Office Building Glass Restoration: When to Fix, When to Stop, and Why Disc Size Matters
A multi-panel office glazing restoration where the real skill was deciding what to restore, what to leave alone, and why disc size matters.
Andriy Mykyta founded Total Window Service in 2012 with a mission to bring international rope-access safety standards to New York City’s high-rise window cleaning and restoration industry. As a licensed NYC Department of Buildings Suspended Scaffold Supervisor (Cert# TSC17-70120), he personally oversees every project to ensure compliance with Local Laws and OSHA regulations.
Andriy Mykita holds certifications from IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) and SPRAT (Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians), bringing rope access safety expertise and work at heights to his 14-person team. Under his leadership, Total Window Service has completed over 3,114 projects across all five boroughs, including work on 10 NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission designated buildings.
Professional window services across 6 core areas of expertise
Residential, commercial, and high-rise window cleaning across NYC. Rope-access certified crew with boom lifts (80'), bucket trucks (150'), and suspended scaffolds. Interior and exterior cleaning for buildings up to 40+ stories.
Factory-trained for ArmorCoat® safety and security films. Authorized installer for solar control, decorative, and anti-graffiti window films. Manufacturer-backed warranty, residential limited lifetime and up to 16 years commercial.
Elite Network certified dealer for architectural window film solutions. Authorized for high-performance solar control, decorative, and specialty films. Manufacturer-backed warranties up to 15 years with lifetime limited options.
Acid-etched graffiti restoration using Glass Renu's four-stage micro-grinding and polishing system. Removes paint, scratches, and etching without full glass replacement. Save up to 70% versus replacement costs. Ideal for storefronts, transit shelters, and building lobbies.
Professional glass polishing removes light to moderate scratches, hard water etching, and surface damage. Four-stage cerium oxide micro-grinding process restores clarity without replacement. Cost-effective alternative saving 50-70% versus new glass installation.
Weatherproofing and energy efficiency improvements for commercial and residential windows.
Frame sealing, sills and walls caulking, and water leak test. Reduces drafts, water intrusion, and heating/cooling costs.
NYC Department of Buildings licensed Suspended Scaffold Supervisor. All work meets Local Law and OSHA requirements. Certificate of Insurance (COI) provided before every project starts.
Crew trained to IRATA and SPRAT rope-access protocols—global certifications for high-rise work. Monthly safety refreshers and fall-arrest training keep our team current on best practices.
Consistent growth from 1,021 projects in 2022 to 1,741 projects in 2024. Work includes residential high-rises, commercial offices, retail storefronts, and historic preservation projects.
Trusted for work on NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission designated properties. Compliance with LPC regulations and sensitive restoration methods.
No hidden fees. Detailed quotes within 24-72 hours. 50% deposit secures your schedule. Touch-ups completed on-site at no extra charge.
Serving Douglas Elliman, Two Trees Management, Brown Harris Stevens, and five other major NYC property management firms. Recommendation letters available upon request.
A multi-panel office glazing restoration where the real skill was deciding what to restore, what to leave alone, and why disc size matters.
Solar Gard HiLite 70 on east and south-facing apartment windows — cutting heat and UV to protect bare wood floors without darkening the glass.
What separates a professional film installation from an amateur one, shown on large-format panels with Panorama HiLite 70 and a two-person crew.
Why glass type comes before film choice — verifying Low-E2 compatibility at Alexander Wang HQ before installing TrueVue 40 solar control film.
Deep construction scratches removed from large-format glazing before a development’s handover — restored without replacing a single panel.
Choosing security film thickness for a jewelry storefront — why 8-mil with wet glazing was the right call between under- and over-specifying protection.