The Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA in New York, U.S. was founded in 1888 to cater to a then fast-growing community. It has since steadily expanded into today's 5,388 square meters (65,000 square-foot) facility.  Situated in the lower level, the space receives minimal natural daylight and thus requires a significant amount of artificial lighting power. The 14 high-pressure sodium light fixtures at the facility which were 480 watts each were changed to 1X8 LED light fixtures which are 102 watts each.