New York Green Roofs

What New York Green Roofs does

New York Green Roofs LLC is a privately held, WBE-certified, full-service green infrastructure firm headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2008 and operating with a team of 13. The company designs, installs, and maintains green roof systems — including traditional, modular, and pre-vegetated configurations, solar-integrated green roofs, and rooftop recreational spaces — alongside related offerings such as container gardens, interior landscapes, paver and pedestal systems, irrigation, and custom carpentry. Project scope ranges from small residential installations to large institutional and commercial builds, with a marquee reference base that includes the 292,000 SF Jacob K. Javits Convention Center green roof (the second largest on a single freestanding building in the US), the Statue of Liberty Museum, the Empire State Building, and corporate clients including Google, Squarespace, Starbucks, Under Armour, and Giphy. The firm positions itself around NYC Local Laws 92 & 94 compliance as part of the city's 2019 Climate Mobilization Act.

The business model combines one-time installation revenue, professional services (consultation, design assistance, project management, bid/build services), and recurring maintenance contracts. Pricing is published on a per-square-foot basis with volume tiers ranging from $26.85–$46.50/SF depending on system specification, depth, planting type, logistics, prevailing-wage requirements, and irrigation. Go-to-market is consultative and relationship-driven, with direct engagement of property owners, architects, landscape architects, engineers, developers, general contractors, and government clients, supplemented by organic digital channels (website, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter). Customer segments span commercial buildings, high-end residential, educational institutions, government and municipal projects, and non-profit organizations, all concentrated within the New York City metropolitan area.

Operationally, New York Green Roofs maintains in-house OSHA-certified construction expertise, a dedicated Maintenance Division, and partnerships with green roof and waterproofing system providers locally and nationally. The company has remained privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, no M&A activity, and no public funding rounds; ownership sits with a partner (Amy Falder) and a distributed leadership team including a Senior Associate, Construction Manager, Project Estimator, and Maintenance Division Manager. Quantified outcomes from completed projects include a 26% energy-cost reduction and approximately 6.8 million gallons of stormwater prevented annually at Javits, and 150,000+ gallons of stormwater reduced annually at The Point CDC green roof.

Name

New York Green Roofs

Legal name

New York Green Roofs LLC

Website

https://newyorkgreenroofs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New York Green Roofs is a privately held, WBE-certified, Brooklyn-based full-service firm founded in 2008 that designs, installs, and maintains green roof systems, solar-integrated green roofs, and rooftop recreational spaces for commercial, institutional, government, and high-end residential clients across the New York City metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof-Mounted Systems Integration (PV, Green Roofs, Roof Gardens, Snow Guards) (IMAFAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Green roof installation
• Rooftop landscaping
• Sustainable roofing
• Rooftop garden design
• Stormwater management

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Green Roof Design Services: Consultation, design assistance, and project management services for green roof projects. Provides technical design assistance via detail drawings and specifications.
2. Green Roof Installation: Installation services for green roofs including traditional, modular, and pre-vegetated systems, irrigation systems, paver and pedestal systems, custom planters, and carpentry. Pricing varies by project size from $26.85/SF to $46.50/SF.
3. Ongoing Maintenance Services: Customized maintenance plans tailored to site-specific conditions including inspecting roof membrane and drains, weeding, pruning, feeding, irrigation adjustments, low-voltage lighting management, and plant selection. Also available for rehabilitation of existing green roofs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

New York Green Roofs is a full-service Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) certified firm that designs, installs, and maintains green roof systems, solar-integrated green roofs, rooftop recreational spaces, container gardens, and interior landscapes for commercial, institutional, government, and high-end residential clients in the New York City metropolitan area. The firm delivers end-to-end services spanning consultation, design assistance, bidding, installation, and ongoing maintenance, with particular expertise in NYC Local Laws 92 & 94 sustainable roofing compliance.

Product overview

New York Green Roofs is a full-service WBE Certified firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of green infrastructure solutions for buildings in New York City and surrounding areas. The core offering consists of green roof systems (available as modular or built-in-place configurations) which are enhanced through add-on modules including solar integrated green roofs, rooftop recreational spaces, container gardens, and interior landscapes. The company provides end-to-end services spanning design consultation, bid services, build/installation services, and ongoing maintenance, all addressing NYC Local Laws 92 & 94 compliance requirements. The product portfolio integrates seamlessly from concept through installation and into long-term maintenance, serving as a complete lifecycle partner for sustainable building solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Green Roof Systems Design, installation, and maintenance of green roof systems including traditional, modular, and pre-vegetated configurations with varied depths and planting options for commercial and residential buildings.
• Solar Integrated Green Roofs Green roof systems combined with solar photovoltaic electricity generating systems, meeting NYC Local Laws 92 & 94 requirements for sustainable roofing zones.
• Rooftop Recreational Spaces Design and installation of rooftop spaces for recreation, entertainment, and outdoor amenity use, including paver and pedestal systems, custom planters, and seating areas that comply with NYC Local Laws 92 & 94.
• Container Gardens Custom container garden installations for terraces, rooftops, and interior spaces featuring curated plant palettes and tailored planter designs.
• Interior Landscapes Interior planting design and installation services for corporate lobbies, offices, and commercial spaces including lush interiorscapes and planted circulation areas.
• Design Consultation Services Expert consultation on green roof possibilities, structural capacity, budget, climate, site conditions, and ongoing maintenance requirements, including technical design assistance via detail drawings and specifications.
• Build Services Construction and installation services spanning traditional, modular, and pre-vegetated green roofs, irrigation systems, paver and pedestal systems, custom planters, carpentry, and horticulture with in-house OSHA certified expertise.
• Maintenance Services Customized maintenance plans including roof membrane and drain inspection, weeding, pruning, feeding, irrigation adjustment, low-voltage lighting management, plant selection, organic maintenance approaches, and rehabilitation of existing green roofs.
• NYC LL 92 & 94 Compliance Solutions Specialized services ensuring compliance with New York City Local Laws 92 & 94, including sustainable roofing zone design, installation, and documentation for new construction and major roof renovations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces energy costs by 26% (Javits Convention Center)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LiveRoof: Modular green roof system manufacturer with a network of regional installers; competes directly with NYGR's modular green roof offering for commercial and residential projects.
• Greenrise Technologies: Full-service green roof design, installation, and maintenance firm operating across the US; directly competes for large commercial and institutional green roof contracts.
• Xero Flor America: Pre-vegetated mat-based green roof systems provider; directly comparable to NYGR's pre-vegetated green roof product line for low-maintenance installations.
• Roofmeadow: Green roof and vegetated architecture firm offering design, installation, and maintenance; comparable mid-sized peer with similar consulting-led model.
• Columbia Green Technologies: Specialty green roof system provider offering modular and built-in-place systems; competes directly with NYGR in the Northeast US market.

Broad incumbents

• Tremco Roofing: Major commercial roofing manufacturer and installer with sustainability-focused product lines; broad incumbent whose commercial roofing portfolio increasingly includes green roof systems.
• Tecta America: Largest US commercial roofing contractor offering a full range of roofing services including emerging green roof capabilities; broad incumbent with overlap on green roof projects at scale.
• American Hydrotech: Provider of waterproofing and vegetative roof assemblies for commercial construction; broad incumbent offering integrated green roof systems used in many NYC projects.

Emerging players

• Skyland USA: Emerging green roof installer serving the Northeast US; smaller-scale emerging player competing for similar mid-market commercial and residential green roof projects.

Regional players

• Barrett Company: Established NYC-area roofing and waterproofing contractor with green roof offerings; regional peer that competes for the same NYC commercial projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/newyorkgreenroofs
• Instagraminstagram.com/newyorkgreenroofs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-york-green-roofs

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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