Lead Poisoning Report: New York Has Gone 14 Years Without A Single Enforcement Action on Private Lead Inspection Law
September 25, 2018
Ambitious laws to protect the city’s children from lead poisoning have gone without enforcement.
City Council Passes Bill to Protect Tenants from Dangerous Asthma Triggers
December 20, 2017
The New York City Council voted today to pass the Asthma-Free Housing Act (Intro385C), a bill that allows renters to live safely in homes free of mold, pests, and indoor health hazards. Councilwoman Rosie Mendez (D-2) worked for ten years alongside adv …
NYLPI is testifying today in support of the Asthma Free Housing Act
June 13, 2017
NYLPI is testifying today in support of the Asthma Free Housing Act, which will require effective remediation and incentivize prevention of mold and pest infestations that trigger asthma. Read the DNA Info coverage, the El Diario coverage, the City Lab …
NYLPI gives testimony to the Public Housing Committee urging further support for NYCHA repairs and transparency in budget
March 13, 2017
NYLPI offered testimony to the Public Housing Committee’s budget hearing on March 13, arguing for increasing funding and transparency measures for NYCHA’s mold and pest problem. Poor housing conditions in NYCHA housing lead to mold and vermin infestati …
NYLPI Advocates for Asthma Free and Healthy Housing
October 28, 2016
NYLPI joined Councilmember Rosie Mendez along with our partners in the Coalition for Asthma Free Homes at a press conference on Monday, October 24, 2016 in front of a residential building in the East Village that has been plagued by mold. The Coalition …
Why We Are Campaigning for Healthier Bronx Housing
October 3, 2016
Despite increased awareness of how environmental issues intersect with race and poverty, many people ignore some of the greatest environmental hazards such as mold, mildew, asbestos, and lead because they occur in the home rather than outdoors. As cove …