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NYC Solar — LL92/94 Mandate, NY-Sun, Community Solar, Brownstone Rooftops

NYC solar reality. Local Law 92/94 sustainable roof mandate on new construction and major alterations, NY-Sun incentive, ConEd interconnection, brownstone rooftop PV, co-op + condo community solar. $18K-$75K typical.

~1 min read·Updated 2026-04-23

Local Law 92/94 of 2019 requires new construction and major roof alterations to include either solar PV or a green roof. NY-Sun provides statewide incentives. ConEd interconnection is the practical bottleneck — expect 8-16 weeks. On landmarked brownstones, LPC reviews panel visibility from the public right-of-way.

Frequently asked questions

Does LL92/94 require solar on my existing NYC roof? No — LL92/94 applies to new construction and major roof alterations, not to existing intact roofs.

What is NY-Sun? New York State's statewide solar incentive program administered by NYSERDA.

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