Homeowners Meeting hosted by UJO in partnership with
DOHMH and HPD to take place Tuesday evening, January 15. The meeting will focus
on the risks of lead paint poisoning; and
how building owners might be able to qualify
for a grant to correct lead problems. The grant offers up $20,000 for eligible apartments.
Brooklyn, NY – A
Homeowners Meeting will take place on Tuesday evening, January 15. The information session will provide an opportunity
for owners of older homes and apartment buildings to hear how they can qualify
for the potentially valuable HPD grant
to prevent lead problems in old houses, which can be especially harmful to young children.
The session will take place at 7 p.m., in the conference room of the UJO, at 32 Penn Street. Attendees
will have an opportunity to discuss the grant with HPD Health Department representatives who will provide
important information about lead. A light, kosher, hot dinner will be served.
Building owners will hear from the Health Department as well
as the HPD about rules relevant to houses containing lead. They will also hear
about the Primary Prevention Program grant that is available to correct lead
and other problems. Applicants can apply for thousands in grant funds for
eligible units-depending on how much the lead improvements cost. In some situations, HPD has paid as much as $20,000 per
qualified unit-to eliminate the lead hazards. The grant can also be applied
towards a limited number of other repairs in the house that are important for
health, such as removal of trip/fall hazards, removal of mold, etc. Health
Department representatives will also take questions from attendees and provide
information regarding pertinent issues.
The meeting will provide an excellent opportunity for
homeowners to hear if and how they can qualify for the grant. Space is limited.
Homeowners who plan to take part in this session should register by calling the
UJO Lead Division at 718-643-9700, ext. 241, or RSVP at
leadsafety@unitedjewish.org.
