Licensed Electrician NYC — Verified, Permitted & Insured

AE Electric is a New York State licensed electrical contractor serving all five NYC boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Every job is performed by a licensed electrician, pulled with NYC DOB permits where required, and fully covered by general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Call (646) 846-0008 for same-day service.

Call now: (646) 846-0008 — Licensed NYC electricians available 7 days a week.

What “Licensed Electrician” Actually Means in New York City

In New York City, not everyone who calls themselves an electrician is legally licensed to do electrical work. The NYC Department of Buildings issues two types of electrical licenses:

  • Master Electrician (ME) — The highest license level. A Master Electrician has passed the NYC DOB licensing exam, carries full insurance, and is legally authorized to pull electrical permits, supervise work, and sign off on completed jobs. AE Electric operates under a Master Electrician license
  • Journeyman Electrician — A licensed tradesperson who performs electrical work under the supervision of a Master Electrician
  • Unlicensed “electricians” — Anyone doing permitted electrical work without a NYC DOB license is working illegally. Their work will fail DOB inspection, may void your homeowner’s insurance, and creates real fire and safety risk

How to Verify an Electrician’s License in NYC

Before hiring any electrician in New York City, verify their license on the NYC Department of Buildings BIS (Buildings Information System) at a.cityofnewyork.us/BIS/. Search by name or license number under “Licensee Search.” A legitimate licensed electrician will have an active, current license with no outstanding violations.

  • ✅ Look for: Active license status, current expiration date, no open DOB complaints
  • ❌ Red flags: License expired, suspended, or not found — walk away
  • ❌ Red flags: Contractor refuses to provide license number or pull permits
  • ❌ Red flags: Quote is suspiciously low and contractor says “no permit needed” for work that clearly requires one

AE Electric’s Licensing & Insurance

  • ✅ New York State Master Electrician license — active and current
  • ✅ NYC DOB registered electrical contractor
  • ✅ General liability insurance — covers property damage during work
  • ✅ Workers’ compensation insurance — covers all workers on your property
  • ✅ NYC DOB permits pulled on every job that requires one
  • ✅ All work inspected and signed off by NYC DOB

We provide proof of insurance and license number on request before any work begins. Ask every contractor you consider to do the same.

Licensed Electrical Services We Provide Across NYC

Serving NYC Neighborhoods Near You

AE Electric provides licensed electrical services throughout New York City, including:

  • Manhattan — Midtown, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Chelsea, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Financial District, Harlem, Washington Heights
  • Brooklyn — Park Slope, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, DUMBO, Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, Flatbush, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Sea Gate
  • Queens — Astoria, Long Island City, Jackson Heights, Flushing, Forest Hills, Jamaica, Bayside
  • The Bronx — Riverdale, Fordham, Mott Haven, Pelham Bay
  • Staten Island — St. George, Tottenville, Great Kills

Call a Licensed NYC Electrician Today

Call or text (646) 846-0008 to reach a licensed NYC electrician. AE Electric serves all five boroughs, 7 days a week, with same-day assessments available for most jobs.

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