DMF Engineering PLLC

Civil Engineering for a Resilient New York

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About the firm

DMF Engineering is a New York City-based civil engineering firm specializing in transportation infrastructure, streetscapes, public spaces, and affordable housing. Working alongside public agencies, developers, and design teams, DMF delivers context-sensitive solutions that navigate complex regulatory frameworks from early planning through construction, with a focus on long-term resilience and livability across New York City's built environment.

Team
Micro
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Transportation Engineering

People

Dina FerraiuoloFounder and President

Capabilities

Site Development & Infrastructure Planning

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Civil engineering support for urban development projects, from feasibility analysis through grading, drainage, and utility infrastructure design.

  • Preliminary Site Analysis

    Evaluating site constraints and feasibility to support project planning and early-stage decision-making.

  • Site Grading & Drainage Design

    Designing grading and drainage systems that address site constraints, incorporating sustainable stormwater management and resilience strategies.

  • Site Infrastructure & Utilities

    Designing water, sewer, and utility connections that integrate with existing infrastructure and meet regulatory requirements.

Transportation & Public Infrastructure

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Design and coordination of roadway, streetscape, and public space improvements and utility systems within the public right-of-way.

  • Roadway, Streetscape & Public Space Design

    Design of streets, intersections, and public spaces that improve safety, mobility, and the overall experience of the public realm, while meeting NYCDOT, NYCDEP, and other agency requirements.

  • Utility Design & Coordination

    Developing utility layouts and managing coordination with utility companies to minimize conflicts and streamline project implementation.

  • Maintenance and Protection of Traffic & Construction Staging

    Preparation of work zone control plans and construction sequencing that maintain safe traffic operations and access during construction, in coordination with agencies and contractors.

Permitting, Coordination & Construction Support

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Agency permitting, multi-stakeholder coordination, cost estimating, and technical support through construction.

  • Permitting & Agency Coordination

    Preparation of permit applications and coordination with NYCDOT, NYCDEP, NYDOB, and other agencies to support timely project approvals.

  • Construction Support, Cost Estimating & Bid Analyses

    Providing cost assessments, bid evaluations, and technical support during construction to maintain design intent, budget, and schedule.

Industries

Affordable Housing · Multifamily Residential · Transportation · Infrastructure · Land Development · Stormwater & Flood Control · Parks & Open Space

Projects

Arverne East - Buildings E & I and Parking Lot 3

Far Rockaway, Queens, NY · Affordable Housing · Client: L+M Development Partners / The Bluestone Organization / Mega Group Development

Project details

Multi-phased development transforming 116 acres of vacant oceanfront land in Far Rockaway into New York City's first planned net-zero community, delivering mixed-income housing, a 35-acre nature preserve, and resilient coastal infrastructure. DMF leads civil design for Buildings E and I and Parking Lot 3, encompassing site grading and drainage design, utility coordination and service connections, ADA-compliant site circulation, civil permitting strategy, and stormwater construction permitting under NYCDEP's Unified Stormwater Rule and the NYSDEC Construction General Permit.