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CIENE4144 Real-Estate Land Development Engineering

The Multi-Disciplinary Due Diligence Report for 537 Sackett Street outlines the historical uses of the site, including its development from marshland to industrial use, which has resulted in potential contamination and subsurface challenges. Subsurface investigations revealed various soil layers, groundwater levels, and foundation recommendations, emphasizing the need for specialized excavation methods and compliance with NYC DEP and NYSDEC requirements. Additional studies are recommended to address contamination and refine soil profiles in critical areas.

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CIENE4144 Real-Estate Land Development Engineering

The Multi-Disciplinary Due Diligence Report for 537 Sackett Street outlines the historical uses of the site, including its development from marshland to industrial use, which has resulted in potential contamination and subsurface challenges. Subsurface investigations revealed various soil layers, groundwater levels, and foundation recommendations, emphasizing the need for specialized excavation methods and compliance with NYC DEP and NYSDEC requirements. Additional studies are recommended to address contamination and refine soil profiles in critical areas.

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Multi-Disciplinary

Due Diligence
Report
537 Sackett Street
Team _
Geotechnical
 Historical Uses of the Site

• Original Landscape:
• The site was originally a marshland near the Gowanus Canal.
• Historical shoreline visible in maps from the 1800s.

• Industrial Development:
• Mid-1800s: Site developed as a manufacturing facility for iron, lime, and
tan bark.
• Late 1800s: Presence of a gas holder tank in the northeast corner.
• Early 1900s: Redeveloped multiple times, leaving remnants such as
concrete, brick, and timber foundations.

• Impact on Subsurface Conditions:


• Presence of uncontrolled fill with industrial debris.
• Gas holder tank remnants suggest potential contamination.
Subsurface Conditions
 Subsurface Investigation Conducted:
• 8 borings were conducted, providing detailed soil profiles and groundwater
data.
• 12 CPTs were performed to evaluate soil strength and stratigraphy.

 Subsurface Layers Identified:


• Stratum F (Urban Fill):
• Thickness: 12–21 ft.
• Composition: Sand, debris (brick, wood, etc.).
• Considerations: Removal or ground improvement required.

• Stratum O (Marsh Deposits):


• Thickness: 2–14 ft.
• Characteristics: Soft, compressible, high-water content.
• Recommendations: Preloading or deep foundations.

• Stratum S1, S2, S3 (Glacial Sands):


• Depth: 20–102 ft.
• Properties: Medium-dense to very dense, high bearing capacity.
• Suitable for: Foundation support (deep piles).
Depth to Groundwater
•Groundwater Levels:
• Typical depth: 2 ft. (Elevation 2).
• Flood elevation: Elevation 10 (FEMA Zone AE).

•Considerations:
• Excavation below Elevation 2 requires dewatering.
• Tidal influence from Gowanus Canal.
• Treatment of contaminated groundwater required.
Boundary Considerations & SOE
• Adjacent Structures:
• Proximity to 563 Sackett St. (garage) and 576 DeGraw St. (1-story
building).
• Mitigation: Pre-construction surveys, steel sheet piles, real-time
monitoring.

• Support of Excavation (SOE):


• Use steel sheet piles for stability.
• Manage gas line and utilities.

• Gas Holder Tank Remnants:


• Specialized excavation methods to mitigate contamination risks.
Foundation Recommendations
• Pile Foundations:
• Type: Closed-end steel-driven pipe piles or taper tube piles.
• Capacity: 75–100 tons.
• Length: 60–90 ft.
• Testing: Pile load testing required.

• Alternative Option:
• Ground improvement and mat foundation.
• Bearing capacity: 3 tsf.
• Soil improvement up to Elevation -20 ft.

• Considerations:
• Address seismic risks.
• Mitigate liquefaction risks.
• NYC DEP Requirements:
• Groundwater Discharge Permit (>10,000 gallons/day).
• Sewer Use Regulations compliance.
• Treatment for VOCs, hydrocarbons, and waste.

• NYSDEC Oversight:
• Permits for large-scale withdrawals (>100,000 gallons/day).
• Extended permitting process (6–10 weeks).
• Proactive coordination to avoid delays.

• Additional Studies Required:


• Further borings or CPTs at high-load areas and near the gas holder
tank remnants to refine soil profiles and address contamination
concerns.
THANK YOU

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