Q&A
HVAC replacement process and timeline in NYCHA facilities
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Council Member Hudson initiates a Q&A session, focusing on the HVAC replacement process in NYCHA facilities. Dylan Baker-Rice from NYCHA explains the timeline and challenges associated with HVAC replacements.
- Typical capital process for extensive HVAC repairs takes 4-5 years
- Replacements often coupled with roof replacement due to equipment location
- Process involves abatement for lead and asbestos in older systems
- Maintenance items can be addressed faster than capital projects
Crystal Hudson
0:31:25
Thank you, council member Osei.
0:31:27
And before we get into our question oh, yes.
Dylan Baker-Rice
0:31:33
Thank you.
0:31:33
I was just gonna add to that.
0:31:36
If the HVAC replacement is a more extensive capital repair, then it would follow the more typical capital process, which would expectation is it's 4 years to 5 years.
0:31:47
And in those cases, we have to replace the entire HVAC system, and it's often coupled with roof replacement because much of the equipment's on the roof.
0:31:56
So it's much more extensive to get into the space.
0:31:59
To remove, we have to abate, particularly for older systems.
0:32:04
So we need to check for lead, asbestos, do due diligence there, and then bring a vendor on board and complete the repairs.
0:32:12
If it's a maintenance item, that's much faster than a typical capital project, but that gives you an idea of of some of the challenges with replacement.
0:32:22
Thank you, counsel.