1998
The Foundation:
Frank begins working under the established firm of John P. Ferrantello, P.C., a practice already carrying decades of history in land surveying and civil engineering.
The Name You Know. The Standard You'll Be Trained To.
This team is led by professionals who’ve spent decades building the reputation you’ll be stepping into, and the standard you’ll be trained to.
Frank S. Ferrantello, PLS
New York State Licensed Land Surveyor No. 50762 • Civil Engineering / Land Use Planning, Hofstra University
With 20+ years of experience and over a decade of licensure, Frank has designed, presented, and secured approval for site plans, subdivisions, and condominium developments.
He has personally surveyed some of the most complex high-rise buildings in New York City, including air rights surveys, building monitoring, boundary retracement, and expert witness testimony for attorneys, insurance companies, and municipalities across the five boroughs and Long Island.
“The profession itself is to define the property lines and measure the evidence we find.”
— Frank S. Ferrantello, PLS
A Firm Built Over Three Generations
2010
Licensure:
Frank earns his New York State Land Surveyor license and takes over the well-established firm, inheriting over 50 years of professional history.
2011
A New Chapter:
Ferrantello Land Surveying, P.C. is founded, expanding the practice's reach across civil engineering and land surveying.
Today
An Industry Leader:
The Ferrantello Group is recognized nationally for high-profile expert witness work, high-rise construction surveying, and industry leadership, training the next generation of licensed professionals.
Recognition & Awards
| Year | Recognition |
|---|---|
| 2014 | BIANCO Voted #1 Surveyor, Nassau County |
| 2015 | Point of Beginning Magazine Top 100 Firms in the USA |
| 2017 | XYHT Magazine Top 40 Geospatial Professionals Under 40 (World) |
| 2019 | Guinness World Records Official Surveyor for record-qualifying measurements |
| Ongoing | AM Best endorsement as a top recommended firm |
| Ongoing | Featured profile & published articles, Attorney at Law Magazine |
Professional Associations & Leadership
- NYAPLS: New York Association of Professional Land Surveyors (Public Relations, Standards & Strategic Planning boards)
- NSCE: Nassau Suffolk Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors Association (President, 2017–present)
- NSPS, ALTA, ACSM, ASCE, NYLTA, AIA: active member across the profession’s leading national and regional bodies
What Our Team & Partners Say
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Homeowner, San Diego
What This Means for You
When you join this team, you’re getting mentorship from someone who has personally built a 50-year legacy into a nationally recognized firm, testifying in courts across five counties and earning recognition as one of the top geospatial professionals in the world under 40.
That’s not a resume line. That’s the standard you’ll train under, every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has the Ferrantello Group been in business?
The practice traces back over 50 years, beginning under John P. Ferrantello, P.C., and continuing today under Frank S. Ferrantello, PLS, who took over the firm upon earning his license in 2010.
What is Frank Ferrantello's professional background?
A New York State Licensed Land Surveyor (No. 50762) with a background in Civil Engineering and Land Use Planning from Hofstra University, and 20+ years of hands-on experience across boundary, construction, and expert witness work.
Will I be mentored directly by senior leadership, or through a separate training program?
Both structured field mentorship comes from experienced team members day-to-day, with direct access to firm leadership as you progress toward licensure and specialization.
What professional associations is the firm active in?
NYAPLS, NSCE (where Frank has served as President since 2017), NSPS, ALTA, ACSM, ASCE, NYLTA, and AIA; active involvement across the profession’s leading bodies.
Has the firm been publicly recognized for its work?
Yes, including Point of Beginning Magazine’s Top 100 Firms in the USA, XYHT’s Top 40 Geospatial Professionals Under 40 (World), BIANCO’s #1 Surveyor award, an AM Best endorsement, and features in Attorney at Law Magazine.