Updated: Con Ed Investigating Stray Voltage On Newkirk Avenue

Updated 12:59pm Thursday, May 28: A Con Ed spokesman told us they have a team taking care of the issues with stray voltage on Newkirk Avenue, between E. 16th and E. 17th Streets. The specific cause of the stray voltage has not been determined, he said.

“It could be anything — we find sometimes a wire will be touching a manhole cover that will be touching something else,” the spokesman said.

The spokesman urged neighbors to stay clear of the site that has been cordoned off.

Original post: Thanks to neighbor Amber Ceffalio for alerting us of a potential electrical issue on Newkirk Avenue, between E. 16th and E. 17th Streets.

Flatbush Development Corporation Executive Director Robin Redmond told us this morning that the FDC was assured it’s not an “explosive” condition and that no gas lines are compromised.

Still, residents are asked to please take caution if you’re in this area.