Kendi Iron Works 📞 (718) 821-2722
Kendi Iron Works — custom ornamental and security ironwork, Brooklyn NY

Custom ironwork, forged in Brooklyn since 1982

Security gates, railings, grilles & ornamental iron — designed, engineered and built in-house

236 Johnson Ave · Brooklyn, NY · Second-generation family shop

Forty years of iron, one family

Now in its second generation of family ownership, Kendi Iron Works has been a leader in custom-crafted ornamental and security ironwork since 1982. Our in-house designers and engineers direct skilled craftsmen working in steel, cast iron, aluminum, stainless steel and brass — and our work stands on streets and buildings across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.

From a single window gate to full building packages for property managers, developers, schools and public agencies — designed, fabricated and installed by one shop.

🔨 Est. 1982 · family-owned 📐 In-house design & engineering 🏙️ All five boroughs 🏛️ MTA · DOT · SCA client roster

The Kendi® & Sunshine Gate® fire-exit gates

We are the sole manufacturer of these security fire-exit gates — protection that meets fire-egress requirements without giving up looks.

Ask about the Kendi® Gate

What we design, build & install

Custom manufacturing and installation, repairs and maintenance, and prefabrication with delivery.

Entrance Doors & Security Gates

Custom iron entrance doors and security gates — standard or built for unusual openings.

Security Grilles & Window Bars

Window gates and grilles that protect without making the place feel like a fortress.

Railings & Fences

Hand-forged ornamental railings and fencing for stoops, staircases and gardens.

Stairs & Platforms

Iron staircases and platforms — engineered, fabricated and installed to last.

Tree Guards

NYC street-tree guards that survive the sidewalk and dress up the block.

Cellar Doors, Hatches & Grates

Sidewalk cellar doors, hatches and grates built for real New York foot traffic.

Enclosures & Cages

Custom enclosures and cages for equipment, storage and building security.

Repairs & Maintenance

Repair and upkeep of existing ironwork — gates, railings, fire escapes and more.

Plus iron furniture and accessories. Have something unusual in mind? Bespoke design is the specialty — call and describe it.

Approved, certified & trusted citywide

Approvals & compliance

  • NYC BSA No. 1034-85-SA
  • NYC Fire Department CA #5648
  • HUD Master Specification approved
  • CT State Fire Safety Code compliant

Who we work for

  • Homeowners & private clients
  • Property managers & developers
  • Schools & nonprofits
  • MTA, DOT, SCA & other public agencies
  • Television & entertainment productions

"Have used them many times in the last 20 years. True craftsman. Made us custom designed security gates for unusual windows on two occasions, and standard ones for several other windows. Also built us an iron gate for an archway. Wonderful, personable, reliable, honest."

— Carol Martinez Weber, M.D., customer

"This place does fantastic welding and great ironwork. It's great to finally find a place that is true, honest and keeps to their word and does great quality work."

— Charlie Mitt, customer

From sketch to installed steel

  1. Call or email

    Describe the job — a window gate, a railing, a full building package. We'll talk through options.

  2. Design & engineering

    Our in-house designers and engineers draw up a bespoke solution in the right material for the job.

  3. Fabricate & install

    Skilled craftsmen forge it in the Brooklyn shop, then we deliver and install — or prefabricate for your crew.

Visit the shop or call

236 Johnson Ave · Brooklyn, NY 11206

East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

📞 (718) 821-2722 ✉️ sales@kendiiron.com

Manhattan line: (212) 684-0103 · Call to confirm shop hours before visiting.