NYCHA Residents in Harlem Without Heat Since Thanksgiving
Eyewitness News ABC7NYJanuary 5, 20262 min18,989 views
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- π₯Ά Residents in the Abraham Lincoln houses, a NYCHA complex in Harlem, report having no heat since Thanksgiving.
- π This impacts approximately 14 apartments, leaving residents in frigid conditions during cold weather.
Impact on Residents
- π‘ Some residents are resorting to using space heaters to stay warm indoors.
- π· Children are being kept dressed in hats and multiple layers inside their homes, similar to being outdoors.
- β οΈ Concerns are raised about potential health issues and who would cover medical bills if residents get sick from the cold.
- πΆββοΈ One resident with cerebral palsy finds the hallway warmer than their own apartment and sometimes sleeps there.
Boiler Room Issues
- π§ Residents describe the boiler room as constantly flooded, with maintenance workers frequently addressing the problem.
- π§ The cause of the flooding is attributed to leaking pipes.
- π‘οΈ Some residents experience extreme heat year-round, while others have no heat at all.
NYCHA's Response
- π¬ Residents have filed numerous tickets with NYCHA regarding the heat issues.
- π¨ NYCHA stated that while no official heat outage was reported, technicians were on-site to investigate resident concerns.
- β οΈ Residents express fear about the dangerous conditions if temperatures drop further, especially into the teens or negative single digits.
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