When engineering fails, buildings fail. And as every New Yorker knows, following the collapse in April 2023 of the 100-year-old, four-story parking garage at Ann Street, Manhattan, the consequences can be catastrophic. There are about 4,000 parking structures in New York City, many of them old, and almost all of them subject to an inspection from a Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI) before the end of 2023.
The inspections are being imposed by the New York City’s Department of Buildings (DOB) in a similar way to the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP). Owners of parking structures are required to schedule an inspection from a QPSI who will file a condition assessment report to the DOB on a six-year rolling program. The ordinance applies to all of New York, with central Manhattan required to comply before the end of the ear and outer boroughs in accordance with their district codes. Any unsafe conditions must be rectified within 90 days of the initial filing.
The priority and drive for CANY has always been about the safety and wellbeing of everyone living, working and visiting New York. We love restoring our city’s beautiful buildings, but we love more the idea that our work is helping to keep people safe. So, it’s no surprise that we have two Qualified Parking Structure Inspectors to help building owners comply with this new and vital ordinance and ensure what happened at Ann Street doesn’t happen again. A parking structure describes a space to park or store cars, whether that space is open or enclosed, occupying all or part of a building. If you are an owner of a parking structure, please get in touch and we will work with you to help make your space compliant and safe.
Our highly skilled team is positioned to perform the required inspection and prepare a Property Condition Assessment Report which will include:
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us (212) 414 - 9623.