Tenant Handbook
Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning are provided by the Building during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Building Holidays). The blinds/window treatment should be used to aid in climate control at the property; i.e. blinds should be in the closed position during sunny days and over weekends or during extended absences from the Building. Should you experience any problems with climate comfort, please do not hesitate to call the Property Management Office at www.workspeed.com or 212.370.0928 so that appropriate adjustments can be made.
The heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems provide the tenant with a means to enjoy the maximum level of environmental comfort throughout the year:
- Perimeter Heating and Cooling:
Floor 42: Hot water fin tube convector piping is mounted along the perimeter wall of your space directly below the windows and is enclosed in a metal cover with louvers cut out along the top to allow for sufficient heat rise. This heat is controlled by an exterior sensor connected to the building management system which automatically raises the water temperature in the heating unit as the outside temperature drops. When the outside temperature increases, the hot water temperature will decrease.
Floors 2 through 41: Induction units are located beneath each of the perimeter window units within your space. These units provide a mixture of air supplied by a central fan that mixes with the air from within your space. To maximize the effectiveness of these units, a front clearance of at least twenty-four inches is required. In the winter mode of operation, the temperature of the water serving these units is controlled by the Building’s building management system which will adjust the temperature of the supply water in relation to the outside air temperature. During the summer mode of operation, the chilled water being supplied from the central HVAC plant regulates the temperature of the water serving these units.
2. Interior HVAC - Floors 2 through 42:
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning services are distributed by multiple air handlers located within various mechanical equipment rooms. Chilled water for cooling is provided through a central HVAC plant. Four chillers, powered by steam or electric, provide a total capacity in excess of 4,500 tons. Heating is generated through steam supplied to the Building by Con Edison.