Hudson Yards

High-Efficiency Domestic Hot Water Heater Systems for One of NYC’s Most Ambitious Developments

Accardi Companies is proud to highlight its involvement in Hudson Yards, one of the largest and most transformative private real estate developments in New York City history.

Spanning 28 acres and built in multiple stages over the former West Side rail yards, Hudson Yards represents a new benchmark in large-scale urban development. The project encompasses four residential and commercial high-rise towers, a vast Retail Podium, and the iconic cultural center known as The Shed. Each component operates under unique occupancy patterns and demand profiles—yet all share a common requirement: reliable, high-efficiency domestic hot water at scale.

Project Overview: Domestic Hot Water at City-within-a-City Scale

Across all phases and facilities, Hudson Yards utilizes Patterson Kelley Duration Series indirect-fired domestic hot water heaters to support its extensive and diverse hot water needs.

These systems were selected to serve high-rise residential towers with continuous occupant demand, commercial office spaces and amenities, retail and food service operations within the podium, and cultural and event-driven facilities with fluctuating peak loads.

The sheer scale of Hudson Yards required domestic hot water systems capable of delivering large volumes of hot water instantly while maintaining energy efficiency, redundancy, and long-term reliability.

Why Indirect-Fired DHW Was Critical for Hudson Yards

Rather than relying on conventional direct-fired systems, Hudson Yards implemented indirect domestic hot water heaters utilizing boiler water and plate heat exchanger technology—a strategic choice for a project of this magnitude.

The Patterson Kelley Duration Series offers instantaneous hot water generation using boiler water as the heat source, high thermal efficiency that reduces overall energy consumption, superior recovery rates ideal for high-rise and mixed-use applications, reduced thermal stress that extends equipment lifespan, and scalable system design supporting phased construction and future expansion.

By leveraging boiler-generated heat through plate heat exchangers, these systems deliver consistent domestic hot water without the inefficiencies typically associated with large storage-only systems.

Engineered for Multi-Zone, Multi-Use Demand

Hudson Yards functions as a vertical neighborhood, with residential, commercial, retail, and cultural uses operating simultaneously. Domestic hot water demand fluctuates not only by time of day, but by event schedules, tenant occupancy, and seasonal usage.

The Duration Series indirect systems allow for precise integration into central boiler plants, stable domestic hot water temperatures across multiple pressure zones, rapid response to sudden peak demand, and system redundancy aligned with mission-critical operations.

This engineering approach ensures that occupants and visitors experience uninterrupted comfort—whether during a sold-out performance at The Shed, peak retail hours, or daily residential usage.

Accardi Companies’ Role: Expertise at Urban Megaproject Scale

Projects like Hudson Yards demand more than product knowledge—they require deep engineering expertise and real-world application experience. Accardi Companies brings a proven track record of supporting complex, high-density developments throughout New York City.

Our involvement focused on application-specific specification of indirect domestic hot water systems, alignment with large-scale central boiler plant strategies, coordination across multi-phase construction timelines, and ensuring systems were engineered for long-term operational stability.

By standardizing on high-efficiency Patterson Kelley Duration Series systems, Hudson Yards benefits from consistency, serviceability, and predictable performance across its entire footprint.

Built for the Future of Urban Development

Hudson Yards sets the standard for next-generation urban projects—where efficiency, resilience, and occupant experience must coexist. The use of indirect-fired domestic hot water systems demonstrates how thoughtful mechanical design plays a critical role in achieving these goals.

From reduced energy consumption to scalable infrastructure, this project highlights why indirect domestic hot water systems are increasingly favored for large mixed-use, high-rise developments in dense metropolitan environments.

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Contact Accardi Companies today to ensure your domestic hot water systems are designed for performance, efficiency, and longevity—at any scale.