Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has confirmed he will join Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr. on the ABO’s BuildingsNY keynote panel “Housing in the Boroughs: Who Wants It?” at 9 a.m. April 28th in the Javits Center.
What goes up does not always come down. An average of $3000 in heat– and as much as $20,000 in taller buildings — is going up elevator shafts according to a report by the Urban Green Council this week which highlights Building Code changes that let owners modify roof vents and save money.
Another way to bring energy costs down is to join the Spring ABO FS-Energy electricity group purchase being organized now. The program has beat Con Ed rates by an average of 16 percent. There are only two weeks left to be part of the Spring bid, so contact Thom Devlin for information today.
The battle for more housing with higher density is taking an unusual twist in the Broadway Triangle area of Brooklyn, according to Crains. Hasids apparently want tall buildings and Hispanics want taller ones. In any case, it shows that neighborhoods that really want more affordable housing can have it.