Zara Castany for Spectator City plans phaseout of 'dirty oil' By Catherine Mas Many Upper West Side residential buildings burn No. 6 oil, also known as residual fuel oil or unrefined sludge. No. 4 and No. 6 oils emit toxic soot and nickel, substances that have serious negative consequences on health and on the climate. Read more about City plans phaseout of 'dirty oil' 9 comments Add new comment