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Maybe see if you can skip the radiator bleeding this season.

There a lot of potential fixes or helps for you to try. I would ask the other tenants if they are experiencing the same problem of overheating. If they are, you could talk to the building owners or the people in charge of the building and tell them that fixing the problem would potentially save them a lot of money in operating costs as well as improving the buildings reputation for future tenants. Post a few pictures of the whole radiator so we can see what system you have. Follow the other guys recommendations such as covering the rads with towels or something to reduce the heat output. Maybe you could convince the owners to call one of the guys that live on this site. Many of them have years of experience with steam and hot water systems.

Your building management needs to address this. If they fail to address it, get a Dr's Note that addresses your health concern about Hypothermia (excessive heat). That will put them in a corner. Mad Dog

I don't think that the section 8 reference was meant to be demeaning. There is certain leverage that you have, when the government is involved (I think).

If the valves don't close and the landlord isn't cooperative, you must take matters into your own hands:

Adjustable inside screens are $11 - $15 each. I give them to my tenants. If you can't afford that, nail $5 worth of chicken wire on the window casing.

Just throw blankets over the radiators, invest $30 in screens and stop complaining. Be thankful it's not 40-degrees in the place.

The money you save from the landlord not raising your rent due to complaining will pay for the chicken wire tenfold.

From a technical point of view, the landlord should properly balance the system, which would require him to maintain his stuff; something he doesn't care to do apparently. The hot water rises to the top of the building and without proper balancing often overheats the top units.

The heavy blanket will fix the overheating. Perhaps discreetly contacting an attorney can solve the bullying.

@manlep

Posting on Facebook is your decision I would not go that route at this time. You need to get a hold of the contractor and express you concerns firmly and politely and give them a chance to remedy the situation.

I know you have tried contacting them and it is frustrating that they do not respond. Call , text, send a letter and document, document and document. If nothing else you will be building your case if they choose to not respond