Liberty Inspection Corp

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

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

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