Heat pumps may be the solution to a host of problems, but can your building handle them?

… who installs these units and disconnects from the buildings heating system is putting less strain on the boiler a plus … if you stayed in a hotel room that had a combination heating and cooling unit positioned below the windowsill … greenhouse gases but eliminating the eyesore effect of heating and cooling appliances is part of the companys goal …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 18, 2023 - 3:30PM
6 cheap or no-cost energy efficiency fixes for your NYC co-op or condo building

… account for 1 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in NYC Fix those put AC units in insulated panels get your … Lab and participated in the BeEx panel  Kerr says her NYC building has eliminated emission penalties until at … over $20000 In the report  following a 2014 change to the NYC building code on elevator shaft vents the shafts in tall …

By Emily Myers |May 23, 2023 - 12:30PM
The basement in our rental floods often and I’d like to test the air quality. What’s the best way to do this?

… a leak or water damage has affected the air quality in your rental your first step would be to speak to the landlord … an indication of where the problem might be and if youre renting will provide information you can give to your … so when you are hiring a mold assessor its important to ask how many samples will be needed for your project and …

By Emily Myers |June 23, 2022 - 1:30PM