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A SKYLINE RESTORATION PUBLICATION
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ISSUE #54 FALL 2025
The Restoration of the Convent of the Sacred Heart’s Landmark Houses
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Brighter Sidewalk Sheds: New NYC Lighting Standards Under Local Law 47 of 2025
Learn about NYC’s new sidewalk shed lighting standards under Local Law 47 of 2025. The DOB now requires brighter, safer illumination to improve pedestrian visibility and safety citywide.
Nov 141 min read
NYC Expands Color Options for Sidewalk Sheds and Construction Fences
The NYC Department of Buildings has introduced expanded color options for sidewalk sheds and solid construction or demolition fences under Local Law 47 of 2025 (LL47) , effective August 15, 2025. Previously, these protective structures were required to be hunter green, with limited allowances for white. PHOTO: SPRING SCAFFOLDING Local Law 47 now authorizes three standard colors—hunter green, metallic gray, and white—for all sidewalk sheds and fences. For existing buildings (
Nov 141 min read
New Sidewalk Shed Height Requirements
Local Law 47 of 2025 raises the minimum sidewalk shed height in NYC from 8 to 12 feet to improve safety, visibility, and pedestrian access.
Nov 141 min read
Preserving the Past, Reinventing the Roof
An award-winning restoration uncovers a hidden 20th-century roofing system—and a modern solution forged through collaboration. The...
May 309 min read
Gladding McBean Showcases Innovation in Terra Cotta Fabrication
On February 26, 2025, Skyline Restoration welcomed Gladding McBean representatives to their Long Island City campus for a presentation...
May 301 min read
Bridging the Gap Between Roof and Wall
Demo Day 2024: Presented by Skyline Restoration, ICRI Metro NY and National Women in Roofing – NYC Council On October 16, 2024, Skyline...
May 303 min read
A New Era for Terra Cotta
How Technology is Changing the Game By Michael Kramer, Midwest Territory Manager, Gladding, McBean When it comes to preserving historic...
Nov 8, 20247 min read
Failing Façades: When To Repair, When To Reskin
Buildings are designed to last, but despite the best intentions, sometimes elements break down far more quickly than they should.
Aug 19, 20248 min read
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
By Mike Lopez, R.A., AIA, Director, Rimkus In a city as vast and densely populated as New York City, performing exterior work is likely...
May 22, 20245 min read
New Sidewalk Shed Designs
Arup US and Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) to design new sidewalk sheds and pedestrian safety equipment for New Yorkers New...
May 22, 20241 min read
"Top 10" Reasons for A Stop Work Order
The Department of Buildings issues a Stop Work Order (SWO) at a work site when inspectors determine a site has unsafe work or conditions...
May 22, 20241 min read
From Sustainable Roofing to Below-Grade Waterproofing
At The IIBEC Metro NY Building Enclosure Symposium Spiro Markatos, president, Skyline Restoration, talks about the mock-up wall Skyline...
Feb 15, 20241 min read
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