Scanning brownstones and rowhouses
A scan of an attached house records the full interior, the front and rear facades, and the cellar in a single visit. Architects use it to design around real floor-to-floor heights, existing stair positions, and rear extensions that were never drawn. Because the scanner works from the sidewalk and the rear yard, no scaffolding or ladder work is needed for the facade.
Landmarks and facade filings
In historic districts like Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, and Clinton Hill, exterior work goes through the Landmarks Preservation Commission and needs accurate existing elevations. A facade scan turns into measured elevations with every cornice, lintel, and stoop detail in place. For larger buildings, the same scan supports a Local Law 11 inspection.
Before the drywall goes up
Brooklyn gut renovations reroute plumbing and electrical through walls and ceilings that will never be opened again. Scanning at rough-in records exactly where everything is so the owner can find a pipe or a junction box years later without cutting. It is a small addition to the project and a lasting record.
Adjacent property and tight-site surveys
New construction on a Brooklyn infill lot usually requires documenting the neighboring buildings before excavation. A scan of the adjacent facades and party walls provides a dated baseline for monitoring and for resolving any claims. Vendors can capture from the street and from accessible roofs.
Who posts this kind of job
- Brownstone owners starting a gut renovation
- Architects preparing LPC and DOB filings
- Contractors recording rough-in before drywall
- Developers documenting adjacent buildings
- Co-op boards planning facade repairs
Typical turnaround
A four-story Brooklyn rowhouse typically scans in half a day, with the point cloud delivered within a few business days and any drawings following in one to two weeks.
How posting works here
Post the neighborhood, the number of floors, whether you need interior, facade, or both, and the deliverable format. Brooklyn scanning vendors submit bids with their scope, accuracy statement, and schedule. Choose the one that fits and arrange access through the platform.