NYU Schack Institute

Center for the Sustainable

Built Environment
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Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Why Do This?
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Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Why Do This?

Buildings are responsible for 43% of North American climate emissions

Industrial (5%)

Commercial (17%)

Industry (25%)
377 MMTC

Buildings (43%)
658 MMTC

Residential (21%)
Transportation (32%)
482 MMTC

Source: Building Solutions to Climate Change, Innovative Policy Solutions, November 2006
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Why Do This?

Fund Strategy: Cost Effective Green Methods

McKinsey study indicates that the Fund’s typical green building strategies, including building insulation, lighting retro-
fits, air conditioning and water heater upgrades, are in fact cost-effective methods for reducing climate impact.
Source: McKinsey Analysis
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Why Do This?

98% of buildings are existing 
vs 2% of new construction

Picture of Empire State 
Building? 
Building?
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Aerial View

Aerial View
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Aerial View of Site
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Site Plan
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Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Historical Photo circa 1910

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Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Project Team

Partner Role

Rose Smart Growth Investment Fund I, L.P. Owner

Jonathan Rose Companies Developer

Dattner Architects Architectural

A hi lDDesign
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GRPCA Design Consultant
Ettinger Engineering Associates MEP Engineer
Robert Silman Associates, P.C. Structural Engineer
EME Group LEED/NYSERDA Consultant
Bright Power Solar Panel Consultant
RC Dolner Construction Manager
GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. Environmental Consultant
Phipps Houses Property Manager
Design 2147 Expeditor
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Exterior Façade

Existing Conditions - Facade

Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Interior – Common Area
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Interior – Units
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Existing Conditions Survey
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Existing Conditions Survey
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Existing Conditions Survey
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Whole Building Rehabilitation
Strategy
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Individual Unit Rehabilitation
Strategy
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Funding Sources Construction Permanent

HDC First Mortgage (Long Term Bond)* $22,360,000 $22,360,000

HDC First Mortgage (Short Term Bond) $1,745,000 $0
HPD Multifamily Second $5,940,000 $5,940,000
U.S. HUD Green Retrofit Program $3,610,000 $3,610,000
First Seller Note $4 814 968
$4,814,968 $1 000 000
$1,000,000
Second Seller Note $3,063,687 $0
NYSERDA Solar Program $69,000 $69,000
Federal Solar Tax Credit Grant $102,000 $102,000
LIHTC Equity** $1,000,000 $10,138,000
Deferred Developer Fee $3 105 320
$3,105,320 $3 105 320
$3,105,320
Cash Flow $1,581,961 $1,581,961
Total $47,397,236 $50,975,269

*Letter of credit provided by Bank of New York Mellon.

**LIHTC at $.829; Equity investment from Enterprise.
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Renovation
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•Major
Major Building Systems
•Exterior Façade
•Interior / Common Space
•Unit Repairs
•Additional Green Systems
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Building Systems
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Building Systems
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Building Systems / Proposed Retrofit Solutions
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Exterior Façade

Existing Conditions - Facade

Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Efficient Lighting: Interior
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Water-Conserving Appliances and Fixtures
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Interior Materials

Eco-Leader Porcelain Tile T&G No. 2 Oak Forbo Linoleum

FSC Certified Kitchen Cabinets Porcelain Floor Tile Porcelain Mosaic Tile
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Solar Technology

Solar Electric
• Photovoltaic (PV) technology converts
sun’s
’ energy to
t electricity
l t i it
• Storage is optional
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Satellite View

Bulkheads

Tall Buildings
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Proposed System Placement
Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Roof Design Options

Roof Mounted PV

New Fire Code requires 
N Fi C d i
unobstructed roof pathways
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Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC Online Interface

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Source: Effective Design Studio | Francis Zera

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