A new era of basement cellar access has arrived. Business and property owners across the five boroughs now have access to a uniquely engineered, hydraulic-powered Ez Lift cellar door system designed to save your back while securing and beautifying New York’s iconic sidewalk entrances.
Developed by Steel Masters NYC, these custom-fabricated hydraulic cellar doors offer next-generation protection for commercial buildings, retail storefronts, restaurants, mixed-use properties, and private homes. Built to withstand the city’s toughest conditions, the system combines heavy-duty steel construction with a sleek, low-profile design — opening safely and with far less effort than traditional sidewalk cellar gates, with a single smooth motion.
Unlike traditional steel hatch doors that rely on manual lifting, these hydraulic systems are smooth and tamper-resistant — making them ideal for restaurants, office buildings, and multi-tenant complexes where the door is used multiple times daily.
Why property managers and storefront owners choose the Ez Lift system
- Effortless operation — hydraulic lift assist eliminates the strain of heavy manual lifting
- Safer to use — significantly reduces the risk of injury when opening or closing
- Custom fit — fabricated to meet your specifications for a seamless, curb-appeal finish
- Individually calculated hydraulics — each unit is engineered to the exact weight of your custom-sized door
- Permanently secured — each unit is primed, painted, and anchored in place
- Tamper-resistant — built to deter unauthorized access
Photos of our hydraulic Ez Lift cellar door installations
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For city references, learn more about sidewalk usage guidelines in NYC and the New York City Administrative Code sidewalk rules.
Serving all of NYC and surrounding areas
We fabricate and install hydraulic Ez Lift cellar doors throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, and Westchester. Every unit is custom-built to your exact opening — call us at (888) 577-8335 or submit an estimate request and we’ll arrange a site visit to measure and quote your project.
