Need a licensed electrician in Long Island City? Call Laurelton Electric at (718) 525-8200 for residential, commercial, and 24/7 emergency electrical service across Queens.
Long Island City’s electrical landscape is dominated by post-2010 high-rise condos, converted industrial lofts, and a still-active commercial corridor near Queens Plaza. The new condos came with modern wiring and ample 200-amp panels — but they almost universally lack dedicated EV charger circuits, smart-home wiring, and the high-amperage circuits residents now want. The loft conversions, meanwhile, are still working through legacy three-phase commercial service quirks. Laurelton Electric does both.
LIC has more deeded parking spaces in luxury condo garages than almost anywhere in NYC. Most buildings did not pre-wire for EV charging, so each individual install requires conduit runs from a riser, submetering setup, and condo board approval. We’re experienced with the major LIC management companies and their alteration approval workflows.
Industrial buildings on Jackson Ave and 21st St originally had 208V three-phase service. Many lofts still have remnants of that wiring — three-phase outlets that look unusual, oversized panels with phase imbalance issues. We complete proper single-phase conversions for residential use.
Even new LIC condos rarely come ready for the loads modern residents add: induction ranges, two EV chargers, networked lighting, professional home theater. We install dedicated circuits and subpanels without disrupting existing finishes.
LIC’s ground-floor retail and small-business spaces — restaurants, gyms, breweries, art galleries — have their own electrical needs. We handle build-outs, panel upgrades, three-phase requirements, and emergency commercial repair.
Laurelton Electric provides the full range of residential and small-commercial electrical services for Long Island City homes and businesses:
Yes — Laurelton Electric serves all of Long Island City and the surrounding Queens area. We dispatch from our Rosedale, Queens base and provide both scheduled work and 24/7 emergency response across NYC.
Emergency response in Long Island City is typically within 1–2 hours, depending on time of day and traffic. For urgent electrical hazards — sparking outlets, electrical fires, partial power loss — call (718) 525-8200 to speak with a live representative who can dispatch the nearest available electrician.
Yes — virtually any electrical work in NYC requires a DOB electrical permit filed by a licensed master electrician. Laurelton Electric files every permit ourselves and coordinates the required inspection. Skipping permits creates insurance and resale problems down the road.
Yes. Laurelton Electric is fully licensed by the New York City Department of Buildings, bonded, and carries $1,000,000 in general liability insurance. We have been serving NYC since 1935 and most Queens co-op and condo boards already have our certificates of insurance on file.
Yes — Laurelton Electric provides free estimates for all electrical work over $500. For smaller jobs, our service call fee is applied toward the work if you proceed.
Whether you’re renovating a Queens home, planning an EV charger install, or dealing with an urgent electrical hazard, Laurelton Electric is the Long Island City electrician to call. Family-owned, NYC-licensed, serving the five boroughs since 1935.
Call (718) 525-8200 or request a free estimate online.
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