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 […]
Category: Boiler Compliance Services
Compliance with LL97’s Article 321 Prescriptive Measures Pathway
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 […]
Case Study – Metro Group Emergency Response Restores Heat and Hot Water to 100 Units on the Upper West Side
Emergencies can arrive at any moment, leaving residents and building managers in urgent need of assistance. When crisis struck our New York City client, leaving over 100 apartments on the Upper West Side without heat and hot water due to a gas leak, Metro Group quickly responded, demonstrating our commitment to reliability and efficiency. Top […]
Case Study – Metro Group Eliminates #4 Oil for Mid-Town Manhattan Customer
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 […]
Preparing Your Building for the #4 Oil Ban in NYC – FAQs
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 […]
Annual Boiler Inspection
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. […]
What is a Boiler (ECB) Violation and Why Did I Get One?
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 […]