Building owners in New York City maybe be assessed with penalties up to $10,000 from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for not hiring a licensed mold assessor to inspect and remedy mold conditions.
Lead paint in residential units was banned in 1978 due to health concerns. Lead dust, which comes from lead paint, is the most common source of lead poisoning for people and pets.
On the ground level of a 3-story brick building in the Greenpoint neighborhood in Brooklyn, School of Thought offers incredibly thoughtful, handmade, every day clothing items.