Article Category: Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing

Corroded steel piping in old plumbing systems will eventually need to be replaced with new copper tubing.

Even after a main building upgrade, residents may still need to address the electrical setup in their apartments.

Installing a gas-based system requires upfront capital costs, but it can save money in the long run.

The first steps are isolating leaks by pressure testing and determining where new piping will run.

Backflow devices prevent contamination of the public water supply, and they’re required by NYC law.

Ventilation deficiencies can lead to health and comfort issues, as well as increased operating and energy costs.

Boiler type and fuel—oil, gas, or both—are the two key factors.

Office buildings 100 feet or taller must be fully sprinklered by 2019. Here’s what property owners and managers need to know.

Tips on how control, replace, and cover up your radiators.

A rubber retractable door edge will keep the elevator open when the door makes contact.

Negative air pressure from the "stack effect" can draw smoke and odors into apartments.

It’s freezing outside, but your apartment is a furnace. Here’s how to turn down the heat.

Considerations for having an uninterrupted power source when a disaster hits.

How four boards faced the challenge of repairing, replacing, or retrofitting their boilers.

Buildings with certain types of commercial spaces must have carbon monoxide detectors installed to code.

NYC Local Law 157 requires natural gas alarms in residential buildings to enhance safety and prevent gas-related hazards.

Periodic items to get the most out of your building's heating plant.

Gas piping systems in New York City must be inspected and certified at least once every four years.

How a luxury co-op managed the disruptive and expensive upgrade of its aging domestic water system.

Boards must balance residents’ requests for more electrical capacity with the building's needs.