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Let’s build a more resilient New York.
From critical infrastructure to community spaces we manage projects that strengthen the city and serve generations to come.
We specialize in delivering complex infrastructure upgrades within landmark districts — preserving cultural character while improving utility performance, safety, and long-term functionality.
This $103 million capital infrastructure project in DUMBO and Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn, involved the full reconstruction of underground utilities and historic streetscapes. The project delivered deep foundation stabilization, new storm and water mains, and meticulous restoration of Belgian block streets and granite curbs — balancing preservation with modernization.
SRE Engineering provided daily inspection services, ensuring all phases met NYCDEP, DOT, and Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) standards while minimizing disruption in this high-traffic, mixed-use neighborhood.
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On-going
$103,000,000
We envisioned a home that seamlessly combines luxury, comfort, and modern functionality. The team brought our vision to life with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, creating a space that truly feels like a dream come true
This project was conceived as a model for how infrastructure modernization can coexist with historic preservation. As the DUMBO and Vinegar Hill neighborhoods evolved into vibrant residential and commercial hubs, it became critical to upgrade aging underground systems without compromising the area’s historic fabric.
The vision centered on honoring the past while building for the future — carefully preserving the distinctive cobblestone streets and granite curbs that define the neighborhood’s identity, while implementing modern utilities and street safety enhancements that support long-term urban resilience.
Work included installation of new trunk water mains, high-level storm sewers, and full-depth roadway reconstruction across narrow streets with ongoing business and residential activity. Given the poor soil conditions, the project required deep foundation work using 70–75 foot cast-in-place Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piles drilled into bedrock to protect nearby historic structures.
To preserve the historic streetscape, thousands of original Belgian blocks and granite curbs were carefully removed, documented, stored offsite, and reinstalled by hand to match the original layout — in compliance with NYC DOT and LPC guidelines. New concrete sidewalks, traffic safety infrastructure, and utility coordination with DEP, Con Edison, and National Grid were also completed.
SRE’s inspection team provided daily oversight, addressing field issues, managing phasing, and ensuring seamless progress in a constrained urban setting.
The completed project now stands as a benchmark for infrastructure excellence in historic districts. Beneath its beautifully restored streets lie resilient, modern utility systems designed to serve the neighborhood for generations. Surface-level improvements — including smooth ADA-compliant sidewalks, restored cobblestones, and updated lighting — enhance both safety and visual appeal.
By successfully integrating preservation with progress, the project not only improved water and storm infrastructure, but also reinforced the cultural and architectural legacy of DUMBO and Vinegar Hill. It demonstrates how smart infrastructure can honor a community’s past while protecting its future.
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A vital infrastructure project designed to strengthen Hudson Yards and support long-term urban growth.
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We deliver complex infrastructure solutions that integrate utility upgrades, structural enhancements, and safe streetscapes — ensuring long-term resilience in high-growth urban corridors.
A 100-unit mixed-income residential community in Westchester County.
From critical infrastructure to community spaces we manage projects that strengthen the city and serve generations to come.
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