Storm Damage Restoration Chinatown

When typhoon-level winds, flash floods, or winter ice storms strike Chinatown — from Canal Street to East Broadway, Mott Street to the Manhattan Bridge — Zicklin Contracting is the neighborhood team that restaurant owners, tenement landlords, condo boards, and family associations trust to arrive first and restore fastest. With over 37 years working exclusively in Chinatown’s dense, historic blocks, we’ve rebuilt countless pre-war walk-ups, commercial storefronts, and upper-floor residences after every major storm.

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NYC DCA License #2107837-DCA · DOB Contractor ID #617843

24/7 Emergency Hotline: +1-718-550-2779

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Full-Service Storm Damage Restoration Chinatown

One call handles every detail of Storm Damage Restoration Chinatown: emergency roof tarping, complete flat-roof replacement, brick façade repointing, commercial roll-gate and storefront repair, basement and sub-basement water extraction, structural drying, fallen signage and debris removal, 24/7 board-ups, fire-escape reinforcement, and full interior reconstruction — all finished to current NYC code while preserving Chinatown’s unique character.

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Typical Chinatown storm restoration projects range from $5,000 – $45,000+ depending on basement flooding depth, number of floors, and commercial storefront damage. Emergency tarping and board-up starts at $600. Full damage assessments are always free when we perform the work. We bill insurance directly — most Chinatown clients pay little to nothing out of pocket on covered claims.

Why Chinatown Property Owners Choose Zicklin Contracting

37+ years working only in Chinatown — we know every tenement, every alley, every building type

Bilingual staff and direct billing with all major insurance carriers

Experts at Chinatown’s tight access, mixed-use buildings, and family-association approvals

Deep roots in the community — we live here, eat here, and give back here

Choose Zicklin Contracting for Storm Damage Restoration Chinatown

When you need Storm Damage Restoration Chinatown done fast, done right, and with complete respect for your building and your business, one call to Zicklin Contracting gets local crews on site immediately — working around the clock until your restaurant reopens, your tenants move back in, and your building is stronger than before.

Call +1-718-550-2779 right now — 24/7 emergency response anywhere in Chinatown, Two Bridges, and the Lower East Side border.

Don’t turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

Shut off the water source if possible or contact a qualified party to stop the water source.

Turn off circuit breakers for wet areas of the home when access to the power distribution panel is safe from electrical shock.

Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.

Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying. Do not put cushion covers in washing machine.

Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.

Our Step-by-Step Restoration Process

Immediate Emergency Response (within 2 hours)

Our Chinatown-based crews arrive with tarps, pumps, plywood, and generators. We secure roofs, awnings, and roll gates first, protect ground-floor restaurants and retail, and pump out flooded basements before water reaches electrical panels.

Detailed Damage Assessment (same day or next morning)

We inspect every floor, roof, and alley with building owners or supers. Drone shots for roofs, moisture meters in every unit, and detailed photos/video ready for insurance and family-association submissions — reports delivered the same day in English or Chinese.

Rapid Mitigation & Cleanup (first 48–72 hours)

Industrial pumps remove thousands of gallons from deep basements, commercial dehumidifiers run 24/7, antimicrobial treatment stops mold in humid tenements, fallen signs and market debris cleared, and historic brickwork temporarily protected.

Professional Reconstruction

We file all DOB permits and coordinate with family associations. New torch-down or TPO roofs with upgraded drainage, brick repointing and lintel replacement by master masons, commercial storefronts rebuilt overnight if needed, full interior rebuilds — new drywall, tile, kitchens, bathrooms, and electrical — everything brought up to code while keeping the soul of the building intact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

+ How fast can you get here during a storm?

We’re staged minutes away — arrival within 2 hours, day or night.

+ Will insurance cover my restaurant or tenement damage?

Yes — commercial and residential policies almost always cover storm losses. We handle the entire claim in English or Chinese.

+ How long until my business can reopen?

Emergency mitigation same day; many ground-floor businesses reopen within 3–10 days after major flooding.

+ Do you work on older walk-ups with no elevator?

Yes — we specialize in tight-access Chinatown tenements and carry materials by hand when needed.