Q&A
Comparison to existing lead and bed bug reporting systems
0:32:06
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Deputy Commissioner Santiago explains the current systems for lead inspection information and bed bug reporting, providing a comparison to the proposed radiator inspection requirements. The discussion highlights the administrative challenges of managing such reporting systems.
- Lead inspection information is not required to be submitted proactively to HPD
- There is an annual bed bug reporting requirement for all properties
- The bed bug reporting process involves online submissions for most properties, with paper filing allowed for smaller properties
- The process is described as intensive for both staff and property owners
- HPD issues a significant number of violations for failure to file bed bug reports
- The administrative overhead for managing these reporting systems is substantial
AnnMarie Santiago
0:32:06
Thank you.
0:32:06
So lead inspection information is not to be submitted proactively to HPD.
0:32:11
However, there is a bed bug requirement where a document is required to be submitted for all properties to HPD every year, explaining Did the inspector did I'm sorry, did the property owner, do you find bed bugs during the year?
0:32:27
Did they take remediated action to do that?
0:32:30
That is a process that affects multiple dwellings and they are required to file.
0:32:35
It is an online process for most properties, but smaller properties owned by individual or joint owners.
0:32:43
We allow to file with paper, and it is a very intensive process for both our staff and for property owners to go online, fill out the form.
0:32:53
We do issue significant number of violations for people who just fail to file.
0:32:58
And so there is a lot of administrative overhead involved with that process.
