Concrete and Masonry Contractors Manhattan, NYC

Concrete work involves the mixing, pouring, and finishing of concrete — used for sidewalks, slabs, structural elements, and repairs. Masonry work, on the other hand, involves building or repairing structures using individual units such as brick, stone, or block, bound together with mortar. In practice, most commercial buildings in NYC require both — and Malatesta Paladino handles both under one roof.

Common signs include visible cracks in walls, columns, or slabs, spalling or flaking concrete, deteriorated mortar joints, rust staining on exterior surfaces, water leaking into interior spaces, and NYCDOT or DOB violation notices. If you notice any of these issues, it is worth having a professional assessment done before the problem worsens and becomes more costly to repair.

It depends on the scope of work. Minor repairs may not require a permit, but most structural concrete and masonry work on commercial buildings in NYC — including facade repairs, sidewalk replacement, and Local Law 11 compliance work — does require permits from the NYC Department of Buildings or NYCDOT. Malatesta Paladino manages all required permits and inspections on your behalf.

Local Law 11 — part of NYC’s Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) — requires all buildings taller than six stories to have their exterior walls inspected by a qualified engineer every five years. If the inspection identifies unsafe or deteriorating conditions, concrete and masonry repairs must be completed within a required timeframe. Failure to comply can result in DOB violations and fines. Our team handles all Local Law 11 repair work and coordinates with your building’s inspector throughout the process.

Timeline depends on the size and scope of the project. Targeted repairs — such as crack injection, brick repointing, or concrete patching — can often be completed within a few days. Larger projects such as full facade restoration or sidewalk replacement may take one to several weeks. A detailed project schedule is provided before work begins so building owners and managers can plan accordingly.

Yes. The majority of our projects are completed on occupied commercial buildings. Our team works efficiently and safely to minimize disruption to tenants, customers, and building operations throughout the project. Where temporary access restrictions are necessary — for example, during overhead concrete work — we communicate clearly with building management well in advance.

Whether your building has a DOT violation, a facade inspection coming up, visible concrete or masonry deterioration, or a project that needs professional evaluation, Malatesta Paladino is ready to help.
As experienced concrete and masonry contractors serving NYC since 1985, we provide on-site assessments with honest recommendations and no obligation.  Call (718) 523-5656 or fill out the contact form below to get started.