Kings Plaza Mall, Brooklyn’s only enclosed shopping center and a major retail destination, undertook significant redevelopment projects between 2013 and 2018. A cornerstone of this period was the ambitious gut renovation and transformation of the former Sears anchor store, a multi-story structure integrated into the main mall. Such extensive work required meticulous environmental planning and oversight. IPR Associates & Environmental was engaged to provide essential Asbestos Inspection and Third-Party Air Monitoring services, ensuring these large-scale projects adhered to the highest safety and regulatory standards.

Our role involved conducting detailed asbestos surveys prior to and during the demolition and renovation phases. Given the scale and age of the structures involved, identifying and assessing any Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) was paramount. Our certified professionals performed thorough inspections, material sampling, and hazard assessments, providing critical data to guide the safe execution of the redevelopment, particularly within the former Sears building and other affected areas.

Throughout the construction and any necessary abatement activities, IPR Associates & Environmental delivered independent third-party air monitoring. This was crucial to protect the health of construction workers, mall employees, and the thousands of shoppers visiting the operational parts of the mall daily. We ensured that work areas were properly contained and that the air quality remained safe, providing continuous monitoring and final clearance testing to verify compliance and safety upon project milestones.

IPR Associates & Environmental’ involvement at Kings Plaza Mall from 2013 to 2018 was vital for the safe and successful execution of its significant redevelopment efforts. Our expert Asbestos Inspection and Third-Party Air Monitoring services enabled mall management to:

• Protect Public and Worker Safety: Implementing rigorous controls in a high-traffic urban mall during major construction.
• Facilitate Complex Renovations: Providing the necessary environmental due diligence and oversight for the large-scale transformation of anchor store spaces.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Navigating the complex environmental regulations associated with asbestos during major demolition and construction.
• Maintain Public Confidence: Offering independent verification that redevelopment was proceeding with a primary focus on health and safety.

Our partnership with Kings Plaza Mall highlights our capability to manage environmental safety within complex, live retail environments undergoing major transformations, ensuring projects can proceed safely while minimizing disruption and risk.