Watch: Miles of Steam Pipes Snake Beneath New York, Running the City

The New York Times' Living City series recently explored the history and future of the nearly 105 miles of steam pipes running under the City.

The film tours the East 14th Street Consolidated Edison cogeneration plant, where 55 percent of the city’s steam is produced, and looks at the underbelly of some of New York’s most recent buildings to see how steam is incorporated into modern urban planning and design.

Read through the accompanying article for more on the City's steam pipe network.

Matt Coneybeare

Matt Coneybeare

Editor in Chief

Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.

Something wrong with this post? Let us know!

Brought To You By…