The affordable housing program, known as 421-a, has been in place for almost 50 years and gives developers a city tax break in return for constructing buildings with lower-price rental units. However, this program expired in early 2016, leaving developers unsure if it would extended or replaced. …Read More
Homelessness is an on-going and prevalent issue, especially in a city as large as New York. Many individuals are unsure where to find any kind of assistance, let alone their next meal. The Bowery Mission was founded in 1879 for this very purpose, and has been providing …Read More
The DOB has recently revised the Emergency Work Notification (EWN) process for work associated with “Gas Emergency Conditions”. For these emergency gas restorations, a Licensed Master Plumber must now submit a gas EWN to the Limited Alteration Application (LAA) unit in the form of an email (addressed …Read More
Stress is your body’s way of protecting you when you feel any kind of demand or threat. When this response is working properly, it’s meant to help keep you calm and focused. We all live busy lives and have a number of factors that can cause us …Read More
A common question when closing out a project is whether or not the installed air conditioning system requires an Equipment Use Permit (EUP). All air conditioning systems require an EUP, unless it meets all of the following exemptions. 27-184 (26-116.5) EXEMPTIONS FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENT. An equipment work permit …Read More
Pizza…there are a million ways to make it and almost as many ways to enjoy it. Who knew this wonderful dish could not only delight your tummy but also provide the perfect vehicle for fun. This month EP had the pleasure of taking part in a Team Building …Read More
One of the most important designations for tall buildings is whether or not it is considered a high-rise. Once a building is deemed a high-rise structure, there are fire protection, emergency power and smoke removal systems that need to be accounted for and implemented. This classification is …Read More
Our goal at EP Engineering is simple – to create an atmosphere where people can thrive. This is our greatest passion as a company. And it shows! From our amazing benefits packages, commissions’ bonuses and paid overtime. To our corporate wellness program, weekly catered lunches for staff and team …Read More
In 2016 we launched the EP CARES initiative, focusing on outreach to local communities and schools to educate children and adults about the importance of energy usage and sustainability. 2017 will be no different as EP CARES continues to grow and is currently developing a campaign to …Read More
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) development a new series of articles and checklists designed to explain the general operational, administrative and technical requirements related to specific project types. The Project Guidelines were created to help you navigate through each step of your next project. …Read More
