17-Story Midtown Commercial Office Facade Restoration
Building Overview
This property is a 17-story commercial office building located in Midtown Manhattan, within the 45th Street corridor near Fifth Avenue and the Diamond District. The building is occupied by professional and commercial office uses throughout the upper floors, with active commercial activity consistent with the surrounding Midtown business environment. The structure is of steel-frame construction with concrete floor slabs, and the exterior building envelope consists primarily of masonry and terracotta façade systems typical of mid-20th-century Manhattan office buildings. Due to its height, materials, and urban setting, ongoing façade maintenance and periodic inspections are essential to maintaining exterior integrity, ensuring public safety, and supporting the building’s long-term performance.
Project Scope
EOC provided engineering services centered on the assessment, rehabilitation, and long-term performance of the building’s exterior façade systems. Services included in-depth façade evaluations, condition assessments, and the development of comprehensive construction drawings and technical specifications to support exterior restoration work. EOC served as Engineer of Record, guiding the project through the design and construction phases, assisting ownership with contractor selection, and providing construction administration and field inspections to verify conformance with approved documents. As part of the engagement, EOC performed the required NYC Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) examination and prepared and filed the associated report with the NYC Department of Buildings. Through a cost-effective, performance-based engineering approach, EOC optimized repair strategies and construction sequencing, resulting in approximately $300,000 in construction cost savings while maintaining full regulatory compliance, public safety, and long-term durability of the building envelope.
Engineering Detail
High-resolution documentation of construction methods, material conditions, and engineering solutions deployed on this project.