Emerald Green includes a high percentage of recycled-content green construction materials from regional sources, and ensures water preservation with water-efficient plumbing, green roofs utilizing recaptured water for irrigation and a building-wide water filtration system. Exceeding the New York State Energy Code, Emerald Green is fitted for energy efficiency with occupancy sensors for lighting in common areas and roof terraces with heat-reflective pavers. The 400-car parking garage is outfitted with electric cars charging stations to further facilitate green apartment living. Each Emerald Green home is designed according to LEED guidelines with sustainable bamboo wood flooring, VOC-free interior finishes and walls that minimize random air-infiltration from adjacent apartments and corridors. Nine-foot-high ceilings and thoughtfully designed floor plans accentuate each green apartment’s stylish, yet energy-efficient design. Satin nickel hardware and trimming complement the corridor design, while bay or corner windows, many with floor-to-ceiling glass, present impressive city views. The modern kitchens of Glenwood’s New York City green apartments feature solid granite countertops, matching granite floors, full backsplashes and GE Cafe™ Professional Series, Energy Star® appliances including dishwashers, five-burner gas ranges with self-cleaning ovens, matching over-the-range microwave ovens, “French door”-style counter depth refrigerators with lower freezer drawers, and GE® front-load washers and dryers both with extra large capacities. Marble bathrooms offer porcelain under mount sinks and recessed tri-view mirrored medicine cabinets.