SERVICES

Inspections

We deliver comprehensive special inspection services for commercial real estate and interior commercial construction projects in New York City, acting as a single provider for all inspections work with a highly personal and seamlessly managed approach. 

OUR SERVICES

  • Covers inspections of exterior elements to ensure weather resistance and structural integrity, including curtain walls and veneers, plus exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS). 

  • Ensures that building systems and materials meet energy efficiency standards set by local and national codes. These inspections help optimize energy use, lower utility costs, and support sustainable building practices.

  • Ensures that all building systems, structures, and finishes comply with code requirements and project specifications before occupancy, confirming that the work is complete, safe, and ready for use. 

  • Involves inspections to verify the effectiveness of fire safety measures, including sprinkler systems, standpipe systems and smoke control systems.

  • Involves inspections related to ground and site conditions, such as soil compaction and stability, excavation, and site storm water drainage systems.

  • Focuses on the installation and performance of mechanical components, such as heating systems, ventilation and air conditioning, chimneys and vents.

  • Ensures proper installation and function of plumbing components, including from fuel-oil storage and piping, water supply systems and piping.

  • Inspections related to the integrity and stability of building structures, including concrete and masonry construction, steel fabrication and erection, wood framing, soil conditions and foundations. 

The CodeGreen difference

Seamless management
of the entire
inspections process.

At CodeGreen Inspections, we go beyond the industry standard of performing construction inspections: we educate our clients on the detailed process of preparing for, requesting and completing inspections. We function like a pre-punch list inspector, providing direction on areas that require adjustment. Our “special sauce” is a higher level of service and a hands-on approach that provides peace of mind in the process and the outcome. 

Support that’s
one call away.

Our work is personal: we couple our extensive experience in the inspections industry with accessibility to provide our clients with unmatched service. If you have a question, call us. We’re here to help. 

A one-stop shop for inspections of all kinds.

We’re a licensed special inspections firm with a wide range of inspections under one roof, from structural to architectural, mechanical to energy code and more. And for speciality services we can’t perform ourselves, we’ve spent years solidifying relationships with the best subcontractors in the business. That means we can act as your single point of contact for every inspection performed for your project. 

Facebook

As Facebook expanded across 770 Broadway and other New York buildings, CodeGreen provided special inspection services for more than 1 million square feet of projects, including office spaces, assembly areas, eateries, and critical infrastructure upgrades. Working closely with Facebook’s project teams and general contractors, we coordinated inspections to support timely, code-compliant occupancy.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Following a competitive bid win for a critical care center project in Queens, CodeGreen became a trusted special inspection partner across NewYork-Presbyterian’s NYC and Hudson Valley campuses. Our team’s success led to a Master Services Agreement, supporting projects ranging from administrative spaces to surgical suites and critical care upgrades.

Empire State Realty Trust

For over a decade, CodeGreen has served as the exclusive special inspection agency for Empire State Realty Trust’s 8-building, 8-million-square-foot New York City office portfolio. Our inspectors’ deep knowledge of building systems and construction standards helps streamline signoffs, ensuring projects meet both operational goals and tenant lease timelines.

Meet the Team

  • Brendan McCarty

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Brendan is a construction and real estate professional with 23+ years experience in project management, design standards, property management policies, and portfolio-wide sustainability initiatives. He oversees operations, client relations, policy development, business growth, and operational efficiency.

  • Hatim Elsaid

    P.E., TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

    Hatim is a Professional Engineer with 15+ years experience managing project field engineering and inspections. His expertise includes overseeing construction, underpinning, foundations, reinforced concrete, steel erection, as well as verification of materials, approval of contractor payments, review and approval of daily inspection reports, RFIs, change orders and more.

  • Jeremy Schinasi

    P.E., TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

    Jeremy, a Professional Engineer licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, has 13 years of experience providing building enclosure consulting, inspection, and commissioning services, working on commercial, residential, and industrial projects.

Let us sweat the small stuff.

Ensure your inspections are performed correctly. 

Simply put, there’s no room for error when it comes to completing and filing inspections, especially when it comes to keeping projects on time and performing as intended, and avoiding fines or violations. Choosing a team with a track record of trust and success is vital. 

Anticipate and mitigate any possible issues.

It’s essential for project teams to prepare for inspections on the front end of the process to avoid issues down the line. With our expertise on project management and stakeholder coordination, we often provide owners and design teams with suggested corrections to help ensure successful inspections. 

Our Process

Kickoff

We meet with the contractor to review all of the upcoming inspections, as well as the information we need to perform the work on schedule. We share resources like tracking matrices to keep the team abreast of deadlines and milestones week over week. 

Inspections

Working with the project team and lead inspector, we ensure all inspections are completed.

Certification

Together with our in-house CodeGreen Compliance team, we acquire NYC Department of Buildings application numbers and manage all of the steps to submit and certify your results.

Ready to start your Inspections project?

Get in touch.