Heat Seek NYC is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping tenants and landlords comply with NYC heating laws. They achieve this by installing sensors that transmit temperature data to an easy-to-use app. With a mission to make the world a better place to live, Heat Seek harnesses the power of technology to provide reliable, objective, accurate, and open data.

By creating and supplying affordable temperature sensors, they assist tenants in ensuring their safety at home while helping landlords reduce energy waste and ensure buildings are adequately heated. Heat Seek's web app integrates temperature data with public 311 heating complaint information, delivering a comprehensive picture of New York City's heating crisis. Through partnerships with community organizations, landlords, and the HPD, Heat Seek aims to make their technology accessible to thousands of New Yorkers.

As civic hackers, Heat Seek is on a mission to make NYC a more livable home for all residents through the use of low-cost, scalable technology. Together, they work towards a smarter city that embraces technology to solve real civic problems