Close-up inspections using pipe scaffolding were conducted in accordance with LL11 (Local Law 11) standards. The repairs included brick repointing, removing and replacing sealants at coping joints, and crack repairs to the existing concrete balconies. Throughout the project, Rojas AP conducted site visits to monitor construction progress. During these inspections, it became clear that the conditions of the existing balconies were significantly worse. The worsening conditions were caused by water ingress into the balcony at the balcony railing posts. Rojas AP filed a Post Approval Amendement (PAA) to incorporate the additional work and updated details for balcony repair. Rojas AP collaborated with the contractor, property owner, and manufacturer representatives to ensure the use of appropriate materials essential to completing the project. Upon completion of the project, Rojas AP submitted a subsequent FISP report to update the filing status to SAFE, indicating compliance with regulatory standards and the successful completion of the necessary repairs.

LOCATION
BRONX, NY

Grand Concourse Facade Repairs

Grand Concourse Facade Repairs

Rojas AP was hired to prepare and file drawings with the Department of Buildings for the repair of Unsafe and SWARMP (Safe with a Repair Maintenance Program) conditions reported on the Cycle 8 FISP Report of an 8-story high commercial building. Repairs entailed brick repointing, brick replacement, corner replacement, and crack repair. The construction administration lead by the Rojas AP team provided close-up inspections at all suspended scaffold locations. While on-site, the team verified changes to the repair scope required by the conditions of the facade. Rojas AP was responsible for reviewing, requesting changes, and approving all AIA payment applications from the contractor. A Post Approval Amendment was required to show changes to the approved repair scope of work quantities, including additional work and credited amount from originals.

LOCATION
BRONX, NY

New Rochelle Facade Exterior Renovation

New Rochelle Facade EXTERIOR Renovation

Rojas AP was brought on board to implement the redesign of the exterior of an existing brick and stone five-story commercial building. The scope included the redesign of the existing vestibule to meet ADA requirements, the removal and redesign of the first and second floor exterior wall system, brick and stone repairs to all facades, and the replacement of public sidewalks and street trees. The client was seeking to alter the existing facade with a dramatic curtain-wall system at the first two levels. Working from a rendering provided by the client, Rojas AP was able to take the clients vision into reality. Our team coordinated with the curtain wall contractor to review shops and monitor the installation. Rojas AP worked with the Bureau of Forestry to obtain approvals to redesign the existing street tree layout in order to center the entrance between the new trees. Also, the sidewalk replacement was required to create an ADA compliant entrance vestibule to the lobby. The sidewalk grade was changed to meet the vestibule entrance and pitched along the facade in order to meet the entrances of the retail stores on the first floor to reduce the length of the interior ramps. The project was completed and has transformed the street-scape of downtown New Rochelle.

LOCATION
NEW ROCHELLE, NY

Long Island City Facade Repair

Long Island City Facade Repair

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LOCATION
QUEENS, NY