Project Overview

Like many pre-war buildings in Manhattan, Inwood Park Apartments (IPA) grappled with aging infrastructure and operating systems that impacted residents’ comfort and costs. Additionally, the historic property faced impending penalties from local building energy laws.

Struggling to understand what was needed to comply with NYC’s Local Law 97 (LL97), the medium-sized housing cooperative conducted an independent energy audit. The building also contacted NYC Accelerator and received free advice on LL97 compliance strategies, help prioritizing building energy upgrades, and access to technical resources and tools. With NYC Accelerator’s support, IPA made energy-saving improvements and is working toward LL97 compliance for 2024 and beyond.

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$1,048,655
Total upfront cost

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$14,357/year
Estimated energy cost savings

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2.5 years
Project duration

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$19,547 in 2024
Estimated Local Law (LL97) penalties avoided

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4.3 years 
Payback period

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The

Opportunity

IPA’s historic roof and original heating system were reaching the end of their life span, causing uneven temperatures across the building. With potential LL97 penalties looming in 2025, the housing cooperative reached out to NYC Accelerator for help making energy-saving improvements to its roof, boiler, and lighting. IPA aimed to increase resident comfort and temperature control while lowering energy consumption.

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Inadequate roof insulation

A new roof with enhanced insulation and greater reflectivity helps maintain consistent indoor temperatures and prevent heat transfer.

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Inefficient Heating System

Installing Cozy insulated radiator covers enabled real-time monitoring and analysis, in-unit control, and enhanced comfort for residents.

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The

Solution

By connecting with NYC Accelerator, IPA received free:

Help understanding LL97 compliance requirements

NYC Accelerator experts helped IPA determine the building’s compliance with local laws, LL97 emissions limits, and estimated penalties.

Access to trusted service providers

The building connected with an NYC Accelerator service provider to install energy efficiency measures and plan future projects.

Personalized expert advice

With help from NYC Accelerator, IPA completed a total roof replacement, upgraded to LEDs, and added a Cozy insulated radiator cover system.

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The Benefits

 
  • Eliminated projected 2024 penalties from LL97
  • Reduced energy use and reliance on No. 4 oil
  • Enhanced occupant comfort and temperature control
  • Decreased maintenance response time due to real-time building analytics and alerts

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Penalties from LL97 are coming up in real time. Acting like it’s not happening is not the way to go. Take advantage of NYC Accelerator’s tools and resources to understand your building and its liabilities. The time to start was five years ago, but you need to start now.

— Hal Fuchsman

Cooperative Board President, Inwood Park Apartments

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