Julio Ravelo, RA NCARB Director of Forensics/Claims

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EDUCATION: PROFILE: Bachelor of Architecture - Pratt Institute, Mr. Julio Ravelo, RA NCARB is the Director of Forensics/Claims for the fi rm’s Brooklyn, New York forensic engineering and litigation support division. Mr. Ravelo brings over 30 years of experience within the forensic and architectural fi elds. NYC Technical College, Architectural Technology Program Mr. Ravelo is responsible for the day-to-day operation of projects, forensic investigations, fi eld operations, staff and business development. His previous experience as a Vice President which included managing day to day business LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: as well as management of new construction and rehabilitation of schools and Registered Architect - New York, New institutional projects, technical inspections and materials testing. Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida Since 2010, Mr. Ravelo has specialized in Litigation Support, Expert Witness NCARB Certifi ed- Active Member representation, Forensic Investigations, Multi-disciplinary Projects, Adaptive Reuse, and Historic Preservation. Qualifi ed as an architectural expert in the Courts of New York, New Jersey as well as before the American Arbitration NYC Department of Buildings, Qualifi ed Association providing forensic opinions and testimony at deposition and Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) for Façade trial. Representative clients include owners of commercial, industrial and Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) residential properties, developers, contractors, condominiums and cooperative associations, architects, design professionals, insurers and others seeking American Management Association forensic architectural consultation. His experience includes more than 36 years - Leadership & Business Management- of institutional and residential projects including building envelope restoration 1995-1996 and repair, historical preservation and infrastructure redevelopment and high- end residential design. He is currently responsible for litigation support services, the day to day operations of projects and business development. Restore-Certifi cate in Masonry Preservation & Restoration- 2007-2008 Mr. Ravelo has a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute. His certifi cations include, Registered Architect, Restore-Certifi cate in Masonry Preservation Continuing Education Through AIA & Restoration, American Management Association- Leadership & Business Approved In-House and External Training Management. Sources - 2007-present Litigation Support Services: • 6002 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY Assisted counsel in defending the estate Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, New York of an architect brought into at third-party suit due to a subrogation action - US Army ROTC Program- 1988-1990 by an insurance provider. • 646 11th Avenue, NY, NY. Assisted counsel in defending an architectural 2nd BN, 9th Infantry Regiment - NYS fi rm against a standard of care suit action by a developer. Guard- 1986-1988 • 2 Park Avenue South, NY, NY. Assisted counsel in a property damage suit against two contractors. • 450 West 31st Street, NY, NY. Assisted counsel in a suit involving a commercial condominium unit suing the Board of Directors for delays in construction and business losses due to a dispute in the cooperative lease language. • 115 Elm Street, Westfi eld, NJ. Assisted counsel in defending an architect against a standard of care suit action by a building owner. • 50 Williams Drive, Ramsey, NJ. Assisted counsel in defending an architect against a wrongful death suit action by the family of a mason. • 63 Walter Court, Commack, NY. Assisted counsel in defending the estate of a woman in a personal injury case brought on by a family member. • 35 Hyatt St, Staten Island, NY. Assisted the offi ce of the US Attorney for the Southern District in defending the DoJ in a personal injury action by the estate of a Coast Guard Chaplain. • 1171 Bay Isle Drive, Point Pleasant, NJ. Assisted counsel in defending a home builder against material defects claim brought on by the Homeowner for an out of the ground waterfront mansion that was riddled with construction defects. • 289 Suydam Street, Brooklyn, NY. Assisted the Owner in terminating a residential lease due to tenant using premises contrary to code and zoning for an existing multiple dwelling building. • 121 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Assisted the Owner in terminating a residential lease due to tenant using premises for commercial purposes and contrary to code and zoning for an existing multiple dwelling building. • 8100 River Road, Edgewater, NJ. Assisted the Board of Directors as plaintiff s in recovering damages from the developer for an out of the ground 12-story hi-end residential development that was riddled with construction defects and leaks. • 106 Spring Street, New York, NY. Assisted the Board of Directors as plaintiff s in recovering damages from a general contractor and architect arising out of a roof replacement project where the end-product was riddled with construction defects and leaks. • St. Joseph’s Primary School, New York, NY. Assisted the General Contractor as an expert regarding a faulty materials and construction claim by the School Director pertaining to the renovation of the school Gymnasium. • 495 Park Avenue, New York, NY. Assisted the Board of Directors as plaintiff s in an enforcement action against a neighboring building that infringed upon an existing light and air easement. • 22-24 Downing Street, New York, NY. Assisted a unit owner in a residential condominium as plaintiff in recovering damages from the developer for an out of the ground 5-story hi-end residential townhouse development that was riddled with environmental contaminants, construction defects and leaks. • Cherokee Apartments, New York, NY. Assisted the Board of Directors as plaintiff s in recovering damages from a general contractor and a designer arising out of a facades and roof rehabilitation project where the end-product was riddled with construction defects and leaks. • 285 Grand Street, NY, NY. Assisted counsel in a suit to return a displaced family to a rent controlled apartment after a building fi re. • St. Philips Academy, Newark, NJ. Assisted the School Director as plaintiff s in recovering damages from a Construction Manager and General Contractor for an out of the ground 2-story Gymnasium and Stage structure that was riddled with construction defects and leaks. • Zoning & Land Use Services As part of his practice over his professional career, Mr. Ravelo has provided his understanding of NYC’s complicated Zoning Resolution to his clients so as to aid their development eff orts in both new buildings and substantial alterations / rehabilitation scenarios. Mr. Ravelo has successfully obtained positive results in the fi ve boroughs of NYC, Centre Island, Manhasset, Melville, Huntington, and Stony Brook in NYS.• • Fayne Parking Corporation - Multi-site land use BZ variance process with the Board of Standards and Appeals including NYC’s CQER and ULURP processes, shepherding the application from inception through community board and City Planning hearings, preparation of real estate study and Board of Standards and Appeals application packages, narratives and representation at hearings. • Federal Express Corporation - Prepared initial site development and zoning envelope studies for new buildings setting mass, bulk, yards and setbacks and parking at two full block sites within NYC at 130 Leroy Street and 660 12th Avenue and one half-block site at 148 Leroy Street. • Mid-Rise Development - Prepared initial site development and zoning envelope studies for a new buildings new Fort Tryon Park setting mass, bulk, yards and setbacks and parking at a full block site within NYC. • Loft Board Conversion - Prepared design documents for the legalization of a former commercial loft building into working and living quarters for artis under the NYS Multiple Dwelling Law, Article 7B Conversion process. This was a complicated multi-agency process involving the Dept. of Buildings, Dept. of Finance and fi nally the Loft Board. • Centre Island Residential Development - Prepared design documents for a new out of the ground large scale residence in a highly restrictive land use environment including an art commission and tidal zone & recreation wetlands preservation area, in a residential enclave off Oyster Bay, NY • Multi-site Residential Developments - Prepared design documents for new out of the ground residences in Kerhonkson, Stone Ridge, New Paltz and Rosendale, NY on a speculative basis producing the initial land use, zoning envelope and environmental studies packages. • Rutger’s University Redevelopment - Assisted the Facilities Development team at Rutgers in redeveloping existing university properties into educational and residential uses at two campuses in NJ, one in New Brunswick and one in Newark.

www.falconengineering.com Pre-Transition Investigation Services • 88-90 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY. • 21 West 20 Street, New York, NY • 155 West 11 Street, New York, NY • Assisted the Board of Directors in documenting compliance and/or defects with the sponsor’s oﬀ ering plan and NYC Building Codes prior to the board accepting full responsibility for the developments.

Pre-Purchase Investigation Services • David Rockefeller Estate, Pocantico Hills, NY. Assisted counsel for the buyer in evaluating the condition of the physical plant, mechanical systems and site amenities for a 75-acre tract of land in Westchester County, NY. • 1107 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY. Assisted counsel for the buyer in evaluating the line of sight condition of the wrap around terraces in the former Marjorie Merriweather Post Hutton Penthouse, so as to determine the level of privacy at the terraces from a common building gathering space on the upper roof. • 45 East 30th Street, New York, NY. Assisted counsel for the buyer in evaluating the condition of the physical plant, mechanical systems and amenities for a quadruplex condominium unit. • The Whittle School, Washington, DC. Assisted the landlord in evaluating the changes and alteration proposed by the Whittle School to the physical plant, mechanical systems and site amenities for a 14-acre tract of land in Northwest Washington, DC. • Astor Court Mansion, Rhinebeck, NY. Assisted counsel for an adjacent neighbor in evaluating the changes and alteration proposed by the new owners proposing to turn this landmark built by William Blackhouse Astor Jr. in 1853 situated in a 50-acre tract of land overlooking the Hudson River into a large bed and breakfast and catering hall and how it would aﬀ ect the idyllic character of the neighborhood and traﬃ c patterns. • 611 East Hill Road, Southbuty, CT & 3030 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT • Assisted buyer in evaluating the condition of the physical plant, mechanical systems and site amenities for these two large residential adult care facilities.

Building Skin Consulting Services • 117 E 57 Street, NY, NY. Assisted owner of a 54th Floor Penthouse Quadruplex condominium unit in reskinning the apartment with the design of a large-span glazing system. • 100 Barrow Street, New York, NY. Assisted the Design Architect in developing masonry details and waterprooﬁ ng for an out of the ground 12-story hi-end residential development. • Hispanic Society of America, New York, NY. Assisted the design architect in detailing and waterprooﬁ ng exterior façade elements being replaced due to deterioration and damage.

Building Investigations • Sutton Place Synagogue, New York, NY. Investigation into cause and origins of roof leaks. • 200 Chambers Street, New York, NY. Structural and architectural investigation of fl ood damage caused by CAT-90 Sandy and design of repairs to aff ected areas. Investigation of existing facilities to recommend fl ood protection measures following CAT-90 Sandy, including fl ood barriers and emergency generator. • 32 Old Slip, New York, NY. Investigation of existing facilities to recommend fl ood protection measures following CAT-90 Sandy, including fl ood barriers, curtain wall assessment, emergency generator, and high volume pumps. • Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY. Investigated existing leaks due to wear and tear, and designed repairs while the premises remained in service. • Atria Senior Living, Great Neck, NY. Investigation and documentation of the existing façade waterproofi ng conditions using probes. Services included corrective measures for the existing façade while the building remained occupied.

www.falconengineering.com Building Renovation and Repairs • Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. Introduction of a new elevator shaft and associated support spaces into North Hall, an existing mixed-use academic building. • 30 Lincoln Plaza, New York, NY. Waterproofi ng and reconfi guration of an existing public plaza, driveway and Port De Cochere. • 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY. Complete replacement of existing roofi ng system due to defects and leaks. • 539 9th Avenue, New York, NY. Complete replacement of existing roofi ng system due to defects and leaks. • Roosevelt Island Tramway, New York, NY. Study and proposal of architectural enhancements to re-dress the aging landmark. Enhancement to egress and services was also proposed. • Roosevelt Island, Aerial Tramways and Stations, New York, NY. Condition assessment, structural design, contract documents and construction project management for the rehabilitation and equipment upgrade of the aerial tramway and stations. Structural modifi cations and new designs were made for station reinforcements and steel headframes for each of the three towers to accommodate heavier loads by new tramway cables, cars and machinery. Wind, earthquake, ice and snow codes that aff ect the highly active tramway were considered. • 140 West End Avenue, New York, NY. Redesign of an entrance and new vehicular circulation entryway for a 1960s-style high-rise residential building. The project scope included the design of a new canopy, signage and custom lighting elements to provide a recognizable identity to a non-descript building. • Park 80 West, Saddle Brook, NJ. Complete tear off and waterproofi ng membrane replacement at a 3-story precast garage serving a mid-rise offi ce building. • 143 East 63rd Street, The Barbizon Hotel Condo, New York, NY. Investigative evaluation and restoration of all façades and roofs of a 23-story 1930s landmark building. Restoration program included replacement of decorative terracotta matching the existing, limestone and brick repairs. • Mission to the United Nations, Consulate of Sweden, New York, NY. Rehabilitation of a 22,000-square-foot corporate interior space. • The Nippon Club, 145 West 57th Street, New York, NY. Investigative evaluation and restoration of all façades of a 28-story glass and metal panel curtain wall clad building. Restoration program included replacement of damaged insulated metal panels, glass atrium tubing and masonry at building core areas. • Consulate General of Sweden, Ambassador’s Residence, 600 Park Avenue, New York, NY. Structural design of foundation under-pinning to stop building settlement, which has damaged the façades and interiors. • Consulate General of Sweden, New York, NY. Redesign and modernization of a residential laundry facility, commercial kitchen and various residential apartment kitchens. • New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.* Architectural design services for re-confi guration of existing hospital spaces into electrical load centers, generator rooms and distribution centers. • Consolidated Edison, New York, NY. Gut rehabilitation of multi-fl oor 75,000-square-foot high-end corporate interiors at the headquarters building. • 708 Third Avenue, New York, NY. Façade survey of a masonry and glass building and documentation for updated Local Law 11/86 report and certifi cation. • The Union Club, New York, NY. Condition assessment and comprehensive restoration of the building envelope including repairs to the original wood double-hung windows, copper roof, a Neo-Georgian private club with smoker's terrace and trellis, infrastructure upgrades and brick masonry restoration. • New York Presbyterian Hospital Exterior Wall Restoration, New York, NY. Building investigation and repair to render seven campus buildings safe under Local Law 11/98 Cycle 7. Façade repairs entail parapet and corner reconstruction, spandrel beam restoration, brick pilaster reconstruction, lintel replacement, face brick replacement, arched masonry restoration, stone substrate repairs and brick pointing. • 350 West 53rd Street, New York, NY. Structural repair of deteriorated balconies for a seven-story fl at-plate concrete residential building. • Private Residence, Center Island, NY.* Design of a new 15,000-square-foot residence on a three-acre waterfront plot including landscaping and docks. • Central Connecticut State University, Barnard Hall, New Britain, CT. Design upgrades and construction administration services for the expansion of a 1,400-square-foot data center to accommodate additional cooling equipment, fi re suppression system, ductwork, a security system, lighting and an additional UPS system. • Rutgers University School of Music & Academic Foundations, Newark, NJ.* Phased gut rehabilitation of two 18,000-square-foot fl oors for the music and academic foundations departments including temporary space and relocation for departments. • School Construction Authority, Brooklyn, NY.* Design of a new 85,000-square-foot building for P.S. 22 and façade restoration and modernization for P.S. 169.

www.falconengineering.com Historic Preservation • 821 Broadway, New York, NY. Façade restoration and redevelopment services for a 1890s Romanesque revival building. • 44 West 77th Street, New York, NY. Investigative evaluation and restoration of all façades and roofs of a 14-story 1911 landmark building. Restoration program includes replacement of decorative terracotta with terracotta to match existing, slate steep sloped tower with new slate, limestone and brick repairs, restoration of original wood windows and fl at roofs replacement. • Isabella Geriatric Center, New York, NY. Building envelope consulting and reconstruction of a 1930s commercial building to be used as a community center for the elderly. Scope included investigation of the existing conditions, report of the fi ndings, recommendations for repair methods, and quality control service. • Greenhouse at Wave Hill, Bronx, NY.* Restoration of a historic greenhouse complex and caretaker’s offi ces, as well as enlarging the Cactus House and re-creating a turn of the century portico that serves as the public entranceway to the complex. • Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations, New York, NY.* Restoration of four contiguous residential buildings where the United Nations Ambassador and staff reside. The project included work on a national register and city landmark townhouse at the corner of Park Avenue and East 64th Street. • Rockefeller Apartments, New York, NY. Restoration of two 12-story landmark Art-Deco residential buildings, including upgrades to windows and façades.