NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
C February 12, 2002
253 Broadway Associates
150 Broadway < •
• .. 59-17 Junction Boulevard.
New York, NY 10038
Corona, New York
• •.113685107. .. Subject: 253 BROADWAY
Joel A. Miele Sr., P.E.
Commissioner Dear Sir/ Madam:
• Robert<C Avaitroni In September 2001, the New York City Department and Environmental Protection
Deputy Commissioner^ (NYC DEP) and the Department -of Health (NYC DOH) advised building owners
Bureau of regarding building maintenance and re-occupancy issues following the collapse of
Environmental Compliance
Tel (718) 595-4418 the World Trade Center. The steps included the professional assessment of building
Fax(718)595.4422 contamination for possible hazardous components, including asbestos,`'and a
retrospective filing, as required, if applicable.
The NYC DEP is hereby requesting copies of the environmental hazard assessments
including bulk sample results and air monitoring results and a summary. of clean-up
activities at the above referenced site. Please forward the requested documents to
our offices within FIE BUSINESS DAYS. They may be faxed to (718) 595-3744 or
sent to the NYC DEP Asbestos Control Program at 59-17 Junction Boulevard, 8th
floor, Corona, New-York. 11.373-5108. . .
Please be advised building owners are responsible for the cleaning of building
exteriors, grounds, and common areas. Due to changing conditions and continued
activity at Ground Zero, building owners should periodically assess the condition of
building exteriors and air conditioning systems for cleanliness and may have to
periodically re-clean areas. Adherence to proper cleaning methods is important for
the protection of public health and the environment. DEP inspectors will be
following up on this matter.
If you have any questions, you may reach the Department at (718) 595-3682 during
office hours or the 24-hour Help Center at (718) DEP-HELP. DEP staff is available
• to provide guidance and technical assistance.
Sincerely,
R. Radhakrishnan, P.E.
C,rr ~Ep,~,~. Director
Asbestos Control Program
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%18) DEP-HELP
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