Brooklyn, NY
Status
Completed
Project Type
Residential Monitoring
Monitored Zone
5,800 Sq. Ft.
Commencement Date
15 January, 2026
Contract Value
Contract

Project Summary
A combined vibration and crack monitoring program was deployed at a Crown Heights residential development, protecting two adjacent brownstones during deep foundation excavation and underpinning works under NYC DOB oversight.
Two Instantel MiniMate Plus vibration monitors and eight mechanical crack telltale gauges were installed across both neighboring structures before excavation commenced. Pre-construction crack surveys were conducted by our inspectors, documenting all existing fractures with photographic evidence and certified baselines. Vibration monitoring was conducted continuously throughout the excavation and underpinning phases, with weekly PE-certified reports submitted to the NYC Department of Buildings. Crack gauge readings were recorded at each site visit and compared against certified baselines. No threshold exceedances were recorded, and all structures remained within safe limits throughout the full construction duration.
Project Details
- Location: Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11213
- Monitored Zone:Approx. 5,800 sq. ft. across two adjacent brownstone structures
- Structure: Two adjacent 3-story brownstones, full exterior and basement survey
- Monitoring Methods: Combined vibration and crack monitoring, pre-construction survey
- Deliverables: Pre-construction survey, weekly VM reports, crack gauge logs, DOB file
Monitoring Scope
Combined VM & Crack
Vibration monitors and crack gauges deployed as a unified program.
PE-Certified Reports
Weekly reports reviewed and sealed by our licensed Engineer.
Crack Gauge Baselines
Eight telltale gauges installed with certified baselines in place.
DOB Compliance Docs
All monitoring reports formatted and submitted per NYC DOB standards.
Historic Structure Care
Monitoring tailored to protect landmarked brownstones from damage.
Pre-Construction Survey
Photographic crack survey certified before excavation commenced.
Zero Exceedances
No vibration or crack thresholds exceeded throughout the project.
Full Event Archives
Vibration and crack records retained for legal and regulatory use.
Location
PROJECT ADDRESS
Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11213
NEARBY LANDMARKS
Train
200m
Bus Stop
100m
Supermarket
380m
Park
1,100m
Hospital
950m
Airport
14,800m
School
550m
Bank
300m



