2007-07-20 02:49:26 · 6 answers · asked by 2Shy4this 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Central heating plants send steam out for heating.
2007-07-20 02:51:36 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because that's how buildings get their heat and/or air conditioning - otherwise, they'd have to change to hot water boilers, and with the price of NYC real estate being what it is, that's not feasible because those things take up a LOT of space.
2007-07-20 02:55:56 · answer #2 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
back in the early 20th century that is how ppl got heat throughout new york,
the steam rises into apartment buildings and the radiator becomes hot
2007-07-20 02:52:03 · answer #3 · answered by Jason M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know the funny part is that right here on answers before the explosion the following question was asked.
Does steam really burn worse than water? HMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
2007-07-20 02:54:24 · answer #4 · answered by rob c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if they were on the street it would be tough to drive around
2007-07-20 02:52:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are too heavy to string from the telephone poles!!!
;-)
2007-07-20 03:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by jack4952 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋