Plumbing Repairs in Tenant's Apartment Disturbed Asbestos

February 1, 1993

LVT Number: 6675

The ALJ ruled that landlord violated city asbestos regulations, and fined landlord $16,000. While repairing a leaky pipe in tenant's apartment closet, landlord's plumber recklessly exposed, handled, and removed asbestos-containing material (ACM). Landlord appealed, and the ECB's appeals unit reduced the fine to $8,000. Landlord was liable for its contractor's work. But, the plumbing work involved was less than 10 square feet and was therefore a minor project. Also, landlord had no previous asbestos violations.

The ALJ ruled that landlord violated city asbestos regulations, and fined landlord $16,000. While repairing a leaky pipe in tenant's apartment closet, landlord's plumber recklessly exposed, handled, and removed asbestos-containing material (ACM). Landlord appealed, and the ECB's appeals unit reduced the fine to $8,000. Landlord was liable for its contractor's work. But, the plumbing work involved was less than 10 square feet and was therefore a minor project. Also, landlord had no previous asbestos violations.

[Central Park South Associates: ECB Appeal No. 8023 (1/15/92)]. 4-page document.

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