Building rooftops constitute 11.5 percent of the overall surface area in New York City, or approximately 944.3 billion square feet,1 an entire extra borough.2 Consequently, rooftops have an enormous impact on the environment of the city and on the economics of owning and developing real estate.
Most rooftops in New York City have dark, heat-absorbent surfaces. These surfaces contribute to what is known as the “urban heat island effect,” causing urban areas to be hotter than their suburban surroundings.
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