Healthy Homes NYC

Overview

Healthy Homes NYC is a free three hour seminar developed by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) for HPD-financed projects. It is offered on a quarterly basis and is intended for architects, general contractors, and building owners/developers. The training focuses on integration of healthy building practices during building design, construction and renovation, and during ongoing building operations and maintenance. The primary topics covered are:

• Integrated pest management
• Healthy aging / Falls prevention
• Smoke free housing

The training is a prerequisite to the certification process for the 2015 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria The training is also being offered to other HPD Preservation Programs, but not required. A DOHMH certificate of completion will be issued. The certificate is valid for three years, after which it will have to be renewed by re-taking the class.

Register for Healthy Homes NYC

To register for a training, visit DOHMH's Healthy Homes NYC Trainings.

Healthy Homes NYC Metrics

• Number of sessions to date: 14
• Buildings professionals trained to date: 390