Greenpoint's rowhouses, Manhattan Avenue storefronts and industrial waterfront all get the same careful sidewalk work from a crew based just across the border in Williamsburg.
Greenpoint has some of the older sidewalks in North Brooklyn. Many blocks of two- and three-family rowhouses still have flags that were poured generations ago, and the street trees planted since then have lifted and cracked a good number of them. Along the commercial strips, years of deliveries and foot traffic have left broken corners and worn surfaces.
Closer to the waterfront, former factory blocks and new residential buildings sit side by side. That means everything from heavy-duty industrial frontages to brand-new sidewalks that need to be tied into the existing grade without a trip hazard at the joint.
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From a single cracked flag on a rowhouse block to a full industrial frontage near the waterfront, the same licensed crew handles it.
If you have received a DOT sidewalk violation notice, our certified team of professionals will help you remove all the existing violations and will help you build a sidewalk that is accessible for everyone to use.
Learn moreWhen it comes to fixing cracks, uneven surfaces, and other damages, our skilled professionals are a remarkable choice for you. Together, we can make your sidewalk secure and comfortable to use for everyone.
Learn moreWe offer reliable replacement and cement sidewalk installation in NYC, whether you need them for a residential or commercial property. With our services, you will be able to modify your damaged sidewalks and comply with ADA rules.
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Learn moreGreenpoint's problem is age plus growth. Flags poured generations ago have been lifted by street trees that were saplings when the concrete went down, and along the waterfront, brand-new buildings meet those old sidewalks at grades that no longer line up. The result is exactly what DOT cites: steps between flags of half an inch or more.
We fix the cause, not just the symptom. Replaced flags get a properly compacted base and a tree pit sized for the tree that is actually there, and where new construction meets old sidewalk we set the new concrete to meet the existing grade with a clean joint instead of a trip hazard.
We cover all of Greenpoint, including ZIP code 11222, and the neighborhoods around it. If your block is not listed, call (718) 280-1499 and we will tell you straight away whether we can help.
Tell us the address and what the sidewalk needs. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Answers to what Greenpoint property owners ask us most.
The property owner is responsible for the sidewalk even when a City street tree caused the damage. If yours is a one- to three-family home, NYC Parks' Trees & Sidewalks Program may eventually repair severe root damage at no cost, but the waitlist is long and an active violation usually cannot wait for it.
Yes. Street trees are protected, so roots cannot simply be cut. We work around the roots we find, enlarge the tree pit where the block allows and shape the new flags so the repair lasts and the tree stays healthy.
Yes. A vertical difference of half an inch between flags is already a citable defect, so we set new concrete to meet the existing grade exactly, with a clean joint instead of a step. It is a common job where Greenpoint's new buildings meet its old blocks.
Yes, they are one of our most common Greenpoint jobs. We compare the notice with the sidewalk, replace what was cited and tell you how to get the violation dismissed after the repair.
Very closely. We match the finish and the joint layout, though brand-new concrete always starts a shade lighter until it weathers in.
