From facade repairs on the Upper East Side to new builds in Brooklyn, Cornerstone Construction & Scaffolding delivers code-compliant scaffolding rental across all five boroughs. We design, permit, install, inspect and remove — so your project stays on schedule and your site stays safe.
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New York City is one of the most demanding places in the world to build. Narrow sidewalks, heavy foot traffic, strict NYC Department of Buildings rules and tight project timelines leave no room for guesswork. That's why property managers, general contractors, co-op boards and building owners turn to Cornerstone Construction & Scaffolding for dependable scaffolding rental in NYC.
We handle every stage of the job — site survey, engineering drawings where required, permits, installation, routine inspections and removal. Whether you need a short-term pipe scaffold for a masonry repair or a long-term sidewalk shed for a Local Law 11 (FISP) facade project, our crews set up the right system, the right way, the first time.
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One contractor for every piece of access and protection equipment your NYC job site needs.
Flexible short- and long-term scaffolding rental for residential, commercial and institutional buildings of every height. We size each system to your building's facade, access needs and budget, and deliver fully installed scaffolding that meets NYC code — ready for your crews to work safely from day one.
NYC requires scaffolds to be inspected regularly and after events like severe weather. Our qualified inspectors check planking, bracing, ties, guardrails and netting, document findings, and flag issues before they become violations or accidents.
Learn more →Tube-and-clamp pipe scaffolding adapts to NYC's irregular facades, setbacks and historic brownstones — ideal for masonry, pointing, window replacement and facade restoration where frame systems can't fit.
Learn more →Swing stages and hanging platforms give your team safe, adjustable access to upper floors of tall buildings where ground-up scaffolding isn't practical. Rigged, installed and maintained to NYC requirements.
Learn more →Sturdy, well-lit sidewalk sheds that protect pedestrians during construction, demolition and Local Law 11 (FISP) facade work — while keeping storefronts visible and your building compliant.
Learn more →Secure your site and control access with temporary construction fencing — chain-link panels, privacy screens, gates and branded mesh for job sites across NYC.
Learn more →Concrete and plastic Jersey barriers for traffic control, perimeter protection, lane closures and staging areas — delivered, placed and removed on your schedule.
Learn more →Local know-how, safe crews and one accountable team from first visit to final removal.
We work within NYC DOB rules, Local Law 11/FISP requirements and DOT sidewalk regulations every day.
Survey, permits, install, inspect, remove. One team and one point of contact for the whole project.
Unsafe facade condition or stop-work order? We move quickly to get protection up.
Trained crews, scheduled inspections and well-maintained equipment on every job.
Clear, itemized quotes with no surprise fees at the end of your rental.
Based on the Upper East Side and serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.
A clear five-step process that keeps your project compliant and on schedule.
We assess your building, scope and timeline, then send a detailed quote.
Drawings where required, plus DOB / DOT filings on your behalf.
Our crew installs your scaffold or sidewalk shed safely and efficiently.
Scheduled inspections keep your site compliant for the life of the project.
We dismantle, remove and leave your site clean when the work is done.
Wherever your building is in New York City, our crews can be there.
Cost depends on the building's height and frontage, the type of scaffold, rental duration, permits and inspections. Most projects are priced by linear foot and length of rental. Call (917) 694-3865 or request a quote for a free, itemized estimate.
Many scaffolds and most sidewalk sheds require permits from the NYC Department of Buildings, and some also need DOT sidewalk permits. We handle permit filings as part of our service.
Timing depends on permits and project size, but we prioritize urgent and unsafe-condition jobs. Contact us with your address and deadline and we'll give you a realistic schedule.
Pipe scaffolding is built up from the ground and is ideal for low- to mid-rise buildings and irregular facades. Suspended scaffolding hangs from the roof and is used for high-rise facades where a ground-up system isn't practical.
Yes. We supply the sidewalk sheds and scaffolding needed for FISP facade inspections and repairs, and maintain them until the work is complete.
All five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.
Tell us about your project and we'll respond with a clear, no-obligation quote. Need it fast? Call now.