Project Overview
The Penny Williamsburg at 286 North 8th Street is an 11‑story, mixed‑use residential project on a 19,383 sq ft site developed by the Sydell Group with architecture by Stonehill & Taylor and engineering leadership from McNamara Salvia. the project involved clearing existing one‑story structures to make way for new construction. Engineering strategies address deep foundations and careful excavation adjacent to the L subway tunnel, with design and detailing for temporary support of excavation (SOE), mini‑pile foundations and underpinning where required. Services include pile foundation design and shop drawings, vibration monitoring, construction administration and special inspection capability. Coordination with the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) and Department of Buildings (DOB) ensures code‑compliant deliverables that manage adjacent buildings, utilities and transit infrastructure for safety, compliance and coordination confidence.

