Facade Restoration NYC

Facade Restoration NYC | ZK Contracting

Facade Restoration NYC

Your building’s facade is its first line of defense against New York City’s harsh weather — and the first thing tenants, buyers, and inspectors see. ZK Contracting provides expert facade restoration services, bringing deteriorating exteriors back to their original strength and appearance.

What Is Facade Restoration?

Facade restoration involves repairing, cleaning, and restoring the exterior face of a building. This includes brick cleaning, waterproofing, mortar repointing, caulking, window lintel repair, coping stone replacement, and full exterior masonry restoration. Under Local Law 11 (FISP), all NYC buildings six stories or taller must have their facades inspected every five years — failing inspection can result in DOB violations and expensive emergency repairs.

Our Facade Restoration Services

  • Full exterior facade assessment and inspection
  • Brick cleaning and chemical washing
  • Mortar repointing and joint sealing
  • Crack repair and stone patching
  • Waterproof coating application
  • Window and door lintel replacement
  • Coping stone repair and replacement
  • Expansion joint installation
  • Local Law 11 compliance work and DOB filing support

Why NYC Buildings Need Facade Restoration

NYC buildings face constant exposure to freeze-thaw cycles, acid rain, and urban pollution. Over time this causes brick spalling, mortar erosion, cracks, and water infiltration — all of which worsen if left untreated. Proactive facade restoration prevents DOB violations, protects building value, and ensures the safety of occupants and pedestrians below.

Service Area

We serve all five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island — as well as Westchester County. Our crews are familiar with the specific building stock, permits, and DOB requirements for each borough.

Request a Facade Inspection

Get ahead of your Local Law 11 cycle. Call 718-355-9100 or use the form below to schedule a free facade assessment by our licensed team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is facade restoration in NYC?

Facade restoration in NYC is the comprehensive repair of a building’s exterior walls, including brick repointing, terracotta repair, stone restoration, sealant replacement, lintel replacement, and waterproofing. ZK Contracting performs NYC facade restoration on residential, commercial, and Local Law 11 / FISP projects across all five boroughs.

How much does facade restoration cost in NYC?

Facade restoration in NYC typically costs $25 to $75 per square foot, with full-building restoration ranging from $50,000 for small row houses to over $1 million for tall commercial buildings. ZK Contracting provides free NYC facade inspections and detailed phased pricing.

When is facade restoration required in NYC?

Facade restoration in NYC is required when an Exterior Wall Inspection (Local Law 11 / FISP) returns a SWARMP or Unsafe rating, when DOB issues a facade violation, or when visible deterioration creates a public safety hazard. ZK Contracting performs both proactive and DOB-mandated NYC facade restoration.

How long does NYC facade restoration take?

NYC facade restoration typically takes 3 to 9 months from permit and scaffold setup through final DOB sign-off, depending on building height and scope. ZK Contracting schedules NYC facade restoration to meet FISP filing deadlines.

Does facade restoration in NYC require permits?

Yes — most NYC facade restoration work requires a NYC DOB permit, an engineer or architect of record, sidewalk shed permits, and supported scaffold permits. ZK Contracting handles all NYC DOB facade restoration permitting end to end.

What is included in a NYC facade restoration project?

A NYC facade restoration project typically includes scaffolding and sidewalk sheds, brick and terracotta repair, repointing, stone restoration, lintel replacement, sealant work, waterproofing, window perimeter caulking, and parapet repair or rebuild. ZK Contracting handles every facade restoration scope in-house.