KM Associates of New York

What KM Associates of New York does

KM Associates of New York, Inc. is a privately held professional services firm founded in 1998 by Phil Santantonio and Vito Gerbino, headquartered at 14 Penn Plaza in Manhattan. The firm provides building code and zoning law consulting, project expediting, and multi-agency filing services to architects, engineers, contractors, building owners and managers, real estate developers, and government clients across the five boroughs of NYC and the surrounding tri-state area. Its core offerings span Building Code and Zoning Consulting (drawing compliance review, DOB determinations, FDNY variances), Expediting (permits, approvals, and sign-offs across the Department of Buildings, Department of Transportation, Fire Department, and Landmarks Preservation Commission, plus certificates of occupancy and violations research), and—via its wholly-owned subsidiary Crosscheck Inspection Services—special inspections, material testing, and asbestos inspections. The firm reports 60K+ total applications filed and 111M+ square feet of construction completed, with a high-profile project portfolio including Hudson Yards, The High Line, Brooklyn Army Terminal, Verizon, Carnegie Hall, Cartier, and Columbia University.

The business model is professional services: project-based fees or retainer arrangements, with pricing customized per engagement and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales, driven by senior partners, supported by content marketing (a blog covering NYC DOB updates, zoning, energy code, and inspections), exhibition at industry conferences such as NYBuild, and a 'Request a Proposal' lead capture form. Distribution is exclusively direct, with no resellers or indirect channels, and all client engagements are staffed by registered architects, licensed engineers, and Class II Filing Representatives. Underlying technology is intentionally lean: a custom Salesforce CRM tracks project progress and scope, but the competitive differentiation rests on regulatory relationships, licensed talent, and a 25+ year operational track record rather than on proprietary software or AI.

Customers include a broad enterprise and institutional roster (Amazon, Apple, JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, FedEx, UPS, Verizon, Sony Music, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Burberry, Prologis, Rudin Management, The Related Group, Four Seasons, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Columbia University, NYU Langone, Weill Cornell), as well as NYC public-sector entities (NYC Economic Development Corp., NYC Department of Design & Construction, NYC School Construction Authority). The firm operates from a single Manhattan office with 11–50 employees, added a Director of Major Projects in May 2025, and has remained privately held with no institutional funding or parent company identified.

Name

KM Associates of New York

Legal name

KM Associates of New York, Inc.

Website

https://kmaofny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KM Associates of New York is a privately held NYC professional services firm founded in 1998 that provides building code and zoning consulting, multi-agency permit expediting, and inspection services to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, building owners, and government clients across the tri-state area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Code and Zoning Consulting Services

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (541350), Architectural Services (541310)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAE

Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIANAF

Building Codes, Permitting & Inspections (Building Safety)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

SECONDARYBPAHAIAA

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Engineering & Technical Consulting

Keywords

• Building code consulting
• Zoning law advisory
• Permit expediting services
• Construction compliance consulting
• Special inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Building Code and Zoning Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for building code and zoning law, including drawing compliance review, Department of Buildings determinations, and fire department variances. Revenue is generated through project-based fees or retainer arrangements for ongoing client relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KM Associates of New York provides building code and zoning consulting, permit expediting, and special inspection coordination services to architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, managers, and developers in NYC. The firm reviews drawings for code compliance, secures Department of Buildings, FDNY, DOT, DEP, and Landmarks Preservation Commission approvals, acquires permits and certificates of occupancy, and resolves violations.

Product overview

KM Associates of New York operates as a building code and zoning consulting and expediting firm, not a software product company. Their core service portfolio consists of three main offerings: Building Code and Zoning Consulting (advisory services including code consultation, drawing reviews, DOB determinations, and FDNY variances); Expediting Services (acquisition of approvals, permits, and sign-offs across multiple city agencies); and Crosscheck Inspection Services (a sister-company special inspection agency providing material testing, asbestos inspections, and proactive special inspections). These services work together to help clients move construction projects through NYC's regulatory process from inception to completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crosscheck Inspection Services: Proactive special inspection, material testing, and asbestos inspection agency
• KMA

Products and services

• Building Code and Zoning Consulting Advisory services covering building code and zoning law consultation, drawing compliance review, Department of Buildings determinations, and Fire Department variances to help architects, engineers, and contractors navigate complex NYC regulations.
• Expediting Services Permit and approval acquisition across Department of Buildings, Department of Transportation, Fire Department, Landmarks Preservation Commission, municipal agency sign-offs, certificates of occupancy, and violations research and removal.
• Crosscheck Inspection Services Special inspection agency (sister company / wholly-owned subsidiary) providing proactive special inspections, material testing, and asbestos inspections.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60K+ Total Applications Filed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Crosscheck Inspection ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrosscheck Inspection Services is KM Associates' sister company specializing in proactive special inspections, material testing, and asbestos inspections. KMA refers inspection-related work to Crosscheck and together they provide a comprehensive solution for compliance, approvals, and inspections throughout the project lifecycle. Crosscheck performs special inspections required by the 2022 Building Code including Tenant Protection Plan (TPP) inspections.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Milrose Consultants: Largest NYC-based building code and zoning consulting plus permit expediting firm. Highly comparable to KMA across service mix (consulting, expediting, inspections) and customer base (developers, institutions, architects). Direct competitor across nearly all KMA service lines in the NYC metro.
• Hillmann Group: NYC-based code consulting and permit expediting firm serving architects, contractors, and property owners. Directly comparable service portfolio to KMA, including DOB filings, zoning analysis, and inspection coordination in the NYC metro area.
• AKRF: NYC-headquartered engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm with a substantial building code and zoning practice. Comparable to KMA in serving major NYC developers and institutions on regulatory and permitting matters, though broader in overall service breadth.
• J. Callahan Consulting: NYC-based building code consulting and permit expediting firm serving architects and contractors in the metropolitan area. Direct functional peer to KMA in DOB filings, zoning analysis, and inspection management.
• CodeGreen Solutions: NYC-focused building code and zoning consulting firm assisting owners, architects, and contractors navigate Local Law compliance and DOB filings. Comparable to KMA in client base and regulatory specialization.
• Codes & Standards Expediters: NYC permit expediting firm focused on DOB filings, zoning, and inspection scheduling for architects and contractors. Functionally comparable to KMA's expediting service line within the same NYC metro market.

Regional players

• Safebuilt: Building code services and municipal contract consulting firm operating primarily outside NYC in other U.S. metros. Comparable service model and customer profile to KMA but different geographic markets.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure and professional services firm with a substantial NYC building code and permitting practice within its broader buildings + places group. Competes with KMA for large enterprise and institutional engagements in NYC but with a much broader service portfolio.
• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm with a building code and permitting practice in the NYC metro. Comparable to KMA on regulatory consulting work but serves customers as part of a far broader advisory and engineering portfolio.

Emerging players

• Urban Atelier Group: NYC-based building code and zoning consulting firm specializing in expediting and approvals for smaller residential and commercial projects. Comparable to KMA in service focus but typically operates on a smaller project scale than KMA's enterprise-led engagement model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/kmaofny
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/km-associates-of-new-york

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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