Combining lead abatement with window replacement

While strides have reduced the damaging or even fatal effects of lead paint, there remain many cases of lead poisoning in New York City. Lead can be found in painted wood windows and doors, and in window wells in older buildings – particularly in pre-1960 construction, before New York banned lead paint. These older buildings also tend to lack window maintenance and utilize older window technologies.

There is an opportunity to maximize co-benefits of lead abatement and window replacement. Additionally, funding programs integrating lead abatement and window replacement can lower costs and support a more equitable, healthier and more sustainable building stock.

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