Q&A
Investigation of Benjamin's apartment inspection case
0:35:20
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Council Member Sanchez inquires about the specific inspection of Benjamin's apartment in December 2022. Deputy Commissioner Santiago explains the circumstances and outcome of that inspection.
- Inspection was prompted by a complaint about peeling paint on the radiator
- HPD attempted a lead-based paint inspection due to a child under 6 in the apartment
- The owner was reportedly addressing the condition, so no violations were issued
- HPD did not follow up to check for compliance as the complaint was canceled
Pierina Ana Sanchez
0:35:20
Do you have for for the particular apartment where Benjamin lived, and there was a December 2022 inspection, why did HPD look at the radiator?
0:35:32
Was that complaint driven?
AnnMarie Santiago
0:35:34
HPD received a complaint about peeling paint on the radiator.
0:35:39
And actually, we were attempting to do a lead based paint inspection because that kind of report, that kind of condition would have necessitated because there was a child under 6 in the apartment, a lead inspection.
0:35:52
We did attempt to do that inspection, and we were advised that the owner was addressing the condition.
Pierina Ana Sanchez
0:36:00
Did HPD go back and check for compliance?
AnnMarie Santiago
0:36:03
We did not count member.
0:36:05
No violations were issued.
Pierina Ana Sanchez
0:36:07
I'm sorry?
AnnMarie Santiago
0:36:08
No violations were issued at that time because we were advised that the work was going on.
0:36:13
The complaint was canceled when a tenant tells us that the repair work is ongoing.
Pierina Ana Sanchez
0:36:18
And did that owner certify the correction to the agency?
AnnMarie Santiago
0:36:22
Again, council member, the no violation was issued, so there was nothing to certify.
