Serving All Five Boroughs

Rooftop Solar Built for
New York City.

Brownstones, townhouses, multifamily buildings, and co-ops all come with their own permitting rules. We design compact, code-compliant systems for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, and we handle the paperwork that comes with them.

Why New York City

Small roofs. Big rules.
We know both.

NYC rooftops are a different discipline than a suburban ranch: flat roofs, tight footprints, FDNY access-pathway rules, DOB permit filings, and, for co-ops and condos, a board that has to sign off before a single panel goes up. We've built our process around all of it, so a New York City install moves as smoothly as one anywhere else we work.

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    DOB Permit Filing

    We prepare and file the NYC Department of Buildings paperwork required for rooftop solar, including FDNY access pathway compliance.

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    Co-op & Condo Board Packages

    Renderings, structural documentation, and specifications formatted for board review and approval.

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    Con Edison Interconnection

    Net metering applications and utility interconnection handled directly with Con Edison.

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    Landmark District Experience

    Familiarity with Landmarks Preservation Commission review for solar on designated historic buildings.

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Rooftop solar panel installation on a New York City home
Solar installation crew at work on a New York City rooftop
Local Knowledge

Installing solar in a city that doesn't make it easy.

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Con Edison & Net Metering

Con Edison serves all five boroughs, and NYC's electric rates are among the highest in the country. We handle net metering enrollment and interconnection so exported production is credited correctly.

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DOB, FDNY & Board Approval

Rooftop solar in NYC requires a Department of Buildings permit and FDNY-compliant access pathways around the array. For co-ops and condos, we also prepare the documentation your board will ask for before approving the project.

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Flat Roofs & Tight Footprints

Most NYC rooftops are flat and shared with mechanicals, bulkheads, and roof access. We design ballasted, low-profile systems engineered around what's already up there, not instead of it.

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NYC Solar Property Tax Abatement

Properties in NYC may qualify for the city's Solar Property Tax Abatement in addition to New York State's NY-Sun incentive. We'll confirm what your building qualifies for before you sign off.

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Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Legacy Custom Solar is fully licensed to work throughout New York and Connecticut, including New York City, and every installation is backed by our workmanship warranty in addition to full manufacturer coverage.

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Roofing & Solar, One Crew

We're a division of Legacy Custom Builders, a 30-year custom construction company. In New York City, that means the same crew handles the roofing and the solar, so nothing falls through the cracks between contractors.

15yr Solar Installation
Experience
30yr Custom Construction
Experience
2 States
Licensed
OSHA 30 Safety
Certified
How It Works

Straightforward,
start to finish.

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Tell Us About Your Home

A quick call or the form below: your address, your roof, and what you're hoping solar will do for you.

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On-Site Design & Proposal

We assess the roof or property in person, model production and savings, and walk you through system options and permitting.

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Permit, Install & Turn On

We handle permitting and utility interconnection, install on schedule, and get your system generating.

Communities We Serve

From brownstone Brooklyn to the Bronx.

We design and install rooftop solar across the five boroughs, including:

Manhattan Brooklyn Queens The Bronx Staten Island Park Slope Bay Ridge Forest Hills Riverdale Astoria Williamsburg Ditmas Park Todt Hill
Common Questions

Before you reach out.

Can you get solar approved through my co-op or condo board?

Yes. We prepare the structural documentation, renderings, and specifications co-op and condo boards typically require, and we've been through the process with buildings across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Does my building need a DOB permit for rooftop solar?

Almost always. We handle the Department of Buildings filing and coordinate FDNY access pathway requirements as part of every NYC install, so you're not navigating city permitting on your own.

I'm in a landmarked building or district. Is solar still possible?

Often, yes, though it may require additional review through the Landmarks Preservation Commission. We can assess your building and outline what that review would involve before you commit to anything.

Nearby Service Areas

We also serve the surrounding area.

Long Island Westchester County All Service Areas
Every Legacy Starts with a Conversation

Let's talk about
your building.

Tell us about your roof, your building type, and whether a board approval is involved, and we'll map out what a system and the permitting process would look like.

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