Q&A
Current system for addressing radiator issues in NYC
0:36:28
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Council Member Sanchez questions the complaint-driven nature of radiator inspections. Deputy Commissioner Santiago explains the conditions under which HPD would proactively look at radiators.
- Radiator inspections are primarily complaint-driven
- HPD looks at radiators during lead-based paint inspections in apartments with children under 6
- Radiators are also checked during heat inspections if inadequate heat is reported
- There is no regular proactive inspection specifically for radiators
Pierina Ana Sanchez
0:36:28
And so today, concerns around radiators are entirely complaint driven.
0:36:34
There's no proactive action.
0:36:35
There's no line of sight requirement which means leaders.
AnnMarie Santiago
0:36:40
I would say that there are 2 conditions under which we would look at radiators as part of our regular inspection, council members.
0:36:46
So again, in connection with lead based paint, which are conducted in apartments with children under 6, we are looking at all painted surfaces.
0:36:56
And in my experience, most radiators have been painted, and so they get a review by the inspector who's doing that inspection.
0:37:05
And that includes all rooms in the apartment.
0:37:08
A second condition under which we would look at a radiators on a heat inspection, if no heat was being provided, we would generally or inadequate heat.
0:37:17
We would generally at least review in the coldest room, which is where we take our temperatures, the condition of the radiator.
