NYC heat season runs October 1 to May 31. What a 1,500-watt space heater actually does to an old 15-amp circuit, how to plug one in safely, and when to call a licensed electrician.
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What New York City law requires for smoke, carbon monoxide, and natural gas alarms: where each device goes, which duties belong to the owner and which to the occupant, the $25/$50 reimbursement cap, and the January 1, 2027 gas detector deadline.
NYC Smoke, CO, and Gas Detector Laws: What Owners and Tenants Must Know Read More »
“How long will this take?” is the second question every customer asks, and it is the one most often answered
How Long Does Electrical Work Take in NYC? (Timeline by Project Type) Read More »
Every August we get the same call from apartments all over the city: the window air conditioner and the microwave
How to Add a Dedicated Circuit to a NYC Apartment or Brownstone Read More »
Board approval, an alteration agreement, and a DOB permit are three different things. Here is what electrical work in a NYC co-op or condo actually triggers, and how to get approved on the first submission.
Electrical Work in a NYC Co-op or Condo: What Needs Board Approval Read More »
A sparking outlet, a burning smell, a downed wire, or an apartment with no power – what to do in the first sixty seconds of an NYC electrical emergency, and whether the call is 911, Con Edison, or a licensed electrician.
What to Do in an Electrical Emergency in NYC (And Who to Call) Read More »
If your building went up before about 1945 — which describes most of Park Slope, Bed-Stuy, Harlem, the Upper West
Knob and Tube Wiring: Is It Still in Your NYC Brownstone? Read More »
Almost every NYC homeowner has stood in front of an open panel door at some point, looking at two columns
How to Read Your NYC Electrical Panel (And When to Upgrade It) Read More »
Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and the stretch from mid-August through October is when the
NYC Hurricane Season Electrical Prep: Generator, Surge, and Panel Checklist Read More »
Federal Pacific (Stab-Lok) panels can fail to trip and cause fires. How to spot one in your NYC home and what a licensed electrician does to replace it.
Federal Pacific Electrical Panel: Why NYC Homeowners Should Replace It Read More »
