NYC Facade Compliance

Local Law 11 Facade Repair

Cast stone and precast concrete to replace and match deteriorated coping, sills, lintels, parapets and stone trim — keeping your NYC facade safe and FISP-compliant.

What Is NYC Local Law 11 (FISP)?

New York City's Local Law 11 — officially the Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) — requires every building taller than six stories to have its exterior walls and appurtenances inspected by a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) on a recurring five-year cycle. The inspector files a report with the NYC Department of Buildings classifying each facade as Safe, SWARMP (Safe With a Repair and Maintenance Program), or Unsafe, with mandated repair timeframes for unsafe conditions.

When an inspection flags deteriorated coping stones, window sills, lintels, parapet walls, water tables, or decorative stone, those elements often need to be replaced. Cast stone and architectural precast concrete are the ideal replacement materials for NYC facade restoration because they can be cast to match the original stonework while delivering modern durability.

How Cast Stone & Precast Solve Facade Violations

Because every piece is produced from a custom mold, cast stone and precast concrete can reproduce a building's original profiles, dimensions, and color — whether the facade is limestone, brownstone, or sandstone. The material is dense and low-permeability, so it resists the water intrusion and freeze-thaw cycling that cause spalling and cracking in NYC's climate. That means a repair that not only passes the current FISP cycle, but holds up for the next ones.

We routinely manufacture facade-restoration replacements for:

Parapet coping — the #1 FISP source of water infiltration and unsafe conditions
Window sills — sloped, drip-edged sills that shed water away from the wall
Lintels and keystones — over windows and arched openings
Water tables, belt courses and cornices — projecting trim that protects lower walls
Balustrades and pier caps — for terraces, stoops and rooftop railings
Custom decorative stone — matched to landmark and historic-district facades

Our Facade Restoration Matching Process

Restoration work demands an exact match. Our process starts with your drawings, field dimensions, or a physical sample of the original element. We develop shop drawings for approval, build the custom molds, and color-match the cast stone to your facade. Finished units are inspected for dimensional accuracy and delivered ready for your restoration contractor to set, anchor, and point — so the new stone blends seamlessly with the surrounding masonry.

An NYC-Approved Manufacturer for Public & Private Facades

Mohan's Precast USA is based in Jamaica, Queens, and serves all five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — plus the surrounding tri-state metro. We are an approved precast vendor for the NYC School Construction Authority (NYCSCA), NYCDEP, NYCDDC, and the Port Authority, supplying architectural precast concrete and cast stone for institutional, commercial, and residential facade restoration across New York City. View our certifications →

Have a Local Law 11 facade deadline?

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Local Law 11 Facade Repair FAQ

What facade elements does Local Law 11 typically flag?

FISP inspections frequently identify deteriorated coping stones, window sills, lintels, parapet walls, water tables, cornices, balustrades, and decorative stone trim. Spalling concrete, cracked or displaced stone, open joints, and water-damaged masonry are common "Unsafe" or "SWARMP" conditions that require repair or replacement.

How does cast stone help with Local Law 11 compliance?

Cast stone and architectural precast concrete are cast from custom molds, so they can replace deteriorated facade elements and match the building's original stone in profile, color, and texture. Their dense, low-permeability composition resists water intrusion and freeze-thaw damage, helping the repaired facade stay compliant through future FISP cycles.

Can you match the existing stone on a historic NYC building?

Yes. We build custom molds from your drawings, dimensions, or a physical sample of the original element, and we color-match cast stone to limestone, brownstone, or sandstone facades. This is essential for landmark and historic-district restorations where new pieces must blend seamlessly with the original masonry.

Do you work with restoration contractors and engineers?

Yes. We supply architectural precast concrete and cast stone to the masons, general contractors, restoration firms, and engineers handling FISP repairs. We provide shop drawings for approval and coordinate dimensions so the replacement units fit and install correctly on site.

How long does it take to produce replacement facade pieces?

Shop drawings are typically provided within about 15 business days, and after approvals, production usually runs 6–10 weeks depending on quantity and the number of custom molds required. Because FISP repairs are deadline-driven, it is best to order replacement pieces as early as possible in the repair schedule.