Sister City Hotel
Lower East Side
Located on the vibrant Lower East Side of Manhattan, 225 Bowery is a 10-story building with a rich history and a modern transformation. Originally serving as a Salvation Army shelter, this structure has been reimagined as a boutique hotel called Sister City, operated by the Ace Hotel brand.
The hotel features thoughtfully designed micro-rooms, a large ground-floor restaurant, a serene lobby garden, and a rooftop bar offering stunning city views. With entrances on Bowery Street and Freeman Alley, Sister City seamlessly blends its historic roots with contemporary style, making it a notable destination for visitors and locals alike.
Boiler Filing Services
At the iconic Bowery Hotel our team provided detailed engineering services to ensure seamless integration of two existing boiler assemblies into the building’s infrastructure. The project scope included:
Preparing NYC DOB-compliant construction documents for the boiler systems, integrating them with existing natural gas, power, and water services.
Designing make-up air, ventilation, and flue systems in compliance with local codes.
Coordinating with city agencies to secure necessary approvals, work permits, and final sign-offs.
Engineering support for the installation of pumps, hot water components, and boiler room ventilation systems.
Emergency Generator Filing Services
For the same property, we delivered engineering services for an existing emergency generator assembly. This effort involved:
Preparing construction documents for generator integration with the building’s existing fuel-oil piping assemblies and structural dunnage.
Developing emergency power plans tailored to the Bowery Hotel's unique requirements.
Ensuring compliance with NYC DOB regulations, including approvals, permits, and sign-offs.
Designing connection systems for electrical wiring, panels, and exhaust components.
Construction Administration Services
To ensure the successful execution of the project, we provided comprehensive engineering construction administration services, including:
Construction Inspection: Full-time on-site inspections and quality assurance reporting to verify compliance with project specifications.
Change Order Management: Reviewing and processing amendments to the construction contract affecting the contractor’s scope of work.
Contract Administration: Ensuring all construction activities aligned with the terms of the contract.
Construction Observation: Specialized inspection services to ensure adherence to design specifications, regulatory standards, and quality assurance protocols.
Our work at the Bowery Hotel reflects a commitment to precision, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, ensuring the property’s essential systems remain robust and dependable while maintaining high-quality standards during construction.