1946
Building New York
For 80 years, Cord Contracting's union carpenters have delivered New York's most demanding interiors — from LaGuardia's award-winning terminals to the Statue of Liberty, Lincoln Center, and the headquarters of the world's leading firms.
Founded by Irving Anikstein in 1946 and run today by his grandchildren, Cord Contracting Co., Inc. is a family-owned union carpentry company, now in its third generation. For 80 years, New York's most demanding builders have trusted Cord with their most complex and complicated projects — and we deliver them with ease, every time.
Our trades cover the full interior package: drywall, light gauge metal framing, acoustic ceilings, specialty ceilings, architectural millwork, and hollow metal doors, frames & hardware.
Cord's résumé spans New York's most recognized addresses — the Statue of Liberty, Lincoln Center, Madison Square Garden, Hudson Yards, and 4 Times Square among them — alongside corporate headquarters, flagship retail, airport terminals, and arenas. Exceptional results, on time, no matter the complexity.
When a project has to be done right, New York builds with Cord. See the work for yourself.
A union carpentry company self-performing the complete interior package, delivered on schedule and to specification.
Full-scope gypsum wall and ceiling assemblies for commercial, institutional, and transportation projects of every scale.
Structural and non-structural framing systems installed to exacting tolerances, forming the foundation of every interior assembly.
Acoustical ceiling systems engineered to meet rigorous performance requirements in offices, lounges, and public spaces.
Custom feature ceilings in wood, metal, and sculpted forms for high-end spaces where a standard ceiling won't do.
Architectural millwork installed by skilled union carpenters to the standards demanded by flagship retail and corporate interiors.
Complete door, frame, and hardware packages — coordinated, installed, and certified to code.
Four spaces that show what Cord's union carpenters deliver when the stakes are highest.
The soaring Central Hall of LaGuardia's award-winning Terminal B — a once-in-a-generation rebuild of a New York gateway.
LaGuardia's new flagship terminal for Delta Air Lines — soaring ceilings and premium finishes across one of the busiest terminals in the country.
The Greek Orthodox shrine at the World Trade Center — sacred geometry executed in the most watched rebuilding site in America.
A custom sculpted metal ceiling featured in Metal Architecture magazine — the kind of detail work that earns Cord its reputation.
Selected work across aviation, corporate, retail, hospitality, sports, and cultural landmarks throughout New York.
Terminal B — Port Authority NY/NJ
LaGuardia Airport's new flagship terminal
Premium lounge, LaGuardia Airport
American Express, LaGuardia Airport
JFK International, Terminal 7
Premium lounge, JFK International
Concessions & dining, LaGuardia Airport
Restaurant & bar, JFK International
Greek Orthodox shrine at the World Trade Center
Home of the New York Islanders
Historic boardwalk reconstruction
Corporate interiors, Manhattan
Creative headquarters, NYC
35,000 SF headquarters build-out
Premium meeting & event spaces
Library & academic interiors
Luxury flagship, Manhattan
Flagship retail, New York
Modern landmark residence, Upper East Side
Cord is a trade partner to the general contractors and construction managers behind the city's most ambitious projects.
First look at the redesigned Condé Nast cafeteria at 4 Times Square.
Read article →Jones Beach boardwalk reconstruction featured on News 12 Long Island.
Watch →Cord's work featured in NBC News coverage of New York's transformed infrastructure.