Foundation repair cost depends on the symptom, movement, soil and drainage conditions, repair method, access, and whether water intrusion is involved.
Basement wall cracks in Manhattan should be documented by shape, width, location, water entry, drainage context, and whether the wall is moving inward before anyone patches or covers the symptom.
Stair-step cracks can show up in brick, block, drywall, or exterior veneer. The useful details are location, width, whether the crack is widening, water signs, and nearby door or floor changes.
Basement waterproofing scope depends on where water enters, grading and gutters, wall/floor joint conditions, drainage options, crack sealing, and whether structural movement is also present.
Sticking doors can come from humidity, framing, settling, or foundation movement. Track when it started, where it happens, and whether cracks or floor slope appeared too.
Foundation settlement signs are easier to evaluate when the symptoms are organized: uneven floors, trim gaps, sticking doors, stair-step cracks, exterior soil movement, drainage changes, and when each item first appeared.