Installing radiant floor heating in a New York City apartment can be a challenging process. Industry leader Warmly Yours notes that in addition to installing the system, the existing flooring needs to be replaced with materials that are better suited to conducting heat. Additionally, the installation will raise the height of the floor by about an inch, meaning existing doors may not clear it anymore.
This is all assuming one can get approval from a co-op board or building management to add radiant heated floors, but this isn’t usually a problem as long as the building’s electrical service can handle the added demand (h/t Brick Underground). Finally, there is not yet enough data on how much radiant heated floors add to property values, so sellers might be okay leaving this off their list of pre-listing renovations.
It is against this backdrop that a growing number of developers and designers are opting to include radiant heated floors in their new developments' bathrooms from the start. We look at a selection of new developments with this luxurious feature, as well as individual listings that have incorporated it.
The Willow: From the Listing: Residence 8A is a charming two-bedroom, two bathroom home. With expansive west-facing divided light windows, the apartment is filled with natural light, highlighting the elegance of the wide-plank oak flooring throughout. A private foyer leads into the thoughtfully designed space, featuring an open concept kitchen, living, and dining area. Primary bathroom features honed Ice Grey stone-slab countertops, radiant floor heating, and luxurious Waterworks fixtures. See floor plan and full details here.
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