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Council member criticizes HPD's reactive approach to inspections
1:39:41
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Council Member Eric Dinowitz strongly criticizes HPD's testimony and their reliance on complaint-based inspections. He argues that the current system is inadequate and that HPD should be more proactive in checking apartments and buildings to prevent tragedies.
- Describes HPD's testimony as 'egregious'
- Criticizes the agency's dependence on tenants to report issues
- Argues for a more proactive approach to inspections and safety checks
Eric Dinowitz
1:39:41
I I would add, I think HPD's testimony is egregious because it's it's the same sort of response that we have every time there's a tragedy, that we have the tools in place.
1:39:54
Clearly, we don't.
1:39:56
They are reactive to problems, but as you correctly pointed out, you're not an expert in steam radiators just like when you know, so many people are not an expert on building codes.
1:40:08
And yet, HPD seems to continually rely only on a complaint based method of going in and inspecting.
1:40:19
And I I I just have to say how how sick I am of of of of the agency relying on you on you to know everything when when they should be creating systems to to go in and proactively check apartments and units and buildings to prevent these tragedies from happening.
1:40:40
Like, you you you you shouldn't, like, you shouldn't be here.
1:40:43
Like, you should This is not where you should be today.
1:40:46
You should be at the library with with with with your son.
1:40:50
You should be SEND HIM TO DAY CARE, THERE ARE MILLION OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD BE DOING.
1:40:56
AND BEING HERE IS NOT ONE OF THEM.
1:40:58
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