Nice thing about NYC is they changed to code 80 years ago requiring 12ga BX as standard and have vigorously enforced it. Haven't seen K&T in years (while doing rewire of a structure built in 1900) and all reno's require a Licensed Electrician sign off before COA is issued.


I agree that 1950's outlets/switches are junk...pre war stuff is ok but when I sold a 1950's built apartment last month I did a full reno of all boxes/switches/outlets and replaced the fuse box (original 1954) with a Square D breaker box...had a friend who is Local 3 Master check it all after I was done.