On this page we will post information concerning mold remediation. We have done extensive research on this subject and spent months consulting with experts from major research universities in New York City as well as practitioners and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. We believe this is the best method, and we also believe anyone who wants to put some elbow grease into this can do it themselves. Our methods are VERY LOW IN COST and HIGH IN QUALITY compared to most methods. We often host training sessions in affected communities, too. Contact us for more details and to find out when we have a training session scheduled in your area, or ask us for one.

Respond and Rebuild’s Mold Remediation Guide [en español]

Introduction to Mold and its Effects

Mold Compounds Sandy’s Destruction – Science Friday covers the unseen destruction mold is leaving behind, published on January 25, 2013.

“Mold May Pose Risk to Hurricane Victims” – A short NYTimes video about the dangerous effects of mold post-Hurricane Sandy.

Mold Contamination “Hurricane Sandy: Id, Assessment & Control” – A YouTube video from Jack Caravanos, Associate Professor and Program Director at CUNY School of Public Health, giving a brief overview of the causes and effects of mold.

“Mold Health Effects” – An excerpt taken from the appendix of a report on mold issued by the NYC Department of Health in 2008.

“Unhealthy Exposure: Mold in New York City Homes” – A report issued by the Public Advocate for the City of New York.

Mold Remediation

Respond and Rebuild’s Mold Remediation Guide

“Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments” – A report issued by the NYC Department of Health

“The Hope VI experiment” – A comprehensive test of the efficacy of different methods of mold removal in post-Katrina Coastal Mississippi conducted in 2006.

“Instructions on the 4-step Low Cost Mold Removal Process” – Instructions to a process that Hands On Gulf Coast used with high success post-Katrina.

“Mold Control and Dehumidifiers” – Another video from Jack Caravanos with instructions on how to operate a humidifier to combat mold.

Legal Information for Tenants

“Legal Information for Tenants” – Issued by Occupy Sandy regarding your rights as a tenant.