NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (NYC HPD) first created 421-a in 1971 to grant partial tax exemptions to developers in exchange for the creation of affordable housing. Since its inception, HPD has opened, closed, and modified the 421-a program serval times. On April 20, 2024, …Read More
For the first time ever, we joined forces for our latest volunteering event, helping double our efforts. EP Engineering and Highmark spent the morning at Governor’s Island for some much-needed spring cleaning. With 172 acres to care for and a small gardening team, volunteers are crucial to providing …Read More
Each year, 4.2 million young people in the United States experience a form of homelessness. Since 1972, Covenant House has opened its doors to over 1.5 million young people across the United States. NYC has recorded the highest number of youths experiencing homelessness of any city in …Read More
The New York City Building Code contains several different sections regarding smoke management features and building stair enclosures. There is often some confusion over which aspects of these code sections apply to specific projects. The three primary means of smoke management within stair enclosures are listed below: Stairwell …Read More
Here at EP, we pride ourselves on our continuing commitment to good design and building better projects. We also strive to make a difference in environmental conservation and sustainability. We are constantly working to ensure that our actions and the products we purchase are environmentally responsible. Take a …Read More
As of the 2014 NYC Building Code, buildings with occupied more than 120’ above fire department vehicle access height must be provided with at least one fire service access elevator (NYC Building Code 403.6.1). This elevator allows trained fire department personal to utilize the elevator during a …Read More
In case you missed it, we have moved!We have said goodbye to our office on the 32nd floor of 110 William Street, which was our home since 2013. With recent expansion and evolution we have outgrown our office space. Over the years, we have created countless memories …Read More
Buildings account for the bulk of New York City’s greenhouse gas emissions. As part of its commitment to reduce citywide emissions by 80 percent in 2050, the city passed Local Law 97 of 2019. It affects buildings over 25,000 square feet. These “covered buildings” must report their …Read More
OverviewIt’s 2024, and time to expand on our previous article about New York City’s Local Law 154! On December 22, 2021 New York City approved Local Law 154 in an effort to mitigate the major sources of carbon emissions in new building construction. The law provides a schedule …Read More
Since 2012, the Wild Bird Fund has been caring for sick, injured and orphaned wild birds and small mammals in their Upper West Side wildlife rehabilitation clinic. Each year, WBF rehabilitates more than 11,000 animals from more than 180 species, with the goal of releasing them back …Read More
EP completes the last volunteering event of the year by continuing our efforts at The Bowery Mission. The team assisted with prepping ahead of the dinner meal time and served to be a rewarding afternoon. The Bowery Mission and it’s volunteers serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, supplying …Read More
What is summer without a round of golf? Last month, the EP team attended Westhab, Inc. 20th Annual Golf Classic. A now yearly summer tradition for the team which benefits Westhab's mission of developing affordable housing and services to communities in NY. When founded in 1981, Westhab started acquiring vacant …Read More
Summer weekly smoothies are back! Part of the EP Culture is freshly made smoothies every Wednesday morning through out the summer. We incorporate organic fruits and veggies and have employees share their favorite recipes for us to try each week. What's your favorite smoothie recipe? Read More
Established in 2011, Harlem Grown’s mission is to inspire youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition. Harlem Grown now operates 13 urban farms which have increased access to knowledge of healthy food for Harlem residents and …Read More
Did you know April is National Stress Awareness Month?Since 1992, April has been dedicated to raising awareness about the effects of both chronic and short-term stress—and how to better manage it. It's a great reminder to pause, reflect, and prioritize mental and physical well-being. To help our team …Read More
As buildings become increasingly connected, telecom infrastructure has become just as essential as mechanical or electrical systems. Whether it’s supporting internet service, life safety systems, access control, or AV, properly designed telecom rooms are foundational to long-term reliability and scalability. This article outlines the different types of …Read More
Ever want to break your laptop in half? Or hit a TV with a bat? Maybe throw some dishes against a wall? Well, that’s exactly what we did at our latest team building event!The team headed to The Ragery, where everyone got enough time in the break …Read More
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently phasing down the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in the United States. This impacts several industries, with a significant focus on the use of specific refrigerants in air conditioning and heat pump equipment. HFC refrigerants, most notably R-410A, replaced hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) …Read More
We established our Three 3’s initiative in 2016. Our hope is to use our leverage as a small business to give back to the community and to the environment. We also want to provide our employees a chance to be a part of something important that is …Read More
The city enacted a new Local Law in April of 2024, which affects new and existing parking garages, open parking lots, and buildings containing these facilities. LL55/24 adds requirements for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), commonly referred to as EV charging stations. The requirements are retroactive, and …Read More
EP Engineering joins Volunteers of America, Operation Backpack to ensure that every student living in New York City enduring domestic violence or living in a homeless shelter has a new backpack and grade-specific school supplies before their first day of school. EP is committed to investing in …Read More
NOTE: This article focuses on the applicability of NYCECC exemptions to Landmarked and Historic buildings and does not cover other types of exemptions. Please refer to 2020 NYCECC Section ECC 101, “Scope and General Requirements,” for more information. Introduction – NYCECC, LPC, NRHP The New York City Energy Conservation …Read More
This month, we proudly partnered with Fleece & Thank You, an organization dedicated to providing comfort, connection, and hope to children facing illness and the families supporting them. We share in their belief in the healing power of connection, and we were excited to contribute to their …Read More
The local laws for lighting upgrades and submetering are coming into effect, January 1, 2025. Per Local Law 88 of 2009, and Local Laws 132 and 134 of 2016, buildings over 25,000 square feet must have the following: Lighting that is compliant with current energy code. Submetering for all tenant …Read More
