Haven Plaza

New York City health officials declared the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side over after seven deaths and 92 confirmed cases. The health department cited the completion of a two-week incubation period and ongoing investigations into non-compliant buildings linked to the outbreak.

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.

Haven Plaza tenants are demanding action after Legionella bacteria was confirmed in the building's water system. The issue was reported by Chantee Lans from East Village, highlighting resident concerns.

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.

Residents of Haven Plaza in the Lower East Side (LES) are boiling water due to plumbing issues. CeFaan Kim reported the story exclusively.

Residents of Haven Plaza in the Lower East Side (LES) are boiling water due to Legionella bacteria detected in the building's plumbing system. CeFaan Kim reported the exclusive story, highlighting concerns raised by residents.

Legionella bacteria has been confirmed in the water supply of an East Village housing complex called Haven Plaza. Older residents there have been advised to avoid showering and use buckets for bathing instead.

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.