Brooklyn Scores With the First All-Electric Building in New York City

In an ever-changing Downtown Brooklyn, high-rise apartment buildings nearing completion are a familiar sight. But there’s something a bit different about the one at 505 State Street.

This 44-story, 440-unit rental building is to be the first all-electric building in New York City, a claim that was confirmed by the Department of Buildings. Functions that would typically use gas will instead be electric — meaning no gas stoves. The heating and hot water will be electric, too.

Jared Della Valle, the chief executive of Alloy Development, said the company reviewed its sustainability goals and consulted its engineers before committing to go all electric. But there was probably another factor: Beginning in 2026, most new buildings in New York will be required by law to use electric heating and appliances to combat climate change.

In the end, the transition was “not that complicated,” Mr. Della Valle said.

He and Alloy’s president, AJ Pires, said the building was set to open in April and, in another change for the neighborhood, did not focus on luxury.

“When you take a look at our website, you’ll see we don’t reference any hyperbole,” Mr. Della Valle said. “We’re focused on value set and community — things like composting and how we as a community gather, can impact and make a difference.”

Studios at 505 State Street start at nearly $3,500 a month, two-bedrooms at nearly $8,000 and three-bedrooms at $11,200.