Urban D.C. Inc. / Building Restoration Contractors & Engineers

What Urban D.C. Inc. / Building Restoration Contractors & Engineers does

Urban D.C. Inc. is a privately held, Brooklyn, New York-based specialty contractor founded in 1980 that delivers exterior and structural building restoration services to historic landmark and contemporary building owners and professionals in the New York metropolitan area. The firm operates as a single-service construction business organized around five interconnected offerings: masonry restoration, steel and cast iron work, waterproofing and roofing, value engineering and pre-construction services, and an in-house large-scale fabrication shop supporting cast iron restoration, sheet metal reconstruction, GFRC and fiberglass fabrication, and ornamental stone and metal work.

The company's core technical asset is its in-house fabrication capacity and specialized craft workforce, which enable self-performance of complex restoration scopes — from cast iron façade reconstruction and ornamental metalwork to Local Law 11/98 façade compliance work and Landmarks Commission filings. It is listed as a Specialist in The Restoration Directory of The New York Landmarks Conservancy, is an authorized installer for Cathedral Stone (Jahn) masonry products, and holds certified roofing contractor status with GAF, Kemper, Firestone, and jM. These designations, combined with more than 40 years of operating history and a Lucy G. Moses Award from the New York Landmarks Conservancy, constitute the firm's primary defensibility.

Urban D.C. generates revenue through project-based professional services contracts bid on a per-scope basis. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales: direct engagement with building owners, property managers, and institutional clients, supported by an administrative team handling estimating, contract administration, shop drawings, value engineering, and project coordination. Customer segments are predominantly institutional and historic landmark — churches (Riverside, St. Thomas, Church of St. Paul), cultural institutions (Rockefeller Center, Museum of Natural History), universities (NYU Institute of Fine Arts), government (United Nations sculpture fabrication), and commercial retail and hospitality (Old Navy Flagship, Roger Williams Hotel) — all served within the Northeast US.

Name

Urban D.C. Inc. / Building Restoration Contractors & Engineers

Legal name

Urban D.C. Inc.

Website

https://urbandc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Urban D.C. Inc. is a Brooklyn-based specialty contractor providing exterior restoration, masonry, waterproofing, roofing, and value engineering services for historic landmark and contemporary building owners across the New York metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Restoration Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Residential Remodelers (236118), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Structural Clay Products (3250), Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Chimney, Parapet & Roofline Masonry Repair (HSAPAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Envelope Restoration (Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors) (HSAPAOAH), Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

Keywords

• Building restoration services
• Masonry restoration
• Waterproofing roofing
• Historic preservation
• Structural restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction and Restoration Services: Project-based fees for exterior and structural work including waterproofing, masonry restoration, steel and cast iron work, and waterproofing services for landmark and contemporary buildings

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Urban D.C. Inc. provides exterior and structural building restoration services for historic landmarks and contemporary buildings in the New York metropolitan area. The company delivers masonry, steel and cast iron, waterproofing and roofing, and value engineering services, supported by an in-house large-scale fabrication shop for cast iron, sheet metal, GFRC, fiberglass, and ornamental stone and metal work.

Product overview

Urban D.C. is a single-service construction firm providing exterior and structural building restoration work rather than a multi-module software platform. The company's portfolio consists of five interconnected service lines: Masonry Services, Steel & Cast Iron Services, Waterproofing & Roofing, Value Engineering and Pre-Construction, and an in-house Large-Scale Fabrication Shop. These services are offered as an integrated package to deliver comprehensive historic landmark and contemporary building restoration, with the fabrication shop supporting field operations through shop drawings, value engineering, and project coordination. The company specializes in historic preservation for New York landmarks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Masonry Services

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cathedral Stone (Jahn)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized installer status for Cathedral Stone (Jahn) restoration products, providing certified installation services for historical masonry restoration projects

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Emerging players

• Beyer Blinder Belle: Architecture firm specializing in preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of historic structures. Adjacent comparable in serving landmark clients in NYC with preservation expertise, though operates from design rather than contracting side.
• Vertical Access: Specialty inspection and restoration services firm for building exteriors, including historic facades. Comparable in the Local Law 11/98 inspection and building envelope niche, though smaller and more inspection-focused.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure and construction services firm with restoration and building envelope practice. Competes for larger institutional restoration mandates and brings deeper capital and resources.
• Structure Tone: Major construction manager with historic and adaptive-reuse work in NYC. Overlaps in providing envelope and structural restoration for commercial and institutional buildings at larger project scales.
• Skanska USA: National general contractor with significant NYC presence and portfolio of restoration and renovation work. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for institutional and landmark projects at scale.
• Consigli Construction Co. Large multi-trade construction firm with a historic restoration practice serving the Northeast. Comparable in providing masonry, structural, and envelope restoration as part of broader construction services.

Direct peers

• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE): Engineering and architectural firm specializing in investigation, analysis, and repair of existing structures including historic buildings. Directly comparable in delivering diagnostic, restoration, and structural repair services for landmark and contemporary buildings.
• EverGreene Architectural Arts: Decorative restoration firm specializing in ornamental plaster, murals, gilding, and architectural finishes for historic buildings. Closely comparable in delivering fine-grained restoration craftsmanship for landmark interiors and exteriors.
• Integrated Conservation Contracting (ICC): Historic preservation and restoration contractor serving the NYC metro area with masonry, terra cotta, and envelope work. Direct peer in delivering Local Law 11 facade and landmark restoration projects in the same geography.
• John Canning & Co. Specialty restoration contractor focused on historic interiors, decorative finishes, and ornamental restoration. Comparable in delivering high-craft restoration services for institutional and landmark properties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/urban-d.c.-inc.

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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