Abstract: A bilateral bracket for steps to be fixed on a stringer having a number of steps and risers, the bilateral bracket having a generally flat body defining a framing edge having a riser edge and a tread edge; the riser edge having a riser flange perpendicularly extending therefrom in a first direction; the tread edge having a tread flange perpendicularly extending therefrom in the first direction, wherein the tread extends between a distal end and a proximal end; the framing edge defining an acute angle relative to each other, wherein the flat body does not project beyond a profile defined by the distal and proximal ends inward of a profile defined by the framing edge; and a stringer edge along the body, opposite the framing edge, wherein the stringer edge has an array of holes for selectively attaching to either side of the stringer.