203 West 14 Street
New York, NY
GMS provided structural engineering services for the initial assessment triggered by the 5th floor tenant’s observation of cracks along the south façade. Our forensic investigation included preparation and coordination of probes to establish the root cause of the displacement and installation of several crack monitors to determine if building was actively moving. However, during our investigation, the east party wall at the cellar level was found to have partially collapsed due to modifications by the neighbor.
GMS contacted emergency NYC services, provided on-site professional engineers to prepare the emergency shoring design and to escort tenants for access during the temporary evacuation. We then produced repair construction documents and provided construction administration services for the permanent repair of the existing party wall. Eight GMS personnel were involved in this project which was completed in August 2023.
