A New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) tenant is pleading for relief after enduring four months of exposure to mold in her apartment, raising concerns about persistent health hazards in public housing.
The resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, reports that mold has spread throughout her unit, exacerbating her asthma and causing constant discomfort. “I just want to breathe clean air in my own home,” she stated. Despite multiple complaints to NYCHA, she claims that no effective remediation has occurred.
This case highlights ongoing issues within NYCHA’s mold remediation efforts. In 2013, the Baez v. NYCHA lawsuit led to a consent decree mandating improved responses to mold and moisture problems. While NYCHA introduced the “Mold Busters” program to address these concerns, challenges persist. A 2024 report indicated that approximately 77,000 open work orders related to mold and leaks remain unresolved, with some repairs taking over a year to complete. City Limits…