--- title: NYC - 272 STELCOR Piles Installed for a 14-Story Development in Gowanus description: Ideal Foundation Systems reviews a project near the Gowanus Canal that used 272 STELCOR 1600 Piles to support 14-story development without bringing any contamination to the surface or disturbing neighboring properties. image: https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hubfs/image-webp.webp --- [Skip to main content](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/nyc-272-stelcor-piles-installed-for-a-14-story-development-in-gowanus#maincontent) [ «  View All Posts ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/learning-center/) # NYC - 272 STELCOR Piles Installed for a 14-Story Development in Gowanus August 1st, 2025 1 min read By [Kelsey Stroyer](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/author/kelsey-stroyer) ![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-webp.webp?width=1350&height=900&name=image-webp.webp) **OVERVIEW:** The development at 125 3rd Street involved the construction of a 14-story mixed-use building and an adjacent 8-story structure in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood. Designed by Fogarty Finger and developed by Prospect Developers, the site delivers 130 units and 12,750 square feet of ground-floor retail space. PROJECT TEAM: Structural Engineer: DeSimone Consulting Engineers Geotechnical Engineer: Langan Engineering Installation Contractor: East Coast Bulkheading ![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50573691132c988c99a2659e09fc38a0019b2ed4-777x583-jpg.jpeg?width=379&height=285&name=50573691132c988c99a2659e09fc38a0019b2ed4-777x583-jpg.jpeg)   ![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gowanus-jpg.jpeg?width=399&height=285&name=Gowanus-jpg.jpeg) **CHALLENGES:** The development site presented multiple foundation challenges. The most significant was the presence of highly contaminated soils, which required that any spoils or removed material would need extensive remediation. This would introduce additional costs and permitting requirements. Additionally, due to the adjacent structures, equipment access was limited in certain areas of the site, and vibrations could not  be tolerated. ![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tmp_ed858760-5b7f-4aa4-8280-263b8e36d412-jpeg.jpeg?width=584&height=440&name=tmp_ed858760-5b7f-4aa4-8280-263b8e36d412-jpeg.jpeg)    **SOLUTION:** To address these constraints, STELCOR Drilled-In Displacement Piles were selected as they are installed without spoils, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming contamination remediation. The compact and vibration-free system also allowed work to proceed safely near existing structures. As a result, foundation installation was completed ahead of schedule, contributing to overall project completion in just 9 months. ![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image3-jpg.jpeg?width=579&height=346&name=image3-jpg.jpeg) ![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bradley%20photo%20from%20citu-jpg-Aug-01-2025-02-48-25-7790-PM.jpeg?width=414&height=710&name=Bradley%20photo%20from%20citu-jpg-Aug-01-2025-02-48-25-7790-PM.jpeg)   DESIGN LOADS: Compression: 110 tons Tension: 27 tons Lateral: 4 tons PILE DETAILS:  Type: STELCOR 1600  Nominal Grout Diameter: 16 inches  Steel Core: 5-1/2" O.D. 0.361" W.T.  Quantity: 272 piles  Length: 69 feet  SOIL PROFILE:  The soil at the site generally consisted of urban fill, common in redeveloped areas. This layer was followed by sand mixed with varying amounts of silt and gravel, followed by a thick layer of soft clay, which presented compressibility concerns. At greater depths, another sand layer was encountered, also mixed with silt and gravel, offering better load-bearing properties.   Topics: [ Case Study ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/topic/case-study) [ Drilled-In Displacement Piles (DDM) ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/topic/drilled-in-displacement-piles-ddm) [ STELCOR ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/topic/stelcor) Don't forget to share this post: ## Related Articles [![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Baltic%20St_.png?width=713&height=401&name=Baltic%20St_.png) ### STELCOR Supports a Complex Development Site in Brooklyn’s Gowanus Neighborhood May 18th, 2026|1 min read ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/stelcor-supports-a-complex-development-site-in-brooklyns-gowanus-neighborhood) [![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/16-777x246.jpg?width=777&height=246&name=16-777x246.jpg) ### STELCOR Piles Installed Adjacent to Elevated MTA for Lorimer House Project May 18th, 2026|1 min read ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/stelcor-piles-installed-adjacent-to-elevated-mta-for-lorimer-house-project) [![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/86%20DELANCEY%20web(16)--jpg.jpeg?width=720&height=471&name=86%20DELANCEY%20web(16)--jpg.jpeg) ### NYC - 112 STELCOR® Piles to 30' for a 12-Story Mixed-Use Rental Building June 23rd, 2025|1 min read ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/nyc-112-stelcor-piles-to-30-for-a-12-story-mixed-use-rental-building) [![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/INSTALL-SNIP-2-WEB.jpg?width=720&height=404&name=INSTALL-SNIP-2-WEB.jpg) ### 5.5″ HELICAL PILES FOR A HOSPITAL PARKING GARAGE RETROFIT December 28th, 2022|1 min read ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/5-5-helical-piles-for-a-parking-garage-retrofit) [![STELCOR® DDMS TOUCHING DOWN AT JFK AIRPORT](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20220617_140517-WEB-scaled.jpg?width=2560&height=1920&name=20220617_140517-WEB-scaled.jpg) ### STELCOR® DDMS TOUCHING DOWN AT JFK AIRPORT October 31st, 2022|1 min read ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/stelcor-at-jfk) [![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/install-gap-2.jpg?width=2400&height=1354&name=install-gap-2.jpg) ### 42 STELCOR® DDMS FOR WIND TURBINES IN CALIFORNIA July 25th, 2022|1 min read ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/42-stelcor-ddms-for-wind-turbines-in-california) [![FLYING EXCAVATORS AND STELCOR DDM’S AT A PAPER MILL IN DULUTH, MN](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/duluth-3-web-1.jpg?width=900&height=505&name=duluth-3-web-1.jpg) ### FLYING EXCAVATORS AND STELCOR DDM’S AT A PAPER MILL IN DULUTH, MN June 29th, 2022|1 min read ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/flying-excavators-and-stelcor-ddms-at-a-paper-mill-in-duluth-mn) [![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20210611_100954-WEB.jpg?width=2048&height=1536&name=20210611_100954-WEB.jpg) ### 93 STELCOR DDM’S INSTALLED FOR A 7-STORY HOSPITAL ADDITION March 3rd, 2022|1 min read ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/93-stelcor-ddms-installed-for-a-7-story-hospital-addition) [![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC00162-1.jpg?width=872&height=583&name=DSC00162-1.jpg) ### NYC – 75 STELCOR Piles for 8-Story Cantilevered Condos July 30th, 2021|1 min read ](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/blog/nyc-75-stelcor-piles-8-story-cantilevered-condos) [![](https://www.idealfoundationsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/DC-SEWER-2-150x150-1-1.jpg?width=150&height=150&name=DC-SEWER-2-150x150-1-1.jpg) ### Keeping it Clean in Washington D.C. 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