CityScape Engineering PLLC

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About the firm

CityScape Engineering PLLC (CSE) is a structural engineering practice founded in 2009 and headquartered in Port Washington, New York. CSE provides structural design, inspection, peer review, and civil engineering services, bringing extensive experience with public agencies and transit authorities. It delivers economic, value-conscious engineering solutions for diverse construction and rehabilitation projects across the New York metropolitan region.

Established
2009
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Civil Engineering

People

Hadi DjohanFounder, Principal

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

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Delivering custom engineering designs for buildings and infrastructure elements from initial planning through structural construction.

  • Building Additions & Alterations

    Providing design support for building modifications, building expansions, and complex interior framing alterations.

  • Historic Restorations

    Evaluating historic systems and engineering sympathetic structural interventions to preserve heritage properties.

  • Retaining & Earth-Retaining Structures

    Designing concrete and masonry retaining walls to stabilize slopes and grade transitions safely.

  • Bridge & Culvert Design

    Developing structural calculations and detailed drawings for public and private roadway crossing systems.

  • Demolition Engineering

    Creating sequenced plans to ensure safe dismantling of structures without affecting surrounding properties.

  • Excavation Support Systems

    Designing sheeting, shoring, bracing, and earth-retention systems to protect adjacent structures during sub-grade work.

  • Forensic Engineering Investigations

    Conducting investigative assessments of compromised structural systems to diagnose structural distress and design repairs.

Structural Inspection

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Conducting field observation and compliance reviews to verify materials and construction processes match approved plans.

  • Masonry & Concrete Field Inspections

    Performing field reviews of cast-in-place concrete, masonry wall assemblies, and structural stability parameters.

  • Deep Foundations & Underpinning Inspections

    Overseeing pile installations, deep excavation sheeting, shoring sequences, and building underpinning operations.

Peer Review

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Providing independent third-party analysis of proposed structural concepts to verify structural safety and optimization.

  • Value Engineering & Alternative System Evaluation

    Analyzing alternative designs and materials to enhance buildability while reducing construction costs.

  • Building Condition Assessment

    Evaluating existing building elements to determine structural integrity prior to major capital improvements.

Civil Engineering

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Designing public right-of-way plans and implementing protection protocols for surrounding structures.

  • Builders Pavement Planning

    Creating formal sidewalk and pavement plans to secure approvals from municipal transportation agencies.

  • Vibration & Crack Monitoring

    Installing precision instrumentation to monitor adjacent buildings and track environmental effects during construction.

Industries

Multifamily Residential · Commercial · Mixed-Use · Government · Transit · Retail · Religious

Projects

1007 Union Ave

Bronx, NY · Mixed-Use

Project details

A 124,000-square-foot multi-use building featuring six floors, a cellar parking garage, and a first-floor church. Structural engineering services were provided for the entire development.

152 & St. Nicholas

New York, NY · Mixed-Use

Project details

A seven-story, 36,000-square-foot building in historic Hamilton Heights featuring two rooftop terraces and a first-floor dance studio. Services included structural design, support of excavation, and a builders pavement plan.

948 Myrtle Ave

Brooklyn, NY · Multifamily Residential

Project details

A three-structure building exceeding 200,000 square feet, designed to accommodate nine stories containing 100 units and a cellar parking garage. Structural design incorporated Vescom's floor and wall systems.

866 Dahill Rd

Brooklyn, NY · Mixed-Use

Project details

A 370,000-square-foot, ten-story building with cellar parking and 3,328 square feet of retail space. Structural design utilized the Vescom system for a layout that includes diverse multi-bedroom residential units.