Restored St. Sebastian RC Church beneath the elevated railway in Woodside, Queens

Historic Church Restoration

St. Sebastian RC Church

Woodside, Queens

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Project overview

A coordinated exterior restoration addressed the masonry envelope, roofing, parapets, entrances, railings, and paved areas surrounding St. Sebastian RC Church.

The work brought multiple exterior systems into one program while respecting the church’s distinctive brick façades, devotional elements, arched entrances, and active neighborhood setting beneath the elevated railway.

Location
Woodside, Queens
Property
Religious landmark
Services
  • Façade restoration
  • Roofing
  • Parapet replacement
  • Stone repairs and pavers
  • Entrance railings

Project scope

Façade and architectural details

Exterior work addressed the church’s broad brick elevations and the architectural elements that give the building its identity. The completed envelope retains the texture, pattern, statuary, and carved details of the original design.

Restored front façade of St. Sebastian RC Church
Restored brickwork, stone detailing, and devotional statue
Completed side brick elevation and tiled arcade roof

Project scope

Roofing and parapets

New roofing and parapet work were coordinated across the church’s different roof levels and perimeter conditions. Aerial views document the completed field, transitions, coping, and adjoining masonry.

Completed low-slope roof at St. Sebastian RC Church
Roof transition and metal-clad structure above the church
Completed parapet and brick façade detail

Project scope

Entrances, railings, and paved areas

The entrance program brought the arched doors, steps, custom railings, stone elements, and surrounding paved areas into a consistent street-level composition serving the congregation and neighborhood.

Three restored church entrances with new railings and steps
Aerial view of the completed entrances, railings, and pavers
Completed paved area and railings beside the church