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What to do this week

NYCHA, the New York City Housing Authority, is not a private landlord, so some steps are different. Talk to your child’s doctor and keep every blood test result. For questions about timing, read our Time limits page or ask The Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø when you call.

Tell NYCHA in writing that a child under six lives there or routinely spends 10 or more hours a week there, and keep a copy. You can do this anytime through . Photograph window sills, door frames, and any peeling paint — do not scrape it. Report the peeling paint to the NYCHA Customer Contact Center at 718-707-7771 or through MyNYCHA, and write down the ticket number. You can also call 311. When you call The Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, tell us the apartment is in NYCHA housing.

If inspectors or workers come, write down names and ask for copies of any violation or dust result. Keep your child out of the work area until NYCHA’s letter says it is safe to go back in. A household vacuum after work is not proper lead cleanup. See how XRF and dust-wipe tests work. Keep every letter from NYCHA or your property management office and every repair ticket number; we will tell you what to bring.

Questions about a NYCHA case

Whether your family has a case involving NYCHA depends on facts we would need to review with you. Our Time limits page covers timing, and What to do now has the full checklist for the days after a blood test.

There is no fee to speak to us or for us to evaluate your potential case.

Lead poisoning information

• Lead poisoning lawyer
• What to do now
• Time limits
• Private landlord responsibility