Built for one thing. Floating stairs in New York City.
New York Floating Stairs was founded because floating stair engineering deserves its own dedicated firm — not a side service offered by a general contractor who also does kitchens and bathrooms.
Precision floating stair engineering, with zero generalist compromises.
NYC is one of the hardest places in the country to do this work right. DOB submissions, co-op board reviews, pre-war building conditions, small-footprint loft conversions — these aren't edge cases here. They're the norm.
We've built that operational depth from years of working exclusively on floating and cantilevered stair projects across the five boroughs and the surrounding metro area. Every system we design accounts for real NYC building conditions — not generalized specs borrowed from other markets.
The result is a firm that can take a project from initial structural assessment through DOB permit closeout without handing off critical decisions to outside parties who don't know floating stairs.
- NYC DOB Permit Coordination
We prepare the full engineering package for DOB submission — load calculations, connection details, and stamped drawings. No outsourcing this critical step.
- Pre-War Building Expertise
Brownstones, tenement-era buildings, and converted warehouses require different structural thinking. We understand what's in those walls before we design to them.
- Co-op & Condo Board Support
We provide the engineering summaries, plan sets, and documentation packages that co-op boards and condo associations require for approval.
- Full-Scope Delivery
Design, engineering, fabrication, installation. One firm, one point of contact, one schedule. We don't subcontract the parts that matter.
Our standards on every project
A floating stair that looks architectural but moves, creaks, or fails inspection is not a successful installation. We engineer for real loads, then refine the aesthetics.
We tell you what we found during site assessment — wall conditions, reinforcement needs, permit path — before fabrication begins. No surprises mid-project.
Before we leave a job, we verify tread alignment, rail continuity, and finish quality under real lighting. Final punch list resolved before handoff.
Serving the full NYC metro area
We work throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and into New Jersey — Jersey City, Hoboken, and surrounding areas. Each borough and city has its own permitting requirements and building stock. We know the differences.
Ready to talk about your NYC floating stair project?
We'll visit your property at no charge and give you an honest structural and design assessment within 48 hours.