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Statement from New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development on legislation and fire safety

As part of a News 12 Investigates story, Katelynn Ulrich reached out to the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development to discuss recent legislation passed on self-closing doors and fire safety.

Jan 5, 2023, 1:24 PM

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