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Masonry & Restoration Contractors in New York City

Serving New York City from our Hamilton, NJ headquarters. Four generations of family masonry since 1947.

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Family-Owned Since 1947

Four Generations · Paul-Led

A. Pennacchi & Sons has serviced New York City projects from our Trenton shop since the 1960s. NYC is our deepest brownstone-restoration and historic-landmark territory. We cover all five boroughs. Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island. With the same fourth-generation crews that restore masonry in Trenton, Princeton, and Philadelphia.

New York City: What Makes NYC Masonry Different?

What Makes NYC Masonry Different?

New York City masonry is dominated by brownstone (Manhattan and Brooklyn), pre-war limestone and terra cotta, historic district oversight (LPC), and tight urban access that forces us to work off sidewalk sheds and swing stages. The assembly details differ meaningfully from NJ. Larger expansion joints, more aggressive through-wall flashing, and mortar specifications tuned to coastal-humidity freeze-thaw. We carry crews specialized in NYC-specific envelope work.

New York City: Do You Work With The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission?

Do You Work With The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission?

Regularly. Brownstone and pre-war work in historic districts typically requires LPC review before any repointing, unit replacement, or facade restoration. We submit mortar samples, photo documentation, and scope narrative at the level LPC expects, and coordinate with owners, managing agents, and restoration architects to keep approvals moving.

Counties In New York City

5 New York City Counties We Service.

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What Our Clients Say

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Michael Atkin

8 reviews

10 Months Ago

Knowledgeable, professional, reliable. Sent 6 masons to get the waterproofing job done quickly. Highly recommended. Has the knowhow to get the job done right the first time. A trustworthy expert firm.

Basement Waterproofing
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Lauren Hilton

1 review · 1 photo

A Year Ago

I had a roofer come out for a small leak in my attic. He fixed it and while up on the roof took pictures of my chimney. Told me I had a big problem. Lot of mortar missing. I called A. Pennacchi & Sons. Paul came out the next day. He told me what needed to be done and gave me a price. I asked him if I should add a few bricks to the top. He said "why do you want to spend more money?" What contractor says that? The men came out a few days later. On time, polite, got right to work, and cleaned up like they were never there. Paul had given me a choice of colors. His price was the best one. My chimney now looks absolutely beautiful. I would give them 10 stars.

Chimney Repoint
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Rich Treichler

11 reviews

A Year Ago

Great experience with Paul and the Pennacchi team. We contracted this firm to waterproof our basement and replace our basement windows. Nick was excellent at coordinating the effort, including preparation, window replacement, waterproofing, clean up, and follow up to inquire about and resolve a few questions. Happy to recommend Pennacchi and Sons.

Basement Waterproofing
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Brenda Giannacio

1 review

A Year Ago

A. Pennacchi & Sons has offered outstanding service since our first meeting. Honest, reliable, knowledgeable, and very responsive. The staff take pride in their work and are very respectful of your home. We highly recommend using them if you are having issues with a wet basement. We cannot thank them enough.

Basement Waterproofing
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Jackson Adolph

2 reviews

A Year Ago

Pennacchi sealed our basement 2 years ago. After a recent heavy rain we noticed seepage and asked Pennacchi to look at it. They sent Nick, who did an excellent job diagnosing the problem, finding the most likely seepage site, and then repairing it. Nick came by the next day, inspected the repair, and also improved sealing of 2 utility pipe entries. The rapid response, competency, diligence, and follow-up were excellent.

Basement Waterproofing Repair
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Mmm Aaa

Local Guide · 19 reviews · 24 photos

2 Years Ago

We are so impressed with Pennacchi & Sons. Multiple people recommended this company as the best in the region. For a company with a huge legacy, working throughout the county, there was no hesitation to see what our small job looked like and whether they could help. The crew was friendly, timely, and efficient. Ray walked us through the process, gave us a play-by-play for the best understanding of the work, and answered tons of questions. The end result was better than the original.

Masonry Restoration
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Michael Su

Local Guide · 11 reviews · 1 photo

2 Years Ago

Pennacchi has an exceptional reputation and we now have firsthand experience of their stellar work. The precision craftsmanship and professionalism are impressive. We had our chimneys repointed, brickwork restored, and a basement wall resealed. It all blends seamlessly and looks gorgeous. Ask for Sam as your foreman if you can, he was amazing. The entire crew was fantastic. Kudos to Paul and the leadership for building a great team. Impeccable service and beautiful finished product.

Chimney & Basement Sealing
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Adam Arif

Local Guide · 98 reviews · 1,020 photos

2 Years Ago

Pennacchi & Sons does amazing work. They restored my front door steps which were in bad condition. They fixed all the chips and cracks and painted them. Very professional and great service.

Stone Step Restoration
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Victoria Chow

9 reviews · 9 photos

3 Years Ago

Water was getting into my house because of the old brick exterior. It needed to be repointed and painted on the interior. Although this was a very small job, Paul and his son Paul Junior were incredibly professional, listened, and addressed my concerns. I left their crew to complete the work without being home and everything was safe and secure when I got back. They kept their work areas clean and took away their trash. Paul’s price was the most competitive. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Brick Repointing
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Wayne Richardson

8 reviews · 1 photo

3 Years Ago

My basement was leaking really bad and had 2 different companies come out and try to fix the problem with no luck. Decided to try a third time and luckily I came across APS. They came out and did amazing work and solved all my issues. Put in a French drain, sump pump, and stuccoed the walls. They had to fix all the problems the other companies did, and it was a great experience working with them. Paul was extremely professional. Highly recommend if you need the job done right the first time.

French Drain & Waterproofing
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S. B.

Local Guide · 14 reviews

3 Years Ago

These guys did a great job on my chimney with stucco.

Chimney Stucco
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Shibani Sharma

8 reviews

3 Years Ago

Excellent work. Very professional.

General Masonry
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Ellen Scanlon

Local Guide · 13 reviews · 1 photo

5 Years Ago

Pennacchi is the best. We had several jobs done in the past few months and found Paul and team to deliver exceptional work and service for reasonable prices. Very knowledgeable and professional. We had the basement waterproofed, foundation redone, and steps repointed. Extremely satisfied.

Foundation & Waterproofing
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Bill Cunningham

Local Guide · 78 reviews · 265 photos

5 Years Ago

The best in the business. Ask for Paul. Tell him Billy C. sent ya.

General Masonry
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Katia Ten Eyck

Local Guide · 24 reviews · 69 photos

6 Years Ago

We hired Pennacchi and Sons to waterproof our basement. We did not necessarily have issues, we just wanted to prevent any moisture problems in the future. We consulted with a few other people before speaking with Paul, the owner. Paul came up with an effective and cost-effective solution for us. We are very happy with the service and highly recommend Paul to everyone.

Basement Waterproofing
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John Monsport

7 reviews · 1 photo

6 Years Ago

These guys did an amazing job for us. 20 years of trying to get my basement dry and these guys finally got it to work. We actually had another company do it 15 years ago but we always got water back. Paul and his brothers worked hard and they cleaned us up as well. Thanks for letting me tell this story guys.

Basement Waterproofing
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Mike Salvador

2 reviews

6 Years Ago

I hired Pennacchi and Sons to do repair work on my chimney. In the 3 days they were here, they did an excellent job from start to finish. They also left my home in the same condition as it was before they came. I could not recommend this company more and would definitely hire them again if I needed future masonry work done.

Chimney Repair
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MeghanB

16 reviews · 2 photos

6 Years Ago

Gorgeous job repairing and painting my chimney.

Chimney Repair & Paint
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B. K.

Local Guide · 56 reviews · 1 photo

6 Years Ago

You want the best, call Paul at Pennacchi & Sons. Great work and he stands by all his work. A++

General Masonry
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Marcus Padulchick

Local Guide · 102 reviews · 32 photos

7 Years Ago

I would use them again. We needed a front porch and patio repaired. They did a great job and are very responsive to follow up. Attention to detail is certainly something I was impressed with.

Porch & Patio Repair
Why New York City Owners Call Earlier

Freeze-Thaw Does Not Wait For A Convenient Quarter.

New York City masonry takes thirty to forty freeze-thaw cycles a year. Every cycle opens hairline cracks wider, lets more water in, and deepens the scope of the eventual fix. The project you quote in spring is smaller than the project you quote next fall. The earlier you schedule a site visit, the smaller the proposal.

Do You Work In All Five NYC Boroughs?
Yes. Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island. Brownstone restoration in Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope is our highest volume, followed by Manhattan Upper East Side and West Village facade work.
Do You Have NYC Insurance?
Yes. We carry NYC-required general liability and workers compensation, and we maintain a NYC DOB-compliant sidewalk-shed vendor relationship for projects that require pedestrian protection.
How Do You Handle LPC Review on Historic-District Work?
We submit the required mortar samples, photo documentation, and scope narrative with the LPC application, and we execute the mortar mock-up on site once approval is issued. Typical LPC approval cycle is 8 to 16 weeks depending on scope.
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