Big Apple Chimney, LLC

Masonry work in New York isn’t just about bricks and mortar—it’s about keeping the city’s older buildings standing while everything around them changes. Big Apple Chimney, LLC handles the kind of jobs that don’t always get noticed until something goes wrong: chimney rebuilding, flue relining, historic façade repairs, and those stubborn masonry cracks that let in more than just drafts. They also tackle brick pointing, waterproofing, and the occasional custom stonework project that needs a steady hand. The address is 525 West 144th Street, a stretch where pre-war walk-ups and newer infill buildings share the same block, making the mix of old and new feel almost intentional. If the chimney is leaning or the brickwork is starting to look like a jigsaw puzzle, they’ll walk you through what needs to happen before the next nor’easter hits. A quick call to (212) 785-9788 can turn a weekend panic into a scheduled fix. For directions or to confirm they cover your neighborhood, the map is here. West Harlem’s side streets still have that quiet, workaday rhythm, where the sound of a trowel scraping mortar blends right in.