22-61 45th Street and 22-60 46th Street: Transforming Affordable Housing in Queens
As part of major retrofit project, eFlow-Constant Airflow Regulators are installed at two adjacent buildings located at 22-61 45th Street and 22-60 46th Street. These upgrades are aimed at enhancing both energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Each building, with eight floors and 136 affordable housing units, is part of an ongoing revitalization plan spearheaded by Mega Realty Holding and the Pancyprian Association.
Project Overview
This pair of eight-story buildings, which rise from a shared podium, serve as affordable housing units for low and moderate-income residents in Queens. Expected to be completed in 2024, the retrofit focuses on modernizing the buildings’ ventilation and HVAC systems to align with contemporary sustainability goals. The project aims to set a new standard for energy-efficient housing while ensuring that residents enjoy better air quality, comfort, and lower utility costs.
eFlow Role in the Retrofit
eFlow USA supplied a comprehensive range of eFlow Constant Airflow Regulators (CARs), skillfully installed by Good-Will Mechanical Corp throughout both buildings. The installation featured 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch eFlow-CARs, along with eFlow-MAX High Capacity Constant Airflow Regulators, all designed to maintain balanced airflow despite pressure variations within the buildings. These systems automatically regulate ventilation, ensuring that each apartment benefits from optimized air distribution.
By leveraging these advanced airflow management technologies, the project ensures energy conservation without compromising air quality or resident comfort.
Technical Insights
The installation of eFlow-CARs in various sizes—4″, 6″, and 8″—as well as the eFlow-MAX in both buildings, plays a critical role in ensuring the retrofit meets high standards of energy efficiency and air quality control. These CAR systems automatically adjust to fluctuations in pressure, allowing the building’s HVAC systems to operate more efficiently by maintaining consistent air circulation.
Key Stakeholders
- Developer: Mega Realty Holding and the Pancyprian Association
- Installer: Good-Will Mechanical Corp
- eFlow Products: 4”, 6”, 8” CARs and eFlow-MAX
Benefits of Installing eFlow CARs
- Energy Efficiency: The eFlow CARs reduce unnecessary energy consumption, contributing to lower utility costs for residents.
- Improved Indoor Air Quality: Consistent airflow prevents pollutants from accumulating in individual apartments, fostering a healthier living environment.
- Enhanced Comfort: Proper air distribution ensures that residents enjoy a balanced and comfortable climate within their homes, no matter the season.
Conclusion
The transformation of these two eight-story buildings at 22-61 45th Street and 22-60 46th Street reflects a growing trend towards energy-efficient retrofits in the affordable housing sector. By implementing eFlow’s advanced airflow regulation technology we are creating a modern living space that prioritizes energy savings, sustainability, and the well-being of its residents.
This project stands as a model for future developments in New York City, demonstrating that it’s possible to combine affordable housing with cutting-edge green technology to create healthier, more sustainable urban environments.
For more information, visit eflowusa.net or email [email protected].
eFlow-CAR FACTS
eFlow-CAR is a simple solution to balancing ventilation systems. Constant Airflow Regulator is a device that automatically regulates airflows in ventilation systems to constant levels. The passive control element responds to duct pressure, and requires no electric sensors, pneumatic sensors or controls. eFlow-CARs promote high indoor air quality and energy savings.
- UL 2043 Classified
- Composed of fire resistant UL 94 ABS plastic
- Diameters offered: 3”, 4″, 5”, 6”, 8″, 10″
- Operating Pressure Range: 0.08 to 2.4 in w.g. (20-600Pa)
- Airflow settings: 15-765 CFM
- Temperature Limits: -22° to 140°F (-30° to 60°C)
- Suitable for both supply and exhaust applications
- No external power supply needed
- Field Adjustable CFM set point
- Capable of maintaining constant airflow within +- 5% for nominal airflow throughout the target operating pressure range of 0.08 to 2.4 in.
- Standard for Energy Efficient Compliance
