Metro Group recently completed a critical boiler upgrade in a Bronx apartment building, replacing an aging sectional cast iron boiler with a modern dual-fuel gas-oil boiler and burner. This project was part of our ongoing efforts to enhance energy efficiency and ensure reliable heating and hot water for residents as we prepare for the upcoming […]
Are you a building owner or manager in New York City required to comply with Local Law 97 (LL97)? As part of NYC’s plans to shift away from the use of fossil fuels and become carbon neutral by 2050, LL97 mandates that buildings exceeding 25,000 gross square feet meet emission thresholds to avoid fines. One […]
Updated April 22, 2025 Case Study – How Do You Restore Heat and Hot Water to Two Boiler Rooms with Just One Solution? Another winter emergency struck a mixed-use residential and commercial building in Downtown Brooklyn, when a utility shutdown knocked out two separate boiler rooms, leaving the entire property without heat or hot water […]
In mid-town, Metro Group upgraded a heating system to meet the latest DEP/DOB fuel oil and energy use requirements. This not only ensured compliance but also eliminated the use of the city’s most polluting fuel, #4 oil. Explore the details of this sustainable heating overhaul and its positive impact on mid-town residents. Navigating Compliance Regulation […]
New York City has been at the forefront of sustainability efforts for years, and the latest move is a ban on the use of #4 oil. The city is cracking down on the use of heavy heating oils that contribute to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Building owners and managers need to understand the […]
When it comes to your annual boiler inspections, the city allows clients to submit inspection results on any given day of the calendar year (as long as submitted within 30 days of the inspection date). Upon completing the annual boiler inspection, the average companies file the results to the city regardless of what they report. […]
An ECB (The Environmental Control Board) violation is issued by the Department of Buildings when a property does not comply with a part of the New York City Construction Codes and or Zoning Resolution.” These violations are received via an inspector visiting your site and writing up any violating conditions in regards to the boiler […]
© 2025 The Metro Group Inc.
Metro Group NYC: 50-23 23rd St., Long Island City, NY, 11101, (718) 729-7200
