Retrofit NYC Block by Block

Learn about an unprecedented campaign in six neighborhoods to get New Yorkers to reduce their energy use through smart investments in their homes.

http://prattcenter.net/retrofit-nyc-block-block

Learn about low- or no-cost energy reduction assistance program for low income tenants

Empower NY provides cost-effective electric reduction measures such as lighting and refrigerator replacement to income-qualified households. Available to renters.

http://www.getenergysmart.org/lowincome/empower.aspx

Learn about Energy Star® Federal Tax Credits

Energy Star® Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency:

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index

Find NY State tax incentives for your rehabilitation projects

Form for State Tax Incentives:

http://www.tax.state.ny.us/pdf/2008/fillin/inc/it255_2008_fill_in.pdf

Find federal tax incentives for your rehabilitation projects

Form for Federal Tax Incentives Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f5695.pdf

www.dsireusa.org

Visit these Energy Star® tax credit programs

Energy Star® tax credit links and tax forms:

http://energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index

Sign up for a free energy survey

Free energy survey for 5 to 75 family buildings:

http://www.coned.com/energyefficiency/residential_multifamily.asp

See if any of these NY tax incentives apply to your real estate

A guide to incentives in NY (not all apply to residential dwellings):

http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/allsummaries.cfm?State=NY&&re=1&ee=1

Learn about real estate financial assistance programs

List of financing available through Enterprise Green Communities:

http://www.greencommunitiesonline.org/tools/funding/

Learn how National Grid rewards responsible community development

National Grid Green Cinderella Grant:

http://www2.nationalgridus.com/corpinfo/community/greenguidelines_all.jsp

Learn about weatherization financial assistance programs

Weatherization Program info “Program: Program Guidance”:

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/guidance.html#c_wap

Learn about government financial assistance programs

EERE Financial Opportunities: Types of Financial Assistance:

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/financing/types_assistance.html

www.dsireusa.org

Learn about CPC’s green financing initiatives

CPC Green Loan application:

http://www.communityp.com/docs/Green_Loan_Application.pdf

Learn about managing your real estate loans

Learn about managing your real estate loans with these easy to use HSBC online calculators: 

http://www.yourmoneycounts.com/

Keep your sidewalk in good shape

Cracks and uneven surfaces in your building’s sidewalks are a tripping hazard and can land you a violation. It’s your responsibility to keep them in good repair. Learn more at the DOT sidewalk webpage: 

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/sidewalks/sidewalkintro.shtml

Learn to care for and protect the trees outside your building

Trees lower energy costs, shade residents from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, mitigate stormwater run-off, and increase property values.  Trees are a great addition to a building’s entrance, courtyard or backyard.  Street trees beautify New York City and clean our air. They need 20 gallons of water a week during hot weather, and must be protected.  You can get “curb your dog” signs, and protective pit guards to keep bikes, cars, and pedestrians from hurting trees at:

 http://www.milliontreesnyc.org/.

Prevent garbage spills at the curb

Tips for waste management at the curb:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dsny/html/collection/refuse.shtml

Green walls can cool your building and reduce air pollution

Green walls are purposefully vegetated walls that absorb rainwater, shade and cool your building in summer: reducing energy use for air conditioning. Green walls also deter graffiti, and help filter air pollution.

http://www.insideurbangreen.org/green-wall/

http://www.originalgreen.org/blog/smartdwelling-i---green.html

Call 311 to get help in removing graffiti

NYC can help you get rid of graffiti – call 311 or visit:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/cau/html/qol/anti_graffiti.shtml

Provide bicycle storage for your residents, it’s required

Bicycle storage is required for buildings with more than 10 units.  Learn more here: 

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/bicycle_parking/index.shtml