Robert LiMandri Senior Principal Vidaris a SOCOTEC Company

Robert LIMANDRI

Senior Principal
New York, NY

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Robert LIMANDRI

Expertise

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Services

Building Code / Plan Review & Interpretations Building Violations Filing Strategies, Approvals & Permitting Flood Compliance, Mitigation, & Resiliency Inter-Agency Coordination & Approvals Municipal Support Repositioning & Development Litigation Support
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About Robert LIMANDRI

With strategic leadership experience and innovation with expert knowledge of the real estate construction industry, Mr. LiMandri oversees the company’s Code & Planning division, delivering comprehensive solutions based on building code, zoning and regulatory oversight. 


Before joining the firm in 2014, Mr. LiMandri served as New York City Department of Buildings Commissioner, appointed by Mayor Bloomberg.
There, he led a transformation in the culture of the department staff by raising customer service and technical standards while setting predictable outcomes for industry stakeholders.


He is an operational executive with a history of leadership in commercial real estate, construction, development standards, and oversight—with a tenure punctuated by widespread changes in building safety standards, technology initiatives, green building innovation, and code updates. Drawing on his  background in fiscal oversight and P&L management, he has managed budgets exceeding $200M, in addition to a team of 1,100 attorneys, engineers, inspectors, and architects.


His leadership impact can be felt throughout the New York City real estate industry by delivering an online permit solution, cloud-based inspection system, culture of safety awareness, and advances in sustainability.

Professional Experience

​5+ YEARS WITH FIRM  |  25+ YEARS IN INDUSTRY​

 

Robert LIMANDRI is a Senior Principal at SOCOTEC and has held various other positions within the organization since 2014. Prior to his current position, Mr. LIMANDRI was a Senior Principal at Vidaris, Inc which was acquired by SOCOTEC in 2019.  Mr. LIMANDRI was previously employed at New York City Department of Buildings, RealFoundations, Inc., and Jones Lang LaSalle. 

Qualifications

Education

  • Master of Science in Real Estate – New York University – 1998 ​
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Clarkson University – 1987

Professional Affiliations

  • Urban Design Forum, Fellow

Industry Recognitions

  • Chairman’s Award - ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies) of New York​
  • Public Servant of the Year - Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York​
  • Leader of Industry - Concrete Industry Board​
  • Excellence in Public Service Founders Award - Salvadori Center​
  • NY Observer 100 Most Powerful in NY Real Estate​
  • Adjunct Professor, NY University, MS Real Estate Program

Practice Areas

  • Code & Planning

Representative Projects

  • Boricua College, 890 Washington Avenue, New York, NY​
  • One Wall Street, Life Time, New York, NY​
  • 4101 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, NY​
  • CANON USA, Headquarters, 1 Canon Park​
  • Macy’s, 422 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY​
  • Park Avenue Synagogue, 50 East 87th Street, New York, NY​
  • City of Tampa, Tampa, FL ​
  • Domino Sugar Refinery, 292-314 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY​
  • 131-01 39th Avenue, Queens, NY​
  • 1 South 1st Street (Domino Site A), 266 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY​
  • One Wall Street, New York, NY ​
  • 126 East 86th Street, New York, NY​
  • 350 West 51st Street, New York, NY​
  • 551 West 21st Street, New York, NY​
  • 99 Granite Street, New York, NY​
  • Staten Island Marine Development, Staten Island, NY​
  • 526 Gulf Avenue, Building 4, Staten Island, NY ​
  • 546 Gulf Avenue, Building 3 - Dematic, Staten Island, NY ​
  • 4301 Boston Post Road, Bronx, NY
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Expertise

Commercial Education Government Hospitality Industrial & Manufacturing Mixed Use Residential Expert Witness Testimony
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Services

Building Code / Plan Review & Interpretations Building Violations Filing Strategies, Approvals & Permitting Flood Compliance, Mitigation, & Resiliency Inter-Agency Coordination & Approvals Municipal Support Repositioning & Development Litigation Support
+ See more