Commercial Kitchen Ventilation
Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Systems in NYC
Complete exhaust and make-up air systems engineered for balanced airflow, a comfortable kitchen, and full FDNY and NYC fire code compliance across New York City.
Overview
A hood is only as good as the ventilation system behind it. If exhaust and make-up air aren't balanced, your kitchen turns into a wind tunnel or a smoke trap — doors fight you, pilots blow out, the dining room goes negative, and the hood stops capturing grease the way the code requires. Star HVAC & Hood Installation Company engineers complete commercial kitchen ventilation systems for NYC restaurants so the air moves the way it should.
We design and install the whole system as one package: welded grease ductwork, exhaust fans, tempered make-up air units, and the controls that tie them together. Everything is sized to your equipment load and built to the NYC Mechanical Code, then balanced and documented for inspection.
What a complete ventilation system includes
Welded Grease Duct
Liquid-tight, fully welded grease duct routed from hood to fan — the part inspectors check hardest and the part most likely to fail when it's done cheap.
Balanced Exhaust & Make-Up Air
Exhaust CFM matched with tempered make-up air so the kitchen stays neutral-to-slightly-negative, the dining room stays comfortable, and the hood captures.
Rooftop & Inline Fans
Upblast roof fans, inline fans, and hinged kits selected for your run, your roof access, and NYC noise and neighbor considerations.
Controls & Code Compliance
Variable-speed controls, interlocks with gas and suppression, and a system documented to FDNY / DOB standards for first-time sign-off.
Serving All Five Boroughs
Ventilation built for real NYC buildings
New York kitchens rarely sit in a simple box. Duct has to climb through occupied floors, fans have to sit on shared roofs, and make-up air has to come from somewhere on a lot with zero spare wall. We've solved all of it across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
Because we self-perform the duct, fans, and air balancing, there's no finger-pointing between trades when the airflow isn't right — one crew owns the whole system from design through the balancing report.
How We Work
Straightforward, on-schedule, and built to pass.
Free On-Site Assessment
We visit your space, measure, and review your menu, equipment, and the NYC codes that apply to your job.
Clear Quote & Plan
You get a transparent, itemized quote and a realistic timeline — no surprises, no hidden line items.
Expert Installation
Our licensed crew fabricates and installs to NYC fire and mechanical code, working around your operating hours.
Inspection & Sign-Off
We coordinate FDNY/DOB inspections and don't walk away until your system passes and runs right.
FAQ
Commercial Kitchen Ventilation questions
Still not sure? Call (917) 392-9240 and we'll talk it through.
Why does my kitchen need make-up air?+
An exhaust fan pulls hundreds or thousands of cubic feet of air out of your kitchen every minute. If you don't replace that air with a make-up air unit, the building goes negative — doors get hard to open, gas appliances misbehave, and the hood can't capture grease properly. NYC code requires balanced make-up air, and we size it as part of the system.
Do you fabricate the grease duct on site?+
Yes. We fabricate and weld grease duct to NYC fire code — liquid-tight, continuously welded, and sloped to drain — which is what lets your system pass FDNY inspection and operate safely.
Can you fix an existing system that isn't drawing right?+
Often, yes. Poor capture, a smoky kitchen, or a negative dining room usually trace back to an exhaust/make-up air imbalance or an undersized fan. We assess the existing system and correct what's actually wrong instead of replacing everything.
Which boroughs do you serve?+
All five: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
Do you handle the rooftop fan and the roof penetration?+
Yes — we install upblast rooftop fans, curb the penetration, and flash it weather-tight, coordinating roof access and any building requirements as part of the job.
By Area
Commercial Kitchen Ventilation across NYC
Dedicated commercial kitchen ventilation pages for the areas we serve.