Catholic Homes
Coverage of Catholic Homes in the Nexus archive.
- No Showers, But Tenants at Legionella-Affected East Village Complex Are Steamed
Residents of Haven Plaza in East Village have been unable to use showers since mid-May due to Legionella bacteria in their water system, with remediation delayed for over two months. The Department of Health acted swiftly in a deadly Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, contrasting with its slower response to Haven Plaza, which has seen two cases but no deaths.
- East Village tenants fearing Legionnaires’ disease exposure are frustrated after going two months without showers
Tenants at Haven Plaza in East Village have not had safe showers for two months due to Legionella bacteria contamination. They demand better communication, cleanup, and alternative shower/drinking water solutions from Wavecrest Management and Catholic Homes. The NYC Health Department has engaged with residents since May, providing guidance and addressing concerns.
- Legionella Found in Water at East Village Housing Complex, City Health Officials Confirm
City health officials confirmed Legionella bacteria in the water system of Haven Plaza, an East Village apartment complex, following reports of two Legionnaires’ disease cases. A third case is alleged but unconfirmed by officials, while residents criticize delays in notification. Management companies Catholic Homes and Wavecrest Management have retained consultants to address the issue.