Graciano Corporation has been restoring New York City building facades for over a century. Our work includes commercial towers, institutional buildings, pre-war residential apartment buildings, and designated landmarks. We understand the technical requirements, the regulatory environment, and the urban logistics that NYC facade work demands.
Local Law 11 / FISP and Facade Restoration
New York City's Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), enacted under Local Law 11, requires that buildings taller than six stories undergo a professional facade inspection every five years. When inspections identify unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions, the building owner must complete repair work within a defined timeframe. Graciano's team executes the masonry, concrete, and caulking repairs that bring these reports into compliance -- working efficiently to minimize sidewalk shed time and disruption to building operations.
We work with building engineers and Qualified Exterior Wall Inspectors (QEWIs) to understand the scope and execute repairs that satisfy the report findings. Our documentation supports the final FISP filing.
Scope of New York Facade Restoration Work
What We Do
- Brick and stone repair and replacement
- Tuckpointing and mortar joint restoration
- Concrete spall repair and balcony restoration
- Lintel, sill, and shelf angle repair
- Terra cotta stabilization and replacement
- Caulking and joint sealant replacement at windows and expansion joints
- Parapet reconstruction and coping repair
- Waterproofing and facade sealing
- Coordination with sidewalk shed installation and removal
High-Rise and Urban Logistics
Facade restoration on New York City buildings requires experience with the logistics of urban high-rise work: access planning, sidewalk shed permits, swing stage and scaffold setups, coordination with building management and tenants, and adherence to New York City Department of Buildings requirements. Graciano has managed this type of work on buildings across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
Why Choose Graciano for New York Facade Restoration
- Over 100 years of facade restoration experience in New York
- Deep familiarity with Local Law 11 / FISP compliance work
- Experience on landmark and commercial high-rise projects
- Comprehensive services from tuckpointing to full facade reconstruction
- Woman-owned, WBENC-certified business
- Offices in Pittsburgh PA, New York NY, and Florida