Located at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, a new model apartment brings together technologies that are being incorporated in New York City Housing Authority’s modernization projects across the city.
The apartment gives design teams, property managers and other stakeholders an opportunity to see technology firsthand when planning to carry out public housing renovations in the future.
New technologies include window heat pumps from Midea and Gradient, high-efficiency windows specifically suited for window heat pumps, 120-volt electric induction stoves and far-infrared radiant heating panels.
“The future of public housing is green,” said Leila Bozorg, deputy mayor for housing and planning. “With the heat pumps, induction stove and other technology on display at the model sustainability apartment, we're making it easier than ever to see examples of the improvements available to NYCHA residents as part of comprehensive renovations at their properties.”
The new technologies are in different stages of development. Window heat pumps are installed or planned for installation at Woodside Houses, Morrisania Air Rights, Claremont Consolidated, Beach 41st St. Houses and more. New heating panels are installed in units of Tilden Houses.
“At the Brooklyn Navy Yard, we’re proud to support this effort that demonstrates how sustainability and innovation can create healthier, more comfortable homes for public housing residents,” said Lindsay Greene, president and CEO of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation.
The showcase builds on the 2026 NYCHA Sustainability Agenda, which sets a five-year goal of transitioning 20,000 NYCHA apartments from fossil fuel-based heating systems to more energy-efficient heat pumps.
The improvements are part of the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 capital plan, which includes $5.6 billion for NYCHA over the next five years.
