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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert

The Health Department is currently reviewing all complaints and responding primarily to those that pose an imminent threat to public health or safety.

Non-emergency complaints will be logged and responded to when regular operations resume.

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Noise from Air Conditioner or Ventilation Equipment to report noise from ventilation shaft

You can report inadequate ventilation inside a building or a ventilation or exhaust system that is illegal, installed improperly, or has an odor.

You can report inadequate indoor air ventilation.

Your report should provide the following:

Your complete address, including apartment number, and a contact phone number or e-mail address.
Your landlord or management company's name and address.

Anonymous complaints are accepted. If you provide your name and contact information, it will not be shared with your landlord or management company.

Report inadequate indoor air ventilation.

You can report a ventilation or exhaust system that is illegal, installed improperly, or that has an odor.

If a ventilation and exhaust system is installed improperly, exhaust may enter another apartment or home.

Include in your report:

The type of odor
If odor is coming from a nearby establishment

Ventilation or Exhaust System Complaint

Report inadequate indoor air ventilation.

Report ventilation or exhaust system problem.

Ventilation or Exhaust System Complaint

Inadequate Indoor Air Ventilation

Report inadequate indoor air ventilation.

Ventilation or Exhaust System Complaint

Report ventilation or exhaust system problem.