Weatherization

Multiple Family Dwellings

To owners/ managers of multiple family buildings (5 units or larger). You may be eligible for a significant grant to upgrade your building and save substantial dollars on your energy costs. In addition there are benefits, both immediate and long term, for your tenants. It’s a win-win situation. For more information call Avi Kamman at 718 771 9000 ext 17. Funding may be available if you act now!

What is the Weatherization Assistance Program?

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a government sponsored program to improve heating efficiency and provide fuel savings, and at the same time increase the comfort in one’s home. There are two separate programs, one for multiple dwelling units, and one for 1 - 4 family homes (CHJCC doesnt not handle this program but can provide referrals).

The program consists of four steps:

1. An application to the local Weatherization (WX) agency to determine the income eligibility of the dwelling occupant [if a Household contains a member who receives supplemental security income (SSI), Public Assistance, Food Stamps, or Home Energy Assistance Program (Heap) benefits, the household is considered automatically eligible for WX services];
2. a pre-weatherization inspection of the dwelling unit to determine its specific needs;
3. the weatherization of the unit;
4. a post-weatherization inspection to review the program work quality and effectiveness.

Is there any charge for WX services?

All services of the WX program are without obligation (ie: NO COST) to the dwelling unit occupant. However, building owners are obligated to contribute at least 35% toward the cost of WX in order to be considered a priority for the service (unless they are income eligible themselves). These contributions are used to expand the scope of service provided under the program.

What services are included?

These include but are not limited to:

1. cleaning, testing and repairs to heating systems;
2. roof and pipe insulation;
3. energy saving bulbs;
4. carbon monoxide detectors;
5. weather-stripping and caulking around doors and windows;
6. fix and/or replace broken windows and/or external doors;
7. minor repairs, as needed, to ensure optimum efficiency from the WX services performed;

Each program is required to provide professional quality work and materials performed by skilled personnel. Some agencies use their own crews, and others hire local private contractors. Every weatherized home is inspected upon completion of the work.

For additional information, please contact Avi Kamman at 718 771 9000 ext.17.

Private Homes

At the current time CHJCC provides weatherization only for homes with 5+ units. However we can refer you to other services that provide this service for homes with under 5 units. For assistance, call Avi Kamman on 718 771 9000 ext. 17.