NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
BUILDING COMMISSION
ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
May 17, 2002
The City of New York
Department of Environmental Protection
59-17 Junction Boulevard
Corona, New York 11368-5107
Re: St Peter
16 Barclay Street
New York, New York 10007-2705
Dear Mr. Radhakrishnan,
Pursuant to your letter dated February 19`h I have enclosed bulk samples analysis and
provided an outline of the environmental hazard assessments your office requested. You
will note the bulk samples taken from the debris found on our building indicate no
asbestos found.
As for the interior cleaning of the church, the Archdiocese of New York, in conjunction
with our insurance company, dispatched a general contractor shortly after the collapse of
the World Trade Center to clean areas within the church. The following work was
performed:
• Church interior surfaces where wiped down and vacuumed using HEPA vacuums.
• All filters were removed and discarded from mechanical equipment.
• All workers wore personal protective equipment (PPE).
• All debris was bagged and left at curbside.
As for the exterior facade cleaning, we are awaiting settlement from our Insurance
Company. As soon as this matter is resolved the exterior cleaning will commence in
accordance with all governmental regulations.
For the record, neither the Archdiocese of New York nor St. Peter's Church was ever
advised by y governmental agency regarding building maintenance and re-occupancy
issues following the collapse of the World Trade Center.
Should you require any additional information do not hesitate to call me at the number
below.
BISHOP FEARNS BUILDING, 201 SEMINARY AVENUE, YONKERS, N.Y. 10704-1852 TEL 914-476-1058 FAX 914-376-0610
NYC-WTC 000105230
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