Lutron Preferred Pro installer in NYC

Yes. MP Electric NYC is a Lutron Preferred Pro. That means we're trained and certified by Lutron to specify, install, and program their lighting control systems — Caséta, RadioRA 3, and HomeWorks — and we're a licensed NYC master electrician on top of it, so the wiring behind the system is done to code and permitted where required.

For most NYC apartments and brownstones, Caséta is the sweet spot: it doesn't require a neutral wire, which matters enormously in pre-war buildings where the switch boxes often have no neutral. RadioRA 3 suits larger homes and whole-floor projects that need keypads, more zones, and shade integration. HomeWorks is for full custom installations — townhouses, penthouses, and design-led projects with dedicated programming.

Yes — that's exactly why we recommend it so often in NYC. Caséta dimmers are designed to work without a neutral wire, so they can go into old pre-war boxes that would rule out most smart switches. We still open and check each box first: pre-war boxes are sometimes too shallow, ungrounded, or wired with cloth-insulated conductors, and those we correct as part of the install.

Yes. We install and program Lutron motorized shades — including Serena and Sivoia QS — and coordinate the power. Shades need either a wired power source or battery packs; running power to the window is electrical work, so having your electrician handle both the shades and the lighting keeps the whole system on one control app and one point of responsibility.

Straight device replacement — swapping existing switches for Lutron dimmers on existing circuits — is like-for-like work and generally doesn't require a DOB permit. Once the job adds new circuits, new wiring, or a lighting control panel, it does, and we file it. In a co-op or condo you'll typically also need an alteration agreement and a certificate of insurance, which we handle.

Either way. We can supply and install the whole system, or install equipment you've purchased — plenty of clients buy their own Caséta dimmers and have us do labor-only installation and programming. If you're buying it yourself, send us the model numbers first: we'll confirm the dimmers match your fixtures and your box conditions before you spend the money.

Usually, but it needs checking. Not every LED bulb or fixture dims cleanly, and mismatched drivers are the number one cause of flicker, buzz, and limited dimming range. As a Preferred Pro we check the compatibility list against your actual fixtures and set the low-end trim during programming so the dimming is smooth all the way down.

Regularly. On renovations we come in at rough-in to lay out keypad locations, zones, and shade pockets with the design team, then return for trim-out and programming. We also work with co-op and condo boards on the alteration paperwork and insurance certificates that these projects require.