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Lead abatement and mold inspection progress
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Lisa Bova-Hiatt reports on NYCHA's progress in addressing lead and mold issues in its properties.
- Lead abatement completed in more than 10,000 apartments
- Over 100,000 apartments tested for lead using stricter city standards
- Completion of over 32,000 mold inspections since the beginning of 2023
- 23% reduction in mold complaints due to roof fan replacements, vent cleaning, and fire damper installations
- Significant reduction in both the number and duration of heat and elevator outages
Lisa Bova-Hiatt
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We achieved another important milestone last year, abating lead in more than 10,000 apartments, providing family with the peace of mind they deserve.
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To date, we have tested more than a hundred thousand apartments for lead using the city's stricter standard.
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We completed over 32,000 mold inspections since the beginning of 2023, and mold complaints are down by 23% since then due to our work to replace roof fans, clean vents in apartments, and install fire dampers.
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And we continue to significantly reduce both the number and duration of heat and elevator outages.