Many of Brooklyn's walk-ups and mixed-use buildings still depend on century-old fire escapes. Water collects at bracket connections, rust jacks the masonry, and drop ladders seize. Left alone, that becomes an unsafe condition — and a violation.
We replace corroded brackets and anchors, rebuild landings and stair stringers, free or replace drop ladders and counterweights, and finish with proper surface prep and paint. We work alongside the engineer or architect who files your facade inspection and repair work.
What we do: fire escape repair & replacement
Repairs
- Bracket and anchor replacement
- Landing platform and slat replacement
- Stair stringer and tread repair
- Drop ladder, counterweight and gooseneck ladder repair
- Railing and guard repair
Maintenance
- Scraping, wire-brushing and rust treatment
- Prime and paint to inspection standard
- Freeing seized ladders and hinges
- Masonry-anchor resealing
Compliance support
- Repairs for FISP / Local Law 11 reports
- Repairs to clear DOB and HPD violations
- Work to engineer- or architect-specified scope
Why Brooklyn chooses Angir for fire escape repair & replacement
NYC-specific experience
Fire escapes are a New York problem. We know how they fail and how to fix them without disturbing tenants more than necessary.
We work to the report
Give us your engineer's scope and we repair to it, then provide photos for their sign-off.
Safety first
Damaged sections are secured or taken out of service first, then repaired.
How it works
- 1. Call or text photos
Send a few photos and rough measurements. Most jobs get a price range the same day.
- 2. We measure on site
We laser-measure and template the real opening, stair or wall — Brooklyn buildings are never square.
- 3. Drawing & fixed quote
You approve a simple drawing, material and finish before any steel is cut. No surprises.
- 4. Built in our shop
Cut, fit and welded in our Dyker Heights shop by the same crew that installs it.
- 5. Finished to last
Primer and industrial paint, powder coat or hot-dip galvanizing — chosen for NYC weather.
- 6. Install & walkthrough
Clean, fast install. We check every weld, latch and anchor with you before we leave.
Fire Escape Repair & Replacement near you
We install fire escape repair & replacement all over Brooklyn — especially in:
Also serving Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan.
Fire Escape Repair & Replacement FAQ
Do fire escapes need to be inspected in NYC?
Yes. Fire escapes on buildings over six stories are examined as part of the Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP, formerly Local Law 11), and NYC law also requires owners to keep fire escapes in good repair and periodically test them. Your engineer or architect will specify what's required for your building.
Can you repair a fire escape without replacing it?
Usually. Most fire escapes can be saved by replacing corroded brackets, slats and connections and repainting. Full replacement is only needed when the structure is widely compromised.
Do tenants have to leave during the work?
No. We work from the exterior and coordinate access to windows only where needed.
Do you offer free estimates?
Send us photos and rough measurements by text or email and we'll usually give you a price range quickly. For custom work we'll visit to measure.
What areas do you serve?
All of Brooklyn, plus Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan. South Brooklyn neighborhoods are closest to our shop.
