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Mold and co-ops responsibility Sep 17, 2018

Hello,
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. My apartment that I own had 3 leaks last year that were fixed with just plaster and paint. I developed joint paint and it has been getting worse so I saw a doctor that tested me for mold biotixion illness and it seems positive. I had an ERMI test done that showed that I have 2 strains of mold related to water damage. I now have a ceiling that has bubbles again and asked the building to bring in an expert in mold and pay for it to take care of the issue. I was told by buidling management company to have my attorney contact them. Can someone suggest what i can do without spending money on an attorney as I have pictures of the ceiling now and results from the ERMI home test plus a note from my doctor.

I called 311 but was told that if I own the apartment, they won't get involved.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

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Mold - Janet Sep 18, 2018

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Mold and coops responsibility - marym Sep 18, 2018

I don't know why 311 said that they won't get involved since you own your apartment. HPD treats co-ops the same as rentals when it comes to violations. We had a number of violations, including mold, called in by a shareholder who wouldn't let us in to remedy the situation. The City eventually sent their own contractor and billed us for the cost.

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Mold and coops responsibility - peoples choice #1 Sep 18, 2018

I find it very sad that many problems within co ops and condos are ignored this important issue. I would call 311 again tell them you want to report a mold problem in your apt. and your managing agent refuses to act on it. Document your health issues and give it to your lawyer, he/she will advise you on how to proceed. Your lawyer won't charge you for a consultation, most likely the lawyer will proceed further. Best of Luck

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Same problem with unaddressed mold - emkharts Sep 18, 2018

I also own a co-op on Westchester and have a problem with mold and leaking into my ceiling. The management company told me that if the toilet in apartment above me is leaking it is my problem to work it out with that shareholder even though they are fully aware he refuses to repair the leak. Now my ceiling is bubbled, and growing mold. I know that NYC has 311 to complain but I can't find an answer as to who can help in Westchester and whether a co-op has responsibility to repair the leak. I know I can get my insurance to cover my ceiling repairs but the leak the shareholder above refuses to repair is the real problem.

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Same problem with unaddressed mold - peoples choice #1 Sep 18, 2018

emkharts , it soundalike you have a problem & no one wants to help. You need to contact your insurance co. who will send someone to look at your problem. They will repair and sue your neighbor and his/her insurance co. to pay for your deductible & damage. The insurance co. will also determined if you need to go to a hotel and pay for your stay. So call ASAP this will damage your lungs if not taken care of. It happened to my cousin, Good Luck.

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Mold - emkharts Sep 20, 2018

Thank you people's choice. I am calling my insurance.

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mold - coop fire Sep 19, 2018

call 311 and see if a supervisor can help you . do you have coop insurance? i am not sure if mold is excluded , or an extra rider on these policies. Check your policy and if covered get relocation until it is fixed.

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Mold and Emergency Situations - Unosay Sep 20, 2018

I find that some boards are not addressing these areas seriously. This is where shareholders have to do their due diligence so they can work together. Board members along with management companies need to educate their employees about these areas. Preventive measures and ongoing communication to shareholders about safety is warranted.

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Mold - Janet Sep 21, 2018

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