CanopyThe Tree Crew
New York
Calls First.
Removal. Pruning. Emergency storm response. Licensed arborists working the five boroughs — from brownstone backyards in Brooklyn to legacy oaks in Riverside Drive co-op courtyards.
Recent Job
Park Slope, Brooklyn
1,200+ jobs across NYC since 2009
Transparent Process
What exactly are you paying for?
Every job walks through four stages. Here's what happens at each one — no vague line items, no surprises on billing day.
A certified arborist marks the tree, not a salesman.
We dispatch an ISA-certified arborist — not a sales rep — to assess the tree in person. They mark the work scope with chalk, photograph the site, and produce a written estimate the same day. No pressure, no upsell.
Step 01
Free Assessment
NYC Parks filings, DOB paperwork, street closures — we handle it.
Most NYC tree jobs require NYC Parks Department approval and sometimes a DOB permit for sidewalk tree work. We file everything. If the job needs a crane or street closure, we coordinate with DOT. You sign one form. We do the rest.
Step 02
Permits & Logistics
The right rig for a 10-ft backyard or a 90-ft street tree.
Our fleet runs from compact stump grinders that fit through a standard brownstone gate to a 120-ft aerial lift for canopy work on wide avenues. Every climber is OSHA-30 certified. Rigging is calculated, not improvised.
Step 03
Crew & Equipment
We leave the property cleaner than we found it. In writing.
Every contract includes a cleanup guarantee. Wood is chipped or hauled. Stumps are ground flush. Sawdust is blown from the patio. We do a final walk-through with the property owner before the crew leaves the block.
Step 04
Cleanup Guarantee
By the Numbers
Trust built on 17 years of
showing up on time.
ISA Certified Arborists
International Society of Arboriculture
NYC Licensed
DOB & NYC Parks Dept certified
Jobs Completed
Since 2009, across all 5 boroughs
Boroughs Covered
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Cleanup Satisfaction
Verified post-job owner walk-throughs
Emergency Response
Average dispatch time for storm calls
Years in NYC
Family-owned, borough-licensed since 2009
Permit Compliance
NYC Parks Dept filings handled on every job
Ready to get your tree assessed?
Free on-site consultation. Certified arborist. Same-day written estimate.
Case Studies
Real jobs. Real addresses.
No stock photography.
72 Prospect Park West
Park Slope, Brooklyn
The Challenge
An 80-ft Norway maple split at the crotch after a nor'easter, dropping a 40-ft limb over the neighboring brownstone's fence line. DOB violation filed by the property manager next door.
What We Did
Crew dispatched within 3 hours. Street closure coordinated with DOT. Tree removed in two days, DOB violation cleared, fence repaired by partner contractor.
14-22 34th Ave
Astoria, Queens
The Challenge
A co-op board in Astoria needed 11 stumps removed from a shared courtyard — 9 of them within 18 inches of the building foundation. Compact access only through a 32-inch gate.
What We Did
Compact stump grinder fit through the gate. All 11 stumps ground flush to grade in one day. Foundation clearance verified, no root damage.
480 Riverside Drive
Morningside Heights, Manhattan
The Challenge
A 120-year-old white oak in a co-op courtyard showed codominant stems splitting under its own weight. The co-op board needed to save the tree without removing the bluestone patio beneath it.
What We Did
Installed high-strength cabling system, removed dead wood, crown-thinned to reduce wind load. Tree stabilized. Patio untouched. NYC Parks permit filed and closed.
Common Questions
Before you call,
read this first.
Permits, pricing, access, insurance — the questions every NYC homeowner and property manager asks before hiring a tree crew.
It depends on the tree. Street trees (those in the sidewalk tree pit) always require a NYC Parks Department permit, and we file that for you. Private property trees over 6 inches in diameter also require a permit in most cases. We assess permit requirements during the free site visit and handle all filings — you never have to call Parks or DOB yourself.