Solar in the five boroughs — cut Con Ed bills and property taxes at once
Rowhouses in Brooklyn and Queens, flat roofs in the Bronx and Staten Island, even brownstones in upper Manhattan: NYC solar is its own specialty, with permitting, FDNY setbacks, and co-op boards to navigate. City-savvy installers handle all of it, and NYC's property tax abatement sweetens the deal beyond state incentives.
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Local incentives and programs
- NY State solar tax credit (25%, up to $5,000)
- NYC property tax abatement (30% of system cost over 4 years)
- NY-Sun Megawatt Block incentive
Eligibility, availability and financial benefits vary.
Solar installers serving New York City
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- Mpower Solar — published rating 4.8/5
- Quest Solar — published rating 4.5/5
- Quixotic Systems — published rating 4.5/5
- Brooklyn SolarWorks — published rating 4.9/5
- Kamtech Solar — published rating 4.7/5
- Venture Solar — published rating 4.5/5
Communities
Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, The Bronx, Manhattan, Bayside, Flushing, Jamaica, Ridgewood, Canarsie, Flatbush, Bay Ridge, Tottenville, Riverdale, Astoria, Forest Hills
Frequently asked questions
Can I put solar on a NYC rowhouse or brownstone?
Usually yes. FDNY access rules reduce usable roof area, so NYC systems average smaller — but the NYC property tax abatement plus New York's 25% state credit still make the economics strong.
What is the NYC solar property tax abatement?
NYC lets homeowners deduct 30% of solar installation costs from their property taxes, spread over four years — stacked on top of New York's 25% state tax credit.
How long does NYC permitting take?
DOB and utility approvals typically add 2–4 months versus the suburbs. Experienced NYC installers manage the full process; ask each bidder for their current timeline.