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MULTIFAMILY RENTAL, MANHATTAN

historic landmark. Chelsea

Services:

IGP provided Owner’s Representative services to assist the Owner of this multifamily rental building with commercial gym on ground floor to select the team to comply with LL87/09 Energy Audit & Retro-commissioning. We recommended energy efficiency measures to reduce the building’s carbon emissions. 

Property Information:

  • Market Type: Multifamily Rental with Commercial Retail in Lower Manhattan
  • Built: 1929
  • Building Area: 58,000 sf
  • No. of floors: 13
  • Total Units: 61 units, 60 residential, 1 commercial on ground floor

LL87 Energy Efficiency Measures Recommendations:

  1. Install LED lighting in common areas
  2. Replace standard efficiency motors with premium high efficiency motors (water pumps)
  3. Install low flow aerators in kitchen sinks, showerheads and bathroom sinks
  4. Install occupancy sensors in common areas
  5. Insulate uninsulated steam pipes and domestic hot water pipes (DHW)

Note: The Simple Payback Period for the proposed EEMs is less than two (2) years, with a combined savings of $12,095 per year.

 

Upgrade stairway lighting from fluorescent fixtures on 24/7 to bi-level LED fixtures with occupancy and light sensors.

Replace standard efficiency motors with Premium High Efficiency Motors.

Insulate all uninsulated domestic hot water, cold water and hydronic heating distribution pipes.