Sidewalk repair in Washington Heights and Inwood
Washington Heights and Inwood sit at the top of Manhattan, on some of the island’s steepest streets. Large pre-war apartment buildings line most blocks, and hills, steps and retaining walls shape how the sidewalks drain and wear.
Sidewalks in Washington Heights and Inwood
On steep streets, slope and drainage matter more than on flat blocks. When a section settles, water runs along the building line or collects in low spots, and freeze-thaw cycles in winter widen the cracks further.
Most buildings are apartment buildings, so sidewalk repairs usually go through an owner or managing agent, and the entrance has to stay open for residents throughout the job. Nevora Sidewalk Manhattan is based just south of here, in Hamilton Heights.
Services Washington Heights and Inwood owners ask for most
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Sidewalk replacement
Sections rebuilt to drain properly on steep streets.
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Commercial sidewalk repair
Apartment building frontage, scoped for owners and managing agents.
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DOT sidewalk violation removal
Violations on large apartment building frontage.
Questions from Washington Heights and Inwood property owners
Why does my sidewalk keep cracking every winter?
Water that collects in low spots gets into cracks, freezes and expands, which widens them each winter. Fixing the slope so water drains to the curb stops the cycle.
Do you work in Inwood too?
Yes. We cover all of Manhattan, including Inwood and the blocks north of Dyckman Street.
Get a free estimate in Washington Heights and Inwood
Tell us the address and what is wrong with the sidewalk. We will contact you within one business day.