The neighborhood

Homes and buildings in Forest Hills

Forest Hills Gardens was planned in the 1910s as a private community of Tudor-style houses, and much of the rest of the neighborhood is prewar apartment buildings and detached homes. Most of their electrical systems were not designed for today's kitchens, air conditioning and EV chargers.

  • Tudor and brick houses in Forest Hills Gardens
  • Detached and attached single-family homes
  • Prewar co-op and condo buildings near Queens Boulevard
  • Shops and offices along Austin Street
Before work starts

Permits, landmarks, and building rules

Electrical work needs a DOB electrical permit and inspection, which we file under our license. Houses in Forest Hills Gardens are also subject to the Forest Hills Gardens Corporation's rules for exterior changes, and co-op and condo buildings usually require an alteration agreement and insurance certificate before work starts.

  • DOB electrical permit and final inspection filed by us
  • Exterior changes planned around Forest Hills Gardens rules
  • Certificates of insurance sent to building management
  • Con Edison applications started early for upgrades
Our work nearby

Projects completed in and around Forest Hills

We have completed 14 projects in Forest Hills and 18 within a mile of the neighborhood. Dots show approximate locations.

14completed projects in Forest Hills

Nearby neighborhoods we've worked in

  • Kew Gardens 7
  • Briarwood 4
  • Rego Park 3
  • Elmhurst 3
  • Jackson Heights 7
  • Kew Gardens Hills 1

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FAQ

Forest Hills electrical questions

Can you replace a Federal Pacific panel in my Forest Hills home?

Yes. We replace Federal Pacific, Zinsco and fuse panels with a new panel, file the DOB permit and arrange the inspection. Most FPE and Zinsco replacements run $1,200 to $2,500.

Do you work in Forest Hills co-op buildings?

Yes. We work with boards and managing agents on alteration agreements, insurance certificates and scheduling, and coordinate any building or Con Edison work.

Do you handle the permits?

Yes. We file the electrical permit with the NYC Department of Buildings under our license, #4876, schedule the inspection, and coordinate any Con Edison work the job needs.

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.

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