Crane Rental Brooklyn NY — 24/7 Mobile Cranes & Certified Operators
Empire Crane & Rigging sets up cranes where other companies say no: tight Brooklyn blocks, DOT-regulated streets, and high-rise rooftops. Daily and weekly rentals with certified operators, full rigging, and NYC DOT crane permit support — from Bay Ridge to Bushwick and everywhere in between.
24/7 emergency lifts. Stuck equipment, storm damage, and time-critical pours — we answer around the clock.
The Right Crane for Every Brooklyn Job
Renting a crane in New York City is not like the suburbs: Brooklyn jobs mean alternating-side parking, double-parked one-way streets, overhead wires, brownstones with zero setback, and a NYC DOT permit regime that stops unprepared operators cold. Our fleet is chosen for exactly this environment: mobile crane service in Brooklyn, NY for quick single-day picks, knuckle-boom articulating cranes for alleys and backyards, and high-capacity boom trucks for rooftop equipment sets.
Every crane rental in Brooklyn, NY we dispatch comes with a NCCCO-certified operator and a rigging crew. We handle the job the way GCs expect: a pre-lift site walk (or photo review) to confirm swing radius, ground conditions, and setup footprint; engineered lift plans for anything over the boom or in tight quarters; flagmen and sidewalk protection when the load crosses a pedestrian path; and full coordination with your superintendent on timing.
NYC DOT Crane Permits, Handled
Any crane occupying a public street, sidewalk, or bike lane in the five boroughs needs a DOT permit — and on many corridors it also needs an approved maintenance-of-traffic plan, plus FDNY and DOB sign-off for tower-adjacent work. We file the paperwork, supply the certified traffic-control drawings, and schedule the job to match permit windows so you are not paying for a crane that cannot legally set up. Read our NYC DOT crane permit guide for the full breakdown of what each lift needs.
Services We Lift
Daily & Weekly Crane Rental
Boom trucks and hydraulic cranes with certified operators and rigging included. Transparent day rates — see what crane rental costs in NYC.
Mobile Crane Service
Fast-response mobile cranes for contractors, HVAC shops, and steel erectors. In-and-out the same day on most Brooklyn blocks.
HVAC & Rooftop Lifts
Rooftop units, generators, exhaust fans, and cooling towers set precisely on curbs and dunnage — no drama on the roof.
Knuckle-Boom Cranes
Articulating cranes that fold into alleys, courtyards, and sites a straight boom cannot reach.
Built for Tight Urban Sites
Most of our work is where access is the whole problem: courtyard generators in Williamsburg, RTU swaps over Park Slope brownstones, steel into Fort Greene renovations, and 5 AM facade hoists in Midtown. We routinely work around MTA bus routes, school zones, and ConEd vaults. Every lift follows the standards in our NYC crane rigging safety guide — certified riggers, inspected gear, and real exclusion zones.
Service Area
We run cranes across all five boroughs and Long Island: Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Long Island. Long Island jobs get the same operator and rigging standards with simpler roadway permits; Manhattan work gets our high-rise hoisting and overnight scheduling playbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does crane rental cost in Brooklyn, NY?
Most single-day Brooklyn lifts run $1,200–$2,500 for a boom truck with operator and rigging, depending on capacity, setup complexity, and permit needs. Weekly rates and multi-day work are priced per project. Our NYC crane rental cost guide breaks it down by crane type.
Do I need a NYC DOT permit for a crane?
If the crane or any part of the operation occupies a street, sidewalk, or bike lane, yes. We prepare and file the DOT application, supply traffic-control plans, and coordinate flagmen so the lift is legal on the day. Details in our permit guide.
Can you set up on a narrow Brooklyn street?
Usually yes. Knuckle-boom cranes and compact boom trucks fit blocks where a full-size hydraulic crane cannot. Send photos of the site and we will tell you honestly whether it works — and if it does not, what would.
Do you work nights and weekends?
Yes. Manhattan facade and high-rise work often happens overnight; DOT permit windows sometimes require it. We staff 24/7 for emergency lifts — call (917) 555-0100 anytime.
Is the operator included in the rental?
Always. Every Empire crane arrives with an NCCCO-certified operator and a rigging crew. We do not rent bare cranes in the five boroughs. See our full crane rental FAQs for minimums, lead times, and pricing answers.
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Tell us the load, the address, and the date. We will confirm crane size, permit needs, and a firm price — usually the same day.
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More About Us
Learn about Empire Crane & Rigging — a Brooklyn-based crane company built around urban lifts, straight pricing, and operators who treat your schedule like their own.