Select YRG Projects: 23 Highline, NYC


Address: 23 Highline Street, New York City
Architect: Neil M. Denari Architects
Owner: Alf Naman Real Estate

PROJECT SUMMARY
40,000 SF, 11 unit high end residential tower in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. This building sits along the elevated rail line known as the High Line, which is being transformed into a public park.

YRG SERVICES

  • Green design technical support, research and recommendations
  • Plan and specification review
  • NYSERDA incentive coordination
  • LEED-NC certification coordination

STRATEGIES AND RESULTS

  • 18-20% energy use reduction
  • 30% + water use reduction
  • 100% green power contract purchased for 2 years
  • 30% + increase in outdoor air ventilation
  • 75% of construction waste to be recycled
  • Use of all low VOC interior finish materials
  • Daylight and views for over 90% of spaces
  • $15,000 projected energy cost savings/yr

Targeting LEED-NC Silver level certification

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