Building planner

Group a building's bedrooms by size. See the legal minimum for each group, how many units of each size to buy, and the totals.

Bedroom groups

Example: 14 bedrooms about 12 × 10 feet. Only rooms that tenants elect must be cooled, so plan for the bedrooms you expect requests for.

Incentive estimate uses

Building totals

§ 27-2030

Minimums use 20 BTU per hour per square foot. ENERGY STAR advises 10% more for sunny rooms.

NYSERDA window heat pumps

For multifamily owners installing at least 10 window heat pumps. Capped at the project cost and $500,000 per project. Apply by June 30, 2027, or until funding runs out. Details