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We would like to wish all our clients, friends and associates a very Merry Christmas. My God Bless you and your families.

Please see the following link which will take you to the the latest document released by NYC covering rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy. The pubilication covers the new code and zoning standards put in place due to the storm. As always please contact us with any questions you may have. http://www.nyc.gov//p/rebuilding_after_hurricane_sandy.pdf

January 31, 2013 Mayor Bloomberg issued an executive order waiving certain zoning requirements for homes that were significantly damaged by Hurricane Sandy. The order allows homes that were existing non-complying homes to be rebuilt to the same size as well as complying with current FEMA Flood Plain Guideline. Please see our Sandy Page on our website at www.AVTEngineering.com for more information. Please contact us with any questions you may have. In addition you should also contact a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect prior to starting any rebuilding. Most reconstruction work will require approved plans and permits. The following link will also take you to the Mayor's Exective order. http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/pdf/eo/eo_230.pdf

AVT Engineering would like to thank all our clients, associates and friends for your support and business in 2012. As we enter our 24th year of providing you with our engineering and inspection services, we wish you all a safe, healthy and prosperous new year.

NYC has instituted a Rapid Repair Program for all victims of Hurricane Sandy. Please see the following info from the NYC Dept of Buildings. Feel free to call us with any questions you may have. NYC Rapid Repairs is a program to make your home safe for return. The City is working with contractors to assess damage to your home from Hurricane Sandy and make the necessary repairs so that you and your family can safely return home. NYC Rapid Repairs is a program for property owner...s. If you rent your home and there are unsafe conditions, call 311. How does NYC Rapid Repairs work? Home Assessment The first step to sign up for NYC Rapid Repairs is an assessment of the damage in your home. Assessments are free and do not require any commitment to participate in NYC Rapid Repairs. An assessment will not affect any other FEMA benefits you may receive. 1. Sign up for an NYC Rapid Repairs assessment by visiting NYC.gov, calling 311, or visiting one of six Restoration Centers. If you are a homeowner and applying to cover damages to your primary residence, you will need a FEMA number to register for NYC Rapid Repairs. 2. After you sign up for an assessment, a representative of Tishman Construction will contact you within 48 hours to schedule an appointment at your home. 3. An Assessment Team comprised of an electrician, a plumber, and an architect or engineer will arrive at the scheduled time to inspect your home. 4. The Assessment Team will present you with a list of necessary repairs to make your home safe for living. NYC Rapid Repairs Registration After you receive your list of repairs from your assessment, you will have the opportunity to sign up for NYC Rapid Repairs. There are two ways to sign up: Option A: You can register for NYC Rapid Repairs at your home with your Assessment Team. If you would like the City’s contractors to make repairs to your home, the Assessment Team will ask you to sign a waiver to allow the City’s contractors to make repairs in your home and will share your information and the scope of work with the City’s contractors. The City’s contractors will contact you to schedule the repairs to your home. Option B: If you would like to discuss the repairs with your family, your insurance company, or are not ready to register for NYC Rapid Repairs with your Assessment Team, you can register for NYC Rapid Repairs by calling 311 at any time. Visit NYC.gov, call 311, or visit a Restoration Center for more information.

Please see the following new info from the NYC DOB concerning the waiver of filing fees. Please call us with any question you may have. Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor Robert D. LiMandri, Commissioner nyc.gov/buildings... SERVICE UPDATE November 2012 Hurricane Repair Work: Application + Permit Fees Waived Beginning November 12, 2012, application and permit fees are waived for work on buildings damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Severely Structurally Damaged Buildings Buildings tagged with a red placard qualify as severely structurally damaged and are eligible for fee-exempt work. Until further notice, the following fees are waived for these properties: Demolition applications and permits; Alteration Type-1, -2 and -3 applications; Permits to renovate and repair damaged structures; New building applications and permits to rebuild completely destroyed structures; and Associated work applications and permits (i.e. elevators, sheds, scaffolds, construction fences). Buildings Requiring Electrical and Plumbing Repairs Until further notice, fees are waived for electrical and plumbing work for buildings damaged by the hurricane. Filing Fee-Exempt Work Online To electronically file fee-exempt work, prepare the job application as you would with any other online filing use the Department’s NYC Development Hub at nyc.gov/buildings. Once you provide the cost of the work, indicate that the work is fee-exempt: PW1: In the Work Types section under Cost Information, select Fee Exempt when asked What type of fees apply to this application? LAA: In the Additional Information section select Fee Exempt. Electrical Applications: In the Category of Work section select Hurricane Sandy Damage. Filing Fee-Exempt Work in Person or Via Mail To file fee-exempt work in person or via mail, prepare the application as you normally would, include hurricane sandy damage in the Comments section and indicate fee exemption. Page 1 of 1

Our prayers go out to all those who have been effected by Hurricane Sandy. Please see the following important information from the NYC Dept of Buildings if your home was damaged. Please feel free to call us for a free consulation with any questions you may have. Getting Back Into Your Home Q: What do I do based on the placard posted on my home?...Continue reading

We would like to thank all our clients, friends and associates for a great 2016. As we enter our 28th year in business in 2017, we would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year. All the best and God Bless. Joseph A. Pasaturo PE and everyone at AVT Engineering.

We would like to wish all our clients, friends and associates a very Merry Christmas. My God Bless you and your families.

We would like to wish all our clients, friends and associates a happy and safe Thanksgiving. During your holiday, please say a pray for all those in our families who are not with us as well as those who serve our country and are not fortunate enough to be with their families. All the best and God Bless. Joseph A. Pasaturo PE & Everyone at AVT Engineering.

We would like to thank all our clients, friends and associates for a great 2013. As we enter our 25th year in business in 2014, we would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year. All the best and God Bless. Joseph A. Pasaturo PE and everyone at AVT Engineering.