Licensed Professional Engineers • Stanford & Stevens MS Structural Engineering • NJ/NY Licensed
PE Inspection LLC serves Hoboken homebuyers and property owners with detailed, engineering-level inspections. Whether you're purchasing a renovated brownstone on Garden Street, a condo in one of the new developments along the waterfront, or a multi-family on upper Washington Street, our Licensed Structural Engineers provide the thorough evaluation you need.
Our services include home inspection, structural inspection, termite/WDI inspection, and radon testing. For condominium buildings requiring NJ S2760 compliance inspections, our Licensed Professional Engineers are qualified to perform the mandatory evaluations. See real examples on our Inspection Findings page.
Hoboken is a mile-square city with a dense mix of pre-war brownstones, mid-century walk-ups, and modern high-rise construction. Older brownstones frequently have deteriorated brick pointing, settling foundations, outdated electrical panels, and aging cast-iron drain lines. Newer condo buildings may present window seal failures, balcony waterproofing issues, and HVAC deficiencies. Basement-level units in any era are prone to water infiltration due to Hoboken's high water table.
Hoboken sits on reclaimed land with a notoriously high water table, making basement and below-grade moisture issues among the most common findings in our inspections. Brownstones along the residential streets frequently show deteriorated brick pointing, settling foundation walls, aging cast-iron waste lines, and knob-and-tube or early Romex wiring that may not meet current standards.
In newer waterfront condo buildings, we evaluate window and curtain wall systems, balcony waterproofing, HVAC installation, and finish quality. Hoboken's density means shared wall conditions, party wall integrity, and fire separation are critical evaluation points for multi-family properties. Our structural engineering expertise allows us to assess these conditions with a level of technical depth that sets our reports apart.
PE Inspection LLC is founded by two Licensed Professional Engineers with graduate degrees in structural engineering from Stanford University and Stevens Institute of Technology. Both founders hold active PE licenses in NJ and NY. When our inspection identifies a structural concern, we diagnose it on the spot — no separate engineer required.
Our in-house FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot (Jo Zhou, PE) provides aerial documentation of Hoboken’s multi-story building facades and roofs — important for S2760 compliance reports and pre-purchase inspections of taller buildings.
We inspect in Hoboken regularly and understand the challenges specific to this market — from flood zone considerations to the structural realities of century-old masonry buildings sitting on fill soil.
Hoboken’s dense stock of mid-rise condos and converted brownstone co-ops makes it one of the highest-concentration S2760 markets in Hudson County. Many buildings along Washington Street, the waterfront, and upper Hoboken are now subject to mandatory periodic structural inspections under NJ S2760.
Our NJ PE-licensed engineers perform S2760 inspections including drone-assisted facade and balcony documentation — critical for Hoboken’s multi-story buildings where elevated elements cannot be adequately assessed from street level. Learn about S2760 compliance →
Do you inspect Hoboken condos for NJ S2760 compliance?
Yes. Both founders are NJ PE-licensed and perform mandatory S2760 structural inspections for Hoboken condo and co-op associations. Learn more →
Do you inspect brownstones and converted buildings?
Yes. We regularly inspect Hoboken brownstones, converted multi-family buildings, and newer condo developments. Pre-war construction, pier-and-beam foundations, and conversion-era framing are within our forensic engineering expertise.
What about Hoboken’s flood zone properties?
Hoboken’s low-lying areas — particularly around Observer Highway and the south end — are flood-prone. Our inspections assess flood-related structural concerns including foundation water infiltration, sill plate damage, and moisture-related deterioration.
How quickly can you schedule a Hoboken inspection?
Most inspections scheduled within 48 hours. Call 609-203-0265.
Call or email to book. Most inspections scheduled within 48 hours.
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