The NYC Dept. of Education released data on Wednesday on deteriorating lead-based paint in public schools and the results are not great for North Brooklyn. Over 900 NYC elementary classrooms, including 114 Brooklyn schools, tested positive for lead paint, with many tainted classrooms in Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and Bushwick, Chalkbeatfirst reported. 5,408 classrooms were tested as part of the inspection…
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The hazardous lead paint in these homes can now effectively be sealed and treated while protecting those children and their family. Paint, seal and treat, all in one. Ecobondlbp.com