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We deliver value-engineered MEP solutions for all building types with precision and innovation.
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"You guys have been great to work with. It was of course a learning curve at first understanding how things were done and time frames and so forth. There isn’t anything that stands out that I feel is a detriment so I’d give a 10"
-Dahlia Washington
-Dahlia Washington
"I just want to say thank you. Your team has been nothing short of amazing and I'm glad to have started working with you and NY Engineers. Ankit is my main point of contact and is on top of everything, he's great"
-Erik Liepins
-Erik Liepins
6000+
Projects Completed
Problems Faced by Architects Designing Residential Projects in New York, And How Our MEP Engineers Solve Them
1 Complex NYC Codes & Regulatory Compliance
Problem
- NYC Building Code
- NYC Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC
- FDNY fire protection requirements
- Local Laws (LL 97, LL 154, LL 33, LL 84)
- DOB plan examination and filing objections
Solution
- Early-stage code compliance reviews during schematic design
- Integrated MEP + architectural coordination before DOB filing
- Energy modeling and system selection aligned with NYCECC and LL97
- Proactive FDNY coordination for fire alarm and sprinkler systems
2 Limited Space & Tight Urban Footprints
Problem
- Narrow lots and zero-lot-line conditions
- Limited ceiling heights
- Minimal shaft and riser space
- Pressure to maximize rentable or sellable area
Solution
- Compact HVAC systems (VRF, heat pumps, fan coil units)
- Optimized vertical riser planning and shared shafts
- Strategic panelboard and mechanical room layouts
- Use of BIM coordination to minimize clashes
3 Existing Building Reuse & Renovation Constraints
Problem
- Pre-war buildings and brownstones
- Electrical and plumbing systems that are decades old
- Limited documentation of existing conditions
- Structural and floor-to-floor height limitations
Solution
- Detailed existing condition surveys and load studies
- Reuse of serviceable panels, feeders, and piping where feasible
- Phased system upgrades to reduce disruption and cost
- Modernization using high-efficiency equipment compatible with existing infrastructure
4 Energy Efficiency & Local Law 97 Compliance
Problem
- Reduce carbon emissions
- Limit fossil fuel usage
- Meet future emission caps
Solution
- Electrification strategies using heat pumps and VRF systems
- High-efficiency domestic hot water solutions
- Energy modeling to predict emissions and avoid penalties
- Smart controls and building automation systems
5 Fire Protection & Life Safety Integration
Problem
- Full sprinkler coverage
- Standpipe systems in mid- and high-rise buildings
- Fire alarm zoning per FDNY
- Fire-rated shafts and assemblies
Solution
- Early coordination of sprinkler head layouts and piping routes
- Concealed or recessed fire protection components
- FDNY-compliant fire alarm design and sequencing
- Coordination with reflected ceiling plans (RCPs)
6 Cost Control & Value Engineering
Problem
- Balance design quality with budget constraints
- Avoid over-design while maintaining compliance
- Respond to frequent contractor value-engineering requests
Solution
- Lifecycle cost analysis for MEP systems
- Smart equipment sizing and system zoning
- Reuse of existing systems where feasible
- Clear construction documentation to avoid change orders
7 Acoustic Comfort & Vibration Control
Problem
- Mechanical equipment vibration
- Plumbing noise transmission
- Stack and riser proximity to living spaces
Solution
- Vibration isolation for mechanical equipment
- Acoustic lining for ductwork and plumbing
- Strategic equipment placement away from bedrooms
- Low-noise HVAC system selection
8 Utility Service Limitations & Coordination
Problem
- Limited electrical service capacity
- Gas service restrictions or electrification mandates
- Long utility approval timelines
Solution
- Early utility load analysis and service applications
- Electrical load reduction through energy-efficient equipment
- Gas-free or hybrid system planning where applicable
- Backup power planning for critical residential systems
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