Williamsburg mixes 19th-century brick tenements and townhouses with converted industrial buildings and a long wave of condo and co-op renovations. The common thread: older building stock being opened up for modern interiors. Kitchens, baths, and mechanical systems in pre-war buildings sit in exactly the materials that need testing before they're disturbed.
Clear Advisory has completed recent project work in the neighborhood, including condo renovation surveys. Inspections are scheduled within 1–2 days, and lab results typically return in about 24 hours — fast enough to keep a board package and a DOB filing on schedule.
Common Asbestos Materials in Williamsburg Buildings
- Pipe insulation on steam and heating lines in pre-war buildings
- Vinyl floor tile and mastic, including tile buried under newer floors
- Plaster and joint compound in original walls and ceilings
- Roofing felts and coatings on flat roofs and bulkheads
- Boiler insulation and breeching in older mechanical rooms
- Window glazing and caulk in original steel and wood sash
Our Services in Williamsburg
- Asbestos surveys and investigations for unit renovations, conversions, and whole-building work
- Asbestos testing — accredited lab analysis (PLM, with TEM confirmation where required)
- ACP-5 filings for DOB applications and board alteration packages
- Project management and supervision of asbestos abatement
Surveys are priced from a $750 site visit plus lab analysis — you'll know the sample count and the expected total before the lab work runs. The ACP-5 filing fee is $50, billed when results come back.
FAQ
My co-op board requires asbestos documentation for my renovation. What do they need? Typically the survey report and the filed ACP-5, showing the materials in your work area were tested and the results support the filing. We produce both as one engagement, formatted for the board package and the DOB application.
Do I need a survey for a kitchen or bathroom renovation in a pre-war condo? If the work disturbs suspect materials — flooring, plaster, pipe insulation, old tile and mastic — yes, the DOB filing needs the asbestos assessment behind it. A focused survey of the work area is usually a single visit.
How much does a Williamsburg survey cost? From $750 for the site visit, plus lab analysis per sample. A single-unit renovation typically samples a handful of materials; you'll know the count and expected total before the lab work runs.
How fast can this happen? My filing is waiting on it. Inspections are scheduled within 1–2 days and lab results return in about 24 hours. The ACP-5 is filed when results are in — days, not weeks, for most projects.
The unit was renovated in the 1990s. Is asbestos still a concern? It can be. Renovations often left original materials in place behind new finishes — pipe insulation inside walls, tile under new flooring. The survey samples what's actually there, in the area your work will open.
Schedule a Survey in Williamsburg
Call (877) 586-7172 or email info@clearadvisory.org. Clear Advisory's team holds New York State DOL certifications as Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Contractor, and Asbestos Supervisor, along with NYC DOB Site Safety Supervisor credentials.
Clear Advisory · 100 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · (877) 586-7172