New York City's most prominent firm dedicated to the restoration and renewal of
facades, curtain walls, roofs, plazas, parking structures, and infrastructure

We work on more exterior restoration projects than any other firm in New York City

Since our founding in 1981, we’ve successfully completed thousands of restoration projects for the region’s most prestigious and demanding clients, including some of the most prominent and historically significant structures in the city.

In the interest of public safety, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has established three laws related to the inspection of facades, parking structures, and retaining walls within the five boroughs:

Local Law 126 of 2021 (Parking Structures)
This law mandates periodic assessment of all parking structures every six years to ensure they’re maintained in a safe condition. Learn more at NYCLocalLaw126.com

Local Law 11 of 1998 (Facades)
Also known as the Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP), this law addresses the condition of exterior walls of buildings taller than six stories. Learn more at LocalLaw11.com

Local Law 37 of 2008 (Retaining Walls)
Similar to FISP, retaining walls must be inspected and required maintenance performed every five years.

We’ve become a favorite of the most discerning and demanding owners in the region
We're bringing the art and science of restoration into the 21st century
Learn more about our approach—including digital tech, high-definition imaging, non-destructive testing, and construction documents whose clarity sets the standard for the profession.
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Our News & Views
Reflections on the art and science of restoration, profiles of our projects, and discussions of issues in the profession.
May 15, 2025
Revisiting the "Plywood Palace"
As Boston's John Hancock building was nearing completion in 1976, its glass curtain wall panels began failing. The vacant openings were filled temporarily with plywood, earning it the nickname “Plywood Palace.” This "celebrated" facade failure provided a formative experience for our founding principal, Paul Millman, PE, RA.
May 8, 2025
Keeping Parking Structures Open for Business
SUPERSTRUCTURES specializes in restoring “skin” and “skeleton”—the building envelope and underlying structure. Parking structures are quintessential skeleton. They’re of interest because of the condition assessments required by New York City’s Local Law 126, and, unfortunately, some recent failures.
May 1, 2025
Two Envelopes, Please
When public agencies and institutions solicit E/A proposals for professional services on restoration projects, they typically want two separate envelopes: one that describes our experience, capabilities, and project approach (the technical proposal), and a second envelope containing our fee (the fee proposal). The technical proposals are opened and reviewed first to identify the firm best qualified for the project (which, fortunately, is often SUPERSTRUCTURES).
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We have assembled virtually all of the complementary skills required for the projects we handle under one roof—including architects, structural engineers, conservators, scientists, cost estimators, and technology experts. These diverse professionals have years of experience working together and collaborating closely to devise innovative solutions to challenging projects.
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14 Wall Street, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10005
(212) 505 1133
info@superstructures.com

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