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9 East 71° Steel Seventh Cycle Report
Facade Inspection February 2012
THOMAS A. FERNIMAN
ARCHITSCT
Facade Inspection & Safety Program
Cycle 7A Report
for
9 East 7151 Street
New York, NY 10021
February 2012
ONE UNION SQUARE WEST. SUITE 501. NEW YORK. NEW YORK 10003 •
212.414.0250 TEL • FAX 212.414.0249
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9 East 71" Street, NY, NY Cycle 7A Report
Facade Inspection February 2012
As per our agreement with the Owner of the subject building, we have completed a critical
examination of the subject building in order to comply with NYC Construction Code section §28-302 that
mandates the periodic inspection of the exterior walls and appurtenances of buildings greater than six
stories in height by a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI). The inspection was performed and
completed in accordance with RCNY 103.04.
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Summary ofFindings and Recommendations:
The building has recently completed a comprehensive exterior restoration project correcting all SWARMP
items. The building is currently inspected as Safe.
Scope ofthe Inspection and Findings:
The critical examination was performed and completed in accordance with the New York City
Construction Code and applicable Technical Policy and Procedure Notices. All exterior facades were
inspected visually via telescopic techniques, and a representative sample from grade to top of the East 71"
Street facade was physically examined via hanging scaffold and from the terraces. The conditions
observed were noted on the attached drawings and photographs and are described in this report.
Conclusions and Recommendations:
Based on the Safe status of the building there are no immediate recommendations required within the next
5 years.
Categorization ofBuilding: SAFE
REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION
Property Information
A. Address of Critical Examination: 9 East 71' Street, New York, NY 10021
• Nearest cross streets to the building: Between Fifth Avenue & Madison Avenue
• BIN#: 1041354
• Tax Block: 1386
• Tax Lot: 10
• Zoning District, Map: R8B, 8c
B. Building Owner and/or Agent: Maple Inc
9 East 71'4 Street
New York, NY 10021
Richard Kahn, Treasurer
C. Building Description:
• Number of Stories: 7 stories
• Height of Building: ±120 feet
• Plan Dimensions: 50'-0" wide x 9T-0" deep
• Certificate of Occupancy number: 101428.
• Usage: Residential
• Age of Building: ±1910
• Type of exterior construction: Stone & Brick Masonry
• Landmark Status: Upper East Side Historic District
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D. Settlements, repairs, and revisions to exterior enclosures since previous report:
• Exterior alterations, repairs or maintenance since previous cycle:
• Contractor: Herbert Rose Inc.:
Facade Restoration: Pennit#120786970.01-EW-OT
Sidewalk Shed: Permit N120850588-0 I -EQ-SH
Facade repairs completed.
Methods Used to Conduct Inspection
E. CriticalExamination Procedures
1. Review of Prior Reports: Prior to examining the exterior walls, the most recent report
and any available previous reports were carefully reviewed.
2. Visual Examinations: Binoculars and a telescopic camera were used to conduct a visual
inspection of all exterior facades. These include the 719 Street facade, East, West and Rear
facades.
3. Physical Examinations A physical examination (close-up inspection) was conducted via
scaffold / and terraces from grade to top of the 71' Street facade. The location of the physical
examination is noted on the attached plan.
F. Description ofPhysical Examinations:
1. Location ofInspections:
Physical examination was conducted via a hanging scaffold on the South (7 VI Street) facade.
Additionally, building facades and bulkheads were visually examined from the street, the rear
yard and the roof.
2. Riggers Information: Andrew Rosenwach
Herbert Rose Inc.
40-25 Crescent St.
Lon Island Ci , NY 11101
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3. Location Diagram: Refer to attached plot plan.
4. Date ofInspections: January 5, 2012 scaffold inspection at rear elevation.
November 22, 2011 scaffold inspection at Street Facade.
Summary of Findings
G. Conditions Observed
1. Significant Deterioration & Movement: None.
2. Apparent Water-tightness: The roofs, bulkheads & facades inspected during the critical
examination appear, by the methods used to conduct the inspection, to be watertight. The
building Manager reported that there are currently no active leaks attributed to the building
envelope.
3. Classification ofConditions
• Unsafe Conditions: None; No UNSAFE conditions were observed.
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• SWARMP Conditions: The following conditions were noted to be safe with a
repair and maintenance program (SWARMP). These conditions should be repaired
within five years (prior to the next critical examination) to ensure they do not
deteriorate into unsafe conditions. Should these conditions not be remedied prior to
the next critical examination, they will automatically be deemed unsafe. The owner
of the building is responsible for ensuring that the conditions described in the critical
examination report as SWARMP are repaired and all actions recommended by the
QEWI are completed within the time frame recommended by the QEWI, and are not
left to deteriorate into unsafe conditions before the next critical examination. It is the
owner's responsibility to notify the Department of any deviation from the timeframe
to make corrections as specified in QEWI's report. Such notification shall be
accompanied by supporting documents from the QEWI justifying the request for a
new time frame.
None; No SWARMP conditions were observed.
• Safe Conditions: The following conditions were noted to be safe.
These conditions need not be addressed at their current state, but should be tracked to
ensure they do not begin to deteriorate into unsafe conditions after a five-year period.
None; No SAFE conditions were observed.
4. Exterior Appurtenances: The following exterior appurtenances were noted to be safe.
• Exterior fixtures
• Parapets
• Copings
• Guard rails
• Balcony enclosures
• Window frames (including hardware and lights)
• Window guards
• Communication equipment (ie: wires, satellite dishes, etc)
5. Safe Conditions Requiring Monitoring / Routine Maintenance: None.
H. Causes ofSWARMP Conditions: N/A.
I. Status ofExterior Maintenance: A comprehensive exterior restoration has recently been
completed. See Section (J. 2)No immediate plans for
additional maintenance other than routine is expected.
Report of Findings and Recommendations
J. Comparison of Cycle 6 & Cycle 7 Reports: SWARMP conditions listed in previous
Cycle 6 Report have been corrected.
1. The previous cycle report status was: SWARMP; Cycle 6, February 13, 2007
• Deteriorated brick masonry has been reconstructed.
• Masonry repointing has been completed.
• Caulking at control joints has been completed.
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• The patching of deteriorated stone has been completed.
• The painting of deteriorated finishes has been completed.
2. Work permit numbers relating to facade repairs:
• Facade Restoration: Permit#120786970.01-EW-OT
• Sidewalk Shed: Permit #120850588.01-EQ-SH
3. Job numbers & sign-off dates relating to façade repairs:
• Facade Restoration: Job #120786970 approved 08/24/2011. Sign Off in process.
• Sidewalk Shed: Permit # 120850588 approved 10/05/2011. Sign Off in process.
4. Open ECB facade violations: None.
K. Schedule ofRepairs and Maintenance ofSWARMP Items: N/A
L. Required Permits: N/A
M. Photographs: See attached.
M. The classification ofthe buildingfor the current reportfiling is: SAFE
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Professional Seal and Signature
This report is prepared solely to comply with Section §28.302 of the Administrative Code of the City of
New York in accordance with the rules and procedures of the Commissioner of Buildings of the City of
New York. Opinions expressed herein reflect only conditions present at the time of Critical Examination.
The report is not intended as a specification for repair nor is it to be used as such to obtain bids for repair.
The Architect (QEWI) assumes no responsibility for the adequacy of design or construction of the original
building, nor for the adequacy of alterations, repairs or maintenance of this building in the past, present or
future by Contractors or maintenance personnel.
The building was inspected for compliance with the Facade Inspection and Safety Program requirements
only and this report should not be construed as presentation as to the conditions of any other building
components including but not limited to the roof structure, drainage system, flashings, stairs, exits, water
tank supports or elevator system.
A copy of this report is to be submitted to the Owner prior to filing with the Department of Buildings.
Signed: Date:
Thomas A. Fenniman, Architect
O. Appendices
1. BIS Property Profile Overview.
2. Location (plot plan) diagram.
3. Photographs.
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PHOTOGRAPHS:
I. View of south (7Is Street) facade.
2. Detail of stone ornament at entrance.
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3. Detail view of south facade.
4. Patched sections of stone at south elevation.
5. Detail view of patched sections of stone at south elevation.
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7. New sealant at cornice flashing.
8. Patched sections of stone at south elevation.
9. Restored chimney cap at west elevation.
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10. Restored chimney cap at cast elevation.
II. Repointed masonry at east wall.
12. Reconstructed masonry at west elevation.
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Property Profile Overview
9 EAST 71 STREET MANHATTAN 10021 BIN# 1041354
EAST 71 STREET 9 9 Health Area 4100 Tax Block 1386
Census Tract 130 Tax Lot . 10
Community Board 108 Condo . NO
Buildings on Lot 1 Vacant . NO
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Cross Street(s): 5 AVENUE, MADISON AVENUE
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Landmark Status: L - LANDMARK Special Status: N:A
Local Law: YES Loft Law: NO
SRO Restricted: NO TA Restricted: NO
UB Restricted: NO
Little 'E' Restricted: NJA Grandfathered Sign: NO
Legal Adult Use: NO City Owned: NO
Additional BINS for Building: NONE
Special District: LH-1A - LIMITED HEIGHT
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Department of Finance Building Classification: A5-1 FAMILY DWELLING
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Work Permit Data
Premises: 9 EAST 71 STREET MANHATTAN Filed At: 9 EAST 71 STREET MANHATTAN
BIN: 1041354 Block: 1386 Lot: 10 Job Type: A3 - ALTERATION TYPE 3
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Job No: 120850588 Fee: STANDARD
Permit No: 120850588-01-EQ-SH Issued: Expires: 01/01/2013
Seq. No.: 03 Filing Date: 01104;2012 RENEWAL Status: IN PROCESS
Work: Proposed Job Start: 10/0612011 Work Approved: 10,0512011
ALTERATION TYPE 3 - CONSTRUCTION EQUiPMENT - SDEWALK-SHED
INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 90 L.F. AS PER
PLANS AT 9 EAST 71 STREET. DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS. WORK TO COMPLY WITH NEW YORK
CITY BUILDING CODE 2008,CHAPTER 33.NO CHANGES IN USE.EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Electrical Application Number for Shod Lighting: M319290
Use: J-3 - RESIDENTIAL 1-2 FAMILY HOUSES Landmark: YES Stories: 6
Review is requested under Building Code: 2008
GENERAL
Issued to: ANDREW ROSENWACH CONTRACTOR
NON-REGISTERED:
Business: HERBERT ROSE INC
40.25 CRESCENT ST LONG ISLAND CIT NY 11101 Phone:
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Premises: 9 EAST 71 STREET MANHATTAN Filed At: 9 EAST 71ST STREET MANHATTA N
BIN: 1041354 Block: 1386 Lot: 10 Job Type: A2 - ALTERATION TYPE 2
CONCRETE WORK NOT AUTHORIZED - CONCRETE PLACEMENT, FORMWORK, STEEL REINFORCING NOT PERMITTED
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Job No: 120786970 Fee: STANDARD
Permit No: 120786970-01-EW-OT Issued: 01104,2012 Expires: 01/01/2013
Seq. No.: 02 Filing Date: 01/0412012 RENEWAL Status: ISSUED
Work: Proposed Job Start: 1011212011 Work Approved: 08242011
ALTERATION TYPE 2 - FACADE
FACADE RESTORATION AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE TO OCCUPANCY, USE. EGRESS OR BULK
Use: J-3 - RESIDENTIAL 1-2 FAMILY HOUSES Landmark: YES Stories: 6
Site Fill: NOT APPLICABLE
Review is requested under Building Code: 2008
Adding more than three stories: No
Removing one or more stories: No
Performing work in 50% or more of the area of the building: No
Demolishing 50% or more of the area of the building: No
Performing a vertical or horizontal enlargement adding more than 25% of the area of the building: No
Mechanical equipment other than handheld devices to be used for demolition or removal of debris to be used: No
Approved work includes concrete: No
Concrete work has been completed: No
Requesting concrete exclusion now: No
Work includes 2,000 cubic yards or more of concrete: Nc
GENERAL
Issued to: ANDREW ROSENWACH CONTRACTOR
NON-REGISTERED:
Business: HERBERT ROSE INC
40.25 CRESCENT ST LONG ISLAND CIT NY 11101 Phone
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