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Mechanical: Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation

Electrical: Power, Lighting, Distribution, Low Voltage

Plumbing: Hot and Cold Water, Distribution, RPZ/Backflow Preventors, Drainage and Waste

Fire Protection: Sprinklers, Hydraulic Calculations, Fire Standpipe

Life Safety: Fire Alarm, Smoke Evacuation Systems, Emergency Generators, Stair Pressurization

Drawings and Specifications: Preparation of Drawings and Specifications Ready for Bid, Filing and Construction

Building Condition Reports/ Pre-Purchase Inspections

Cogeneration: Gas Fired Microturbines

LEED Facilitation: LEED Consulting, Energy Modeling and Analysis, LEED Commissioning

Special Inspections: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection

Security and Communications (Low Voltage) Design:CCTV, Access Control, Security, Telecommunications and Structured Cabling

GEA Consulting Engineers is one of New York’s top engineering firms, specializing in the innovative design of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems for some of the city’s most well-respected companies. The scope of our work includes low to high-rise residential, large-scale retail, hospitality, commercial, light industrial and institutional projects.

Established in 1996, GEA has grown to be an industry leader by offering clients superior technical expertise, cutting-edge solutions and forward-thinking design in all of our projects—from the most basic to the most sophisticated.

GEA’s principals take pride in personally managing and supervising each and every project. Our dedicated and talented roster of engineers and designers—complemented by the efficiency and professionalism of our support staff—ensure that client needs and expectations are met. Our attention to detail and commitment to excellence allow us to provide comprehensive project coordination from design conception through system commissioning.

Through our philosophy of vigorous coordination during the design phase, GEA engineers are able to minimize costly conflicts and changes during the construction phase. Through in-depth due diligence analysis, each project is evaluated to ensure project’s development, compliance with current practices, established building codes and applicable regulations.

These practices have fostered a reputation for delivering the highest quality, most cost-effective engineering packages and have also built long-term relationships with well-known clients, such as The Related Companies, Vornado Realty Trust, Forest City Ratner and many other developers and owners, as well as various agencies in the public sector.

David Glickman, P.E., LEED AP is the founder and managing partner of GEA. He received his BSME from Columbia University and worked for several large engineering firms before founding GEA.

Carlos A. Burbano, Partner, brings an honesty-based nurturing to all his projects that fosters long-lasting relationships. His experience includes countless large, multi-phased projects over his 30-year career.

Juan C. Toro, P.E., HBDP, CPMP, LEED AP is an Partner at GEA. He has been the designer of multiple LEED certified buildings and is responsible for the technical engineering, operation and the development of sustainable engineering solutions for all GEA projects

The combined experience of GEA’s principals enable them to diligently supervise and lead in the production of concise, quality working design and construction documents.

GEA, with a current staff of over 45 engineers, is the leading MEP Engineer for large scale multi use projects, including residential, hotel, industrial and retail and is especially proud of our new in-house energy conservation and sustainability division. GEA’s professional goals and vision of the industry’s future are reflected on the firm’s mission statement which incorporates cutting edge technology and tech-forward thinking design in all our projects.

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David Glickman, P.E., LEED APDavid Glickman is the founder and managing partner of Glickman Engineering Associates PLLC, which was started in his attic in 1998. With their current staff of over 40 engineers, GEA is the leading MEP Engineer for large scale multi use projects, including residential, hotel and retail. GEA incorporates cutting edge technology and forward thinking design in all their projects and is especially proud of the repeat business they have been able to sustain with leading developers and retailers throughout the country. He received his BSME from Columbia University and worked for several large engineering firms before founding GEA.

Carlos A. BurbanoCarlos Burbano brings an honesty-based nurturing to all his projects that fosters long-lasting client relationships. He has extensive experience in the engineering analysis and design of electrical systems, including service, power distribution, lighting, emergency power, controls, communications, fire alarm and security systems. His expertise also includes analysis and design of mechanical systems for a broad range of facilities. He is versed in computer analysis for energy conservation, system equipment selection, and life-cycle cost analysis. His experience includes several large, multi-phased projects over his 30-year career. Mr. Burbano’s extensive experience enables him to diligently supervise and lead in the production of concise, quality working design and construction documents.

Juan C. Toro, P.E., HBDP, CPMP, LEED APJuan C. Toro is an experienced mechanical engineer and has been responsible for designing complex and innovative mechanical systems for several LEED-certified buildings. Juan has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; he is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the States of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and North Carolina. He was one of the first engineers in the country to receive the ASHRAE certifications for High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) and Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP) and he also holds certifications for Commercial Energy Plans Examiner and Commercial Energy Inspector from the International Code Council (ICC). Since 2005, he has been a LEED Accredited Professional through the USGBC. Juan is also an Adjunct Professor at New York University and Pratt Institute in their School of Continuing and Professional Studies. He teaches full semester courses and one day seminars to engineers and architects on HVAC design and the latest version of the Energy Conservation Codes. Juan has been recognized on the “Top 20 Under 40” list by Engineering News-Record (ENR) New York, and “Top 40 Under 40” list by Consulting-Specifying Engineer, which recognizes outstanding contributions of AEC professionals under the age of 40 to the construction industry. Additionally, he is a member of the Commercial Advisory Committee with the New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) for the development of the latest version of the New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC). He is also currently serving in the Energy Code Technical Committee of the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC New York) and the Technical Advisory Group assisting in the development of a code review manual for NYSERDA covering the New York State Energy Code.

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ProjectsResidential

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Located on the northeast shores of Staten Island, New Stapleton Waterfront is set to become the hottest residential development on the island. Located within steps from the Staten Island Railroad and two stops from the St. George’s Terminal, it provides ease of access to Manhattan. New Stapleton features and amenities are on par with some of the most upscale developments in Manhattan, including spacious outdoor lounge areas, a swimming pool, volleyball court, dog run and an on-site urban farm with NYC’s first full-time farmer. New Stapleton Waterfront will feature 900 residential units, 35,000 square feet of ground floor retail, 600 parking spaces and a public plaza. The first phase, totaling 571 residences launched in February, 2015. In addition, NYC is investing $32 million into the public spaces, creating new roads and a mile-long waterfront esplanade for the city. Citizens will also enjoy improved public transit ridership and decreased traffic as a result.

ADDRESS:7 & 8 Navy Pier CourtStaten Island, NY

OWNER/DEVELOPER:Ironstate Development

ARCHITECT:Minno & Wasko Architects

SIZE:1,000,000 sq. ft.

LEED RATING: CERTIFIED

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Project Address: 411-453 West 35th Street New York, NYProject Size: 316,000 Sq. Ft.Architect/Lead: Workshop Design + Architecture/ Aufgang Architects Owner/Developer: YYY Development & Construction

411-453 West 35th Street, NYC

The project consists of two new luxury condominium towers with a commercial space on the first floor. The project is approximately a total of 191,702 sf for Site A and 112,387 sf for Site B. With a total of 312 new units, commercial space, and parking, the project will add much needed housing and services to this fast growing neighborhood.

Project Address: 325 West Broadway New York, NYProject Size: 61,416 sq. ft.Architect: H. Thomas O’Hara ArchitectsOwner/Developer: DDG Partners LLC

Located in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood, this residential project consists of a four-story, four-unit building on Wooster Street and a nine-story, twenty-unit building on West Broadway. The buildings are seeking LEED Silver certification and will have a total of approximately 61,416 sf.

Address: 4450 Broadway New York, NYProject Size: 125,750 sq. ft.Architect: Karl Fischer ArchitectsOwner/Developer: HAP Investments LLC

The project will accommodate a new residential condominium building totaling approximately 125,750 sf. There will be a community facility on the mezzanine and floors 3 through 5, with retail on the ground floor.

XOCO at 325 West Broadway, NYC

4452 Broadway, NYC



Project Address: 525 Clinton Avenue Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 81,000 Sq. Ft.Architect/Lead: Simon Fouladian Owner/Developer: Clinton Court Development

525 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn

New 12 story all glass curtain wall building, with30 high end residential condominium units. Eachdwelling unit is provided with a separate direct ventboiler and air cooled AC unit.

Project Address: 1125 Banner Avenue Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 90,000 sq. ft.Architect: Gruzen Samton ArchitectsOwner/Developer: The J CompaniesMEP design for two new condo buildings. One is a 6 story 37 unit building and the other is a 13 story 55 unit building. The building is provided with gas fired PTAC units. The first floor is open on grade parking which required GEA to heat the ceiling space below the second floor. The design of the building required us to combine incoming services and distribute in a campus like fashion.

Address: 110 Green Street Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 173,476 sq. ft.Architect: Meltzer MandlOwner/Developer: Meadow Partners

High end residential condominiums in two towers with 130 units. Amenities include a full-time doorman, rooftop terrace,indoor pool, fitness center with lockers and sauna, wi-fi, storage, billiards and an on-site garage.

1125 Banner Avenue, Brooklyn

110 Green Street, Brooklyn

Project Address: 958 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 122,438 Sq. Ft.Architect: Karl Fischer ArchitectOwner/Developer: Nostrand Owners LLC

958 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn

New mixed use building, to include residential apartments and amenity spaces, accessory parking on the lower levels and retail on the first floor, for a total of approximately 122,438 sf on 7 floors.

Project Address: 3700 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 75,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Karl Fischer ArchitectOwner/Developer: 3700 Bedford LLC

3700 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn

High end residential building of 8 stories with a total of about 75,000 sf, including accessory parking and recre-ational areas.





Project Address: 290 West Street New York, NYProject Size: 42,000 Sq. Ft.Architect/Lead: Morris Adjmi Architects Owner/Developer: 290 VE LLC

290 West Street, NYC

Located at the highly visible corner of Canal Street and the West Side Highway, this high end condominium is provided with a VRF HVAC system and super high end amenities and luxury fixtures. The finished rooftop patio includes a pool.

Project Address: 345 West 14th Street New York, NYProject Size: 70,000 sq. ft.Architect: H. Thomas O’Hara ArchitectsOwner/Developer: New 345 LLCLocated in the center of the highly fashionable Meatpacking District, this high end condominium is provided with first floor retail and luxury amenities. This building is LEED Silver.

Address: 431 West 37th Street New York, NYProject Size: 111,700 sq. ft.Architect: Karl Fischer ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Joy Construction

A 12-story high end rental, this building is provided with a finished roof deck, tenant gym and pool room. HVAC is via a water source heat pump. Tenants include a NY Knick. The first floor includes a high end restaurant and supermarket.

345 West 14th Street, NYC




Project Address: 11 North Moore Street New York, NYProject Size: 71,000 Sq. Ft.Architect/Lead: Morris Adjmi Architects Owner/Developer: 11 NM Venture LLC

11 North Moore Street, NYC

A 12-story, 14 unit super luxury condominium, this building is provided with a rooftop patio and pool area. High end amenities include private storage lockers, a gym and child care areas. Private garages are included for several of the owners.

Project Address: 211 East 13th Street New York, NYProject Size: 114,261 sq. ft.Architect: BKSK ArchitectsOwner/Developer: East Village 207 Residential LLCA 12-story high end condominium, the building is provided with high end amenities including a gymnasium, private lockers, common party room and rooftop common terrace. Several top floor owners are also provided with private stairs leading to rooftop terraces.

Address: 267 6th Street Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 81,000 sq. ft.Architect: Karl Fischer ArchitectsOwner/Developer: 267 Development LLC/ Naftali Group

A 12-story high end rental, this building is provided with a finished roof deck, tenant gym and pool room. HVAC is via a water source heat pump. Tenants include a NY Knick. The first floor is being fit out as a high end restaurant and supermarket.

The Jefferson, NYC

Landmark Park Slope, Brooklyn

Project Address: 95 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 360,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Karl Fischer ArchitectOwner/Developer: Bedford Owners LLC

In the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, this 8 story residential building boast approximately 360,000 Sq. Ft of high-end rental property.

This luxury rental is provided with VRF HVAC and a fully furnished amenity area which includes tenant health facilities and an indoor pool, screening room, golf simulator, music room, dog grooming, and kids room.



95 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn

Project Address: 148-154 Rivington Street New York, NYProject Size: 69,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Gluck+ ArchitectureOwner/Developer: Cogswell Lee Development

150 Rivington Street, NYC

This project consists of a new 7 story luxury residential condominium with a total area of approximately 69,000 Sq. Ft., including 13,000 Sq. Ft. of ground and cellar level retail. Includes full MEP/FP fitout of all tenant amenity areas including, but not limited to the lobby, lounges, gym storage rooms, etc. and Core & Shell design of the commercial space.



Project Address: 1090 Franklin Avenue Bronx, NYProject Size: 65,000 Sq. Ft.Architect/Lead: Meltzer/Mandl ArchitectsOwner/Developer: 1090 Franklin Ave. Assoc., LLC

1090 Franklin Avenue, Bronx

MEP design of residential tower in accordance with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development and NYC HDC LAMP guidelines. 1090 Franklin created 63 units of affordable rental housing and parking for 21 vehicles, perfectly situated in an eleven story, curved masony façade structure.

Project Address: 3463 Third Avenue Bronx NYProject Size: 145,000 sq. ft. Architect: Meltzer/Mandl ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Kingspoint Heights, LLC

This 114-unit 12-story tower involves MEP design in accordance with NYC HPD and NYC HDC LAMP guidelines. The affordable rental complex includes a large community serving use at street level and parking for 55 vehicles at and below grade. A common laundry facility and designated storage areas for residents are included amenities.

Address: 1211 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NYProject Size: 183,000 sq. ft.Architect: Reuben Gross & AssociatesOwner/Developer: 1211 Southern Boulevard , LLC

MEP design of a housing development, which includes 123 affordable rental apartments. amenities include a parking garage, laundry room, communal space, 4 elevators and a rentable community space, in addition to ground level retail. The site is located convenient to MTA Rail and Bus stops

La Casa Del Sol Apartments, Bronx

1211 Southern Blvd Apts, Bronx



6002 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn

St. Barnabas Apartments-North, Bronx

St. Barnabas Apartments-South, Bronx

Project Address: 6002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy. Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 104,088 Sq. Ft.Architect: Karl Fischer ArchitectOwner/Developer: Halcyon Management

Full MEP design of a five-story affordable housing development with residential amenity spaces, including a roof-top deck and ground floor retail. The site, called The Hamilton, will wrap around a full block on Fort Hamilton Parkway between 60th and 61st streets.

Project Address: 4511 Third Avenue Bronx, NYProject Size: 243,455 Sq. Ft.Architect: Dattner ArchitectsOwner/Developer: L+M Development and Hornig Capital Partners

MEP design of new affordable housing tower on the defunct St. Barnabas Hospital site. Project consists of a rental towers including residential recreational space and ground floor commercial space and is conveniently located in the Belmont Section of Bronx, near the Bronx Zoo, Botanical Gardens and Fordham University.

Project Address: 4439 Third Avenue Bronx, NYProject Size: 127,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Dattner ArchitectsOwner/Developer: L+M Development and Hornig Capital Partners

MEP design of new affordable housing tower on the defunct St. Barnabas Hospital site. Project consists of a rental towers including residential recreational space and ground floor commercial space and is conveniently located in the Belmont Section of Bronx, near the Bronx Zoo, Botanical Gardens and Fordham University.



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347 Bowery, NYC

Project Address: 210 East 39th Street New York, NYProject Size: 67,600 Sq. Ft.Architect: Rawlings Architects, PCOwner/Developer: SK Development Group & CB Developers

This 19 story, 57 unit 67,600 sf building sits in the heart of Murray Hill next to its sister project at 200 East 39th Street, also designed by GEA. The space will include 8,000 sf of office space on the ground level through 3rd floors and also has 10 residential units available at below market-rate rents through an affordable housing lottery. The embassy to the African nation of Lesotho will occupy a portion of the office space, which was also fitted out by GEA.

Project Address: 221 West 29th Street New York, NY Project Size: 138,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Goldstein, Hill & West Architects, LLPOwner/Developer: SK Development Group, CB Developers & Ironstate DevelopmentThe project consists of a new residential building of 95 apartments plus amenity areas, parking garage and building support areas such as lobby, lounge and utility storage housed in a total of 21 floors above grade and 2 subgrade levels. The 138,000 sf building resides in the northern limits of Chelsea, which is known for its vibrant nightlife and posh restaurants.

Project Address: 347 Bowery New York, NYProject Size: 30,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Selldorf ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Urban Muse

The project consists of a 13 story, five-unit residential building located in the East Village. The structure measures 27,472 sf and rises 148 feet to the roof. There will be 8,439 sf of retail space from the cellar through to the second floor. The building includes both duplexes and triplexes.



575 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

88-90 Lexington Avenue, NYC

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Project Address: 575 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 105,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Fischer + Makooi ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Daten Group

The project consists of a new ground up luxury residential condominium building, with 11 stories above grade and 1 level below grade, with a total area of approximately 105,000 gsf located in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The first floor shall include commercial retail space and parking. Some apartments will have private balconies and two second story apartments will be duplexes. Large amenity spaces are located at the roof and at the second floor setback.

Project Address: 88-90 Lexington Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 225,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Workshop/APDOwner/Developer: HFZ Capital

These two buildings will hold 119 units ranging from one to four bedrooms, plus penthouse and duplex townhouse units. The 19-story 88 Lexington will include 70 condos while 90 Lexington will include 49 condos. The work includes updating lobbies and amenity areas.

Project Address: 30 East 31st Street New York, NY Project Size: 88,269 Sq. Ft.Architect: Morris Adjmi ArchitectsOwner/Developer: EFT Skyline

The project consists of a new high-end 39-story residential condominium building with a total area of approximately 88,269 sf located in NoMad. There will be forty-one condos spread across the second through thirty-ninth floors with the average size of 1,714 sf each. Many of the apartments will have full-floor configurations and the penthouse will cover two floors. Residential amenities will be located on the ground, cellar and second levels.



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466 Columbus Avenue, NYC

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Project Address: 531-539 Avenue of the Americas New York, NYProject Size: 75,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: ODA ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Gemini Rosemont Development Services, LLC

The project consists of a new 12-story plus cellar condominium building with a total area of approximately 75,000 Sq. Ft. The cellar and first floors will contain retail space, residential lobby and utility spaces. Floors two through twelve will consist of residential spaces. Amenities will include bike storage, gym, lounge, outdoor garden and roof terrace.

Project Address: 466 Columbus Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 40,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: BKSK ArchitectsOwner/Developer: The Roe Corporation

The project consists of a new 8 story luxury residential condominium building with a total area of approximately 40,000 Sq. Ft. and will include two levels of commercial space and six levels of residential floors, where each apartment is expected to occupy the entire floor. Amenities will include gym, pet washing station and bike storage and washing station.

Project Address: 112 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, NY Project Size: 31,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: BKSK ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Avery Hall Investments & OTL Enterprises

The project is located on a corner lot at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Henry Street and includes approximately 31,000 gsf with 5 stories above grade and 1 level below grade and a total of 10 residential units. Project will include parking on the lower level, commercial/retail space on the ground floor and a small recreation area on the ground floor.



Project Address: 80 Adams Street (98 Front Street) Brooklyn NYProject Size: 202,876 sq. ft.Architect: ODA ArchitectureOwner/Developer: HopestreetLEED Rating: Certified

DOB and LEED energy model for a new 12-story residential building with a total area of approximately 202,876 gsf and features a water source heat pump system design. Building features will include back of house areas, commercial space, parking, community facility space, lobby, residential and amenity spaces while floors four through twelve will consist solely of residential spaces. Design directives for sustainability provided while pursuing LEED Certified status.

80 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY

Project Address: 550 Clinton Street Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 270,000 sq. ft.Architect: Morris Adjmi ArchitectsOwner/Developer: HopestreetLEED Rating: Certified

New 27-story luxury rental building with a retail component consisting of approximately 270,000 gsf; this will include commercial space and modern amenities such as a game room, gym and yoga room. This project is designed with a water source heat pump (WSHP) system. Energy modeled for DOB and LEED in pursuit of LEED Certified status.

550 Clinton Street, Brooklyn

Project Address: 100 Franklin Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 33,959 sq. ft.Architect: HTO ArchitectOwner/Developer: DDGLEED Rating: Silver

LEED management and energy modeling for two new ground up buildings totaling 33,959 gsf built as one structure, sharing a set of amenities and one set of central systems. Currently targeting LEED Silver certification.

100 Franklin Street, NYC



Address: 615 Tenth Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 130,000 sq. ft.Architect: Marvel ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Kaufu Properties

DOB Energy compliance and design directives for sustainability for this new 7-story, 90-unit luxury residential condominium with a total area of approximately 130,000 gsf; with units averaging 600 sf for one bedroom units and 900 sf for two bedroom units and features commercial space in the ground floor.

615 Tenth Avenue, NYC

Project Address: 200 East 21st Street New York, NYProject Size: 117,362 sq. ft.Architect: BKSK ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Alfa Development

DOB and LEED energy model for a new 20-story luxury residential condominium plus a basement with a total area of approximately 117,362 gsf to include modern amenities and ground floor commercial space.


Address: 206 Wadsworth Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 125,195 sq. ft.Architect: Mancini DuffyOwner/Developer: Caerus Group

New 9-story residential (rental) building of approximately 125,195 sf. The cellar includes 14,739 sf of parking space and the basement includes 14,358 of space to be utilized as a church. Services included DOB energy modeling and design directives for sustainability.

206 Wadsworth Avenue, NYC



Project Address: 306-314 East 86th Street New York, NYProject Size: 145,478 Sq. Ft.Architect: ODA ArchitectureOwner/Developer: IGI - USA

306-314 East 86th Street, NYC

New 21-story residential building totaling approximately 145,478 gsf. The project includes commercial space and residential amenities such as a music room, laundry room, kids room and teen lounge. The building is designed with VRF systems and is energy modeled for DOB compliance.

Project Address: 1164 River Avenue Bronx, NYProject Size: 524,000 sq. ft.Architect: Aufgang ArchitectsOwner/Developer: MADDD EquitiesLEED Rating: Enterprise Green Communities

1164 River Avenue, Bronx

Project Address: 12 Warren Street New York, NYProject Size: 46,390 sq. ft.Architect: H. Thomas O’Hara ArchitectsOwner/Developer: DDG Partners LLC

The commissioning process at this residential tower attempting LEED Silver certification uncovered major installation issues in the domestic hot water loop. GEA’s commissioning agents proposed solutions that will save the overall energy use at the building, as well as contribute to increased system functionality.

12 Warren Street, NYC

New mixed-use building, with a total of approximately 524,000 gsf. including cellar parking, commercial space on the first and second floors, and two low-income residential towers of 17 and 19 stories. The project is currently pursuing certification under the Enterprise Green Communities program for multi-family high-rise and is providing an energy model for an associated Energy Star rating under the program.











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OWNER/DEVELOPER:Fleet Financial Group

ARCHITECT:Margulies Hoelzli Architecture

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Resting in the heart of Flushing, New York, 1 Fulton Square (1FS) is a mixed-use development that marries luxury residential spaces, a high end hotel and medical o�ce spaces in a total of 250,000 square feet. Developed by Fleet Financial group, 1FS brings together a full living experience. Leveraging its footprint to include several restaurants and a bar, as well as amenities essential to the lifestyle of today’s New Yorker, including on-site covered parking, a pool, gymnasium, fitness center, and an upscale spa. Laundry services are made available for added convenience. The raised outdoor spaces overlook the landscape, while providing a relaxed setting away from surrounding tra�c.

Located within short walking distance from the NYC Subway and Long Island Railroad, 1FS provides direct access to Manhattan in minutes, and other nearby attractions within the borough. Guests and residents alike can enjoy the scenery along the Flushing Bay and Queens Botanical Gardens, take in a sports event and dine in elegance all within footsteps of this prime location.

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Project Address: 1 Beekman Street New York, NYProject Size: 95,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: SLCE Architects, LLPOwner/Developer: Urban Muse

1 Beekman Street, NYC

GEA is providing MEP/FP, energy modeling and commissioning services for this mixed-use structure in the financial district. It will rise a total of 25 floors at 335 feet to its roof, and contain three commercial floors totaling 12,500 Sq. Ft. and 3,200 Sq. Ft. of retail space as well as 31 high-end condo units between 900 & 2,900 Sq. Ft. each, making its mark in transforming the financial district to a residential neighborhood.

Project Address: 263 South Fifth Street Brooklyn, NY Project Size: 319,000 sq. ft.Architect: Fogarty Finger ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Charney Construction

The project consists of a new out of the ground 22-story residential rental building of approximately 319,000 Sq. Ft. Floors one through five will contain office and retail space. Floors six through twenty-two will include 178 apartments, which will average 684 Sq. Ft. each. There will be an existing landmarked 16,700 Sq. Ft. Dime Savings Bank incorporated as part of the commercial component.

Address: 646 Eleventh Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 245,000 sq. ft.Architect: Greenberg Farrow ArchitectsOwner/Developer: SGSB Developers

The project consists of a new 12-story plus one cellar level mixed-use building of approximately 245,000 Sq. Ft. to house 210-230 apartment units. The cellar and ground floors will include a commercial luxury auto dealership showroom while the remaining upper floors (to 12th floor) will consist solely of residential spaces. Amenities will include bike storage, pet washing station, gym, yoga studio, child’s play room, outdoor pool, public roof space, outdoor dog run and greenhouse.

263 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

646 Eleventh Avenue, NYC


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Project Address: 42-31 Union Street, Flushing, NYProject Size: 248,620 Sq. Ft.Architect: Fleet Financial Group, Inc.Owner/Developer: Fleet Architect, LLP

Eastern Mirage Condo, Flushing, NY

GEA is providing MEP/FP, energy modeling and commissioning services for this mixed-use structure in the financial district. It will rise a total of 25 floors at 335 feet to its roof, and contain three commercial floors totaling 12,500 sf. and 3,200 sf. of retail space as well as 31 high-end condo units between 900 & 2,900 sf. each, making its mark in transforming the financial district to a residential neighborhood.

Project Address: Multiple Sites Brooklyn NYProject Size: 286,124 Sq. Ft.Architect: S9 ArchitectureOwner/Developer: Steiner NYC

Admirals Row, Brooklyn

Admirals Row is comprised of two parcels at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and one at the Sands Site, north of the Admirals Row Site. The project contains a supermarket, community facility, retail spaces and a timber shed. This project combines several green initiatives including energy modeling and ComCheck for DOB, and Green Building master plan for LEED Neighborhood Development, which includes LEED specs and checklists.

Project Address: 529 Cortlandt Avenue Bronx, NYProject Size: 111,800 sq. ft. Architect: The Gluck Architectural CollaborativeOwner/Developer: Triangle Equities, Inc.

GEA provided MEP/FP and commissioning services for this 2-story mixed use site, The commissioning process at this retail center attempting LEED Silver certification included water source heat pumps, electric and gas boilers and related pumps, rooftop units, exhaust fans and VRF systems.

Triangle Plaza, Bronx, NY











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ADDRESS:610 Exterior StreetBronx, NY

OWNER/DEVELOPER:Related Companies-Retail Division

ARCHITECT:Greenberg Farrow and Brennan Beer Gorman

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Overlooking the Harlem River and just footsteps away from Yankee Stadium, Bronx Terminal Market (BTM) is a major shopping destination. With flagship stores like Target, Best Buy and BJ’s Wholesale Club, BTM provides a place to shop for goods locally, without having to leave the borough or city.

The project consists of several new single and multi-level retail buildings (totaling ± 1,070,000 sq. ft. of leasable area) and adjunct parking facilities (± 1,000,000 sq ft.) and includes a small waterfront amenity park. The project is within an area comprising a ± 26 acre site in what is presently known as the Bronx Terminal Market and was previously occupied by various buildings including a detention facility and meat storage facilities. The proposed new building retail blocks range in size (from 3,000 sq. ft. to over 450,000 sq. ft.) and configuration.

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Project Address: 112 West 34th Street New York, NYProject Size: 30,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: WJCA, Inc.Owner/Developer: Empire State Realty Trust

34th Street Foot Locker, NYC

The project consists of the complete tenant fit-out (TFO) of approximately 30,000 sf of a proposed new multi-level Footlocker retail space located at the above referenced location. The entire 2nd floor (formerly office space) was converted into retail space. A new two-level signature lobby with electronic media wall is used as the new main entry to the Foot Locker store.

Project Address: 9-19 Ninth Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 76,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Wormser + Associates, ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Restoration Hardware

Restoration Hardware, NYC

The project consists of the complete tenant fit-out (TFO) of a new 76,000 sf retail building located at the above referenced location. Design features a multi-level atriumm rooftop all-glass ClearStory restaurant and outdoor amenity deck. Innovations such as horizontal fire shutters in atrium floor openings, super-heat VRF type units for maximum energy efficiency and fenestration coverage in conjunction with state-of-the-art lighting fixtures and electrical controls awere incorporated into the design.

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Project Address: Various Cities GA, MA, NC, FL and NJProject Size: 120,000 sq. ft. to 250,000 sq. ftArchitect: VariousOwner/Developer: Nieman Marcus GroupDesign of multiple Neiman Marcus luxury retail storesaround the country, including Atlanta, GA, Natick, MA, Charlotte, NC, Boca Raton, FL, Sarasota, FL, and Princeton, NJ. Stores vary in size from 120,000 sf to 250,000+ sf. In addition to full store design, we have designed hundreds of “vendor shops” for brand names including Armani, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, etc.

Project Address: 611 Fifth Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 500,000 sq. ft.Architect: Bridges & Lavin ArchitectOwner/Developer: Hudson's Bay Company

Renovation of 10 retail floors totaling about 500,000sq. ft. Addition of emergency generator system.Complete upgrade of building electrical infrastructure and chiller plant. Conversion of30,000 sf cellar into offices and beauty salon.

Address: Fifth Avenue at 58th Street New York, NYProject Size: 190,000 sq. ft.Architect: Bridges Lavin ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Neiman Marcus GroupRenovation of all retail floors; conversion of cellar into Cosmetic Plaza with complete upgrade and relocation of building MEP infrastructure while keeping the store operational; addition of elevators & escalators; addition of restaurants, alteration room, PC center; replacement of air-cooled equipment with new 1,200 ton capacity chiller plant, including two 600 ton gas absorption chillers, 6 packaged HVAC units, two cell cooling tower.

Saks Fifth Avenue Flagship Store, NYC

Bergdorf Goodman, NYC

Nieman Marcus, Multi-State



Project Address: William Floyd PKWY & L I Exp Yaphank, NYProject Size: 900,000 Sq. Ft.Architect/Lead: MLDS ArchitectsOwner/Developer: AVR RealtyThe project consists of almost 900,000 sq. ft. of retail within multiple buildings.

Project Address: Flatbush Ave and Avenue H Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 300,000 sq. ft.Architect: Cooper Carry ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Target and Triangle EquitiesDesign of retail core, shell and base building elenents for the ground level of a three story 300,000 sf mixed use building serviced by a 500-car parking deck at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H, featuring Target Store. The Junction is a mix of small community-based retailers at the street level and larger regional and national brands on upper levels.

The Junction, Brooklyn

Brookhaven Walk, Yaphank, NY

Address: Route 120 East Rutherford, NJProject Size: 4,800,000 sq. ft.Architect: Point Design Architects PCOwner/Developer: Mills CorporationRising at the Meadowlands Sports Complex, this 4.8 million sf entertainment destination will offer visitors of all ages a broad array of engaging experiences, including interactive entertainment venues, fine dining, outdoor amusements, runway fashion shows and its main attraction—America’s first Snow Dome for indoor skiing. Xanadu will also offer a luxury hotel and Class A office buildings. GEA was involved in the retail areas of this complex by providing vanilla box design services and full fitout services for various retailers.

Xanadu, East Rutherford



Project Address: 501 Gateway Center Drive Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 615,000 Sq. Ft.Architect/Lead: Perkins Eastman ArchitectsOwner/Developer: The Related CompaniesAlso known as Gateway North, this project consists of a single level and a multi-level retail building with adjunct parking facilities. The project is within a +/- 38 acre site between the belt parkway and Flatlands avenue in Brooklyn, NY.

Project Address: 155th Street & 3rd Avenue Bronx, NYProject Size: 275,000 sq. ft.Architect: Greenberg Farrow/ Brennan Beer GormanOwner/Developer: The Related Companies

Design of Core and Shell for 275,000 sf mixed use building on Third Avenue in the Bronx. GEA also performed complete MEP fitout services for Staples, Forman Mills, Nine West and other retail stores.

The Hub, Brooklyn

Gateway Center II, Brooklyn

Address: 501 Gateway Center Drive Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 800,000 sq. ft.Architect: Greenberg Farrow ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Related CompaniesDesign of Core and Shell MEP systems for 800,000 sf of retail space along the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. GEA also performed complete MEP fitout services for BJ’s, Marshalls, Circuit City, Bed Bath and Beyond and others.

Gateway Center I, Brooklyn


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Project Address: 112 West 34th Street New York, NYProject Size: 30,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: WJCA, Inc.Owner/Developer: Empire State Realty Trust

34th Street Foot Locker, NYC

The project consists of the complete tenant fit-out (TFO) of approximately 30,000 sf of a proposed new multi-level Footlocker retail space located at the above referenced location. The entire 2nd floor (formerly office space) was converted into retail space. A new two-level signature lobby with electronic media wall is used as the new main entry to the Foot Locker store.

Project Address: 9-19 Ninth Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 76,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Wormser + Associates ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Restoration Hardware

Restoration Hardware, NYC

The project consists of the complete tenant fit-out (TFO) of a new 76,000 sf retail building located at the above referenced location. Design features a multi-level atriumm rooftop all-glass ClearStory restaurant and outdoor amenity deck. Innovations such as horizontal fire shutters in atrium floor

openings, super-heat VRF type units for maximum energy efficiency and fenestration coverage in conjunction with state-of-the-art lighting fixtures and electrical controls awere incorporated into the design.

Address: 59 Bleecker Street New York, NYProject Size: 15,846 sq. ft.Architect: Beyer Blinder Belle ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Shulsky Properties Inc.

The site is a vacated commercial site, with approximately 7,863 gsf on the first floor and 7,983 gsf of a partial existing and partial new cellar. The project consists of reorganizing the site for one or more retail tenants. ComChecks were provided for DOB compliance.

59 Bleecker Street, NYC

Project Address: 7 Backus Ave Danbury, CTProject Size: 1,536,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Simon Wong ArchitectOwner/Developer: Wilmorite Corporation

Danbury Mall, Danbury, CT

Large scale destination regional mall housing major national retailers as well as department stores and complete with food courts, display features and various amenities.

Project Address: 1800 West Mercury Blvd. Hampton, VAProject Size: 1,200,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: MLDS ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Mall Properties, Inc.

Coliseum Mall, Hampton, VA

Large scale destination regional mall housing major national retailers as well as department stores and complete with food courts, display features and various amenities.



Mall at Bay Plaza, Bronx

The project is of a new three story mall flanked by an existing three story J.C. Penney Department Store and a new proposed three story Macy’s Department Store. The project also includes 2 separate multilevel parking structures with a capacity of 1850 vehicles. The project includes interconnecting features between the mall and the garage such as exterior bridges, access promenades, etc. The project will be integrated into a presently operating large retail/commercial complex (+/-1.2 million sf of leasable area) and within a developable site comprising approximately 22 acres in the Bronx, New York.



Project Address: 200 Baychester Avenue Bronx NYProject Size: 1.726,000 sq. ft.Architect: Altoon & Porter ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Prestige Properties











ProjectsSupermarkets

Project Address: Various Locations New York, NYProject Size: Various SizesArchitect: MultipleOwner/Developer: Multiple

BJ’s Wholesale Clubs, NYC

Single-Story anchor stores new construction of ±100,000-120,000 Sq.Ft.

Bronx Terminal Market - Fitout Belt Parkway - Core and Shell

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Project Address: 206 Kent Avenue Brooklyn, NY Project Size: 137,510 Sq. Ft.Architect: ME ArchitectsOwner/Developer: 206 Kent Investor LLC

Trader Joe’s, Brooklyn, NY

Two levels of supermarket space totaling approximately 45,200 gsf and two levels of parking totaling 45,200 gsf in Brooklyn at 206 Kent Avenue.

Project Address: 590 Gateway Drive Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 72,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Perkins Eastman/S9Owner/Developer: Related Retail

Shoprite at Gateway II, Brooklyn

Single Story anchor store new construction for major lifestyle shopping center.

Project Address: Various Locations NYC & NJProject Size: 48,000-55,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: MultipleOwner/Developer: Multiple

Whole Foods, NYC & NJ

Single and multi-level new construction stores in suburban and inner city locations.

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The crown jewel of Manhattan’s posh SoHo District, Hotel Hugo is a seamless blend of contemporary luxury and bohemian chic. Located in hip and historic Hudson Square, Hotel Hugo is within steps of some of the city’s most sought-after luxury boutiques, art galleries, and trendy restaurants among the cobble stone streets and ornate cast iron architecture.

The project entails the design of all new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety (includes fire alarm and sprinkler system design) and communications systems for a new hotel, with 20 stories, 60,000 gross sq. ft. and 122 keys. The design of MEPS services to the hotel gym, laundry area and back of house areas are included. Among the amenities are a guest lounge, gym, meeting and work spaces, garden and rooftop restaurants, and a rooftop bar with views of the Hudson River.

ADDRESS:523 Greenwich StreetNew York, NY

OWNER/DEVELOPER:Fortuna Realty Hotel Soho LLC

ARCHITECT:Nobutaka Ashihara Architect

SIZE:60,000 sq. ft.

Hospitality

Project Address: 29-23 40th Road Long Island City, NYProject Size: 75,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: GF55 PartnersOwner/Developer: 40th Road Fairfield Inn

Marriott Hotel, Long Island City

New 14 story, 158 key Marriott hotel, with a total of approximately 75,000 Sq. Ft. Property includes a cafe, workspaces and fitness facilities.

Project Address: 93 Bowery New York, NYProject Size: 75,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Anthony Morali ArchitectOwner/Developer: 93 Bowery Owners Corp.

Bowery Wyndam Hotel, NYC

Wyndham Hotel Chinatown is a 15 story hotel with 90 keys. The exterior will be all glass curtainwall and will use rooftop gas fired absorption chillers to distribute hot water and chilled water to a four pipe system. Amenities include a full service restaurant and a social club at roof level.

Project Address: 101 Ludlow Street New York, NYProject Size: 100,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: RawlingsArchitectsOwner/Developer: Charles Blaichman

101 Ludlow Street, NYC

New 19 story mixed use building. The primary use of the building will be for a dormitory for the School of Visual Arts with commercial space on the first floor and cellar.

Project Address: 237 Duffield Street Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 90,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Karl Fisher ArchitectOwner/Developer: V3 Hotels

Indigo Hotel, Brooklyn

22 story 180 key hotel with rooftop bar, meetingareas and various recreation and amenity areas. Total of approximately 90,000 Sq. Ft.

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Project Address: 461 West 34th Street New York, NYProject Size: 213,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: DSM Design Group Owner/Developer: Atria Builders

34th St. Marriott Hotel, NYC

This hotel Midtown Manhattan consists of 29-stories and 300 keys and is fitted with a fitness center, meeting rooms, several restaurants and a two story dining hall. HVAC systems consist of a state-of-the-art central plant for a four-pipe system. It includes two electric chillers, domestic hot water heaters with condensing technology and energy recovery systems for the ventilation of all the guestrooms. The building is expected to receive NYSERDA incentives for its major energy savings.

Project Address: 626 Driggs Avenue Brooklyn NY Project Size: 100,000 sq. ft. Architect: Garrison ArchitectsOwner/Developer: CB Development LLC This project is a new 5-story hotel plus cellar. The hotel will consist of 260 rooms and will include restaurants, retail spaces and below-grade and roof-top amenities. Unique design includes small 130 sq. ft. guest rooms. Project is being built in a modular fashion with modules (Pods) built in Poland. Work included heavy coordination of penetrations in PreFab pods with MEP elements.

Address: 155 East 50th Street New York, NY Project Size: 160,000 sq. ft.Architect: Nobutaka Ashihara ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Denihan Hospitality Group

The project is a 210 key luxury hotel with various amenity areas, meeting spaces, restaurants, retail, fitness areas and other common spaces. GEA designed MEP systems for renovations of various areas, including 100+ rooms and new lobby.

POD Hotel, Brooklyn

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ProjectsRestaurants

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Located in the Rego Center in Queens, just off the Long Island Expressway, and steps from the Rego Park Subway station, Dallas BBQ brings a taste of southern barbecue to New York, fusing southern hospitality with a NY style and design. Dallas BBQ adds to the emerging landscape of Queens nightlife.

The project consists of the complete space fit-out and design of all new MEPS systems for this 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant, complete with dining rooms, bar, rest rooms, kitchen, food preparation and serving areas, walk in low temperature boxes, etc. GEA also provided special inspections for the Mechanical Systems designed on the project.

ADDRESS:61-35 Junction Blvd., Rego Park, NY

OWNER/DEVELOPER:Wetson Restaurant Group

ARCHITECT:Shalat Architects P.C.

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Project Address: 585 7th Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 10,000 Sq. Ft.Architect/Lead: Bridges Lavin ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Ruby Tuesday Inc.

Ruby Tuesday at Times Square, NYC

New two-story restaurant and the national chain’s first location in Manhattan.

Project Address: Fifth Avenue at 58th Street New York, NYProject Size: 4,000 sq. ft.Interior Designer: Kelly WearstlerOwner/Developer: Neiman Marcus Group

Mechanical/electrical renovation of 4,000 sfupscale restaurant in the famous landmarkBergdorf Goodman Flagship Store and Headquarters building.

Address: Port Authority Bus Terminal New York, NYProject Size: 4,000 sq. ft.Architect: Axis Architectural StudioOwner/Developer: ST Management

Tenant fitout for high end French restaurant located within the Port Authority Bus Terminal.This fitout was one of several retail fitouts completed by GEA within the PortAuthority Bus Terminal.

Metro Marché at PABT, NYC

Bergdorf Goodman Café, NYC

Project Address: Port Authority Bus Terminal New York, NYProject Size: 4,000 sq. ft.Architect/Lead: Morris Nathanson Design Inc.Owner/Developer: Heartland Brewery Group

Heartland Brewery at PABT, NYC

The project consists of the design of new and/or modification of existing MEPS systems for the new restaurant consisting of a total of 4,000 sq. ft. Note that GEA was also the Engineer for the previous restaurant at this location, Metro Marche.

Project Address: 40-28 College Point Blvd Flushing Town Center, NYProject Size: 5,000 sq. ft.Architect: Sterling Management, IncOwner/Developer: Apple Metro, Inc.

Applebee’s Skyview Center, Flushing

The project consists of the complete space fit-out and design of all new MEPS systems for this 5,000 sq. ft. restaurant, complete with dining rooms, bar, restrooms, kitchen, food preparation and serving areas, walk in low temperature boxes, etc



Marisco Centro & Applebee’s, Bronx

These projects consists of the complete space fit-out, utilizing base building service and utility provisions designed and installed by the Landlord in conjunction with the plans prepared by GEA for the tenant space core and shell work per lease requirements. Spaces consist of an existing demised vacant tenant space at the existing shopping mall in Bronx, NY set up to accommodate the new proposed Applebee’s and Marisco Centro restaurant facilities complete with dining rooms, bars, restrooms, kitchens, food preparation and serving areas, walk in low temperature boxes, etc. in accordance with restaurant s requirements and LL/tenant lease criteria. The projects presented a variety of challenges due to the limited vertical clearances in conjunction with a myriad of base building mechanical and fire protection systems traversing the space, making their interior MEP/FP designs literally a “Swiss Watch” compact coordination and installation.



Project Address: 610 Exterior Street (Marisco Centro) 4750-4758 Third Ave (Applebee’s)Project Size: +/- 5,000 Sq. Ft. per restaurantArchitect: Architectural Solutions/Sterling MgmtOwner/Developer: Marisco Centro/Apple Metro Inc.











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Overlooking New York City’s famed High Line Park, Solar Carve’s unique design maximizes sunlight on the park, while incorporating a green roof that integrates with the High Line. This project uses high-efficiency glazing for day-lighting while maintaining a comfortable living climate within.

The project includes an 11-story mixed-use development with an open amenity roof deck and access lobby at the 12th level that will be designed to accommodate retail spaces, office spaces and a potential restaurant space, to be designed to industry standard “white box” levels of completion. The building will also include a full cellar to be primarily used for retail, with the remainder of the space to be used for storage, utility rooms and other building ancillary support areas. Common areas will be allocated for entry lobbies, truck loading docks and outdoor amenity spaces at the building’s various escalating terraces and eco-friendly outdoor deck.

ADDRESS:40 Tenth AvenueNew York, NY

OWNER/DEVELOPER:William Gottlieb Real Estate & Aurora Capital

ARCHITECT:Studio Gang Architects

SIZE:155,000 sq. ft.

LEED RATING:GOLD

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Project Address: 225 Liberty Street New York, NYProject Size: 200,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Cannon DesignOwner/Developer: Merrill Lynch

Merrill Lynch Headquarters, NYC

Renovations of offices, trading and computer room spaces.

Project Address: 15 East 49th Street New York, NYProject Size: Various Sq. Ft.Architect: O’Neil Langan ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Saks, Inc.

Saks Fifth Avenue Headquarters, NYC

Numerous renovations of offices, computer rooms and conference centers.

Project Address: 101 Main Street Yonkers, NYProject Size: 70,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Grad AssociatesOwner/Developer: Homes for America Holdings

Homes For America, Yonkers

New construction of office building across from the Yonkers Metro North station.

Project Address: 19 East 48th Street New York, NYProject Size: 18,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Berger Bermel ArchitectOwner/Developer: ELO Properties

Bank of China, NYC

Full MEP Design for 8 story headquarters for Bank of China

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Project Address: 94-124 Ninth Street Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 175,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Morris Adjmi ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Industrie Capital Partners & Eastern Capital Group, LLC

94-124 Ninth Street, Brooklyn, NY

The project site consists of three separate buildings. The first building is four stories and will consist of office space. The second building is 1-story and will be occupied by a restaurant tenant. The third building is two stories and will consist of office space. There will be added bike storage, shower facilities, common areas, interior lounges and parking. The project is targeted for LEED certified status and Platinum Wired Score. The project includes a new dramatic multi-story glassed entry lobby and all new MEP systems.

Project Address: 206 Kent Avenue Brooklyn, NY Project Size: 137,510 Sq. Ft.Architect: ME ArchitectsOwner/Developer: 206 Kent Investor LLC

206 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

GEA is providing MEP/FP services for the six-story, 137,510 gsf commercial building at 206 Kent Avenue. Trader Joe’s supermarket will occupy the entire sub-cellar and cellar floor levels. Retail space will occupy the first floor and the entire third floor will open as an outdoor terrace. Floors four through six will consist of office space. A parking garage will be located on the cellar and second floors.

Address: 363 Lafayette Street New York, NYProject Size: 40,000 sq. ft.Architect: Morris Adjmi ArchitectsOwner/Developer: CBSK Ironstate

This project consists of a new 8-story mixed-use retail/commercial building with a total area of approximately 40,000 sf. This includes ground floor retail lobby space and second floor community facility space, and the remainder will be commercial office space. An energy model was provided for the base building, while ComCheck was provided for the tenants for DOB Compliance.

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ProjectsInterior Fitout

Project Address: 120 Wall Street New York, NYProject Size: 9,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Michael FieldmanOwner/Developer: Eye Bank for Sight Restoration

120 Wall Street (Eye Bank), NYC

Provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing sprinkler and fire alarm design services for the renovation of the above referenced tenant. The total area requiring MEPS work is 9,000 Sq. Ft.

Project Address: 80 Centre Street New York, NYProject Size: 11,300 Sq. Ft.Architect: MWL ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Experion Design Group

80 Centre Street (DA Crime Lab), NYC

Provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire alarm design services for the office renovation of the above referenced tenant. The forensics labora-tory fit-out consists of 11,300 Sq. Ft. located on the 4th floor at 80 Centre Street, NYC.

Project Address: 750 Third Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 11,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Eisner Design LLCOwner/Developer: Eisner Amper

750 Third Avenue (22nd Floor), NYC

Provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and fire alarm design services for the renovation of the above referenced tenant space. The existing space includes a total of approximately 11,000 Sq. Ft. on the 22nd Floor.

Project Address: 15 East 26th Street New York, NYProject Size: 21,265 Sq. Ft.Architect: BKSK Architects, LLPOwner/Developer: Swavelle/Mill Creek

15 East 26th Street (Swavelle), NYC

Provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and fire alarm design services for the renovation of the above referenced tenant space. The 2nd floor gross SF for the full floor is +/- 15,275, with the 8th floor gross SF to demising wall w/ the potential new storage room is +/- 5,990.

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Project Address: 150 William Street New York, NYProject Size: 150,000 Sq. Ft.Architect/Lead: DJ Associates PC Owner/Developer: Braun Management Inc

Administration for Children’s Services, NYC

Provided design of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and life safety systems for the build-out of floors 2-7 and ½ of 13, with a total of approximately 150,000 sf, for the NYC Administration for Children’s Services.

Project Address: 225 Broadway New York, NYProject Size: 20,000 sq. ft.Architect: Chad McPhail DesignOwner/Developer: Braun Management Inc

Provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and fire alarm design services for the renovation of the above referenced tenant space. The existing space includes a total of approximately 20,000 sf on two floors.

Address: 888 Seventh Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 11,000 sq. ft.Architect: Paul Segal Associates Owner/Developer: Soros Fund Management LLC

Provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and fire alarm design services for the build-out of the above referenced tenant space on the 32nd Floor. The existing space includes a total of approximately 11,000 Sq. Ft. This included the relocation of their data center and several trading desk areas.

225 Broadway (Refinery 29), NYC

Soros Fund Management, NYC

Project Address: 133 West 52nd Street New York, NYProject Size: 8,300 sq. ftArchitect: MGMA DesignOwner/Developer: MRP Realty

Offices at 133 West 52nd Street, NYC

Provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and fire alarm design services for the tenant fitout at the above referenced location. This space includes a total of approximately 8,300 Sq. Ft.

Project Address: 44 West 28th Street New York, NYProject Size: 10,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Russell Goss Architect, PCOwner/Developer: Gust LLC

Gust Offices, NYC

Provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and fire alarm services for the tenant fitout at the above referenced location. The space includes approximately 10,000 Sq. Ft.













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Project Address: 1865 Broadway New York, NYProject Size: 2,500 Sq. Ft.Architect: G & L ArchitectsOwner/Developer: American Bible Society

Museum of Biblical Art, NYC

Design of new museum space on the second floorof a high rise office building. Design included very tight humidity and temperature controls due to museum and rare book storage requirements. Challenges included the design of a mechanicalmezzanine to include all the air cooled equipmentseparate from all base building systems.

Project Address: 131 Walnut Street Bronx, NYProject Size: 133,000 sq. ft.Architect: Steven Kratchman ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Transcon International Inc.

Design of MEP systems for 6 story art storage warehouse. Consulted with noted museums, including the Guggenheim and others, regarding their storage temperature and humidity requirements

Address: 1 E 70th St New York, NYProject Size: 130,000 sq. ft.Architect: Studio GangOwner/Developer: The Frick Collection

Design of MEP systems for area upgrade, including vapor fire suppression system, fresh air/exhaust purge system for LAN Room, sprinkler systems for cellar and sub-cellar, and assistance in design of fire alarm system.

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Project Address: 444 Beach 6th St Far Rockaway, NYProject Size: 85,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: DJ Associates PCOwner/Developer: Torah Academy for Girls

Torah Academy for Girls, Far Rockaway

The project consists of 25,000 sf of new construction plus modifications to approximately 40,000 sf of existing space to include new classrooms, gymnasium, pool and bathrooms.

Project Address: 2085 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn NYProject Size: 42,000 sq. ft.Architect: Building Studio ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Edmond J. Safra SynagogueMEP design of a three-story plus full cellar synagogue totaling 42,000 Sq. Ft. The cellar will include a social hall, kitchen, mikvah, showers and mechanical spaces. There will be an entry foyer, coat room, main sanctuary, classroom, Rabbi’s offices and board room on the first floor. The second floor will consist of an upper level main sanctuary and secondary minyan areas while the third floor will house a secondary sanctuary and mechanical areas.

Address: 4315 16th Avenue Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 60,000 sq. ft.Architect: Studio GallosOwner/Developer: Yeshiva Beth Hillel Of Krasna

This project is a multi-use facility in the heart of Brooklyn. The building will be used as a wedding hall on the lowest level, synagogue on the first floor and school on the upper floors. Includes two full kitchens, mikvah and numerous multi-purpose rooms throughout.

Edmond J. Safra Synagogue, Brooklyn

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Project Address: 3 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 36,000 Sq. Ft.Architect/Lead: Beyer Blinder Belle Owner/Developer: Mark Morris Dance Group

Mark Morris Dance Group, Brooklyn

Design of MEP systems for new state of the art dance facility located across from the famed Brooklyn Academy of Music. The facility houses administrative offices, company and guest dressing rooms, a physical therapy suite, an archive room, wardrobe storage, a lounge, two terraces and support facilities.

Project Address: 219 West 19th Street New York, NYProject Size: 8,000 Sq. Ft. Architect: DXA StudioOwner/Developer: NY Live Arts

MEP services associated with the reconfiguration of spaces on the cellar, second and third floors for an existing dance facility on Manhattan’s west side. Dance studios feature a moveable wall that allows the two spaces to merge into one.

Address: 450 West 37th Street New York, NYProject Size: 20,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Wasa/Studio AOwner/Developer: Baryshnikov Arts Center

MEP design and evaluation services for the HVAC Buildout of the 4th through 6th floors. Baryshnikov Arts Center comprises four large column-free studios, a studio theater, office spaces and a 299 seat theater within its facilities.

New York Live Arts, NYC

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Project Address: 44 West 66th Street New York, NYProject Size: 27,000 Sq. Ft.Architect/Lead: BKSK ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Extell Development

Congregation Habonim, NYC

The project consists of the full build out of a 27,000 sf space located in a residential building located at the address listed above. The building will be designed and built by Extell Development (the “Developer”) and they will deliver a core and shell space to the Congregation. The program includes a Sanctuary space, social space, preschool, meeting rooms, library, chapel and administrative offices.

Project Address: 111 Livingston Street Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 41,584 Sq. Ft. Architect: BKSK ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Brooklyn Law School

111 Livingston Street is a 23-story building where the Owner will be leasing the 20th and 21st floors. Each floor is 18,242 GSF with a 2,550 SF core. GEA provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and fire alarm design services for the tenant fitout at the above referenced location.

Address: 6 Lee Ave Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 55,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: DJ AssociatesOwner/Developer: Abe Neiman

Congregation Khal Toras Chaim Viznitz Shul’s 55,000 sf headquarters at 6 Lee Avenue. Includes classrooms, dormitories, and auxiliary spaces.

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ProjectsEducational

Project Address: 140 Park Avenue Amityville, NYProject Size: 120,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: LZA/Thornton ThomasettiOwner/Developer: Amityville Union Free School District

Park Avenue School, Amityville

School addition.and gut rehabilitation of the elementry school.

Project Address: 802 Hicksville Road Far Rockaway, NYProject Size: 42,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: DJ Associates Owner/Developer: Yeshiva Far Rockway

Yeshiva of Far Rockaway

Gymansium and classroom addition to existing school facility.

Project Address: 34-12 36th Avenue Astoria, NYProject Size: 38,500 Sq. Ft.Architect: Stephen Lepp ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Sharif El-Fouly

International Baccalaureate HS, Astoria

Consulting enginering services regarding additional design and inspections to assist the School Construction Authority to complete all project deficiencies and to assist the Authority to obtain a certificate of occupancy from the NYC Department of Buildings.

Project Address: 529 Cortlandt Avenue Bronx, NYProject Size: 25,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Lori Kupfer ArchitectOwner/Developer: Metropolitan College of NY

Metropolitan College of New York, Bronx

The project consists of a complete MEP/FP tenant fit-out at both the ground and 2nd floor levels of the new Triangle Plaza building.

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GEA provided MEP/FP services for the new 84-foot tall building, consisting of 88,623 sf of commercial space and 26,600 sf of industrial space, will include production studios and a parking garage consisting of 138 parking spaces, followed by studio support, a lunchroom and production offices.

ADDRESS:36-02 34th Avenue Astoria, NY

OWNER/DEVELOPER:Kaufman Astoria Studios

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Project Address: 181-25 Eastern Road Queens, NYProject Size: 100,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Stephen Lepp AssociatesOwner/Developer: Vista Maro Realty

GEA provided MEP/FP services to Vista Maro Realty for the development of a new 100,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse facility on the grounds of John F. Kennedy International Airport. The facility is designed to serve as an international shipping and receiving operational site.

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Office and Warehouse, Eastern RoadJFK Airport, Queens, NY

Project Address: 845 UN Plaza, New York, NYProject Size: 15,000Sq. Ft.Architect: Office for Design & ArchitectureOwner/Developer: Chinh Chu

Trump World Tower, NYC

GEA probided MEP/FP fit-out services for a New Residen-tial fitout of three apartments on the 89th and 90th floors of the Trump World Tower. The apartments have been combined into a single 15,000 sf apartment with 16 foot ceilings and multiple water features, kitchens, and spa areas.

Yonkers Parking Garage, Yonkers, NY

Project Address: 1 West 58th Street New York, NYProject Size: 8,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Barteluce ArchitectsOwner/Developer: McGovern & Company

Caudalie Spa at the Plaza Hotel, NYC

GEA probided MEP/FP fit-out services for an upscale concept day spa with hammam and wine room at the heart of the famous Plaza Hotel. The space consists of 14 treatment rooms and an 8,000 sq. ft. wine room which doubles as a lounge/waiting area for spa patrons awaiting services.

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Project Address: 8 Buena Vista Avenue Bronx NYProject Size: 600 VehiclesArchitect: Grad AssociatesOwner/Developer: Homes for America Holdings

GEA probided MEP/FP fit-out services for a New 6 story parking facility including offices for the Yonkers Parking Authority at the Homes for America Buildings. The project was designed to blend in with the historic waterfront area and to meet with city budgetary constraints.











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Partnerships

GEA Consulting Engineers has

extensive experience with

high-performance sustainable

buildings, including high-end

and market-rate residential,

commercial, retail and

community spaces. Our

portfolio includes work on over

18 properties and nearly 1.3

million square feet of residential

space in the New York City region, including Homeport Staten Island, one of the largest

residential constructions on the East Coast. GEA achieved LEED Silver certification at 345

West 14th Street, a luxury high-rise in the Meatpacking District, which reached record

sales numbers for the location. We were also able to achieve LEED Silver at Broadway

Plaza, a retail site in the Bronx that had been slated for LEED Certified; Silver certification

was accomplished at no extra cost to building ownership. Our work at Washington Square

Park enabled the site to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Solar Carve, a commercial

site on 10th Avenue, will be LEED Gold and Wired Score certified. We are currently

working with developers on different residential, commercial and retail sites in multiple

locations. Our staff includes several LEED APs, and most of our projects are anticipated to

be LEED Silver.

GEA is currently working on a Passive House building

in New York City, a 20 story luxury high-rise residential

building that will incorporate high-performing windows

and opaque envelope, including window overhangs

that will shield the building from excessive solar heat

gain. GEA is also designing a super-efficient heat

recovery system for the building, using solar domestic

hot water heaters, VRF equipment and energy

recovery ventilators. This, combined with the lower

heating and cooling loads, will make this among the

first passive house structures in the New York City.

Currently, GEA has three separate buildings

undergoing EPA Energy Star certification. This is an intensive process that focuses heavily

on construction standards, including air leakage rates, high-performing fenestration and

additional testing and verification. Two of these buildings are in line to receive NYSERDA

MPP funding based on the Energy Star standards. In addition to LEED, Energy Star and

Passive House, GEA also has projects that are pursuing Enterprise Green Communities,

Green Globes and other certifications.

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BENEFITSof Going LEED

LEED certification carries a certain cachet. These buildings are known for comfortable and healthy living environments. LEED certification awards credit for VOC-free building materials, for extensive operable windows, and for increased fresh air ventilation, among other possibilities.

Increased Building Valuation

At 345 West 14th Street, prices were expected to range from $1,800-2,000/square foot. According to Crain’s, average actual sale prices reached $2,300 per square foot, with some spaces reaching as high as $3,500/square foot.

LEED structures are designed to use less electric, oil, gas and water than other buildings. This is accomplished through a combination of measures, such as improved envelope and insulation, lower lighting wattage, more efficient mechanical equipment, and low-flow water fixtures.

Reduction in Energy & Water Use

LEED structures are predicted to use an estimated 30 to 60% less energy than comparable homes built to International Energy Conservation Code.

325 West Broadway: 50% energy use reduction in common areas

12 Warren Street: projected for a 45% reduction in water use, including nearly halving the hot water consumption

LEED buildings are required to ventilate all usable space with fresh air, and can receive credit for over-ventilating. This is a common strategy in LEED buildings, and will enhance tenant comfort and lifestyle.

Better Indoor Air Quality

Tenants at 211 East 13th Street have noted that even in one of the City’s busiest areas, they are comfortable and happy in their homes. Some tenants have reported healthier results since moving to that building.

By using super-efficient mechanical equipment, buildings generally see less need for equipment servicing. Even routine maintenance—changing common area light bulbs, replacing filters, etc.—is less necessary when installing LED bulbs and high-end HVAC equipment.

Reduced Maintenance & Operating Costs

LEED-compliant rooftop units scheduled for Triangle Plaza require less frequent filter changes than comparable equipment, and the LED bulbs used there will need replacement every 20 years, which compares very favorably with incandescent or CFL fixtures.

LEED buildings require lessened demand for large scale infrastructures such as land fills, water supply, storm water sewers, utilities and transportation development and maintenance, generating good will and positive publicity.

Community Benefits

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New York State and City recently adopted building codes that require compliance with more stringent energy standards. The new codes require commissioning and energy modeling at a scale with very similar requirements to a LEED certified building.

The USGBC recently extended the window for LEED certification under the LEED v2009 certification standard. The State and City codes require compliance with ASHRAE 90.1-2010, while LEED still allows compliance with ASHRAE 90.1-2007. What does this all mean? The incremental cost of going LEED for projects located in New York City has shrunk by 75%.

THE NEW COST OF LEED:WHAT 2014 BUILDING CODE MEANS FOR LEED

2014 NY Building Code vs. LEED Soft Costs2014 NY Building Code LEED Requirements Notes

Required in buildings where the total mechanical equipment capacity is greater than 40 tons

Systems Commissioned: - Mechanical Systems - Electrical Power Systems - Lighting Systems - Domestic Hot Water Systems - Renewable Energy Systems

Required in all buildings EqualCommissioning

Required in all buildings over 30% fenestration*. Model must show the building energy cost equal to or less than 85% of the referenced design

Section 11 or Appendix G acceptable

Easiest method of compliance with prerequisite.

Appendix G model is required

New York City DOB now accepts Appendix G models (LEED Standard), so there are no additional model

conversion fees

Energy Model

Not Required Required in all buildings$4,500 - $10,000 based on building

area ($/SF)LEED Registration

Not Required Required in all buildings $25,000 - $40,000 / projectLEED Project Management

Not RequiredRequired for

Architectural and MEP trades$15,000 - $20,000 / projectTemplate Support

2014 NY Building Code vs. LEED ComplianceDOB Items LEED Items Notes

Requires compliance with the 2014 Supplement to the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2010

Requires complaince with ASHRAE 90.1-2007

Compliance with ASHRAE 90.1-2010 saves 25-30% annual energy cost, which gives the project 10-12 LEED

points at no additional cost

2014 Building Code Compliance

Project location selection is fixed Project location selection is fixedLocating a building in New York City

achieves 15-20 LEED pointsSite Location

Requires compliance with ASHRAE 62.1-2004

Requires compliance with ASHRAE 62.1-2004 No additional costVentilation Requirements

No smoking in common areas No smoking in common areas No additional costEnvironmental Tobacco Smoke Control

2014 NY Plumbing Code fixture flow rates are more stringent than LEED

requirements

2014 NY Plumbing Code fixture flow rates are more stringent than LEED

requirementsNo additional costWater Use Reduction

LEED Requires 40 points for certification. A project built under 2014 NY Building Codes will achieve 25-32 points with no design changes.Summary

* Daylighting controls allow exceptions to be taken for up to 40% glazing


New York State and City recently adopted building codes that require compliance with more stringent energy standards. The new codes require commissioning and energy modeling with very similar requirements to a LEED certified building.

These requirements mean additional services may need to be contracted for every project. To help you understand what’s required and when its required we’ve created this summary sheet outlining the changes between 2008 and 2014 Building Code.

2014 New York Building Code:New Services

2008 vs. 2014 NY Building Code

Commissioning Criteria

Commissioning Documentation

DOB Commissioning Submissions

Energy Model

TR1: Technical Report

2014 NY Building Code

Required in buildings where the total mechanical equipment capacity is greater than 40 tons

Systems Commissioned: - Mechanical Systems - Electrical Power Systems - Lighting Systems - Domestic Hot Water Systems - Renewable Energy Systems

Registered Design Professional shall provide evidence of completion and provide copy to owner and code official

Construction Documents indicate provisions for commissioning: 1. Commissioning Plan 2. Air Systems Balancing 3. Hydronic Systems Balancing 4. Functional Performance Testing 5. Complete Systems Manual

Commissioining Reports due based on the following schedule:

Buildings ≥ 500,000 sq. ft within 30 months of receipt of CO Buildings < 500,000 sq. ft. within 18 months of receipt of CO

Required in all buildings over 30% fenestration*. Model must show the building energy cost equal to or less than 85% of the referenced design

Section 11 or Appendix G acceptable

TR-1s were expanded to include Mastic and Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coatings

Same as 2011 New York City Energy Conservation Code

2008 Building Code

Not Required

Not Required

Not Required

Required in all buildings over 40% fenestration. Model must show the building energy cost equal to or less than the referenced design

Section 11 model acceptable

The TR1 must be filed to demonstrate compliance for all inspections/test required for the project. The design applicant must identify the inspections and/or test necessary prior to job approval

The TR8 must be filed to demonstrate compliance for all inspections/test required for the project per New York City Energy Conservation Code, Rule §5000-01 and Rule §101-07. The design applicant must identify the inspections and/or test necessary prior to job approval

TR8: Energy Progress Inspections

* Daylighting controls allow exceptions to be taken for up to 40% glazing


There are two green building certification systems that are currently recognized by the U.S. General Services Administration as acceptable third-party rating systems: LEED, by the USGBC, and Green Globes, by GBI. While these systems are in many ways similar, there are notable differences between the two. A side-by-side comparison is valuable when choosing the correct certification for your building.

LEED vs Green Globes:A Side-By-Side Comparison

Green GlobesLEED

Rating Body Green Building InstituteUnited States Green Building Council

Commissioning $35-55,000$35-55,000

Soft Costs

Green Globes lends more weight to the construction phase, rather than design. Furthermore, Green Globes was designed with ease of construction in mind—for example, LEED allows only one sustainable forest certification, while Green Globes allows four. While Green Globes still allows a formidable baseline for a New York City site, there is a higher emphasis placed on construction specs and documentation. However, Green Globes’ documentation threshold is generally lower than that for LEED.

LEED is weighted more heavily toward the design and location of the building. A building in New York City will start out with approximately 28-32 LEED points. These come from a number of factors: NYC’s urban and pre-built environment; NYC’s stricter energy codes (as compared with LEED); NYC’s stricter plumbing code; and other issues. An NYC-based property can achieve LEED certification at minimal extra cost or effort.

Visibility

Green Globes is a nascent program, with about 1,000 buildings and fit-outs currently certified. Due to its review practices and parent body, Green Globes has earned the reputation of being less environmentally rigorous. However, since construction documentation is easier, Green Globes is a choice for many tenant fit-outs.

LEED is internationally recognized, with over 60,000 buildings currently LEED-certified. LEED v4, set to debut in October 2016, is stricter and more environmentally rigorous, lending credence to the widespread notion that LEED is better suited for true environmental and sustainable building practices.


Certification Fees $25-30,000$10-15,000

Consultant Fees $25-40,000$15-25,000

Energy Modeling $25-40,000$25-40,000

BottoM LinE: While GBI certification is more pricey than USGBC, LEED is more expensive and rigorous, and will add more money to your design and construction costs. However, this comes with the far greater visibility and recognition of a multinational rating system, the higher emphasis on environmental consciousness and sustainability, and the prominence that comes with a LEED plaque.

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Situated atop of the site of New York’s first vaudeville theater, the Jefferson is a brand new, ultra-contemporary luxury building in the north east section of the East Village. Bordering Union Square, this site takes advantage of the many transportation options that provide maximum connectivity throughout the five boroughs, and is within blocks of transportation to New Jersey. The Jefferson’s location within the East Village puts it within the heart of one of NYC’s entertainment hot spots as well.

The Jefferson is a 12-story condominium, provided with high end amenities including a gymnasium, private lockers, common party room, a business center, roof garden and rooftop common terrace, all in a doorman building. Several top floor owners are also provided with private stairs leading to rooftop terraces.

The LEED energy model for this project, performed on eQuest, was able to demonstrate 30.68% energy savings above the ASHRAE 90.1-2007 baseline, accounting for 10 LEED points.

ADDRESS:211 East 13th StreetNew York, NY

OWNER/DEVELOPER:East Village 207 Residential LLC

ARCHITECT:BKSK Architects


LEED RATING:GOLD

Sustainability

345 West 14th Street, NYCProject Address: 345 West 14th Street New York, NYProject Size: 70,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: H. Thomas O’Hara ArchitectOwner/Developer: DDG PartnersLEED Rating: SilverLocated in the center of the highly fashionable Meatpacking District, this high-end condominium is provided with an exterior green roof, VRF Technology for Air Conditioning and LED Lighting to maintain low energy consumption.


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Project Address: 7-8 Navy Pier Court Staten Island, NYProject Size: 410,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Minno & Wasko ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Ironstate DevelopmentLEED Rating: Silver

New Stapleton Waterfront, Staten Island

Situated on the historic Staten Island waterfront, this project is pursuing LEED Silver and NYSERDA Energy Star Certification. High-performance glazing and superior insulation are incorporated into the building envelope that blends style and efficiency at this highly visible location.

Address: 40 Tenth Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 130,000 sq. ft.Architect: Studio GangOwner/Developer: William Gottlieb Real Estate & Aurora CapitalLEED Rating: GoldOverlooking New York City’s famed High Line Park, Solar Carve’s unique design maximizes sunlight on the park, while incorporating a green roof that integrates with the High Line. This project uses high-efficiency glazing for daylighting while maintaining a comfortable living climate within.

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Project Address: 211 East 13th Street New York, NYProject Size: 91,000 sq. ft.Architect: BKSK ArchitectsOwner/Developer: SK DevelopmentLEED Rating: Gold

This high-end residential building uses an extensive green roof to offer an oasis from New York’s “concrete jungle.” VRF technology and superefficient boilers contribute towards increased energy savings in the building.

The Jefferson, NYC

Project Address: 80 Adams Street (98 Front Street) Brooklyn NYProject Size: 202,876 sq. ft.Architect: ODA ArchitectureOwner/Developer: HopestreetLEED Rating: Certified

DOB and LEED energy model for a new 12-story residential building with a total area of approximately 202,876 gsf and features a water source heat pump system design. Building features will include back of house areas, commercial space, parking, community facility space, lobby, residential and amenity spaces while floors four through twelve will consist solely of residential spaces. Design directives for sustainability provided while pursuing LEED Certified status.

80 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY

Project Address: 550 Clinton Street Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 270,000 sq. ft.Architect: Morris Adjmi ArchitectsOwner/Developer: HopestreetLEED Rating: Certified

New 27-story luxury rental building with a retail component consisting of approximately 270,000 gsf; this will include commercial space and modern amenities such as a game room, gym and yoga room. This project is designed with a water source heat pump (WSHP) system. Energy modeled for DOB and LEED in pursuit of LEED Certified status.

550 Clinton Street, Brooklyn



Project Address: 646 11th Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 245,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Greenberg FarrowOwner/Developer: SGSB DevelopersLEED Rating: Certified

646 11th Avenue, NYC

New 12-story plus one cellar level mixed-use building of approximately 245,000 gsf that will consist of 210-230 apartment units with cellar commercial and ground level showroom spaces. Energy modeled for DOB and LEED as project is actively pursuing LEED Certified status.

Project Address: 171 West 230th Street Bronx, NYProject Size: 155,000 Sq. Ft.Architect/Lead: Perkins Eastman Owner/Developer: Equity One PropertiesLEED Rating: Silver

Broadway Plaza, Bronx

Broadway Plaza, originally designed for LEED Certified status, was able to achieve Silver at no additional cost to the owner. The project features high-efficiency rooftop units and incorporates insulation and fenestration to maximize energy reduction.

Project Address: Multiple Sites Brooklyn NYProject Size: 286,124 Sq. Ft.Architect: S9 ArchitectureOwner/Developer: Steiner NYC

Admirals Row, Brooklyn

Admirals Row is comprised of two parcels at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and one at the Sands Site, north of the Admirals Row Site. The project contains a supermarket, community facility, retail spaces and a timber shed. This project combines several green initiatives including energy modeling and ComCheck for DOB, and Green Building master plan for LEED Neighborhood Development, which includes LEED specs and checklists.



Project Address: 124 9th Street Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 169,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: MA ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Industrie Capital Partners LLCLEED Rating: Silver

124 Ninth Avenue, Brooklyn

This building located beneath the Gowanus Bridge, is pursuing LEED Silver certification. As a landmarked property, façade options are limited, so the super high-performing windows and roof insulation in this building will be custom-built.

Address: 615 Tenth Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 130,000 sq. ft.Architect: Marvel ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Kaufu Properties

DOB Energy compliance and design directives for sustainability for this new 7-story, 90-unit luxury residential condominium with a total area of approximately 130,000 gsf; with units averaging 600 sf for one bedroom units and 900 sf for two bedroom units and features commercial space in the ground floor.

615 Tenth Avenue, NYC

Project Address: 200 East 21st Street New York, NYProject Size: 117,362 sq. ft.Architect: BKSK ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Alfa Development

DOB and LEED energy model for a new 20-story luxury residential condominium plus a basement with a total area of approximately 117,362 gsf to include modern amenities and ground floor commercial space.




Project Address: 306-314 East 86th Street New York, NYProject Size: 145,478 Sq. Ft.Architect: ODA ArchitectureOwner/Developer: IGI - USA

306-314 East 86th Street, NYC

New 21-story residential building totaling approximately 145,478 gsf. The project includes commercial space and residential amenities such as a music room, laundry room, kids room and teen lounge. The building is designed with VRF systems and is energy modeled for DOB compliance.

Address: 363 Lafayette Street New York, NYProject Size: 40,000 sq. ft.Architect: Morris Adjmi ArchitectsOwner/Developer: CBSK Ironstate

This project consists of a new 8-story mixed-use retail/commercial building with a total area of approximately 40,000 sf. This includes ground floor retail lobby space and second floor community facility space, and the remainder will be commercial office space. An energy model was provided for the base building, while ComCheck was provided for the tenants for DOB Compliance.

363 Lafayette Street, NYC

Address: 206 Wadsworth Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 125,195 sq. ft.Architect: Mancini DuffyOwner/Developer: Caerus Group

New 9-story residential (rental) building of approximately 125,195 sf. The cellar includes 14,739 sf of parking space and the basement includes 14,358 of space to be utilized as a church. Services included DOB energy modeling and design directives for sustainability.

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Project Address: 531-539 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY Project Size: 75,000 Sq. Ft. Architect: ODA ArchitectureOwner/Developer: Gemini Rosemont Development Services, LLC

531-539 Avenue of the Americas, NYC

DOB energy modeling for a new 12-story plus cellar condominium building with a VRF system having total area of approximately 75,000 sf containing retail space, residential lobby and utility spaces. Floors two through twelve will consist of residential spaces.

Project Address: 1164 River Avenue Bronx, NYProject Size: 524,000 sq. ft.Architect: Aufgang ArchitectsOwner/Developer: MADDD EquitiesLEED Rating: Enterprise Green Communities

New mixed-use building, with a total of approximately 524,000 gsf. including cellar parking, commercial space on the first and second floors, and two low-income residential towers of 17 and 19 stories. The project is currently pursuing certification under the Enterprise Green Communities program for multi-family high-rise and is providing an energy model for an associated Energy Star rating under the program.

1164 River Avenue, Bronx

Address: South Conduit Queens, NYProject Size: 349,245 sq. ft.Architect: Craft ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Triangle Equities

New 3-story warehouse building with parking sub-grade which combines warehouse space and “cool and warm” storage zones. Building is being energy modeled for DOB Energy Code Compliance.

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Project Address: First Avenue and 102nd Street New York, NY Project Size: 524,000 sq. ft.Architect: Aufgang ArchitectsOwner/Developer: BSREP UA River Crossing, LLC

River Crossing, NYC

This building complex includes three 13-Story buildings (on First Avenue and East 102nd Street). Designing a CHP solution to provide services for 759 units, which requires cogen calculations for NYSERDA incentive. Each building has its own master meter for electric and apartment submeters.

Address: 59 Bleecker Street New York, NYProject Size: 15,846 sq. ft.Architect: Beyer Blinder Belle ArchitectsOwner/Developer: Shulsky Properties Inc.

The site is a vacated commercial site, with approximately 7,863 gsf on the first floor and 7,983 gsf of a partial existing and partial new cellar. The project consists of reorganizing the site for one or more retail tenants. ComChecks were provided for DOB compliance.

59 Bleecker Street, NYC

Project Address: 100 Franklin Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 33,959 sq. ft.Architect: HTO ArchitectOwner/Developer: DDGLEED Rating: Silver

LEED management and energy modeling for two new ground up buildings totaling 33,959 gsf built as one structure, sharing a set of amenities and one set of central systems. Currently targeting LEED Silver certification.


Project Address: 1 Beekman Street New York, NYProject Size: 95,000 Sq. FtArchitect: SLCE Architects, LLPOwner/Developer: Urban Muse

1 Beekman Street, NYC

GEA is providing MEP/FP design, energy modeling and DOB commissioning services for this 95,000 sq. ft. mixed use structure in the financial district. The project will rise a total of 25 floors at 335 feet to its roof, and will contain three commercial floors totaling 12,500 sq. ft. as well as 3,200 sq. ft. of retail space. The building will also include 31 high-end condo units between 900 & 2,900 sf each. Because of this, 1 Beekman makes its mark in transforming the financial district to a residential neighborhood. The building is about 80% commissioned and preparing shortly for TCO.

Project Address: 40 Tenth Avenue New York, NYProject Size: 155,000 Sq. Ft.Architect: Studio Gang ArchitectsOwner/Developer: William Gottlieb Real Estate & Aurora Capital

Solar Carve, NYC

GEA is providing MEP/FP design, energy modeling and DOB commissioning services for this 11-story commercial office building. Features include an open amenity roof deck and access lobby at the 12th level that will be designed to accommodate retail spaces, office spaces and a potential restaurant space. The building will also include a full cellar to be used primarily for retail, with the remainder of the space to be used for storage, utility rooms and other building ancillary support areas. Common areas will be allocated for entry lobbies, truck loading docks and outdoor amenity spaces at the building’s various escalating terraces and eco-friendly outdoor deck. The building is about 80% commissioned and rapidly approahing TCO.

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Project Address: 145 President Street Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 48,469 Sq. FtArchitect: SLCE Architects, LLPOwner/Developer: Avery Hall Investments

145 President Street, Brooklyn

GEA is providing MEP/FP design and DOB commissioning services for this 31,650 sq. ft. condominium! Community facility space for an urgent care will occupy the first floor. Residential space use will cover 31,545 sf. There will be three and four bedroom condos that will include two “garden residences” and two penthouse units. The building will have amenities such as: fitness and recreation rooms, and a shared roof terrace. There will also be storage for 14 bicycles and parking for 16 vehicles. The building is 90% commissioned and preparing to obtain its TCO.



Project Address: 12 Warren Street New York, NYProject Size: 46,390 sq. ft.Architect: H. Thomas O’Hara ArchitectsOwner/Developer: DDG Partners LLCThe commissioning process at this residential tower attempting LEED Silver certification uncovered major installation issues in the domestic hot water loop. GEA’s commissioning agents proposed solutions that will save the overall energy use at the building, as well as contribute to increased system functionality.

12 Warren Street, NYC



Project Address: 325 West Broadway New York NYProject Size: 61,416 Sq. Ft.Architect: H. Thomas O’Hara ArchitectsOwner/Developer: DDG Partners LLC

XOCO at 325 West Broadway, NYC

This LEED Silver residential tower commissioned by GEA for all on-site equipment, including VRF systems, rooftop units, electric heaters, fans, pumps and the domestic hot water system. Limited envelope commissioning was also performed at this site.

Project Address: 529 Cortlandt Avenue Bronx, NYProject Size: 111,800 sq. ft. Architect: The Gluck Architectural CollaborativeOwner/Developer: Triangle Equities, Inc.

GEA provided MEP/FP and commissioning services for this 2-story mixed use site, The commissioning process at this retail center attempting LEED Silver certification included water source heat pumps, electric and gas boilers and related pumps, rooftop units, exhaust fans and VRF systems.


Project Address: 100 Franklin Street New York, NYProject Size: 24,755 Sq. Ft.Architect: HTO ArchitectsOwner/Developer: DDG Partners


GEA is providing LEED and Commissioning services to this ground-up mixed-use project in Tribeca. The “JR Building” will be made up of two triangular structures, standing at six and eight stories tall. Even though the structure will yield 10 spacious condominiums and retail on the ground floor, the building will be two feet wide at its narrowest points! Amenities include a private fitness center, private elevator access to all residences, private landscaped roof, private landscaped terraces, private residential storage, in-residence laundry rooms, and a bicycle storage room. This building achieved LEED Certified rating and is currently preparing for occupancy for the south tower.



Project Address: 40 Hall Street Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 17,935 Sq. Ft.Lead: GEA Consulting EngineersOwner/Developer: Hall Street Storage, LLC

40 Hall Street, Brooklyn

GEA provided commissioning and inspection services for this cold-storage facility that installed two generators to protect its stored goods. The generators were commissioned and tested, revealing easily correctable issues that would have otherwise been disastrous to the site’s daily activity.

Project Address: 112 West 34th Street New York, NYProject Size: 30,000 sq. ft. Architect: WJCAOwner/Developer: Foot Locker, Inc.

Due to sales season rapidly approaching, this store had to be commissioned for DOB approval in a condensed timeframe. GEA completed the commissioning process quickly, performing functional tests at odd hours so as not to disrupt the store’s operational schedule.

Address: 55 Water Street Brooklyn, NYProject Size: 392,162 sq. ft.Lead: GEA Consulting EngineersOwner/Developer: 55 Water LLC

The base building mechanical and hot water systems were commissioned by GEA at this retail center seeking LEED Silver certification. Commissioned equipment included water source heat pumps, cooling towers, boilers, instantaneous electric water heaters, VRF systems, fans, pumps and split AC units.

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Empire Stores, Brooklyn

Tracey Towers, BronxProject Address: 20-40 West Mosholu Parkway Bronx, NYProject Size: UnknownLead: GEA Consulting EngineersOwner/Developer: Tracey Towers Associates

Two 44 story residential towers in the northern Bronx were provided with 5 – 100 KW gas fired capstone generators, which produces power for the common elements of the building and domestic hot water for all four zones. This project required the relining of the 44 story chimney and extensive piping between the two towers.

Project Address: 3333 Broadway New York, NYProject Size: 1.2 Million Sq. Ft.Lead: GEA Consulting EngineersOwner/Developer: Urban America

3333 Broadway, NYC

This residential complex, located in the heart of Harlem, undertook a CHP Technology study for energy savings. As a result, a reduction of approximately 50% in domestic hot water energy load is anticipated.

Project Address: 651 New Hampshire Avenue Lakewood, NJProject Size: 200,000 Sq. Ft.Lead: GEA Consulting EngineersOwner/Developer: Astor Chocolate

Astor Chocolate, Lakewood, NJ

200,000 sf chocolate production facility including a 50,000 sf walk in refrigerator and 40,000 lb chocolate cooking vat. This facility required triple electrical backup to prevent the fragile chocolate melting. GEA designed the first trigen facility in all of PSE&G territory, including 5 – 100 KW gas fired capstone generators and a 500 ton Tecogen chiller.


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In addition to being one of New York’s top engineering firms, GEA Consulting Engineers is also a licensed, fully accredited special inspection agency. GEA offers third party inspection services to smooth out the sign-off process.

Accredited by the International Accreditation Service, Inc. and registered with the NYC Department of Buildings, GEA’s team of engineers assist building owners who are seeking to comply with the latest revisions to the NYC building code.

Adding our special inspection services to your existing projects yields greater benefits in the coordination process. Our inspectors have direct access to the design engineers and can get a better idea of what to expect in the field during inspections. As systems near completion, we can coordinate the timing of the necessary inspections internally with the design engineers,m making the process run as efficiently as possible.

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accreditation maintained on the IAS website (www.iasonline.org).

This certificate valid up to December 1, 2019.

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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS & FIRE-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION: Smoke Control Systems 1704.15 Sprinkler Systems 1704.23 Standpipe Systems 1704.24 Fire-resistant Penetrations and Joints 1704.27 Emergency and Standby Power Systems (Generators) 1704.31 PLUMBING & MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: Mechanical Systems 1704.16 Fuel-Oil Storage and Fuel-Oil Piping Systems 1704.17 Heating Systems 1704.25 Private On-Site Storm Water Drainage Disposal Systems and Detention Facilities Installation 1704.21.2

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PERSPECTIVEN E W Y O R K

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VOL. 13, NO. 3 September 2014The comprehensive view of real estate, design and construction

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Established in 1996, Glickman Engineering Associates, which is currently rebranding as GEA Consulting Engineers, can attribute its recent rebound from the recession to three key hires in the last few years as well as a focus on several new markets that align with trends towards increasing energy ef-ficiency in buildings.

“We are positioning our firm for greater success by hiring individuals who strive for technical excellence and under-stand how to deliver superior customer service,” says David Glickman, P.E., Principal.

Among the new hires is Associate Principal and Director of Engineering, Juan C. Toro, P.E., who was recently named one of Engineering News Record’s Top 20 engineers under 40 and Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s Top 40 Under 40 engi-

neers. Juan also is a professor at New York University’s School of Continuing Education and teaches a course on HVAC de-sign and a seminar on the NYC Energy Code.

The firm’s new Director of Marketing and Finance is An-drea Mullins, who focuses on client development, financial management and business growth. Michael C. Jordan, LEED AP, recently joined the firm as its Director of Sustainable Ser-vices and manages recently awarded contracts for LEED and New York State Energy Research and Development Associa-tion (NYSERDA) projects.

These new staffers join a firm that is so collaborative that its partners even share an office. “When Carlos joined in 2005 he brought a tremendous portfolio with him, and we commit-ted ourselves to being able to take care of all of our clients’

“We show clients how well we understand the science behind what we are recommending so that they can feel confident that our solution will perform better

than other methods with which they are familiar.”

David Glickman, Principal, GEA Consulting Engineers

GEA Principals (from left to right): Juan C. Toro, Andrea Mullins, Carlos Burbano, David Glickman, Trevor Mahabir and Michael C. Jordan

GEA CONSULTING ENGINEERS…Innovative Design, Client Focused

By Jan Wilson

“Every one of our projects gets principal attention from beginning to end,” says Carlos Burbano, Principal, GEA Consulting Engineers. “Our understanding of new technology coupled with our knowledge of various trades means that we can answer questions quickly and accurately.”

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its clients including: • Variable Refrigeration Flow units—Also known as split systems, these allow a single large condensing unit to be used with multiple small indoor fan coil units. “This system is incredibly efficient and performs well in energy modeling,” says Burbano. GEA has traveled to both Japan and Korea, as guests of Mitsubishi and LG, to see the technologies being developed and also provides expertise to these companies so they can better tailor their products to the U.S. market. • Constant Airflow Regulators—These non-electric dampers are an inexpensive solution to the common imbalance problem of having too much air exhausted on the top floor of a building and too little air being exhausted at the bottom. • Modular Chillers—These small compressors sequenced together can provide the same capacity as larger compressors without requiring a full time operating engineer. This is a highly efficient approach that solves various design and cost problems and reduces labor costs. • Energy Modeling—This is a computerized building simulation of the energy usage performed to determine the best combinations to meet the owners’ cost goals; to ensure that the building meets energy efficiency guidelines and to seek LEED compliance or for use in obtaining NYSERDA grants. • Commissioning—This is required for buildings seeking LEED certification and to make sure that systems operate according to the design intentions.

RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL EXPERTISEOne Fulton Square, a 320,000 SF development in Flushing,

includes condominiums, medical offices, a hotel and retail space. “The challenging part of this project is the 22 restau-rants in the base. For us, that is an almost unheard of quanti-ty of separately owned restaurants where each kitchen hood must be exhausted individually,” says Glickman. In addition, the termination of these kitchen hood exhausts is on a roof that includes a finished hotel pool area, thus requiring proper separation of exhaust fumes from occupied areas. Not only was GEA able to coordinate the threading of 22 separate kitchen hood exhausts through a hotel tower and 22 termi-nation points for them but the firm also devised a method in which kitchen hood exhaust shafts also could be used as smoke purge shafts.

Ironstate Development’s 900-unit Stapleton Waterfront in Staten Island is a sustainable project that will participate in the new LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) certification and in the NYSERDA Multifamily program. “Iron-

needs by being fully versed in all aspects of each other’s proj-ects,” says Glickman. “We can step in for each other when-ever a client has a question or a concern.”

NEW TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGYGEA Consulting Engineers are innovators who help

their clients solve challenging mechanical systems issues in their buildings. Glickman says that when pioneering a different way of doing things, clients seek out a firm they trust. “They have to balance risk against science,” he says. “We invest our time in researching new equipment and methods so when we recommend a new product or technique we have inspected the factories ourselves, talked to the designers and have seen installations to as-sure that the systems perform as promised. We demon-strate an understanding of the science behind what we are recommending so that our clients can feel confident that our solution will perform better than other methods with which they are more familiar.”

The firm has been at the forefront of recommending several effective technologies and consulting services to

“GEA Consulting Engineers is our first choice MEP firm. We believe they are at the forefront of performance, delivery, efficiency and quality of work. Their market knowledge, experience and ability to work with our project teams is world-class.”

Scott Shnay, SK Development

clockwise from top left: Marriott Hotel; One Fulton Square; Stapleton Waterfront

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The Bay Plaza Mall in the Bronx is the first retail development of its kind in New York City in almost 40 years. GEA designed high efficiency HVAC systems that consists of a 1,500-ton elec-tric chiller located on the main roof and a 14 MBTUs gas-fired condensing boiler plant in a mechanical penthouse.

“Here we pushed the envelope with an HVAC system with algorithms that will run all of the equipment efficiently,” says Toro. “It will determine the number of boilers and the exact fir-ing rate that will provide the highest thermal efficiency of the plant as a single unit. The chiller plant has a similar program.” The building also is designed with a state-of-the-art, fully auto-mated, lighting control system which would allow for maximum efficiency and versatility. The project opened in August 2014.

Bronx Terminal Market Retail Center was the largest retail development to receive a LEED Silver Award Certification in 2010. “This is a development where sustainability, energy and efficiency optimization and state-of-the-art automated control

systems constitute the building’s basis of design,” says Glick-man. GEA was instrumental in establishing its general design criteria, which involved a hybrid system design for the mechani-cal/HVAC systems and a high-rise oriented system design for the other MEP/FP trades, complete with common risers, wet stacks and distribution systems. Electronic sub-metering is pro-vided through the building’s central BMS system.

EYE ON THE FUTUREGEA seeks to maintain a collaborative work environment

while expanding into new markets and territories. “We will strive for high standards in energy efficiency as well as other technical innovations that will move the industry forward and be useful to our clients,” says Glickman.

“We understand a consulting firm is only as good as its last project and achieving our clients’ goals will lead to our great-er growth and profitability,” he adds. n

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state typically provides electric heat for tenants, but we ex-plained that electric rates in New York don’t favor this ap-proach,” says Burbano. After thorough energy modeling and HVAC option analysis, the developer chose to provide gas heat. “We provided an alternate that meets both the devel-oper’s construction budget and LEED and NYSERDA stan-dards,” he says.

For a Marriott Hotel at 461 W. 34th Street, ownership wanted a clear roof and that, combined with the small footprint for the 28-story 213,000 SF building, left no room for all the HVAC equip-ment required to service the guest rooms and public areas. “We also had to lower the loss of square footage due to vertical risers and duct space,” says Toro. GEA’s solution was an intermediate mechanical floor on the 15th floor that allowed the corridor and bathroom exhaust to flow up from the lower floors and down from the upper floors. “They even ended up with extra storage space which they use for housekeeping,” says Toro.

GEA also has been working with more than a dozen new high end condominium buildings to help them analyze emergency generator options in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. “Many build-ings want their emergency generators to meet all of the elec-tricity needs that their residents have but it is hard to do that in a way that is cost effective,” says Glickman. “We proposed an installation of a single dedicated 20 amp circuit per apartment that would only be powered during an emergency. This means less wiring, only one panel per apartment, one large transfer switch for the whole building and happy residents who can plug in their refrigerators, lamps and electronic devices during an emergency. The developers have overwhelmingly embraced this idea.”

A RETAIL SPECIALIST GEA recently secured several new retail commissions, includ-

ing a 200,000 SF retail center in Brooklyn that will include Whole Foods, a 50,000 SF single tenant building at 529 Broadway in lower Manhattan and a 75,000 SF single tenant retail building in the Meatpacking District space formerly occupied by Pastis.

left: Bronx Terminal Market Center; right: Bay Plaza Mall

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s one of New York’s top engineering firms specializing in the innovative design of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems for some of the city’s most well-respected companies, the scope of GEA’s work includes everything from large-scale retail, hospitality and commercial, to institutional and high-rise residential projects.

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TRIANGLE PLAZA

In March of 2012, Triangle Equities was selected by the New York City Economic Development Corporation to re-develop a surface parking lot into an 85,000-square foot multi-level retail center with parking at grade. Located at the intersection of E. 149th Street and Brook Ave, the site is at the hub of a major retail corridor that is well served by subway, buses, and easily accessible by automobiles. GEA specifically selected the mechanical equipment at this LEED Silver certified site for increased efficiency, since the lease requirements stipulate that all selected units must meet EERs of at least 17.1 or higher. As the largest factor helping this project realize its goal of provid-ing an energy efficient location for shoppers and workers alike, recent estimates show a 24% energy reduction due to measures taken at this site.

345 W 14TH STREET

At 345 West 14th Street, a mid-rise residential building located in the heart of New York’s Meatpacking district, a fast-rising neighborhood for millennials and professionals alike, this build-

ing contains nearly 40 high-end luxury units, including five pent-houses. GEA paid particular attention in this LEED certified building to its water efficiency. Low-flow toilets, faucets and showerheads contributed to a nearly 40% reduction in water use. Today, kitchen faucets run at 1 gpm, and restroom faucets at 0.5 gpm; less than half of the code allowance. Additionally, the roof contains a Water Hog rainwater collection system designed to lower the irrigation needs by over 80%.

211 E 13TH STREET

This building, which incorporates a heat recovery VRF sys-tem designed to provide simultaneous heating and cooling at a highly efficient level to building residents, will generate a space cooling savings of at least 50% over the baseline electric usage, with similar reductions in space heating costs. Additionally, this building introduced one of the neighborhood’s most expansive green roofs, intended both for resident amenity and to lower the building’s heating and cooling load. The green roof incorporates lounges, cabanas and a terrace with a full kitchen, realizing the developer’s goal of combining tenant functionality with sustain-able urban development.

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NEW STAPLETON WATERFRONT

In the fall of 2011, Ironstate Development began to develop a new, sustainable, mixed-use waterfront community at the former Home-port, on the Staten Island waterfront. Located within walking distance of the Stapleton Staten Island Railroad station and not far from the Staten Island Ferry, the City is undertaking major road reconstruction, extension of utilities and the creation of a waterfront esplanade to better incorporate the neighborhood’s density. The open space will include walking paths, lawns, and landscaped areas, and will be LEED certified. Among the largest residential LED lighting installations in the Northeast, GEA was able to use super-efficient lighting fixtures to lower the building’s cooling load, as well as lower maintenance bills. By lowering the wattage while maintaining the lumen output of these LED fixtures, New Stapleton Waterfront will be able to demonstrate as much as a 70% reduction in electric consumption in common building areas. GATEWAY II

As the second phase of an existing shopping center in the Spring Creek section of Brooklyn, GEA completed the first phase approx-imately 10 years ago, Gateway II is set to include approximately 630,000 square feet of shopping while respecting prior developments in the area for affordable housing and ample parkland. One of the largest suburban-style retail developments in New York, it will offer a multitude of shopping experiences and free parking and, as LEED Silver certified, this building places development emphasis on blend-ing this impressively large structure with the surrounding neighbor-hoods, including an unobtrusive façade design and heightened noise reduction. GEA was able to use super efficient mechanical equipment to significantly lower the building’s carbon footprint.

• Mechanical: Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation

• Electrical: Power, Lighting, Distribution

• Plumbing: Hot and Cold Water Distribution, RPZ/Backflow Preventers, Drainage and Waste

• Fire Protection: Sprinklers, Hydraulic Calculations, Fire Standpipe

• Life Safety: Fire Alarm, Smoke Evacuation Systems

• Drawings and Specifications: Preparation of Drawings and Specifications Ready for Bid, Filing and Construction

• Building Condition Reports/Pre-Purchase Inspections

• Building Energy modeling

• Commissioning

• LEED Consulting Services

• Energy Audits

• Energy Efficiency Studies

• Building Information Modeling - BIM

• NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program (MPP) - Partner

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New Stapleton Waterfront