A railing is safety equipment that happens to be the most visible piece of design in a stairwell. We build both halves of that job: guards and handrails at code height with the right baluster spacing, in a design that suits the house — whether that's a clean blackened-steel flat bar for a gut renovation or hand-forged pickets to match a 1900s brownstone.
Every railing is templated on site. Stairs in older Brooklyn homes wind, lean and change pitch, so we fit each section to the actual stair rather than forcing a straight kit onto it.
What we do: interior stair railings & handrails
Styles
- Modern flat-bar and square-bar pickets
- Horizontal bar and cable infill
- Traditional wrought iron with scrolls and collars
- Glass-panel railings with steel or stainless posts
- Perforated and laser-cut panel railings
Handrails
- Wall-mounted steel and stainless handrails
- Continuous wrap-around rails at landings
- Wood handrail caps on steel balustrades
- ADA-style returns and extensions
Where we install
- Brownstone and townhouse stairs
- Condo and co-op common stairs
- Loft and duplex stairs
- Office, restaurant and retail stairs
Why Brooklyn chooses Angir for interior stair railings & handrails
Templated to your stair
Winding and out-of-plumb stairs are the norm in pre-war buildings. We template every run so posts land solidly and rails follow the true pitch.
Code height & spacing
We build guards and handrails to NYC Building Code heights and keep openings tight enough that a 4-inch sphere can't pass through.
Clean, quiet install
Welding and grinding happen in our shop. On site we fit, fasten and touch up — minimal mess in a finished home.
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.
Interior Stair Railings & Handrails near you
We install interior stair railings & handrails all over Brooklyn — especially in:
- Borough Park
- Midwood
- Park Slope
- Prospect Heights
- Dyker Heights
- Bay Ridge
- Fort Hamilton
- Bensonhurst
- Bath Beach
- Sunset Park
- Gravesend
- Sheepshead Bay
- Brighton Beach
- Coney Island
Also serving Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan.
Interior Stair Railings & Handrails FAQ
How tall does a stair railing need to be in NYC?
Handrails on stairs are typically 34–38 inches above the tread nosing, and guards at open edges and landings are typically 42 inches in most occupancies (36 inches can apply inside some dwelling units). We confirm the exact requirement for your building type before fabricating.
Can you match an existing antique iron railing?
Yes. We can copy picket patterns, scrolls, collars and newel posts to extend or repair an original railing so the new section blends in.
Can you put a railing on a stair that has carpet or finished wood?
Yes. We use base plates and fasteners sized for the substrate and protect finished surfaces during install.
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.
