At SOCOTEC, our zoning consulting services guide building owners, developers, and design teams from the early design phase, offering strategic advice on development approach, inter-agency coordination, and opportunities to achieve the highest and best use of their assets.

Our zoning consultants and code experts review building repositioning concepts and planned unit developments early in the design phase to ensure compliance with applicable zoning laws and building regulations. We help clients identify the best strategies to unlock value, address regulatory hurdles, and achieve the highest and best use of their real estate assets.

Early Compliance and Strategic Planning

Our team works closely with clients to provide detailed zoning reviews of development proposals and zoning drawings, helping to flag potential zoning issues before they impact budgets or timelines. During the design process, we conduct thorough compliance checks covering:

  • Zoning Resolutions

  • The International Building Code (IBC)

  • The NYC Building Code

  • The Multiple Dwelling Law

By analyzing these codes in the context of your project goals, we offer actionable guidance on how to move forward with confidence. Our insights help clients navigate inter-agency processes, explore opportunities for zoning expediting, and consider creative interpretations that can increase floor area or improve site layout.

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Lori Boccadoro | Principal ATIC | SOCOTEC US

Lori BOCCADORO

Principal

Principal

lori.boccadoro@socotec.us +1 212 791 0818
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Zoning Consultants

Maximize Site Potential and Asset Value

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In dense and highly regulated markets, achieving a successful outcome often hinges on early decisions. Our zoning consultants collaborate with building owners and their teams to evaluate land use opportunities, reposition existing assets, or guide new developments.

Benefits of engaging SOCOTEC early in your project include:

  • Increased return on investment through optimized land use

  • Reduced risk of delays due to non-compliance

  • Strategic advice tailored to local zoning and code requirements

  • Opportunities to gain additional floor area or improve site efficiency

Whether you're repositioning an asset or developing from the ground up, our zoning consulting expertise ensures your project moves forward with clarity and precision.

In dense and highly regulated markets, achieving a successful outcome often hinges on early decisions. Our zoning consultants collaborate with building owners and their teams to evaluate land use opportunities, reposition existing assets, or guide new developments.

Benefits of engaging SOCOTEC early in your project include:

  • Increased return on investment through optimized land use

  • Reduced risk of delays due to non-compliance

  • Strategic advice tailored to local zoning and code requirements

  • Opportunities to gain additional floor area or improve site efficiency

Whether you're repositioning an asset or developing from the ground up, our zoning consulting expertise ensures your project moves forward with clarity and precision.

A Trusted Partner with Deep NYC Code Expertise

With extensive experience in zoning laws, urban regulations, and building codes, our team is a trusted partner for complex development challenges, particularly in New York City. We offer specialized expertise in the NYC Building Code, enabling us to navigate one of the most intricate regulatory environments in the country.

We bring together technical precision and strategic foresight to help clients realize the full potential of their projects. Our people-first approach means we listen, advise, and deliver solutions tailored to your goals and constraints.

Need help navigating zoning laws for your next development or repositioning project?

Discuss with our Zoning Consultants!

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Talk to our experts

Lori Boccadoro | Principal ATIC | SOCOTEC US

Lori BOCCADORO

Principal

Principal

lori.boccadoro@socotec.us +1 212 791 0818