PRESIDENT
William C. Vitacco
Responsibilities: Code and Zoning consultation, plan review, meetings and management
William attended the University of Colorado at Boulder 1976-1979. He obtained a degree in Psychology, but at that time, interests changed and William changed his career path to Building and Zoning Law. He joined his father's established Building and Zoning Law Consulting Firm in 1979. William became full owner and President on January 1, 1993. He has worked hand in hand with the largest developers, architects and engineers and compiled a vast portfolio of clientele. William spearheaded the expansion of the firm from a handful of consultants in the beginning to a thriving firm that employs over 50 dedicated professionals.
VICE PRESIDENT
Joseph Deceglie
Responsibilities: Code and Zoning consultation, plan review, meetings and management
Joseph attended Pratt University during the years 1987 and 1988 at the school of Architecture. During his studies, he became interested in the legal aspect of this industry and came to work with this Firm in 1988. Joseph continued his education by completing courses in Building Code Compliance and Handicap Law applicability from IDC and NYU. Since then, Joseph has overseen the approval of thousands of varying scale residential, community facility and commercial projects ranging from renovations to major new developments.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Mark DeCeglie
Responsibilities: Code and Zoning consultation, plan review, meetings and management
Mark DeCeglie joined the firm in 1998 with an educational background in Business Administration. Mark personally gets involved in all phases of the business from initial zoning consulting through obtaining Certificate of Occupancies for various projects. In his 11 years of experience, he has gained a thorough understanding of the zoning resolution and buildings codes applicable to New York. He has also developed an excellent rapport with both Commissioners and Plan Examiners. Mark possesses the ability to guide clients through their needs at the Department of Buildings.
ASSOCIATE
Jennifer Walters-Niang
Responsibilities: Code and Zoning consultation, plan review, meetings and management
Jennifer Walters-Niang has been with WVA for 6 years. She manages her own portfolio of projects. She is versed in NYC Building Code, Zoning Resolution, and DOB Plumbing operations. Jennifer meets with DOB Commissioners, divisional heads, and inspectors. She earned her bachelor's degree in both Architectural Studies and Art History from the University of Kansas and graduated with High Distinction.
FILING REPRESENTATIVE AND FORM PREPARATION SUPERVISOR
Tiffany DiMattei
Responsibilities: Project Management and Supervisor
With over a decade of experience, Tiffany DiMattei has successfully guided numerous clients through the filing process. Tiffany "wears many hats," though she holds the title of Expediting and Form Preparation Supervisor. The Form Preparation Division prepares and coordinates all of the applications and documents required for filing with all city agencies. As head of the Expediting Division, Tiffany manages our employees as they interface with the DOB in all five boroughs. She has daily contact with the architects, engineers, owners, management companies and contractors involved with each project. As a direct result of her work in these and other leadership/consulting roles, clients have been able to meet deadlines and obtain approvals and permits in time sensitive situations.
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Natasha R. Cruz
Responsibilities: New Building, Alteration Type 1, 2 and 3 approvals
Natasha R. Cruz, one of our lead expeditors, is a driving force behind WVA. With more than 5 years at WVA, she has established a strong network of contacts with clients and various firms by consistently attending their clients' needs. Natasha is responsible for obtaining approval for a majority of our Alt2 and Alt3 applications and has been involved with NB and Alt1 approvals as well. She has an excellent rapport with the Department of Building examiners and personnel which helps to get tasks done within the client’s set time frame.
DOT DIVISION SUPERVISOR
Carrie L. Andino
Responsibilities: Supervisor of Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Transit Authority Division
Carrie is responsible for overseeing approvals for all the various DEP, DOT and MTA divisions. She is savvy at working through the bureaucracy of city agencies and has built a positive reputation and working relationships with the city employees. Her 5 years of overall construction experience enables her to translate her clients’ needs to the City, and in understanding the requirements, get all information on how to receive approval or resolve an issue without delay. Carrie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications.
FILING REPRESENTATIVE
Hector Arce
Responsibilities: Code consulting, meetings, plan review and examinations.
Hector has been responsible for the approval and sign offs of hundreds of projects both large and small scale for our Firm. Hector earned a BS Architectural Technology from New York Institute of Technology. Hector has been working in this field since 1986 and has been an employee with William Vitacco Associates, Ltd. since 1994.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY SUPERVISOR
Jacob Canales
Responsibilities: Code Consulting, plan review, meetings and general oversee on all projects.
Jacob Canales is the current WVA Certificate of Occupancy Team Leader. His responsibilities include the coordination and updating of current CO practices and procedures with the CO team and throughout the Company. As a Team Leader, Jacob pools expertise from his supportive and knowledgeable coworkers to streamline tasks and meet deadlines. Although a new to WVA, his 16 years of consulting experience, including in the institutional sector, is an asset to this company and clients.
FILING REPRESENTATIVE TEAM LEADER
Pablo Vives
Responsibilities: Code consulting, meetings, plan review and examinations.
Pablo Vives, Expediting Team Leader, is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the approval of major alterations and new building projects. Pablo’s recent work includes the Beacon Theater restoration and the High Rise new building project at 770 11th Avenue. Pablo navigates the Department of Buildings’ approval process by crafting and acquiring numerous pre-considerations and reconsiderations WVA obtains on behalf of its clients. Pablo’s knowledge and experience allow him to provide WVA's clients with the required approvals as well as accurate code and zoning interpretations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and World Politics from Hamilton College.
VIOLATIONS TEAM LEADER
Andy Robinson
Responsibilities: ECB, DOB, FDNY violations
Andy Robinson is the Violation Division Lead Coordinator. His duties include appearing at ECB hearings on clients’ behalf and the dismissal of DOB, ECB and FDNY violations. Andy also oversees FDNY requests, arranges meetings with chiefs and inspectors and conducts various city agency searches. He has an extensive background in leadership and project management.
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
Maira Vintimilla
Responsibilities: Accounting
Maira Vintimilla, Accounting Supervisor, has worked with WVAL for 8 years. She started as the Jr. Executive Assistant and has been promoted since then. After graduating from Baruch College with an Accounting Degree, she was given the opportunity to become the Accounting Supervisor. She now oversees the Accounting Department, composition of proposals and invoicing for all projects.
FOUNDER
William R. Vitacco
1925 - 1993
William R. Vitacco, began his career at JM Berlinger Architect, as a draftsman. He soon became the in-house expediter for the Firm.
In 1969, he began to work as a full time Code Consultant/Expediter for his own clientele which was the beginning of what is now William Vitacco Associates, Ltd.
It soon became a family business with the help of his wife, Frances Vitacco and his children.
Through the years to follow, he built an organization which he treated as an extended family. He was loved and respected by all his employees and clients alike.
He would be proud as those same family ethics still remain today in his honor.
