Brick pointing, parapet wall repair, chimney restoration, waterproofing, and stucco — all with full permit handling in-house. Serving NYC property owners since 2004.
Every service is permit-compliant, code-certified, and backed by 20+ years of hands-on experience across all NYC property types — from Bronx two-families to Manhattan brownstones.
Failed mortar joints are the #1 cause of water infiltration in NYC brick buildings. We remove deteriorated mortar to proper depth and repack with the correct mix for your building's age — lime-based for pre-1930, Portland for modern construction.
Color-matched mortar joint restoration where new work blends invisibly into aged brick. Required by LPC on many Brooklyn Heights, Bed-Stuy, and Harlem landmark properties. The result is seamless at any viewing distance.
Spalled, cracked, or fire-damaged bricks removed and replaced with the closest available match — sourced by age, color, texture, and density. Landmark-compliant sourcing for LPC properties across all four boroughs.
Under 1 RCNY §103-15, all NYC parapet walls facing public sidewalks must be inspected annually. We inspect, repair, document, and file with DOB — keeping you compliant before the December 31st deadline.
Full chimney restoration from cap to base — mortar joints, brick replacement, crown repair, flashing seal, and cap installation. Chimneys are the most exposed masonry on any NYC building and deteriorate faster than any other wall surface.
Basement walls, flat roofs, parapet walls, and building facades. We locate the actual moisture source before applying any solution — not the other way around. Water tests included at no extra charge on every project.
Classic three-coat stucco for NYC exterior walls — properly applied with expansion joints, color-matched to existing finishes, and DOB-permitted. LPC-approved finishes available for landmark districts in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Rusting steel lintels expand inside walls, cracking brick in the stair-step pattern. We replace with hot-dip galvanized iron angle lintels — a common DOB violation trigger in Bronx and Queens brick buildings from the 1920s–1950s.
Custom retaining walls in brick, concrete block, or natural stone. Built to hold grade, engineered for NYC soil conditions, and DOB-permitted for walls over 4 feet. Frost footings and drainage included on every project.
Coping stones cap parapet and retaining walls — directing water away from the building face. Missing or failed copings are the single leading cause of parapet water infiltration. We install in bluestone, limestone, or precast concrete.
Most NYC masonry contractors hand you a list of permits to figure out yourself. We don't. Every permit — DOT, Parks, LPC, DOB, MTA, 811 — is handled in-house so your property doesn't sit in violation while paperwork moves.
DOT, NYC Parks tree permits, LPC, DOB, MTA, and 811 utility tickets — all filed by us. Tree permit? We coordinate ISA-certified arborist on site. Landmark district? We know LPC rules for every borough.
If a job may require an arborist, pigmented concrete, or MTA engineering review, we write it into your estimate upfront as a conditional cost. You are never surprised by an additional bill after work has started.
Dedicated sales, estimating, permits, and production teams. Every project moves through a real organized process — not a one-person operation running jobs from a cell phone.
Simple jobs get an immediate phone quote. Complex projects get a site visit and formal written proposal — itemized costs, all permit requirements, and any conditional charges — within 24 hours.
NYC DOT, DOB, and insurance companies create real urgency for property owners. Here are the four situations we resolve every day.
NYC inspectors issue violation letters for defective facades, parapet walls, and sidewalks. We cure the defect and file for dismissal — all paperwork handled. Best time to call is the day you receive the letter.
Old unresolved violations convert to liens that block property sales. We repair the defect, coordinate violation dismissal, and guide you through lien removal at the Clerk's Office — so your closing can proceed.
Insurance companies and mortgage lenders flag code violations as coverage risks. Failing parapet walls, missing coping stones, or cracked facades must be corrected. We document all work with photos for your insurer.
Experienced property owners call us before inspectors arrive. We assess the full condition of your masonry and fix small issues before they become expensive violations.
You call. We handle everything else — permits, scheduling, documentation, and final dismissal filing.
We serve Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan exclusively. Our teams know borough-specific permit requirements, landmark district boundaries, and building types in every neighborhood — not just masonry in general.
"Got a DOT violation letter on a Friday. Called Fortress on Monday, they filed the permit the same week and had the work done within three weeks. Violation was dismissed. No drama, no surprises — exactly what I needed."
"Our brownstone is in a landmark district. Other contractors said they couldn't match the original or deal with LPC. Fortress handled the LPC permit themselves and the finished work looks exactly like the original stonework. Very impressed."
"Parapet inspection was required before our building could renew insurance. Fortress came out within 48 hours, gave us a written inspection report, and fixed the hazardous section in two days. Very organized operation. Will use again."
Call us now or request a callback. Simple jobs get an immediate quote. Complex projects get a formal proposal within 24 hours — every cost listed upfront, no surprises.