New Green Construction at "The Views" at Haven Esplanade in Silver Lake, Staten Island, NY
At this point, we are all familiar with the benefits of recycling, hybrid cars and various other aspects of green living. And while we all want to do our part, it's difficult sometimes to incorporate things such as reducing our carbon footprint into our everyday lives. Oftentimes, we simply don't know where to start. It's hard to believe that it can be as simple as living in one of the new green construction 4BR, 3.5Bth Colonial homes found at the "The Views" at Haven Esplanade Silver Lake, Staten Island, New York. Amazingly, not only do these energy efficient homes help us choose a greener lifestyle, they also provide homeowners with rental income in the form of 2BR rental units!
I've also wondered if living in a "New Green Home" would require daily sacrifices. Who wants funny toilets? Who wants to sweat out summer without central air? The amazing thing about this New Green Construction is you wouldn't know they're special until you see your energy bills! Most people who want to be environmentalists have to keep their heat down and live without air conditioning or at least keep it to a minimum. These homes actually allow you these luxuries because they're so efficient and you can manage them remotely.
The Energy efficient particulars for "The Views" at Haven Esplanade in Silver Lake, Staten Island, New York are very impressive: 65% more energy efficient that New York City code, 50% more efficient than Energy Star as well as being constructed using green building techniques that help homeowners reduce their carbon footprint AND save them up to $1100 a year in utility bills. Homeowners don't have to sacrifice modern amenities to live a greener lifestyle when they are living at "The Views" at Haven Esplanade in Silver Lake, Staten Island, New York. New Green Construction at it's best!
A greener lifestyle doesn't only mean using less resources and saving money. Living green, just like the name suggests, is a healthier way to live. The home is completely air tight, every crack and space is filled with foam that keeps the house warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. To provide air flow Aprilaire Energy Recovery Ventilators are used to exchange stagnant indoor air with fresh outdoor air. The ventilators filter the air and reduce indoor pollutants like formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon dioxide, smoke, bacteria and viruses. Because it's air tight, then ventilated with fresh air you get a healthier environment. Pulmonary ailments like asthma are greatly reduced.
These New Green Construction homes are stunning. You simply wouldn't know they're green homes. They are beautifully built new construction and you wouldn't see or notice anything different about them. They're in a residential neighborhood but within walking distance of Silver Lake Park, as well as stores. In addition, the bus to the ferry takes less than 10 minutes. For those times when you do need to get in your car, expressways to Manhattan, Brooklyn and New Jersey are just minutes away.
With "The Views" at Haven Esplanade in Silver Lake, Staten Island, New York, you can forget all your preconceptions about how to live a greener, more energy efficient way of life! The fact that these new green construction, energy efficient homes will reward homeowners with significant savings year after year is just another plus...and it's sacrifice free!
For more information, please contact me, Claire Bisignano Chesnoff, your GREEN N.Y.S. Real Estate B roker, at (917) 974-2238 or clairechesnoff@gmail.com.
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