Regardless of its scale, any renovation work or ground-up development represents a considerable cost, especially in New York City, where construction and land acquisition expenses are exceptionally high. Therefore, it's of paramount importance to ascertain if a property is suitable for development. The initial step in this process is to conduct a preliminary zoning analysis.

However, depending on the project's scale, zoning analysis alone might not provide comprehensive information. Architectural feasibility studies, encompassing programming, planning, and systems implementation, when integrated with zoning analysis, can offer a more complete perspective. This approach is essential to evaluate the feasibility and assess development possibilities at the desired site.

With over two decades of collective experience in a wide range and scale of notable projects, our leadership at Design Innovations for Architecture (DIA) is equipped to provide our local and international clients with an integrated approach to preliminary zoning analysis and architectural feasibility studies, specifically for NYC properties.

In response to the growing demand for our services in recent years, we chose to rename the webpage that specifically refers to our preliminary zoning analysis and architectural feasibility services as ZONING CHECK+. This rebranding aims to further enhance the quality and efficiency of these services.

By reaching out through our ZONING CHECK+ website, you'll be directly connected with our team at Design Innovations for Architecture (DIA), who specialize in zoning analysis and planning studies. This direct connection enables a quicker start to the analysis and planning studies for your property.

We offer three tailored analysis and study options for your project. For real estate professionals, those in the initial phases of potential project site research, or owners of smaller properties, we recommend Option 1. This includes a preliminary zoning analysis complemented by a lot plan, section, and an axonometric view. These elements illustrate the maximum allowable building size and placement for your project.

DIA is often engaged to provide comprehensive architectural feasibility study services alongside preliminary zoning analysis, particularly for large-scale projects. Upon request, we are equipped to deliver detailed studies that include programming with floor plan layouts, lease span analysis, efficiency assessments, core configuration, and program stacking. These services are designed to optimize building massing within the zoning envelope, known as Option 2.

In certain situations, as directed by the client, our planning and programming feasibility studies may encompass alternative building programs for the same site. This approach is often used for comparative purposes or to develop mixed-use program strategies.

Several of our international and local clients often request more comprehensive studies when considering the development of a site. In these instances, we collaborate with our engineering consultants to examine the feasibility of implementing suitable Structural, MEP, Enclosure, and Elevatoring Systems for the potential development project

When requested by the client, a cost estimator can utilize the building massing, program stacking, floor plan layouts, and engineering systems feasibility reports to create a preliminary cost estimate. This estimate can then be employed by the client’s financial advisors to evaluate the development's viability.

Later, during the development phase, DIA can be engaged to offer architectural design and Architect of Record (AOR) services. Our leadership maintains direct oversight of the analytical and integrated design process throughout the project phase.

Occasionally, for the purpose of investment pitches, clients request that we develop a conceptual design. This can be either a component of the architectural feasibility studies or a subsequent study following the completion of the initial analysis and feasibility studies.