NYC Master Rigger Supervision and Rigging Services

Master Riggers NYC Contractors provide licensed supervision and professional rigging services for complex lifting and exterior hoisting projects across New York City. Our experienced Master Riggers NYC Contractors team ensures every project is handled with full DOB compliance, safety, and precision from planning to execution.

What Is a NYC Master Rigger?

A Master Rigger is a professional holding a NYC Department of Buildings Master Rigger license one of the most demanding trade certifications in the city. Master Riggers are legally required to supervise:

The Master Rigger is personally responsible for the safety of every lift they supervise. RiggingNYC Master Riggers maintain full compliance with DOB Chapter 33 safety requirements and OSHA lifting standards.
Master Riggers NYC Contractors
Master Riggers NYC Contractors

As of July 1 2015, the 30-Hour Master Riggers NYC Contractors Safety Training course is a DOB Licensing requirement for NYC Master Riggers.

All RiggingNYC Master Riggers hold current, valid NYC Department of Buildings Master Rigger licenses and carry full liability insurance. We maintain rigorous compliance with:

As a NYC Contractors requirement, a Pre-Task Safety Meeting takes place prior to the start of every job we perform. Topics include but are not limited to the following:

Master Rigger Services in Manhattan

Manhattan is home to the most complex rigging operations in New York City. High-rise construction, tight air rights, strict DOT operating windows, and dense pedestrian environments demand Master Riggers with specific NYC expertise. RiggingNYC Master Riggers regularly supervise lifts throughout Midtown, the Financial District, Chelsea, SoHo, Tribeca, and all Manhattan neighborhoods.

Master Rigger Services in Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s booming construction sector and large stock of older buildings requiring mechanical upgrades creates strong demand for licensed Master Rigger services. RiggingNYC provides Master Rigger supervision across Williamsburg, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Greenpoint, Downtown Brooklyn, and Red Hook.

Master Rigger Services in Queens

Queens hosts some of the city’s largest active industrial and commercial construction projects. RiggingNYC Master Riggers provide supervision across Long Island City, Astoria, Flushing, Jamaica, and the industrial corridors of Maspeth and Woodside.

Master Rigger Services in The Bronx

The Bronx continues to see significant residential and commercial construction activity. RiggingNYC provides licensed Master Rigger services throughout the South Bronx, Hunts Point industrial corridor, Fordham, and the growing North Bronx residential development zones.

Master Rigger Services in Staten Island

Staten Island’s expanding development pipeline and large-footprint commercial properties require Master Rigger services for equipment installation, structural work, and infrastructure upgrades. RiggingNYC serves the full island including St. George, Stapleton, New Dorp, and the rapidly growing North Shore.

Situation

A 34-story mixed-use tower under construction in Downtown Brooklyn received a DOB stop-work order for performing crane rigging operations without a licensed Master Rigger on site. The general contractor needed immediate resolution to avoid further schedule delays and additional violations.

Action

RiggingNYC.com was engaged the same day the stop-work order was issued. Our licensed Master Rigger met with the DOB inspector, reviewed all pending rigging work, prepared the required Master Rigger permit applications, and coordinated with the project’s Site Safety Manager to ensure full compliance going forward.

Result

Stop work order lifted within 48 hours. Our Master Rigger remained on the project for the duration of all crane and rigging operations, ensuring zero additional violations. The project returned to schedule within one week.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Under NYC Building Code §3314, a licensed Master Rigger is required for any rigging of loads over 2,000 lbs in connection with a permitted building, construction, demolition, or alteration project in New York City. This includes crane picks, steel erection, façade work, and mechanical equipment hoisting connected to DOB-permitted projects.
NYC DOB issues two rigging licenses: the Master Rigger license (for rigging connected to construction projects, requiring more extensive qualifications) and the Special Rigger license (for rigging loads not connected to a building construction project). Most construction-related rigging in NYC requires a Master Rigger, not a Special Rigger.
Yes. We provide Master Rigger services for single-day picks, multi-day operations, and long-term project assignments. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
NYC DOB inspectors can issue a stop-work order immediately upon discovering rigging work performed without a licensed Master Rigger. Violations can result in fines up to $25,000 per incident and potential personal liability for the general contractor and property owner.
Yes. Our licensed Master Riggers can prepare, sign, and file all required DOB Master Rigger permits for your project. We also manage all associated documentation requirements.

For pre-scheduled projects, we typically confirm within 24–48 hours. For urgent or emergency situations such as stop work order resolution we often respond the same day. Call us directly at 347-447-2987 for urgent needs.

LICENSED MASTER RIGGERS WITH ALL PROPER CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING We have all the proper certifications and keep safety as our top priority. Our staff is certified and trained in:

CERTIFIED RIGGING NYC PROFESSIONALS

This person must have an extremely good skill set in regard to lifting and moving of extremely heavy or complicated pieces. The Master Rigger NYC Contractors must have good academic training and the skill set necessary to help design the rigging project and direct the Journeyman Rigger. He/she must also have the ability to work with engineers to help make determinations as to the strengths of attachment points and the item being lifted.

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