NEW YORK – The number of NYCHA apartments with residents under the age of 6 at risk of exposure to lead paint is about three times what was previously known, the federal housing authority supervisor said Thursday.
Bart Schwartz, in a statement, said 6,000 apartments have been added to the previous count of 3,000 units housing young children at risk of exposure.
“Now, of course, the job is to ensure that children are protected from the risks of lead. NYCHA has already taken numerous steps in that direction. With this new information, the importance of rapidly and fully implementing all actions must be emphasized. necessary “. he said.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, in his daily press conference, said he and city officials were just learning of the new data.
“I am concerned that we have to reach all children, all families. We have to eradicate lead paint poisoning in New York City,” the mayor said.
This is a developing story.
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