MBE Code & Zoning launches, serving developers, building managers, engineers

New York, NY MBE Code & Zoning LLC announces the company’s formation. MBE provides building code, zoning analysis, and expediting services to architects, engineers, construction professionals, developers, and building managers in the NYC metropolitan area.

 Founding team members include Emilio Barletta, founder, principal; Mario Auriuso, a CO-CEO, principal; and Brian Redlein, a CO-CEO, principal. Additionally, the company named Mabel Cataldo, Jannys Ramos, Millie Dominguez, Liliana Ovalles, and Nicole Sarnicola partners of the firm, as of January 1^st.

“We are thrilled to officially announce our new company,” said Barletta. “We have collectively been in this industry for decades and look forward to continuing to work with architects, developers, and other real estate professionals shaping the New York City skyline.”

MBE has been working with property managers such as Sage Realty, and on projects including the Museum of Natural History, 13 Laight St., the former Tribeca Film Festival Building, 53 Huron St., Marriott Renaissance & Apartment Tower, 9 Dekalb Ave. the Dime Savings Bank, and The Virgin Hotel.

Their early clients have included two of New York City’s most accomplished developers and owners, JDS Development Group and Vanbarton Group. The renowned JDS Development Group, a real estate development, construction, and acquisition firm, has worked with MBE on the iconic Brooklyn Dime Savings Bank new development at 9 DeKalb. The Vanbarton Group, spanning the multi-family, office, retail, and hospitality sectors, has worked with MBE on projects such as the former Tribeca film festival building on Laight Street.

Barletta is the founder, principal of MBE with more than 30 years of experience in real estate, development, and hospitality construction in the Tri-State area. As a registered architect in Italy, he is also proficient in construction management and development.

Auriuso, a co-CEO, principal of MBE Code & Zoning, oversees all life safety issues in coordination with city agencies and administers code analysis to identify deficiencies in compliance of properties with applicable building, zoning, fire, housing and health, and safety codes. With over twenty-five years, he has built professional working relationships with property owners, tenants, the general public, officials and personnel from the Department of Buildings, and other agencies allowing him to foresee complications before they arise and provide effective solutions.

Redlein, a co-CEO, principal of MBE, heads the New Buildings and Major Alterations Division, obtaining approvals from the Department of Buildings and all other city agencies. Redlein administers code analysis to identify deficiencies in compliance of properties with applicable building, zoning, fire, housing and health, and safety codes. With over 25 years, he has built professional working relationships with property owners, tenants, the general public, officials and personnel from the Department of Buildings, and other agencies ensuring his effectiveness.

Cataldo serves as managing director of marketing of MBE, where she is responsible for planning, development and implementation of all MBE’s marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal. Mabel has more than twenty years of experience in code compliance, specializing in project management, marketing and business development.

Ramos serves as managing director of MBE, where she is responsible for managing, developing and implementing an operational plan and ensuring that procedures are carried out properly.  She develops the policies and procedures necessary for MBE’s success and growth. With twenty-five years in the industry, she also manages major projects for high profile clients alongside architects, engineers, contractors and owners/developers. Ramos coordinates new buildings and major alterations.

Sarnicola serves as managing director of business services of MBE, where she manages and performs accounting tasks, including maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of financial reports and records, reconciliation of a variety of accounts, and cash flow analysis. With over 20 years in the industry, she ensures that all the company’s proposals are fully executed from start to finish from coordination to client presentation.

Dominguez serves as managing director of project management of MBE, where she is responsible for the MBE’s overall project management function, providing leadership, integration, and management of PMO processes and functions to improve the consistency and efficiency of the firm’s project delivery. With over 20 years in the industry, Dominguez oversees the coordination of personnel and resources required to successfully complete projects. She manages clients such as architects, engineers, contractors and owners/developers for projects ranging from new building development to major alteration, manages clients such as architects, engineers, contractors and owners/developers for projects ranging from new building development to major alteration projects.

Ovalles serves as managing director of new development at MBE, where she manages major projects for high profile clients. Ovalles coordinates new buildings, major alteration and full building demolitions. She also reviews construction plans to verify compliance with multiple city agencies, as well as draft documents complementary to submitted plans to procure city agency approval through the certificate of occupancy. Ovalles has been in the industry for over 15 years.

The newest member of the team joining January 2020, Joseph Panetta, is the executive director, business development at MBE. With over 25 years in the industry, Panetta initiates each engagement and partner with clients throughout the life of the project ensuring its success and satisfaction.