Known as the home to New York City union electricians, the 38 buildings of Electchester originally had complicated and outdated wiring schemes that were badly in need of upgrading. To improve electrical inconsistencies and refine the distribution system for the community’s 6,000 tenants, Gilston applied a production-minded approach to efficiently move through the 2,500 inhabited units.
Navigating around tenants and unpredictable conditions, Gilston delivered significant improvements for the buildings, which were originally sponsored and developed by Local 3 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as affordable housing for New York City electricians.
