Kips Bay Masonry Contractor
Masonry Contractor in Kips Bay, Manhattan
Brick, lintel and parapet repairs on towers, tenements and plaza walls between Third Avenue and the East River.
- Brick and block repaired or rebuilt
- Facade defects corrected
- Free visit and written estimate
What Masonry Work Do Kips Bay Buildings Need?
Kips Bay masonry work centers on tower facades, tenement walls and plaza structures. Typical repairs include brick replacement, lintel and shelf angle repair, parapet rebuilding and facade work after an inspection. Water entering through failed joints and flashing is the usual cause.
Post war towers such as Kips Bay Towers have large brick surfaces with horizontal shelf angles and long parapets. Steel in those walls can rust and expand, which pushes bricks outward. Tenement buildings have older, softer brick that wears faster.
Because many Kips Bay buildings are tall, a small defect high up matters. A loose brick or a cracked coping stone can drop to the public sidewalk below.
Which Masonry Repair Fits Which Problem?
The fix follows the cause. Failed joints get repointed, rusting steel needs cutting out and replacing, and leaning parapets get rebuilt. The table below shows how we match repair to condition on typical Kips Bay buildings.
| Condition | Where it appears | Repair |
|---|---|---|
| Cracked or bulging brick | Near rusting shelf angles on towers | Open the wall, replace steel, rebuild brick |
| Spalled brick faces | Older tenement walls | Replace bricks with matching units |
| Loose or leaning parapet | Roof edges of any building | Rebuild with coping and flashing |
| Cracked lintel | Above windows and doors | Repair or replace the lintel |
We explain which category your problem falls into and what the alternatives cost to leave alone.
Facade Report Listing Repairs?
Send it over and we will price the masonry items in writing.
Do You Handle Local Law 11 Facade Repairs in Kips Bay?
We carry out the masonry repairs that a facade inspection calls for on buildings taller than six stories. A licensed professional inspects and files the report. We then fix the conditions listed, from loose brick to failing parapets. Check current requirements with the city.
The Local Law 11 program applies to many Kips Bay towers. Unsafe conditions must be addressed on the city's timeline, and a sidewalk shed may be required in the meantime. We can price repairs from the report and work with the engineer on scope.
Scaffolds and sheds need permits, and they sit above the public sidewalk. The walk below is the owner's duty under Admin Code 19-152, and scaffold legs can damage it. Our sidewalk violations guide covers what to do if that happens.
How Does Water Near the East River Affect Masonry?
The river edge of Kips Bay is low lying, and Bellevue and NYU Langone flooded in Hurricane Sandy. Below grade walls, plaza structures and basement masonry near the water see moisture that upper walls do not. We tell you honestly what we see.
Masonry in contact with wet ground absorbs water and loses mortar. Salts migrate to the surface and flake it. Repointing, sealing and drainage work can slow this, but only where the walls are sound.
We make no claim that any given block floods. We look at your walls, find the damp, and recommend what suits them. If water is entering a cellar, our basement waterproofing service may be part of the plan.
No confirmed historic district appears in our local facts for Kips Bay. If your property has a special designation, check before altering the brick or stone.
Inspect
We review the wall, the report if any, and the access.
Quote
Each repair item is priced and written down.
Permits
Scaffold, shed and building permits are arranged as required.
Repair
Defective masonry is removed and rebuilt.
Close out
We clear the site and give you a record of the work.
Nearby
Masonry Near Kips Bay
We also take masonry jobs in surrounding areas.
FAQ
Kips Bay Masonry Questions
Yes, when the scope is set by the facade report and engineer. We open the wall, replace the steel and rebuild the brick.
Rusting steel lintels or angles expand and push the brick. The steel must be repaired for the fix to last.
We handle masonry on high buildings with scaffold or swing stage, following city permit and shed rules.
Yes. Send the report and we will price the listed masonry items.
We are. Call (718) 468-8803 for a free visit.
Contact
Request Your Kips Bay Masonry Quote
Tell us the building, its height and the problem. A facade report or photos help.
- 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
Get Your Free Estimate
Takes about a minute. No cost and no obligation.