New model apartment gives residents, builders and property managers a firsthand look at clean energy technologies being developed across NYCHA
Showcase features heat pumps, induction stoves, high-efficiency windows and radiant heat panels as NYCHA brings cleaner, more efficient technologies to its apartments
Yesterday, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Deputy Mayors Leila Bozorg and Julie Su, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt and Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) President and CEO Lindsay Greene unveiled a model sustainability apartment showcasing the technologies that will help build a cleaner, healthier and more comfortable future for public housing residents.
Located at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the model apartment brings together technologies that are being incorporated into NYCHA modernization projects across the city, including window heat pumps, 120-volt induction stoves, triple-pane insulated casement windows and infrared heat panels.
The apartment will give NYCHA residents, design-build teams, property managers and other stakeholders an opportunity to see and experience the technologies firsthand as they plan and carry out future public housing renovations.
The showcase builds on the 2026 NYCHA Sustainability Agenda, which sets a five-year goal of transitioning 20,000 NYCHA apartments from inefficient, fossil fuel-based heating systems to clean, efficient heat pumps and installing modern induction stoves in 10,000 apartments. The agenda also includes goals around energy efficiency, electric vehicle charging, solar power and climate resilience.
“For too long, New Yorkers living in public housing have been asked to wait for the investments they deserve. We are changing that by putting NYCHA at the forefront of climate innovation. The technologies in this model apartment show how we are delivering a stronger, more sustainable future for public housing. Cleaner heat, better cooling and modern appliances can make homes more comfortable while helping us build a city that is ready for the climate challenges ahead,” said Mayor Mamdani.
"The future of public housing is green,” said Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg. “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. We'll keep fighting for the investment that NYCHA needs in order to bring these innovative appliances to even more New Yorkers."
"This model apartment shows residents exactly what modernization looks like in practice, and it shows our partners how to build it at scale,” said Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su. “NYCHA households deserve reliable heat, working appliances and homes that don't cost a fortune to run, and this administration is putting the capital and the technology behind that goal."
“NYCHA is building a future where public housing is not only preserved, but transformed through innovation, sustainability, and investments that improve the quality of life for residents,” said NYCHA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt. “This model apartment gives our partners, stakeholders, and residents the opportunity to see that future taking shape and to experience firsthand the technologies that will help us create healthier, more efficient, and more resilient homes. I thank Mayor Mamdani and his administration for their commitment to advancing this work, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard for generously providing a space where we can bring this vision to life and continue exploring the next generation of solutions for NYCHA residents.”
“At the Brooklyn Navy Yard, we’re proud to support this effort that demonstrates how investments in 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. “These technologies and appliances demonstrate how local government can create opportunities for businesses to develop solutions with the potential to benefit residents and buildings across New York City and beyond. This showroom brings that work to light, giving residents, advocates, and policymakers a tangible way to see the benefits of energy efficiency and resilient building improvements. When we improve the energy efficiency of any building in New York City, it benefits all New Yorkers, and creates opportunities beyond as well."
“NYCHA’s approach to modernization is grounded in a simple principle: we must invest in technologies that are innovative, but also proven, reliable, and capable of addressing the challenge of installing new efficient systems in existing buildings as we modernize heating systems across our portfolio,” said NYCHA Chief Asset and Capital Management Officer Dylan Baker-Rice. “The technologies showcased here represent that approach and demonstrate how thoughtful capital investments can deliver both dependable heating and cooling systems and meaningful sustainability improvements. By bringing these technologies together in one place, we can give our project partners, property managers, and other stakeholders a clear understanding of how these solutions can be integrated into NYCHA’s capital and modernization projects and scaled to serve more residents across NYCHA and greater New York.”
“NYCHA’s 2026 Sustainability Agenda sets an ambitious course for creating more energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable homes for our residents, and the technologies showcased in this model apartment bring those goals into focus,” said NYCHA Vice President for Sustainability Siobhan Watson. “From transitioning 20,000 apartments to clean heating and cooling to installing 10,000 induction stoves, we are taking concrete steps to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, lower energy consumption, and build a more sustainable public housing portfolio. This showroom allows us to demonstrate what that future can look like today as we continue implementing the innovations that will help NYCHA meet its sustainability goals by 2031.”
“Clean energy technologies such as heat pumps, induction stoves, and high-efficiency windows are critical in advancing New York State to a clean energy economy,” said New York Power Authority President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll. “Our collaboration with New York City and NYSERDA on innovative programs like Clean Heat for All and the Induction Stove Challenge improve NYCHA housing units and demonstrate an effective path forward for State-City partnerships. Through these innovative programs, we are bringing cleaner, more efficient technologies to city apartment dwellers so that they can stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer and make meals at home in a more efficient way using modern technology.”
“The unveiling of new apartments at the Brooklyn Navy Yard is an example of how New York is harnessing innovation and strong public-private partnerships through the Clean Heat for All and Induction Stove Challenges to accelerate adoption of next-generation technologies,” said NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris. “NYSERDA is proud to work alongside our partners at NYCHA and NYPA to advance clean energy solutions that can improve comfort, reduce energy use and deliver lasting benefits for New Yorkers.”
Many of the technologies featured in the model apartment were developed through procurement initiatives that use the Authority’s purchasing power to spur innovation and develop products specifically suited to the needs of public housing.
The technologies on display include:
- Window heat pumps: Packaged window heat pumps from Midea and Gradient, developed through the Clean Heat for All Challenge, are being incorporated into modernization projects as NYCHA works toward its goal of installing heat pumps in 20,000 apartments.
- High-efficiency windows: Intus casement windows designed with sleeves specifically suited for window heat pumps will help support their installation in NYCHA apartments.
- Induction stoves: Copper is developing a battery-operated electric induction stove that can be operated using standard 120-volt, 20-amp outlets, allowing induction cooking to be brought to older buildings without requiring major electrical upgrades. The company will produce 100 units for a pilot evaluation before broader rollout.
- Radiant heating panels: Far-infrared radiant (FIR) heating panels provide direct warmth without heating the surrounding air.
The technologies are in different stages of development and deployment. Window heat pumps are installed or planned for installation at Woodside Houses, Morrisania Air Rights, Claremont Consolidated, and Beach 41st Street Houses, as well as at Bay View Houses and Campos Plaza II, which are undergoing comprehensive renovations through the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program. FIR heating panels are currently installed and providing heat to residents of Tilden Houses.
Yesterday’s announcement marks the latest milestone of the Clean Heat for All Challenge and the Induction Stove Challenge, a partnerships between NYCHA, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop new electrification products that can better serve the needs of existing multifamily buildings.
The model apartment will continue to be updated as new products become available, creating a living showcase for the technologies that can help modernize NYCHA homes.
Investing in Public Housing
These sustainability improvements are part of the Mamdani administration’s broader commitment to NYCHA. The City’s Fiscal Year 2027 capital plan includes $5.6 billion for NYCHA over five years, the largest capital commitment to the Authority in recent history.
The budget also includes $374 million in combined expense and capital funding to turn over vacant apartments for new residents, $42.5 million to launch a new Critical Repairs Initiative modeled on the Ombudsperson Call Center, and $5.9 million to repair and maintain elevators, among other investments.
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