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Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: For centuries, party walls have been a common construction practice in many countries. In New York City (NYC), they have been used since the 1700s. The city accounts for about 201,000 attached buildings. The historic NYC ...
Eight Cycles of Facade Inspection in New York City
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Since the enactment of the first New York City (NYC) facade inspection ordinance in 1980, eight five-year complete cycles have been registered. The paper is a commentary on the 40-year years’ evolution of the practice of ...
Facades of Manhattan Apartment Buildings from the 1902–1915 Period. I: Modes of Failure
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The apartment buildings erected in New York City between 1902 and 1915 form a specific typology characterized by similarities in structural, architectural, and fire protection solutions. Except for a few municipal buildings ...
Facades of Manhattan Apartment Buildings from the 1902–1915 Period. II: Life Cycle Prediction
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The 3,500 apartment buildings erected in New York City between 1902 and 1915 form a typology characterized by similarities in structural and architectural solutions. About 87% of these buildings are still standing and are ...