Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced on May 20 that the City of Yonkers has started a major restoration project at Yonkers City Hall to preserve the building’s façade and ensure safety for employees, residents, and visitors.
The restoration is intended to protect one of Yonkers’ most recognizable historic structures while maintaining access for those who work in or visit the building. “City Hall is one of Yonkers’ most recognizable and historic buildings, and these renovations are an important investment in preserving it for future generations,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “While residents will notice scaffolding around the building over the coming months, City Hall remains open for business and safe for everyone who works here or visits for services. We appreciate the public’s patience as we complete this important restoration project.”
Scaffolding and protective mesh will be installed around City Hall this week and are expected to remain until the end of 2026 while work continues. Paul Summerfield, Yonkers City Engineer, said, “After identifying areas of deterioration, our City Engineering Department worked carefully to develop a restoration plan that both protects the public and preserves the historic character of City Hall.” The inspection began in 2024 after signs of wear were found on parapets; heavy-duty fiberglass netting was put up as an initial safety measure against falling masonry. A comprehensive plan was then developed with input from the State Historic Preservation Office.
Construction is now underway on restoring parapets and architectural features. The work is expected to finish by year-end.
Yonkers City Hall was designed by H. Lansing Quick in 1907 with notable features such as steel trusses, poured concrete beams in its attic, a domed tower rising 164 feet with classical Beaux-Arts elements, clock towers on all sides, and views overlooking Hudson River and Getty Square. The building has been used officially since 1912 and became a city landmark in 2012.
The city serves more than 200,000 residents across Westchester County through various municipal departments including public works and engineering; it also supports community life with diverse neighborhoods and cultural attractions according to the official website.
