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Brooklyn Heights Electrician

Licensed electrical work for Brooklyn Heights brownstones, prewar co-ops, condos, and the shops along Montague and Court Street.

Brooklyn Heights was New York City's first historic district, designated in 1965, and most of its rowhouses date from the 1820s through the 1890s. Many of these homes still run on small electrical services, older panels, or wiring that was never meant to carry today's kitchens, HVAC, and home offices.

NGM Electric plans that work around original plaster, millwork, and facades. We file the electrical permit with the NYC Department of Buildings, coordinate any Con Edison service work, and keep occupied homes clean while we work. Our shop is on Lorraine Street in nearby Red Hook.

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Licensed, insured, and based in Brooklyn since 2011.

Phone
(855) 255-9121

Office
222 Lorraine Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Service area
Brooklyn Heights and nearby neighborhoods

License
NYC DOB Licensed Electrical Firm #4876

Track record
13 completed projects in Brooklyn Heights →

Pricing
Service calls $295 first hour, $110 each additional hour

Common projects

Electrical work we do in Brooklyn Heights

From a single repair to a full renovation, every job is permitted, inspected, and finished clean.

Brownstone service upgrades

Moving an older house from 60 or 100 amps to a modern 200 amp service, including Con Edison coordination and a new meter setup.

Service upgrades →

Panel replacement

Replacing fuse boxes and outdated panels with labeled, code-compliant panels and whole-house surge protection.

Panel replacement →

Rewiring older homes

Replacing knob-and-tube, cloth-insulated, and early BX wiring while protecting plaster walls, moldings, and ceilings.

Wiring replacement →

Repairs and service calls

Tripping breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights, and other problems diagnosed and fixed, with upfront hourly pricing.

Service calls →

Lighting and common areas

Lobby, hallway, and stair lighting for co-op and condo buildings, plus lighting for Montague and Court Street storefronts.

Commercial and lighting →

EV charging

Level 2 chargers for buildings with garages or parking, sized to the building's available electrical capacity.

EV charger installation →

The neighborhood

Homes and buildings in Brooklyn Heights

The neighborhood mixes Federal, Greek Revival, and Italianate rowhouses with prewar apartment buildings, many of them co-ops, and newer condo conversions. Each comes with its own electrical challenges.

19th-century rowhouses with undersized services and old wiring
Prewar co-ops with building-wide electrical limits
Condo conversions that need tenant panel and meter work
Ground-floor retail on Montague, Court, and Henry Street

Before work starts

Permits, landmarks, and building rules

Interior electrical work in a landmarked house usually needs only a DOB electrical permit. Work that changes the exterior, like a new meter location, exterior lighting, or rooftop equipment, may also need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval. Co-op and condo boards often require an alteration agreement and a certificate of insurance before work starts.

DOB electrical permit and final inspection filed by us
Certificates of insurance sent to building management
Con Edison applications started early for service upgrades
Exterior changes planned with landmark rules in mind

Our work nearby

Projects completed in and around Brooklyn Heights

We have completed 13 projects in Brooklyn Heights and 27 within a mile of the neighborhood. Dots show approximate locations.

13completed projects in Brooklyn Heights

Nearby neighborhoods we've worked in

Fort Greene 7
Boerum Hill 6
DUMBO 5
Columbia Street Waterfront District 2
Gowanus 2
Park Slope 2

See all 1,116 projects on the map →

FAQ

Brooklyn Heights electrical questions

Do I need landmark approval to rewire my brownstone?

Usually not for interior work. A licensed electrician still needs to file a DOB electrical permit. If the job changes the facade, such as moving a meter or adding exterior fixtures, Landmarks Preservation Commission approval may be required too.

How do I know if my house needs a service upgrade?

Common signs are a 60 or 100 amp service, a fuse box, breakers that trip when the AC or appliances run, or plans to add central air, a heat pump, an induction range, or an EV charger. We can check your service and tell you what it can handle.

Can you work in my co-op building?

Yes. We send building management our license and insurance certificate, follow the building's work hours and alteration rules, and protect common areas while we work.

What does a service call cost?

Service calls are $295 for the first hour of diagnosis or repair and $110 for each additional hour. Emergency service is $450 for the first hour.

★★★★★

“Mike was honest and reminded me about fixtures having to be UL listed for my building which literally delayed me hiring him. Then George comes on the appointment date and does a great job. He was courteous, friendly and didn't leave a mess. Price was the best of 3 bids I received. All around satisfaction.”

Peter Z. · Google review · Rated 5.0 from 21 Google reviews

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