Engineering-grade Crestron and Lutron automation for Manhattan penthouses, Tribeca lofts, and NYC commercial properties. We understand co-op board requirements, DOB permit coordination, and freight elevator logistics — because we've navigated them dozens of times.
New York City is unlike any other market in the country. The logistics alone — freight elevator scheduling, building manager coordination, material deliveries to high-rise floors — can derail a project before the first wire is pulled. We've been operating in this environment long enough to anticipate every obstacle before it becomes your problem.
Pre-war buildings present unique structural challenges. Load-bearing masonry walls, limited chase space, and century-old conduit infrastructure require an engineering-first approach. We reverse-engineer existing pathways, design to the structure, and produce shop drawings that your GC and the building super can both work from.
Co-op and condo boards require technical documentation packages — sometimes more detailed than what the architect provides. TBD prepares board-ready documentation as standard practice: conduit schedules, panel locations, fire stopping details, and equipment specifications. We've never had a board submission rejected.
"In my experience, I have had the privilege of working with many organizations across a wide range of industries. Yet, what TBD and their team have accomplished stands out in a truly remarkable way. Their craftsmanship, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to excellence reflect a level of pride and integrity that is both rare and admirable."— Confidential Client, New York City
"These guys have the best knowledge, connections, and ability to get the project done at the best possible price. I've worked with Technology By Design on many projects and I'm happy to refer them to anyone."— Dr. Howard Steinman, Esq., Attorney — Manhattan, NYC
Every system engineered for New York's unique building stock, codes, and client expectations.
Crestron whole-floor control for duplex and triplex penthouses. Single-interface management of lighting, climate, shading, security, and AV across multiple levels.
Lutron HomeWorks QSX in landmarked buildings. We design around existing masonry, preserve architectural details, and use existing conduit pathways wherever possible.
Conference rooms, boardrooms, and collaboration spaces for Midtown law firms, financial services, and media companies. Zoom Rooms and Teams Rooms certified.
Tribeca and SoHo loft-to-residence conversions. Open-plan spaces require careful distribution design — invisible speakers, zero-reveal keypads, hidden infrastructure.
Guest room automation, lobby AV, restaurant audio, and back-of-house infrastructure for NYC boutique hotels and branded hospitality properties.
TIA/EIA-compliant structured cabling, IDF closet engineering, and network infrastructure for multi-floor commercial buildouts and high-rise residential.
NYC projects don't run on normal construction timelines. We adapt to your building's schedule — not the other way around. Our pre-construction engagement process is designed to front-load every decision so that when your window opens with the building, we're ready to move at full speed.
We maintain a network of licensed NYC electrical contractors, GCs, and specialty subs who understand our documentation standards and work at the pace luxury projects demand. When your six-week window to rough-in opens, we're not showing up to figure it out — we've already figured it out.
Whether you're working on a Tribeca penthouse, a Midtown office buildout, or a pre-war renovation on the Upper East Side — we should talk before you break ground. Early engagement is free, and it eliminates change orders.