Public notice for Wythe neighbors

Chemical fumes are getting into our homes

Tired of smelling pastrami? It may be chemical fumes.

Air monitoring near 129 Wythe has recorded repeated VOC spikes. Chef's Delight needs to vent emissions up and away, or stop operating this way.

Step 1

Sign your support

Show city agencies this is a neighborhood issue, not one tenant complaint.

Step 2

File 311

Copy a short complaint, open NYC311, paste it, and submit. More reports make the pattern harder to ignore.

Recurring chemical/VOC odors near 129 Wythe Ave appear connected to Chef's Delight operations. Please inspect and require safe ventilation.
Open NYC311

Step 3

Email Restler

Ask Councilmember Restler's office to keep pressure on DEP, DOHMH, and DOB until there is a real fix.

Please help require Chef's Delight to vent emissions up and away from residences, or stop operating this way.
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Neighbor support

8

Neighbors are adding their names to show city agencies this affects more than one apartment.

Maya R.Alex P.Jon K.Priya S.Sam W.Nina B.Chris T.Elena M.

What the readings mean

Two simple signals: fumes and fine particles

TVOC

Means total volatile organic compounds: a combined reading for chemical fumes in the air. TVOC does not identify the exact chemical, but repeated spikes are useful evidence of recurring fume events.

PM2.5

Means fine particles small enough to get deep into lungs. WHO's 24-hour guideline is 15 µg/m³; higher readings mean more health concern.

Severe VOC spikes recorded

The worst spikes

Airthings severe threshold: 2,000 ppb TVOC. This page has recorded 0 severe spikes and about 0 hours at or above 1,000 ppb.

For people who want proof

View readings over time

TVOC

severe 2,000+

3,3001,6500severe 2,000+elevated 500+

PM2.5

unhealthy 35.5+

45230unhealthy 35.5+WHO 24h 15+

Evidence log

This is documented

Context

What we want fixed

Install a real vent that routes emissions up and away from nearby homes.
Inspect and enforce through DEP, DOHMH, and DOB.
Relocate or stop the operation if it cannot run safely here.

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