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The following are some examples of questions raised by community residents regarding environment, health, and quality of life in Lower Manhattan

I. BUILDING RELATED ISSUES A. Landlords/Enforcement

• How do I know my landlord had the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation

• Are there written protocols as to how to clean HVAC systems? C Ia/.<'/J Hx- QisleO • What can I do about buildings that have not been cleaned yet (roofs, window sills, fire escapes, lobbies, hallways)? What < > agency enforces building cleaning? Cdll vSz

• My landlord had the building cleaned back in September but he has not done anything since, who can I call to make sure he . < continues to clean? (JtuJ&iK. uv,c£lLsU.— u,. «< tn<^T=e.d.^ 4_ !•€, (zihW< cUjT7^Tc • Terraces & balconies: Who is responsible for cleaning? Is it Cdt] safe to clean the terrace if there is a lot of dust? What can I do [andJU-L if cleaned my terrace but others in my building have not and (( the dust blows into my apartment? Ui\m Q If'(J B. Cleaning ?J (i-CLu. u^c Os «- Wz-c • Does the L^epartment have any recommendations about which x brands of HEPAvacs + Air Purifiers provide the best safety (^J features?

• How can people who live nor|hof Canal St

• Technical questions such as: is an, Ionizer as effective as a HEPA filter? What is the difference between an Avena purifier vs.aHEPAfilter?

• Why are people not routinely recommended to wear a mask while cleaning? k^wI^^

C. Indoor Air Testing

• Will the Health Department conduct more indoor air testing? (will you come and test my apartment?) 0 <) 14 -t- H*

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