NoHo Concrete Replacement
Concrete Replacement in NoHo, Manhattan
Loading platforms, loft entrances and sidewalk slabs torn out and poured new on the cast iron and masonry blocks around Lafayette Street and the Bowery.
- Old slab broken out and hauled away
- Base and vault roof checked before pouring
- Free visit and written estimate
Which Concrete in NoHo Is Usually Past Saving?
Loading platforms and sidewalk slabs in front of lofts wear out fastest. They carry hand trucks and delivery loads, they sit over or beside vaults, and they have been patched many times. When cracks cross the slab or the edge crumbles, replacing it beats another patch.
Many of the loft and warehouse buildings in NoHo were built with raised loading platforms along the street. Those platforms take impact from trucks, and their edges chip and break away. Once the steel inside is exposed, rust finishes what the trucks started.
- Platform edges broken or missing
- Cracks running across the full width of a slab
- Surface flaking down to loose stone
- Low areas that hold water against a wall
- Patches in different colors that have failed
- Slabs that sound hollow when tapped
That last sign matters in NoHo. A hollow slab may sit over a void, and a void might be an old vault. We tap and probe before we price.
Platform Edge Breaking Away?
Describe it or send a photo, and we will tell you whether it needs a full replacement.
How We Fix It
What Happens When a NoHo Slab Is Replaced?
The crew saws and breaks out the old slab, hauls it away and inspects what is underneath. They then set forms, place reinforcement where the load calls for it, pour new concrete and finish it to drain. Edges are tied into neighboring surfaces so water has no easy way in.
On a platform, the edge is the part that takes the abuse, so we build it with extra care. A rounded, well finished edge resists chipping far better than a sharp one.
Over a vault, the work is not a simple pour. If the roof below shows weakness, we stop and discuss the structural question. Sometimes a licensed engineer must review it, and DOB permits can apply.
Because granite curbs and vault lights often border the slab, we protect them during demolition and set the new concrete to meet them without a gap.
Do Permits or Landmarks Approval Apply to Concrete in NoHo?
Any pour on the public sidewalk generally needs a DOT permit, which our office files. A slab wholly on private land does not need that permit, but structural work can call for DOB permits. Two historic districts cover NoHo, so Landmarks review may apply. Ask the city what fits your lot.
The NoHo Historic District and the NoHo East Historic District cover much of the area. In a historic district, approval may be needed for visible changes, particularly to historic materials such as granite and vault lights.
Admin Code 19-152 puts sidewalk maintenance on the owner next to the property. Liability for injuries usually lands on the owner too, with the one to three family exception under 7-210 rarely relevant in loft blocks. If DOT issued a violation, see our sidewalk violations guide.
What if my building is a converted co op?
The board or managing agent usually signs off. Many NoHo lofts have been converted to residential co ops and condos, and we work with whoever holds that authority.
Why Us
Why NoHo Buildings Use Us for Concrete
Replace what has failed
We do not cover a failing slab. We remove it and pour correctly.
Permits and paperwork
DOT sidewalk permits and DOB permits are filed where the job needs them.
Plain explanations
You hear about voids and vaults before the pour.
Nearby
Concrete Replacement Near NoHo
We replace concrete in the neighborhoods around NoHo too.
FAQ
NoHo Concrete Questions
Sometimes. If the rest of the platform is sound, we cut out the broken edge and rebuild it. If cracks run through, the full platform is the better choice.
The crew pauses, shows you and lays out the choices. The gap could be an old vault or a slow leak, and the fix depends on which.
We match texture and joint layout. In a historic district, visible changes may need approval, so ask the city first.
Usually the board or the managing agent. We send the paperwork to whoever holds authority.
Call (718) 468-8803 or send the form below and we will visit.
Free on site estimate
Replace Your NoHo Concrete Properly
We visit, probe the slab and write the price down before breaking anything.
Contact
Ask About Concrete Replacement in NoHo
Tell us the address, the type of slab and what has cracked. Photos help us quote faster.
- Call us(718) 468-8803
- HoursMon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Free on site estimate with a written price
- Licensed and insured, 25+ years in business
- We handle DOT sidewalk permits
- Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx
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