Electrical · NYC & Long Island
Electrical work for NYC and Long Island renovations and build-outs
Lighting, power, and panel upgrades scheduled inside your renovation or build-out. NYC electrical installations must be performed by a DOB-licensed electrical contractor, and Elite coordinates that work with every other trade on the job.
- Commercial and residential
- Filed in DOB NOW: Build
- $2M liability + $5M umbrella
- NYC & Long Island
In short: Most electrical work in New York City needs a permit, and installations must be performed by electrical contractors licensed by the Department of Buildings, with filings submitted in DOB NOW: Build. Elite schedules electrical work inside your project and quotes every job after a free site walk. Elite works across New York City and Long Island, where permits and licensing follow town and county rules.
NYC electrical rules
What the law requires for electrical work
Electrical is the trade where hiring the wrong person costs the most. These are the rules from NYC Buildings.
Licensed electrical contractors only
NYC DOB requires electrical installations to be performed by DOB-licensed electrical contractors.
Most work needs a permit
An electrical permit is required for most electrical work, and filings are submitted in DOB NOW: Build.
Owners share the risk
If electrical work is done without a permit, DOB says the building owner, as well as the person who did the work, may face violations, summonses, and fines.
A home improvement license is not enough
The DCWP Home Improvement Contractor license does not cover electrical work. Electrical needs its own DOB license.
Licensed
Electrical installations must be performed by electrical contractors licensed by DOB.
Source: NYC DOB, Electrical Permit
DOB NOW
All electrical (ED16A) filings must be submitted in DOB NOW: Build.
Source: NYC DOB, Electrical Permit
Pricing
How we price electrical work
Elite does not publish prices. Material and labor costs change often, so every job is quoted after a free site walk. These factors move the price most.
| Price factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Panel and service capacity | Upgrading a panel or service is a larger job than adding circuits. |
| Number of fixtures and circuits | Lighting layouts and dedicated equipment circuits add labor and material. |
| Ceilings and access | Open ceilings are faster to wire than finished or plaster ceilings. |
| Permits and filing | Filing in DOB NOW: Build adds lead time to plan for. |
| Building rules | After-hours limits and building approvals affect the schedule. |
What’s included
Electrical scope we coordinate
Lighting
Recessed, track, and decorative lighting, plus lighting for shelving and displays.
Power and circuits
Outlets and dedicated circuits for kitchens, workstations, and equipment.
Panels and meters
Panel and meter upgrades when a space needs more capacity.
Display and millwork lighting
Wiring for lit shelving and display cases, planned with the millwork.
Permits and filings
Filed by a DOB-licensed electrical contractor in DOB NOW: Build.
One schedule
Rough-in before walls close, trim-out after paint, all on one plan.
How it works
How electrical fits into your project
- Site walkWe review the panel, ceilings, and what the space needs.
- Line-item estimateElectrical is priced as its own line in your estimate.
- FilingA DOB-licensed electrical contractor files the work in DOB NOW: Build.
- Rough-in and trim-outWiring before walls close, devices and fixtures after finishes.
- Punch listWe test and walk everything with you.
FAQ
Common electrical questions
Who can do electrical work in NYC?
Electrical installations must be performed by electrical contractors licensed by the NYC Department of Buildings.
Does electrical work need a permit in NYC?
Most electrical work does, and filings are submitted in DOB NOW: Build. If work is done without a permit, the building owner and the person who did the work may face violations and fines.
Does a home improvement license cover electrical?
No. The DCWP Home Improvement Contractor license excludes electrical work, which needs a DOB electrical license.
How much does electrical work cost?
It depends on panel capacity, fixtures, circuits, and access, and costs change often. Call (845) 721-2515 or book a free site walk for a quote.
Free site walk & estimate
Need lighting or power? Let’s walk the space.
Call for a quote, or request a free site walk and a written, line-item estimate.