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1155 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY, Jun 1, 2003

Durst takes unusual approach to reduce electric demand and avoid cooling tower expansion

Building owners in Manhattan face many of the same challenges as building owners everywhere – it’s just that in Manhattan, the challenges are usually on a larger and more complex scale. A respected owner of a midtown property recently chose to question the conventional wisdom for New York HVAC plant design and upgraded a major building cooling plant. The project involved installation of new chillers, along with an ice storage tank plant, thereby reducing electrical demand and reliability.

Prime Location

The1155 Avenue of the Americas Building comprises 42 stories. The sleek, black structure is at the corner of 45th Street, just one block from Times Square in a prime midtown business location. The building opened in 1984 and is owned by The Durst Organization, a prominent owner and operator of Manhattan real estate. Major tenants include two large law firms and a business office of The Wall Street Journal. The tenant list also includes several retailers and many other offices... [Read More]