Sidewalks • Driveways • Ramps • Slabs • Foundations

Concrete Work

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Empire City Construction & Development Corp delivers code-compliant, long-lasting concrete solutions across NYC. From DOT sidewalks and ADA ramps to foundations and structural slabs, we pour and finish with precision, proper substrates, and clean expansion/control joints.

What We Build

DOT Sidewalks & Curb Cuts

Violation removals, tree pits, curbs, corner returns, cross-slopes.

Driveways & Parking Pads

Proper base prep, reinforcement, thickness, and drainage.

ADA Ramps & Egress Paths

Slopes, landings, detectable warnings — built to spec.

Slabs & Foundations

Footings, grade beams, vapor barriers, rebar & mesh.

Steps, Stoops & Landings

Formwork, nosings, finishes, rail blocking & code heights.

Drainage & Waterproofing

Slopes, channels, trench drains, sealing & coatings.

Installation Standards

Base Prep & Reinforcement

• Excavation to depth • Compacted subbase (¾” stone)
• Vapor barrier where required • Rebar/WWM per spec
• Forms set to line/grade • Isolation/expansion joints

Pour, Finish & Cure

• Correct slump & mix • Screed, bull float, edge & trowel
• Broom or steel-trowel finishes • Control joints at spacing
• Curing compounds • Weather & cold-temp protection

Concrete Finishes & Options

Broom Finish

Durable, slip-resistant for sidewalks & ramps.

Smooth Trowel

Clean pads & interiors; prep for coatings.

Stamped/Exposed

Decorative textures & aggregates (optional).

Sealers/Coatings

Penetrating sealers, epoxy & traffic coatings.

Our 6-Step Concrete Process

1) Survey

Measure, soil/base check, scope & DOB/DOT needs.

2) Plan

Layout, grades, joints, reinforcement & access.

3) Prep

Excavate, compact base, set forms, set steel.

4) Pour

Place mix, screed, float, edge, joint.

5) Finish

Broom/trowel, stamp, seal as specified.

6) Handover

Cure, protection, clean site, reopen to traffic.

Concrete Work — FAQs

How long before we can walk or drive on new concrete?

Foot traffic is typically allowed after 24–48 hours; vehicle traffic after 5–7 days. Full cure strength is ~28 days.

Can you remove DOT sidewalk violations?

Yes. We demo, repour to DOT standards, and help close violations with compliant finishes and slopes.

Do you install rebar or mesh?

We install reinforcement per plan and use dowels at tie-ins to existing slabs for load transfer and crack control.

Do you handle permits and traffic control?

We coordinate DOB/DOT permits, barricades, sidewalk sheds, and safety as required for your site.

Serving All Five Boroughs

Brooklyn • Bronx • Manhattan • Queens • Staten Island

Call for a free site visit and detailed estimate.

Need Concrete Done Right?

Call 718-213-5274