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Con Edison and HPDIntro to Con Edison Processes for AffordableHousing DevelopersMay 22, 20191
NYC Housing Preservation & DevelopmentRona Reodica, Assistant CommissionerBuilding and Land Development Services (BLDS)2
AgendaWednesday, May 22, 20191General Overview of Housing New York and HPD – BLDS2Coordination efforts between HPD-BLDS and Con Edison3Working with Con Edison4Overview of Process and Timeframes for Service5Common Pitfalls/Challenges6Con Edison’s Project Center for Applications, MonitoringProgress and Communications
Housing New York121,919 or 41% of HNY TargetCY 2018: 34,160**1/1/2014-12/31/2018Historic Production: FY18, CY17 & CY18 brokeproduction records stretchingback to the Koch admin. CY18 was the first year inrecorded history that the citycreated over 10,000 newconstruction units (10,099**)Homeless UnitsCY18:2,578**HNY: 9,863Seniors ServedCY18: 1,831**HNY: 7,388*HNY Record** Historic RecordSupportiveUnits FinancedCY18: 1,480*HNY: 4,777City Investment421a Standalone UnitsCY18: 1.7BCY18: 1,175*HNY: 5.05BHNY: 1,992HNY TDC: 28.02BCity Investment Spent to Date: 30%Michell-Lama UnitsCY18: 14,859*HNY: 33,937
Housing New York 2.0How we do it1 Create more homes for seniors2 Protect affordability at Mitchell-Lama buildings3 Build a firewall against displacement4 Unlock the potential of vacant lots5 Support homeownership for moderate-income New Yorkers6 Enable innovation in new construction(modular housing & micro-units)
Building & Land Development ServicesBLDSBLDS provides architectural, engineering, environmental, cost valuation, and construction support services forHPD new construction and preservation projects. BLDS provides an array of technical services commencing in thepre-construction phase and continuing through the post-construction close-out period. Services include: Environmental assessment;In-house scope development;Architectural, engineering, and/or cost-estimating reviews of scopes of work and designs—prepared byexternal consultants—for substantial rehabilitation and new construction programs;Bid review and award recommendations for moderate rehabilitation programs;Construction monitoring for all loan programs; andRequisition review and change order processing for Article 8A, Year-15, supportive housing, and otherprograms, if requested.BLDS works closely with developers/sponsors, consultant architects, and engineers to assure that HPD-assistedprojects comply with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, rules, and standards governing our activities, and theHPD Design Guidelines, while ensuring thoughtful design, cost reasonableness, and integrity during the entireproject life-cycle. HPD launched an electronic document submission and review process called BLDS eSubmit.Through this tool, external partners, sponsors, developers, owners, and architects are able to submit PDFdrawings and documents to HPD for review and approval purposes.
WHO is BLDS?BLDS Bureaus/Units1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Bureau of New Construction Design Services: Design review, accessibility reviewsand inspectionsBureau of Preservation Design Services: Intake/Scope review, design review,accessibility reviews and inspections, J-51 applicationsBureau of Engineering: construction docs review (MEP & structural), costestimating/valuation, change order review, MEP inspections, quality assuranceinspectionsEnvironmental Planning Unit: Environmental review (CEQR, NEPA)Codes and Standards Unit: Research & support services to BLDS, maintain HPDspecs, zoning/code/accessibility interpretationsBureau of Construction Services: Construction MonitoringEnvironmental Compliance Unit: PBS tank maintenance and conversion in Cityowned buildingsProgram Management Unit: Liaison with City Agencies and utility companies
CoordinationHPD-BLDS and Con Edison Quarterly meetings with HPD-BLDS and Con Edison Increase transparency of Con Edison process with HPD Ongoing coordination efforts from BLDS Program Management and/orBLDS Construction Services to address issues with new gas installations,inspections, new service request, etc. Flag affordable housing projects to Con Edison by adding “NYC-HPD” aspart of the “Project Name” on Con Edison’s Project Center Ex.: Project Name: NYC-HPD, 100 Gold Street Apartments To facilitate requests to HPD-BLDS for project assistance, provide HPDBLDS with access to you project profile by adding the following emailaddress under “contact person” on Con Edison’s Project Center:BLDS.CONED@hpd.nyc.gov
Contact Info:For additional information, send an email to:HPD-BLDS: BLDS.Contact@hpd.nyc.govCon Edison: www.coned.com/es
Working with Con EdisonFrank CatanzaroManager, Energy Services11
Con Edison: Our CustomersElectricApproximately 3.4 million customers in New York City (except the Rockaways)and most of Westchester County, an approximately 660-square-mile service areawith a population of more than nine million.GasApproximately 1.1 million customers in Manhattan, the Bronx, parts of Queensand most of Westchester County.SteamThe largest steam distribution system in the United States by producing anddelivering steam to approximately 1,600 customers in parts of Manhattan south of96th Street.12
Working with Con Edison Types of Projects––––New developmentsGut rehabsRenovations\modifications that increase loadOil to gas or steam conversions When to Contact Con Edison––Planning and developmentDetermine electric and gas demand requirements How will Con Edison work impact schedule or project budget How to Contact Con Edison–Project Center Tracks projects and communications13
Case Progression Walk ThroughDan GraziadeiProject Specialist, Process & Technology14
Case Progression15
Important Case Milestones Service Determination by Engineering Establishing the Point of Entry Service Layout Review Negotiating an Accurate Service Date Determination / Payment of any Costs DOB Inspections and Sign-offs Completing a Checklist & Requesting a Final Inspection Energizing the ServiceAsk a question by submitting a Customer Inquiry to thecase, if you have any concerns or need guidance duringthe process16
Internal Con Edison Timelines Triage the Case Service Determinations Service Layout (Customer) Con Edison Layout Scheduling the Work Construction Final Inspection Turn On & Meter Installation 2 days 30 days 12 days 10 to 30 days 10 to 30 days 30 to 120 days 10 days 10 to 20 daysTimelines will vary on a case-by-case basis, depending on the location and other factors.Service dates will be based on review of the completed load letter application.17
What Causes Delays Inaccurate load data or making load modifications withoutnotifying Con Edison Permit limitations – protected streets, holiday embargo,stipulation restrictions Waiting on application/deposit/cost payment Failed final inspections Backlog due to storms/heat waves, heavier than normalworkload18
Common Failed Final: Electric The following are the most common reasons for failedelectric final inspections and are available online in the ConEdison Blue Book (both 1& 2 family homes and multi-familybuildings). Point of Attachment (POA) too close to windowPOA too close to balconyMetal drain pipe between weatherhead and connection pointNo part supplied marked on the meter panNo knockout lock (barrel lock) installed on meter pan***Referenced: EO-4647-C, EO-6218-B19
Common Failed Final: Gas The following are the most common reasons for failed Gasfinal inspections and are available online in the Con EdisonYellow Book. Meter Bar Wrong size or not painted Meter ValvePiping size for particular meterRotary Meter set up not built to specification***Referenced: G-316, EO-16886-B, EO-16511-B, EO -13977-C20
Project Center for Applications,Monitoring Progress and CommunicationsCherry Hla-HtayTraining and Change Management21
Coned.com/ES22
Click HereRegional Maps for Retail/Majors23
Coned.com: Building & Remodeling Project Center24
Project Center Home Screen2525
Work Flow2626
Customer To Do2727
Project Center Application28
Project Center Application Abilities View your Project CenterCases Schedule and view all yourappointments Find easy resourcesYou can do all this from thepalm of your hand!29
Mobility Application Takeaway Complete transparency onCase status Prompt and Responsive Scheduling convenience Update on the Go!30
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Flag affordable housing projects to Con Edison by adding "NYC-HPD" as part of the "Project Name" on Con Edison's Project Center Ex.: Project Name: NYC-HPD, 100 Gold Street Apartments To facilitate requests to HPD-BLDS for project assistance, provide HPD-BLDS with access to you project profile by adding the following email
