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Fordham Bedford Housing CorporationFordham Bedford Housing Corporation

Our HistoryOur History

• Formed to assist tenants in efforts to save their buildings and conduct renovations

• Established in 1980

• Now owns and manages more than 100 apartment buildings that are home to 3000 Bronx familiesbuildings that are home to 3000 Bronx families.

• Works to improve other neighborhood conditions

Sustainable Development / Smart Development(C it C ti C t)

Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation

(Community, Conservation, Cost)

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Acquisition/ HVAC/BoilerLand Envelope Systems

Acquisition/ Preservation

Bldg Orientation

Conservation

Elevator

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Energy Efficiency

Solar Thermal

Rainwater

Weatherization

Wall Construction

FUNDAMENTAL

Impact: Energy Efficiency

FUNDAMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Wall Construction Construction Supervision

Insulation/Windows Systems


SYSTEM INVESTMENTS

Impact: Energy/Water Efficiency

SYSTEM INVESTMENTS


Sustainable Development / Smart Development(Community Conservation Cost)


(Community, Conservation, Cost)

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Increased Energy Efficiency

Energy Star Appliances

Improved Air Quality

Low-VOC Products

Land Envelope Systems

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Low-flow Fixtures

Motion Sensors

Products

Minimal Off-Gasing Materials

Renewable Resources

Impact: Energy/Water Efficiency2nd TIER INVESTMENTS

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DECATUR GREEN: PERFORMANCE TARGETS

ENERGY WATER AIR QUALITY MATERIALS

DECATUR GREEN: Conservation TacticsDECATUR GREEN: Conservation Tactics

The Building’s exterior wall construction, low-emitting windows, and entrances have been carefully built, installed, inspected, and tested to minimize heat gain, heat loss, and/or air infiltration within the building and apartment unitENERGY apartment unit

The Building comes equipped with an extremely efficient Boiler System

Building is equipped with a high-efficiency elevator

Building/Apartments are equipped with high-efficiencyBuilding/Apartments are equipped with high efficiency lights

Building is equipped with Energy Star labeled appliances and La ndr Eq ipmentappliances and Laundry Equipment

DECATUR GREEN: Maximizing Performance

TENANT PARTNERSHIP

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TENANT PARTNERSHIP


The building has implemented a 3000-gallon rainwater system that will filter and use collected (free) water to flush your toilets

Factoid: If the rainwater tank is filled twice in one month, it will eliminate the need for city water for this service

WATERApartments come equipped with water delivery fixtures that help to conserve the overall amount of water used within building apartment


Building/apartment incorporates healthy paint, sealants caulks and adhesives that contain lowsealants, caulks, and adhesives that contain low amounts of Volatile Organic Compounds [VOC]. These product selections were chosen to provide premium air quality conditions for your family and

AIR QUALITY neighbors

Trash chutes are located on each floor. Please dispose of your trash and debris into thesedispose of your trash and debris into these receptacles to prevent unwanted scents to build up within the building and or within your apartment.

Recycling stations are located in the basement

DECATUR GREEN: Maximizing Performance

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TENANT PARTNERSHIP

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The building has installed bamboo flooring , an extremely renewable materialy

The building incorporated quarried and/or recycled materials

MATERIALS

H l f l HiCLEANING PRODUCTS

Helpful Hints

Avoid products that have high percentages of the following ingredients:p g g g

PHOSPHATES (Laundry Detergents)

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Sodium Hydroxide – decomposing agent (i.e drain cleaner, mildew cleaner)Sodium Hydroxide decomposing agent (i.e drain cleaner, mildew cleaner)Sodium Hypochlorite – disinfectant / stain remover (household cleaners)Alkalides – helps clean w/o excessive rubbing (hazardous LOW pH numbers)Ammonia – household cleaners (i.e glass cleaners)F ld h d i di t i h h ld l ( th tt k )Formaldehyde – ingredient in many household cleaners (asthma attacks)

Light Bulb Exchange ProgramLight Bulb Exchange Program

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