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One 5th Avenue

A Green Residential Building in New York, NY.

  • A gut renovation and combination of two existing penthouses into one green living space.
  • Construction year
  • 2009
  • No. floors
  • 2
  • Energy Efficiency Features
  • Radiant floors system for high efficiency heating and cooling:Energy star certified appliances:Energy efficient lighting
  • Green Products
  • Soy-based expanding foam insulation:Improved air quality with low and non toxic VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints, adhesives and finishes:Forest Stewardship Council Certified Wood Products

  • Water Conservation Features
  • High efficient water fixtures and flow restrictors
    to help control and conserve usage.
  • Transportation
  • Nearby subway lines - A, B, C, D, E, F, V, R, W, 6
  • Amount and type of insulation
  • Soy-based expanding foam insulation
  • Type of building (home, school, commercial, etc.)
  • Residential
  • Designer
  • U + B Architects
  • Builder
  • Greenstreet Construction
  • Building Style
  • Condo