AnnMarie Santiago, Deputy Commissioner of HPD, introduces herself and provides context for the proposed legislation Intro 925. She explains that the bill is a response to a tragic incident in January 2024 where an eleven-month-old boy died due to a malfunctioning steam radiator.

• The testimony is given to the Housing and Buildings Committee of the NYC City Council.
• Intro 925 aims to amend the administrative code to require inspection of steam radiators in multiple dwellings.
• HPD expresses commitment to working with the city council to prevent such tragedies in the future.