Guides for Staten Island homeowners

Do I need a permit for electrical work in NYC?
Almost certainly yes, and you cannot pull it yourself. What the Department of Buildings requires a permit for, the three categories of electrical work, and who gets the violation when nobody files.
How to check an electrician's license in NYC
How to look up a New York City electrician in the Department of Buildings portal, what the record shows, and why a status field on its own is a poor way to judge anyone.

electriciansiny.com. Staten Island electricians, listed for reference. One electrician is featured. See about.