Initiating Salvo City
Salvo City
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John A. Ferraro, RA, AIA, NCARB
Architect • Master Planner • Code Conformance
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Years Practicing
35
States Licensed
6
Residential Projects
<1000
Public/Municipal
20+
Campus/Corporate
50+
Licensure & Memberships
Registered Architect (RA)
NYNJCTPARIMD
Professional Memberships
AIANCARBICC Corporate MemberNFPANYC DOB & Tri-State Expediting
35 years practicing; NYC DOB & tri-state expediting experience noted.
Catalog Standardization Index
Breadth & depth across code, life safety, accessibility, planning, and expediting.
Code Conformance
Standardization 92%(baseline 80%)
NFPA Life Safety
Standardization 88%(baseline 78%)
ADA / Accessibility
Standardization 90%(baseline 82%)
Planning & Zoning
Standardization 86%(baseline 75%)
DOB Expediting
Standardization 84%(baseline 74%)
Timeline
1990s — Practice Founded
Early residential & municipal work
2000s — Corporate & Campus Facilities
Orange & Rockland Utilities; Yamanuchi Pharma; Raritan Computer
2010s — Religious & Accessibility
Archdiocese projects; ADA compliance for schools & facilities
2020s — Ethics, Planning & Code
Invited nationwide ethics speaking; municipal master plans
Capabilities (Project Coordination & Delivery)
  • Program & master planning with schedule and budget alignment
  • Code compliance & life-safety reviews (DOB/NFPA/ADA)
  • Client representation at planning, zoning, and public hearings
  • Permit strategy, expediting, inspections, and close-outs
  • Contract prep, negotiations, and change management
  • Constructability reviews; coordination with trades and unions
  • Quality control programs; progress/cost tracking
  • Issue resolution for delays, weather, and site emergencies
Signature Work (Selected)
Municipal Master Planning
Ramapo Central School — Code Conformance (NY)Delaware Hudson Canal Park — Master Plan (DE)Pearl River Excelsior Engine Company (NY)Community Center — West Ocean City (MD)
Corporate / Campus Facilities
Orange & Rockland Utilities — Facilities/Project CoordinationYamanuchi Pharma America — NJ CampusRaritan Computer — NJ Campus Interiors
Religious & Education
St. Francis of Assisi — NYSt. Nicholas of Tolentine — NJ (Rectory/Retreat House)Our Lady of Fatima Elementary — ADA & Site PlanBronx Organization for Learning Disabled — Elevator/ADA
Residential / Commercial
Town Houses — Ocean City, MDWarehouse/Apartment — Ocean City, MDSingle & Multi-Family DwellingsDentist Offices & Health Clubs
Stakeholder Channels & Cadence
Planning & Zoning Boards
Cadence: Monthly / As docketed
Site PlanSEQRPublic HearingsExpert Testimony
Building Depts / DOB
Cadence: Weekly / Milestones
PermitsExpeditingInspectionsClose-outs
NFPA / Life Safety
Cadence: Design milestones
Assembly CatalogsEgressFire-Rating DetailsMeans of Egress
Owners / Developers
Cadence: Bi-weekly
ProgrammingSchedule & BudgetValue EngineeringRisk Registers
Trades / Unions
Cadence: As required
Local 46 Trade SchoolConstructabilityQC StandardsShop Drawings
Community & Accessibility
Cadence: Milestone / Review
ADA ComplianceCommunity EngagementTraffic & AccessWayfinding
Ethical & Leadership Credentials
  • Invited nationwide speaker on Architecture & Ethics.
  • Recognized by the Archdiocese of New York as a hands-on architect.
  • Client workshops and team-building across sectors.
Professional Registrations
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