Our office is on Edgecombe Avenue in Harlem, so Manhattan is home ground. Uptown blocks combine some of the oldest sidewalks in the city with the heaviest foot traffic, and a large share of the borough sits inside historic districts where the work has to respect the streetscape.
Sidewalk conditions in Manhattan
Manhattan walks fail for a few reasons in particular. Mature street trees along the avenues and side streets lift flags from underneath. Cellar doors, vault lights and utility hardware set into the sidewalk create hardware defects the DOT inspects for. And the constant foot traffic means a trip hazard in Manhattan is noticed, reported and cited faster than almost anywhere else in the city.
Working in historic districts
Parts of Harlem, Hamilton Heights and the Upper West Side are designated historic districts. Sidewalk work in front of a landmarked building may need to match existing materials or finishes, and in some locations bluestone or hexagonal pavers rather than standard concrete. We check the designation before quoting so the work is done correctly the first time.
Access and scheduling
Manhattan frontages are narrow and parking for equipment is limited, so jobs are planned around access. Concrete is typically delivered and placed in a single visit for a residential frontage, with the area barricaded while it cures. We coordinate with building management on commercial and multi-family properties so entrances stay usable.
Neighborhoods we cover in Manhattan
- Harlem
- Washington Heights
- Inwood
- Morningside Heights
- Hamilton Heights
- Upper West Side
- Upper East Side
- East Harlem
- Sugar Hill
If your block is not listed, that does not mean we do not cover it. Call (718) 283-4399 and we will confirm.