685 First Avenue

685 First Avenue – Manhattan, New York

◩ Project Type

Public

◩ Project location

Manhattan, New York

◩ System specifications

Custom Mats

4iE-03 Thermostats

◩ Client

The 685 First Avenue site is a 32,365 SF parcel located between East 39th and East 40th Streets on First Avenue in New York City, south of the United Nations Headquarters along the East River. It is a prominent location in Manhattan.

◩ Heating system

Electric Underfloor Heating

◩ Project size

39 Floors and Lobby, Perimeter Heat

The Challenge

Providing a solution to offset heat loss created by window areas and perimeter walls whilst also supplying a floor heating system to be installed throughout the main lobby.

The Solution

Warmup designed and supplied custom size electric floor heating mats to be installed around the perimeter of each floor and throughout the entire main lobby.

The Result

The lobby had custom mats installed in the floor creating a comfortable high-end luxurious feel in the main lobby. The additional floors had heat losses offset by the Warmup mats installed around the perimeter of each room creating a more comfortable environment for its future residents. Learn more about our Commercial Projects Division.