Explore Moderate Retrofits
Projects in the moderate retrofit section have invested in upgrading several building systems, and require planning and investment to complete. The 11 projects in this category have upgraded combinations of systems, including heating, ventilation, cooling, lighting, building envelope, building controls, and domestic hot water. Although not as comprehensive as a deep retrofit, these investments show significant energy savings and a shorter payback period.
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125 Maiden Lane, Manhattan
After Hurricane Sandy, the scope of the energy efficiency retrofit of this multitenant office condo was expanded to include resiliency measures.
This project is on Exhibit Panel #4.
520 Madison Avenue, Manhattan
The installation of a 31-tank ice storage system has curtailed peak energy demand, reducing strain on the power grid and delivering significant cost and carbon savings.
This project is on Exhibit Panel #7.
721 East 6th Street, Manhattan
This affordable and supportive housing facility pursued projects aimed at energy efficiency and resiliency, including lighting upgrades and air-sealing of the building envelope.
This project is on Exhibit Panel #8.
1259-1265-1269 College Avenue, Bronx
Aided by NYC HPD refinancing, this apartment building completed a retrofit that included important envelope improvements and lighting upgrades, resulting in Enterprise Green Communities certification.
This project is on Exhibit Panel #7.
1890 Andrews Avenue, Bronx
As part of a first mortgage refinancing and renovation, this Morris Heights building underwent a retrofit that included efficient lighting and water fixture upgrades, as well as a boiler replacement.
This project is on Exhibit Panel #7.
2244 Morris Avenue, Bronx
This affordable, multifamily rental building in the Bronx underwent a multiple-measure energy efficiency retrofit.
This project is on Exhibit Panel #8.
Steven Winters Associates Portfolio, Bronx
1109 Franklin Ave.
1632 University Ave.
95 Brandt Place
1187 Boston Road
94 Brandt Place
3758 Third Ave.
1212 Boston Road
1214 Boston Road
1216 Boston Road
600 East 167th St.
1268 Clay Ave.
656 East 166th St.
538 Claremont Parkway
818 East 166th St.
1273 Webster Ave.
1267 Webster Ave.
1241 Webster Ave.
1245 Webster Ave.
Retrofits across these 18 low-rise affordable residential properties—including 293 apartments, six retail stores, and two community facilities—resulted in energy savings of greater than 25% across the portfolio.
This project is on Exhibit Panel #8.
Crystal Building, 40 West 20th Street, Manhattan
By retrofitting their headquarters in New York, the Natural Resources Defense Council was able to save enough energy to power 20 average American homes.
This project is on Exhibit Panel #9.
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Park Lane North, 118-17 Union Turnpike, Queens
Working closely with residents, this team improved the building’s airtightness using a blower-door depressurization test to detect areas of outside air infiltration.
This project is on Panel #9.
The Fairview, 61-20 Grand Central Parkway, Queens
This comprehensive retrofit included mechanical system upgrades that improved building performance, maximized energy savings, and reduced carbon emissions.
This project is on Exhibit Panel #9.
WFH Revival, 539-541 East 147th Street, Bronx
This retrofit was completed as part of a first mortgage refinancing and renovation and is Enterprise Green Communities certified.
This project is on Exhibit Panel #9.