William Vitacco Associates
Shana Fratacci is a seasoned Project Coordinator with extensive experience in project management within the architectural and permitting sectors. Since February 2018, Shana has been with William Vitacco Associates, utilizing knowledge of city agency requirements to secure various approvals and permits. Prior to this role, Shana worked as a Project Coordinator/Manager at an architectural firm from February 2016 to February 2018 and as a Permitting Project Coordinator at Metropolis Group, Inc. from September 2008 to December 2015, where responsibilities included scrutinizing drawings for filing requirements and coordinating with architects and engineers. Earlier in Shana's career, an Executive Assistant role at Prudential Financial involved managing administrative and project support for senior executives. Shana holds a Licensed Real Estate Consultant degree from Community Real Estate School and has completed a Certificate in Business Training & Computer Applications, along with undergraduate studies in Business Administration and Management at CUNY Bronx Community College.
William Vitacco Associates
WVA is a Building and Zoning Law Consulting firm founded by William R. Vitacco, proudly serving New York City since 1969. Alongside his wife and children, he shaped an organization which they treated as their extended family. In 1979, William C. Vitacco became a member of his father's practice after graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He then became full owner and President of the company in 1993. Since then, Mr. Vitacco has launched the organization from what was once a handful of consultants to now a thriving firm employing over 100 dedicated professionals today. While WVA has expanded, our values are still deeply embedded in the family ethics we've highly regarded since 1969. Over the last 50 years, we have fostered substantial business relationships with city agencies based on our integrity and dedication to providing honest and accurate information to the city. WVA offers unmatched customer service in the industry. We are experts in our field, as we provide thorough and efficient services due to our experience, organizational skills and our respectful professionalism. Construction projects in New York City are subject to multiple layers of governance, from building codes to zoning laws, and regulations from various city agencies. William Vitacco Associates specializes in helping clients navigate these regulations in order to construct new buildings or renovate existing ones. We communicate with the following agencies in providing services to our clients: New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) Code and Zoning Analysis New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) Department of Transportation (DOT) Environmental Control Board (ECB) Parks Department Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Department of Finance (DOF) Violations Transit Authority (MTA)