Electrifying your NYC condo or co-op building? Make sure to get your residents and staff on board

… renters if you have them on how to use new appliances like electric stoves Similarly your buildings staff will need to … of you for encouraging buildings to swap out gas stoves for electric Yes even at an industry conference conversations … as well as basic maintenance Love said  If you have an old boiler and the guy whos been working there for 25 years and …

By Celia Young |March 14, 2025 - 2:00PM
Does your ConEd bill seem unusually high? Here's what you can do about it

… Still its a shock for most customers Users on several NYC Reddit threads have shared their frustration with spikes … 2025 … Whats causing the increase  … You might expect to pay a bit more each month when temperatures drop but your … inunit washer and dryer you could wash your clothes in cold water to reduce energy consumption for each load of laundry …

By Celia Young |February 27, 2025 - 5:30PM
Confused about how to comply with Local Law 97? Here are five steps your NYC apartment building can take

… your heating and cooling system from gas and oil to electric can be a long and complex process If youre just … Replacing an oil burning heater or doing extensive electrical rewiring is a big project In many cases multiple … This is an evaluation of your buildings assetsthe elevator boiler sprinkler system façade and roofto assess their …

By Emily Myers |March 20, 2023 - 1:00PM
A home inspection checklist if you are buying a NYC brownstone

… making an offer contingent on the property passing the site inspection Though Jessica Buchman a broker with … yourself he says Kenneth Lee owner of Brooklynbased Green Apple Home Inspection brings up another common issue with …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 28, 2023 - 2:30PM
Want to switch your NYC apartment or building from gas to electric? Here’s what you should know

… apartments and even entire buildings to switch from gas to electric energy Indoor air quality new emission limits cost … of apartments  In fact the decision to switch from gas to electric is often a response to a crisis says attorney … The building will still heat their water with the current boiler and continue to use cooking gas The cost per …

By Emily Myers |August 22, 2022 - 1:30PM