Public Housing for People with Disabilities
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| Submitted | Aug. 7, 2018 |
| Due | Aug. 14, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Sarika Ram
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
-Any policies related to providing accessible housing for applicants with disabilities valid from January 1, 2017 to the date this request is processed
-Any documents detailing the number of housing units that are adaptable for people with disabilities or permanently include accessibility features (i.e. wider hallways, lower countertops, visual fire alarms) for people with disabilities under the jurisdiction of the New York City Housing Authority
-Any floor plans and images of housing units that are adaptable for people with disabilities or permanently include accessibility features (i.e. wider hallways, lower countertops, visual fire alarms) for people with disabilities under the jurisdiction of the New York City Housing Authority
-Any complaints of discrimination submitted to the New York City Housing Authority between January 1, 2017 and the date this request is processed including the following words:
-'disability'
-'disabled'
-'accessible'
-'accessibility'
-'wheelchair'
Please provide materials on a rolling basis, as they become available.
If you have any questions, please feel free to clarify via phone at 610-637-7745.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Sarika Ram
From: New York City Housing Authority
This acknowledges receipt of your letter wherein you requested access to the above-noted records maintained by the New York City Housing Authority.
We are in the process of determining whether the documents are available for disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Your request will be granted or denied in approximately one (1) month from the date of this letter.
If you are requesting access to your own records, you must produce a valid photo ID to review and/or receive such records.
If you are an attorney making a request, please note that an Notarized Release is required prior to disclosing your client’s personal and confidential information.
Please be advised that the statutory reproduction fee of $.25 per page must be paid prior to making the pertinent copies. Please be further advised that the cost of postage will be added to your copying costs.
From: New York City Housing Authority
Good Afternoon,
We require clarification on the nature of your request. Please advise what you mean by “complaints of discrimination.” Thank you.
From: Sarika Ram
Hello,
Thank you for your response.
I would like any resident/applicant complaints of discrimination submitted via this form: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/nycha/downloads/pdf/Resident-Complaint-Form.pdf
Please let me know if I can provide any further clarification.
Best,
Sarika
From: New York City Housing Authority
Thank you very much. We will start gathering records and will follow up with you if we need further clarification.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 7, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: New York City Housing Authority
Good Afternoon,
As stated in our initial August 7 acknowledgement email, we are in the process of gathering records and anticipate a follow up response within 1 month. Thank you.
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