Have you been noticing loose bricks, cracks, and swollen pockets on the exterior of your property? Crumbling mortar, loose bricks, or cracked parapets endanger passersby. Plus, you may be penalized for negligence of the DOB. Property owners across NYC have trusted 5 Boro Construction Services for over a decade as their Local Law 11 contractor because we help you keep your building legal and protected with timely repairs according to regulations.
The Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) mandates building owners with over six stories to perform a facade inspection every five years.
Experts at 5 Boro Construction Services have hands-on experience with all NY boroughs, each with its own unique building style. From classic brick brownstones to massive industrial concrete structures, our crews handle them all. We provide end-to-end facade restoration services across Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Long Island, and Staten Island.
All our repair workers receive training to keep work zones contained with secure pipe scaffolding, suspended master scaffolds, and heavy-duty sidewalk sheds. Our crews respect residents and leave the place clean after completing their work.
5 Boro Construction Services replacement services include masonry repointing, structural brick replacement, and stone anchoring. Our experts also perform terracotta repair, lintel replacement, and concrete balcony restoration. We also do window caulking and exterior structural sealing
For us, Local Law 11 is a proactive commitment to safety, preservation, and responsible property management. Our facade repair workers in New York remove safety hazards that may arise due to building wear and tear. Façade restoration contractors at 5 Boro Construction Services exercise all precautions during repair and replacement.
We also offer façade cleaning for New York properties. This detailed cleaning reveals hidden structural damage before it turns into an emergency.
with proper safety measures such as sidewalk sheds in place until repairs are completed.
We work hand-in-hand with licensed inspectors/engineers to manage your FISP filings:
#1. Facade Inspection per NYC standards
Our qualified crew members perform scaffolding inspections of your exterior walls. They also look for early signs of structural wear that may turn into compliance issues later.
#2. Report Filing with Various Offices
The engineer files the official report as Safe, SWARMP (Safe with a Repair and Maintenance Program), or Unsafe.
#3. Facade Restoration in NYC
If the building needs structural corrections, the repair workers at 5 Boro Construction Services, perform the repairs exactly to the engineered blueprints.
#4. DOB Clearance
We manage filings and assist you in securing a compliance certificate from the city.
Yes. The NYC DOB charges an automatic $5,000 penalty for failing to file an initial FISP report on time. Additionally, building owners face extra late fines of $1,000 for every single month the report remains unfiled.
Minor masonry repairs take 2 to 4 weeks. Large-scale structural restorations involving multiple building faces can take a few months, depending on the scope of work.
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