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About us

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Crafting New York's Most Iconic

Storefronts & Signage

Founded in New York City, Signs NYC bridges architectural design, heavy-duty metal fabrication, and complex NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) permitting. We believe that your exterior signage is your business’s most valuable round-the-clock sales representative.

Unlike online sign brokers who take orders and outsource production to unverified third-party factories, we fabricate every sign directly inside our local New York facility. From precision CNC-cut aluminum channel letters to high-output Samsung LED wiring and weather-tested awnings, our artisans oversee every weld and trim cap.

In-House NYC Manufacturing Facility

Equipped with automated channel benders, CNC waterjet routers, and UL-certified electrical assembly lines.

Turnkey NYC DOB & LPC Permitting

We prepare certified structural drawings, landlord approvals, and historical district clearances so you never risk violations.

Certified NYC Master Sign Hangers

Safe, high-elevation facade installations backed by $5M commercial liability insurance and OSHA-certified crews.

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Years in NYC

Local New York fabrication plant & licensed hanger crews.

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Projects Delivered

Storefronts, rooftop signs, and commercial fleets across 5 boroughs.

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Licensed & Insured

New York City’s dedicated architectural Licensed, Master sign company

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All-Inclusive Warranty

Structural aluminum and electrical components fully guaranteed.

Built right. Installed right.

Signage is an investment in your building’s permanent footprint. We eliminate brokers and outsourced fabricators by doing everything directly in New York.

In-House NYC Manufacturing

We fabricate directly in our New York facility with advanced CNC routers, laser cutters, channel letter benders, and certified UL-508A electrical shops. No middlemen, no retail markup.

Turnkey NYC DOB Permit Expediting

NYC sign codes are among the strictest in the world. Our in-house permit expediter drafts engineering drawings, secures landlord sign-offs, and files DOB permits directly so you never face violation fines.

Free Consultation & Site Survey

We visit your NYC location, assess facade structure, take laser measurements, review sightlines, and identify local zoning requirements before quoting.

Licensed NYC Master Sign Hangers

Safety is non-negotiable. Our installation crews hold active NYC Department of Buildings Master Sign Hanger credentials, OSHA certifications, and $5M commercial general liability insurance.

Rapid Turnaround & Rush Options

Facing a strict grand opening deadline? With our local fabrication plant, we offer accelerated fabrication options to ensure your sign is powered up before ribbon cutting day.

5-Year Comprehensive Warranty

Every commercial illuminated sign is backed by a 5-year structural and LED electrical warranty. If an LED module or power supply fails, our local service technicians repair it promptly.

From idea to installed in 4 steps

From initial borough site survey to official NYC Department of Buildings sign-off, our seamless four-step workflow ensures zero surprises and strict code compliance.

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Free Consultation & Site Survey

We visit your NYC location, assess facade structure, take laser measurements, review sightlines, and identify local zoning requirements before quoting.

Zero-cost on-site inspection

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Design & 3D Daytime/Nighttime Mockup

Our architectural sign designers create photorealistic 3D daytime and illuminated nighttime mockups superimposed onto your actual storefront photo.

Scale architectural proofs

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NYC DOB Permitting & In-House Fabrication

We handle all NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) and Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) filings, while fabricating your sign in our NYC facility.

100% DOB permit handling

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Licensed Master Sign Hanger Installation

Our certified NYC Master Sign Hangers mount your sign with heavy-duty structural anchors, hook up electrical to code, test illumination, and clean the site.

Fully insured & certified crews

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about custom sign fabrication, timelines, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) permits, and ongoing maintenance.

Commercial signage in New York City varies depending on size, fabrication method, illumination, and mounting requirements. Window wraps and vinyl graphics typically range from $800 to $3,500. Vehicle wraps range from $2,200 to $4,800 [CONFIRM]. Illuminated channel letters and storefront light boxes typically range from $3,500 to $12,000+ , which includes precision fabrication, LEDs, and structural mounting. We provide an exact line-item proposal after our free on-site survey.

Vinyl window graphics and vehicle wraps take approximately 3 to 7 business days. Custom illuminated channel letters and light box signs typically take 5 to 10 business days for in-house manufacturing. If your sign requires NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) or Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) permits, permit review adds 2 to 4 weeks, during which we expedite filings and prepare fabrication materials concurrently.

In New York City, any illuminated exterior sign, projecting blade sign, or sign exceeding specific square footage requirements requires a permit filed with the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB). In historic landmark districts (e.g. SoHo, Greenwich Village, Brooklyn Heights), signs also require Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) certificate of appropriateness. Our in-house expediting team manages the entire process—including structural drawings, licensed engineer stamps, and DOB sign-offs—so your business is 100% compliant.

Our signs are engineered with IP67 waterproof-rated Samsung/Cree LED modules and corrosion-resistant powder-coated aluminum, requiring minimal ongoing maintenance. We recommend a gentle exterior face cleaning once or twice a year to remove urban soot and road grime. We also offer annual maintenance inspection plans covering power supply diagnostics, seal inspections, and face re-polishing.

All custom illuminated channel letters, front & back-lit signs, and light boxes include our comprehensive 5-Year Structural and Electrical Warranty [5]. This covers LED module burnouts, transformer/power supply defects, and structural aluminum welds. 3M vehicle wraps include a 3-Year manufacturer guarantee against bubbling, cracking, and excessive color fading.

Modern high-efficiency LEDs have replaced traditional glass tube neon in 95% of commercial applications. LEDs consume 80% less electricity, operate on safe low-voltage 12V/24V power (reducing fire hazard and insurance costs), and do not shatter during winter freezes or facade vibrations. For clients seeking a nostalgic aesthetic, we build 'Faux-Neon' silicone LED contour signs that replicate the vintage warm glow with zero glass breakage risk.