What We Do - DNB Engineering

What We Do

Structural Engineering for the Real World.
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From ground-up design to complex underpinning and DOB violation resolution, we deliver practical, buildable solutions for NYC developers, architects, and owners.

Core Services

Services

Designed to keep your project moving.
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We design efficient, buildable structural systems that respect your pro forma and the architect's vision.

Design & Construction Documents

Efficient, buildable systems for your vision.

DOB Violation Resolution & Compliance

Clear violations and get back to business.

Emergency Response & Peer Review

Fast answers when things go wrong.

New Construction & Major Renovations

Our approach starts with your construction schedule and site constraints.
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We consider means, methods, and sequencing from day one. You get a complete, coordinated set of documents that contractors can build efficiently without generating RFIs or surprises.

What we'll take care of:

- Structural drawings for new buildings
- Foundation design minimizing excavation costs
- Support of Excavation (SOE) for tight NYC lot lines
- Underpinning and demolition drawings
- Adaptive reuse, vertical and horizontal additions

Navigating The Red Tape

A DOB violation means fines and frozen permits. We work with the NYC Department of Buildings to get them cleared.
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We assess the structure, engineer the practical solution, and handle the DOB paperwork directly so nothing gets lost in translation. You get the engineering and expediting handled in one place.

How we help clear it up:

- Structural violation assessments
- Remedial design and repair plans
- DOB paperwork and expediting coordination
- Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) issues
- Façade and parapet assessments under Local Law

Specialized Support

When things go wrong on site, you need fast answers. We provide rapid structural assessments to get you back on track safely.
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If a fire or structural failure occurs, we craft the means and methods for temporary bracing to help remove or reduce vacate orders. We also offer peer review services, evaluating other engineers' plans to save you costs and reduce structural complexity before construction begins.

When you call, we bring:

- Post-fire structural evacuation reports
- Temporary bracing and shoring design
- On-site PE daily reports for demolition
- Peer review for value engineering
- Existing-conditions reports and structural inspections

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Client Feedback

> DNB was my first call, and they responded immediately. They provided a clear, well-engineered solution and communicated the structural approach with precision and confidence. Their professionalism made a complex situation manageable and efficient.

Avraham Perlman

P & R Builders LLC

Contact

Ready to get started?
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Tell us what you're building or what problem you're trying to solve. We'll look at the project and give you a straight answer on timeline and approach.

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