01 / 05Certified test results
What we deliverEvery copper and fiber link certified to its rated category.
Why it matters
Certifier results are handed over, so performance is proven, not assumed.
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Structured Cabling in NYC
- Tested, labeled and documented
- Cat6/6A and fiber
- Risers and telecom rooms
Copper, fiber, risers and telecom rooms, designed by the team that runs systems on them.
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installations over 10+ years
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support for managed-service clients
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Rated 4.9/5 by 110+ NYC corporations
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Operating throughout New York
Are you facing?
Structured cabling in NYC is planned around your stage: new build, move, cleanup or new systems.
Your situation01New build or fit-out
What we doSet pathways, sleeves and back boxes, and agree riser space with the GC, before drywall.What to expect
Most cabling problems on construction projects are sequencing problems. As your low voltage contractor, we agree rough-in with the GC and electrician, so cable is in before walls close. The building's inspection and TCO dates set the cabling schedule. Every penetration is firestopped by the responsible trade.
Your situation02Moving offices or adding drops
What we doCable tenant moves, fit-outs and add, move and change work, phased around business hours.What to expect
Security and network systems are live in the new space on day one. In occupied offices, cable that tests to standard is reused.
Your situation03Our telecom room is a mess
What we doRe-dress, re-label and remove abandoned cable, then document what stays.What to expect
Existing rooms become readable again, and dead cable leaves the pathways. Racks, patch panels, cable management, grounding and power are laid out so maintenance is straightforward.
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Cabling for cameras, readers and intercoms
What we doRun the cable as the team that installs and configures the devices on it.What to expect
Cameras, access control, intercom, PA and lighting control are planned on one cable schedule. When a camera will not come online, one team tests from switch port to device, with no handoff between cabler and installer.
What you receive at handover
Every run is tested, labeled and recorded, so faults are found in minutes.
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02 / 05One labeling scheme
What we deliverBoth ends of every cable, port and rack labeled on one scheme.
Why it matters
Any cable or port is identified at a glance.
03 / 05As-built drawings
What we deliverDrawings of outlets, routes and telecom rooms as built.
Why it matters
Future upgrades start from what is in the walls, not from what was designed.
04 / 05Power that protects egress
What we deliverPoE budgets, UPS backup and dedicated circuits requested at design.
Why it matters
PoE draw fits each switch with headroom for heaters, IR illuminators and added devices. Locks run from dedicated, supervised power supplies, so a network outage does not affect egress.
05 / 05Configured active network
What we deliverSwitches, firewalls and security appliances on Cisco Meraki or Alta Labs.
Why it matters
As a partner for both, we configure the active layer for the devices it carries.
See our completed cabling projects in New York
A two-venue hospitality build, and a school that stayed open during the work.
Hospitality and nightlife01 / 02
Pacha NYC
cabling and fiber for two venues, carrying over 200 AI-powered cameras.
What we did
Structured cabling and fiber, low-voltage systems, integrated access control, IT infrastructure programming and bespoke occupancy software for Brooklyn Hall and Pacha (Five Development), carrying over 200 AI-powered cameras. 25+ technicians worked at once.
Education02 / 02
Washington Market School, Tribeca
new low-voltage systems while the school stayed open.
What we did
Automated light controls (Cooper) and a PA system (AtlasIED), delivered through SPK/Lewis Construction and phased around the school day.
“Wiring job for our new office build out was done right. Low voltage runs are clean, nothing looks rushed or messy. Cameras are positioned exactly where we asked.”
Planning a fit-out or new build?
Get the cabling designed for the systems it will carry.
Cat6, Cat6A or fiber: what decides the cable and the cost
Choosing network cabling in NYC starts with what each run must carry and for how long.
| Cable | Typical use | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Cat6 | Data outlets, readers, intercom stations, most cameras | Cost-effective for horizontal runs and current PoE devices |
| Cat6A | PTZ and multi-sensor cameras, dense PoE bundles, long-life fit-outs | More headroom for bandwidth and heat |
| Fiber optic cabling | Risers, IDF-to-MDF backbones, links between buildings | Distance and capacity copper cannot carry; fusion spliced or pre-terminated |
| Plenum-rated (any type) | Air-handling spaces | Required there by NYC code; confirmed per space before ordering |
Code we build to
Low-voltage circuits are installed to NEC Article 725 and the NYC Electrical Code.
Our structured cabling process
Five steps, phased around operating hours in occupied offices, schools, venues and stores.
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Survey and design
Device counts, cable categories, risers and PoE budgets, with our security design team.
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Coordination
Rough-in, riser and power agreed with your GC and electrician before walls close.
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Installation
Cable pulled, terminated and dressed; racks and switches installed.
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Test and document
You receive certifier results, the labeling scheme and as-built drawings.
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Connect systems
Devices configured, with a 12-month warranty and maintenance plans.
FAQs
Structured cabling FAQs
How much does structured cabling cost in NYC?
Structured cabling cost in NYC depends on drop count, cable category, fiber, ceiling and riser access, and whether the building is occupied. We price from a site survey, and our guide to structured cabling cost explains the drivers.
What are the subsystems of a structured cabling system?
A structured cabling system has six subsystems under the ANSI/TIA-568 standards: entrance facilities, the equipment room (MDF), backbone cabling, telecommunications rooms (IDF), horizontal cabling and the work area. The riser backbone is usually fiber, and horizontal runs are Cat6 or Cat6A from the IDF to each device.
Can you upgrade data cabling in an occupied office?
Yes, we upgrade data cabling in occupied offices by phasing work around business hours. Cable that tests to standard is reused, and abandoned cable is removed.
How do we choose a structured cabling contractor?
To choose a structured cabling contractor, ask for four things: licensing and insurance, certified test results for every link, as-built drawings at handover, and one team accountable for the devices on the cable.
Do you provide network cabling in Manhattan and the other boroughs?
Yes, we provide network cabling in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, from our office in Midtown Manhattan near Bryant Park.
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