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One Distributor, Four Product Lines, One Installation Team
Moderco delivers STC ratings up to 55 with panels reaching 33 feet. Airwall provides electrically operated vertical lift partitions at STC 61. PK-30 offers curved track capability and local New York State manufacturing. Contract Wall Solutions brings the largest finish library in the portfolio with over 130 surface options. All four brands are available through Moderco NYC with local NYC installation and maintenance from a single team. Visit our operable walls overview to compare all four manufacturers, or contact our team to discuss installation and service for your NYC project.
Operable Walls in New York City
Operable Walls for New York City Commercial Construction
Moderco NYC is the only NYC distributor representing four operable wall manufacturers under one roof. Local consultation, specification support, and installation across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and the surrounding metro area.
NYC's Operable Wall Market
Why Operable Walls Are Specified in More NYC Commercial Projects Than Ever
New York City’s commercial real estate market demands flexible space division that adapts to changing tenant requirements without permanent construction. Operable walls allow hotel ballrooms to reconfigure for events of any size, corporate floors to divide into private meeting rooms on demand, and educational facilities to run simultaneous programs in adjacent spaces. The density of NYC’s commercial building stock, combined with rising lease costs per square foot, makes operable walls one of the most cost-effective ways to maximize usable space in existing buildings.
Moderco NYC serves the New York City market with four operable wall manufacturers: Moderco, Airwall, PK-30, and Contract Wall Solutions. Each brand addresses a different combination of acoustic performance, panel configuration, and finish requirements. We also represent these same manufacturers for demountable wall systems. For relocatable wall solutions and glass partition systems, visit our demountable walls NYC page.
By the Numbers
Operable Wall Expertise Built for the NYC Market
4
Operable Wall Manufacturers
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NYC Boroughs Served
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NYC Projects Completed
24+
Years in NYC Commercial Interiors
The Multi-Brand Advantage
No Other NYC Distributor Covers Four Operable Wall Manufacturers
Most operable wall distributors in the New York City market represent a single manufacturer. When a project’s acoustic, dimensional, or finish requirements fall outside that manufacturer’s range, the architect must source from a second distributor with a separate contract, timeline, and installation crew. Moderco NYC eliminates this friction by representing four manufacturers through a single point of contact.
NYC Industries We Serve
Operable Walls Across New York City's Core Commercial Sectors
Moderco NYC installs operable wall systems across the three largest commercial sectors specifying movable partitions in the NYC metro area.
Hotels and Hospitality Venues
NYC hotel ballrooms, banquet halls, and pre-function spaces require operable walls that span wide openings at high STC ratings. Midtown, Times Square, and Hudson Yards properties specify systems that reconfigure daily for events ranging from corporate galas to wedding receptions.
Corporate Offices and Conference Centers
Class A office towers in Midtown, the Financial District, and Hudson Yards specify operable walls for divisible conference rooms and flexible training spaces. Acoustic separation between adjacent rooms allows simultaneous meetings without sound bleed through the partition.
Education and Institutional Facilities
Universities, K-12 schools, and institutional facilities across the five boroughs use operable walls to divide cafeterias, gymnasiums, and multipurpose rooms for simultaneous programming. PK-30’s guide-free Centerfold system and Moderco’s gymnasium divider (Model 733-EG) are both specified for NYC education projects.
Available in New York City
Four Operable Wall Manufacturers, All Through One NYC Distributor
Each manufacturer below is available for NYC projects through Moderco NYC with local specification support, installation, and ongoing maintenance.
NYC Service Area
Local Installation and Service Across the New York City Metro Area
Moderco NYC provides operable wall consultation, installation, and maintenance across all five boroughs and the surrounding metro area. Our team is based in New York City and responds to service calls locally.
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What NYC Professionals Say
Trusted by Architects and Contractors Across New York City
Feedback from NYC-based professionals who have specified or installed operable walls through Moderco NYC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Operable Wall Questions From NYC Architects and Contractors
Answers to the most common questions we receive from professionals specifying operable walls for New York City projects.
Moderco NYC is the only NYC distributor representing four operable wall manufacturers: Moderco (STC up to 55, panels to 33 feet), Airwall (electrically operated vertical lift, STC 61), PK-30 (curved track capability, locally manufactured in New York State), and Contract Wall Solutions (130+ finish options with Kvadrat fabric and Egger laminate). All four brands are available with local installation and service across the NYC metro area.
Installation timelines depend on the system size, track complexity, and site conditions. A standard single-track operable wall in a conference room typically requires 2 to 5 days of on-site work after the track structure is prepared by the general contractor. Larger installations, such as hotel ballrooms with curved tracks or multiple stacking configurations, may require 1 to 3 weeks. Our team provides a detailed installation schedule during the specification phase and coordinates directly with the general contractor.
Yes. Moderco NYC provides consultation, installation, and maintenance across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, and northern New Jersey. Our team is based in New York City and responds to service calls locally.
Yes. In addition to operable walls, Moderco NYC represents all four manufacturers for demountable wall systems, including relocatable glass partitions and modular wall systems. For more information on demountable wall options in the NYC market, visit our demountable walls NYC page.
NYC Project Planning
What to Consider When Specifying Operable Walls for NYC Projects
- Architectural floor plans with proposed wall locations finalized
- Reflected ceiling plans with structural support for operable wall tracks
- Acoustic performance targets defined per space
- Finish palette established for adjacent surfaces
- Operation type confirmed (manual, motorized, or electric)
- Power and data infrastructure requirements documented for demountable systems
- Fire-rating requirements verified with AHJ if applicable
- Project timeline and lead time considerations confirmed