Overview
- Residents report little or no heat throughout the season, with several saying service became intermittent and then stopped entirely around Nov. 14.
- The city’s Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department issued an emergency correction order and is writing $2,000 tickets daily while coordinating with the Law Department on potential legal action.
- The building owner blames a failed boiler and circulation pump, says a temporary boiler is being deployed, and projects a custom replacement pump will be installed in mid-January.
- Tenants have turned to ovens, stovetops, and space heaters to keep warm, leading to tripped breakers and higher utility bills reported at $100 to $300 more in a month.
- Coverage and city statements indicate at least one tower affecting 98 units remains without heat, and building staff limited press access as residents posted city contact information in common areas.