"It doesn't have to be this way. In fact, buildings in many European countries also have older steam radiators, yet tenants in those apartments are able to easily keep their units comfortably temperate, but not tropical, during the winter. How? With a thermostatic radiator valve, a small plastic product that can be installed in under an hour and costs less than $25 on Amazon."
"My organization, Tenants for Healthy Homes, sees an opportunity to improve tenants' lives while also helping the city meet our energy efficiency goals. A thermostatic radiator valve allows tenants to control the temperature more precisely, preventing overheating and providing dignity and comfort in our apartments (these are different from the valves on most New York City radiators, which only allow for on/off control)."
Nearly 70 percent of New Yorkers with steam heat report being chronically overheated during the winter, leaving tenants uncomfortable and causing landlords to waste energy. Thermostatic radiator valves cost under $25, install in under an hour, and allow precise temperature control unlike typical on/off radiator valves. Buildings in many European countries use these valves to keep apartments comfortably temperate. Common maintenance—repairing broken heating elements and leaks, installing indoor and outdoor thermometers, and insulating exposed pipes—also helps maintain pleasant temperatures. Covered rent-stabilized landlords must install individual temperature controls under Local Law 97 by August 2025.
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