Rubin Equities

Sunset Park, Brooklyn, has long been a vibrant neighborhood, blending historical charm with modern aspirations. Seeing an opportunity to further invigorate the area, Rubin Equities took on an ambitious project: the development of a 12-story, 160,000-square-foot mixed-use building at 6208 8th Avenue. The design, spearheaded by Raymond Chan Architects, included 2,500 square feet of retail space, 50,000 square feet of office space, and over 100 residential units, including both market-rate and affordable housing options. The project also incorporated sustainable building materials and energy-efficient designs, aligning with New York City's green building initiatives. This transformative project wasn’t just about constructing a building—it was about contributing to the cultural and economic fabric of Sunset Park. With such a multifaceted initiative, Rubin Equities needed a robust construction management platform to ensure success.

Managing a project of this scale in New York City presented several challenges:

• Complex Stakeholder Collaboration: With architects, engineers, contractors, and city regulators involved, miscommunications could lead to costly delays.
• Strict Regulatory Environment: NYC's Department of Buildings (DOB) mandates comprehensive permits, inspections, and compliance reports, all of which needed to be handled efficiently.
• Budgetary Constraints: Rising costs in materials and labor across NYC meant there was no room for error in budget management.
• Tight Timelines: Delays during construction could result in significant penalties and missed market opportunities.

Rubin Equities sought a solution to simplify processes, improve communication, and centralize project data

Rubin Equities chose Jet.Build as their construction management partner. The platform offered an all-in-one solution to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and deliver real-time insights across all aspects of the project.

1. Seamless Team Integration: Jet.Build created a central hub where architects, contractors, and subcontractors could collaborate. From architectural drawings to daily reports, all critical documents were stored and updated in one place, ensuring the entire team operated with the same up-to-date information.
2. Optimized Budget Management: With Jet.Build’s financial tools, Rubin Equities tracked costs down to the line item. Real-time cost variance alerts enabled the team to identify and address potential overruns before they became issues. This ensured the project stayed within its million budget.
3. Efficient Scheduling: Jet.Build’s intuitive scheduling dashboard enabled Rubin Equities to map out a detailed timeline, from excavation and steelwork to final inspections. The platform's automated alerts ensured no deadlines were missed, even amidst supply chain challenges.
4. Simplified Compliance: Navigating New York City’s regulatory requirements can be overwhelming, but Jet.Build’s built-in compliance tracking made it simple. From zoning approvals to final DOB inspections, every regulatory checkpoint was tracked and documented to avoid delays.
5. Investor Transparency: Jet.Build's reporting features allowed Rubin Equities to create visually compelling updates for investors. Detailed progress reports, complete with photos and financial summaries, fostered trust and kept all stakeholders engaged.

When completed, the development at 6208 8th Avenue became a symbol of Sunset Park’s transformation. The retail spaces provided opportunities for local entrepreneurs, the office spaces brought new jobs to the area, and the residential units contributed to solving the housing shortage. Rubin Equities’ commitment to sustainability meant the building achieved high energy efficiency ratings, further cementing its role as a forward-thinking project

With Jet.Build, Rubin Equities can deliver the project on time and under budget, despite the complexities of urban construction. The development now stands as a testament to what’s possible when cutting-edge technology supports visionary construction.

We’ve worked on projects across New York City, but managing the 6208 8th Avenue development with Jet.Build was a game-changer. It kept everyone aligned, ensured transparency with stakeholders, and saved us time and money. Jet.Build is now our go-to for all future developments.

-AJ, Project Manager