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White Tab 108 — ALC Post‑Remediation Verification (PRV) Report (Aug 3, 2021) — Tier‑1 PDF (Facts‑Only)

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A) Document Identification (from the PDF)

  • Title/Type: Post Remediation Verification (PRV) — Apartment G21, 226 Franklin St., Brooklyn NY 11222.

Cover letter: dated August 03, 2021, addressed to Martin C. Kofman / American Package Company. Signed by Candice A. Kowalewski, MPH (Assistant Director, EHS Division) and Jack Glass, MS, CIH (Vice President, EHS).

  • Objective (as stated): "determine if remediation was successful." The inspection was performed July 28, 2021 and included "visual and olfactory observations, moisture testing, and air sampling." Concludes: "This apartment has achieved clearance."
  • Background paragraph (inside report): Refers to ALC assessment on Feb 7, 2020; notes that on Dec 8, 2020 ALC (Kowalewski & Glass) "met with the tenant's inspector Mr. Ed Olmsted; CIH and agreed to a mold abatement work scope plan (later filed with the courts)." Points to Appendix B — Work Scope (Created December 08, 2020).

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B) Monitoring Window & PRV Date (as stated)

  • ALC onsite monitoring: "From July 20–27, 2021 (Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–4:00 pm) ALC Environmental was onsite throughout the remediation process to ensure removal of all visually contaminated building materials and the prescribed work scope was completed."

PRV completed: July 28, 2021.

C) Visual Inspection Outcomes by Area (report text)

Studio 3: "Up to 2 ft of wall removed on wall b and wall c of hallway side; walls and ceiling removed. Studs and beams HEPA and detergent cleaned. The area is free and clean of VMG and odors."

Upper Level Studio 3: "Ceiling tiles were removed. The area is free and clean of VMG or odors."

Studio 2: "The carpeting, ceiling, and walls were removed. The area is free and clean of VMG or odors."

Studio 1: "The walls, ceiling, and floor were removed as per work scope. The area is free and clean of VMG or odors."

Bathroom: "Shower wall removed; gypsum wall 3 ft from floor removed; water heater, sink, bathtub, tiles, and raised floor were removed. The area is free and clean of VMG or odors."

Hallway / washer‑dryer area: "Washer and dryer were removed; ceiling and 2 ft of wall from floor were removed (brick exposed). The area is free and clean of VMG or odors."

Kitchen loft/ceiling: "Ceiling/insulation removed; HEPA and detergent cleaned. The area is free and clean of VMG or odors."

Photo appendix: Images labeled "Studio 1," "Studio 2 Upper Level," "Bathroom (shower wall, water heater and bathtub removed)," "Hallway… Washer and Dryer Removed," "Upper Level Hallway: Air Sampling Location," etc. (Appendix A).

D) Measured Conditions & Air Sampling (report text)

  • Measured findings (day of PRV): "Building materials measured dry… Infrared inspection… measured dry with a temperature differential of 7 degrees (82.0°F–89.6°F). Relative humidity measured above the recommended range of 30–60% during the inspection."

Indoor: Temp 72.2–78.9°F; RH 72.9–73.0%.

Outdoor: Temp 75.0°F; RH 64%; "Partly Cloudy."

  • Air samples: 7 indoor + 1 outdoor control; table lists locations (Studios 3/2/1, Bathroom, Hallway, Kitchen Loft, Studio 3 Loft). The "Sample Results Interpretation" states indoor spores did not exceed the outdoor control in sampled locations.

E) Appendix B — Work Scope Plan (Created Dec 8, 2020) — as embedded in PRV

The PRV includes Appendix B: "Work Scope Plan; Created December 08, 2020". The scope (captioned "Mold Abatement Scope of Work — 97 Green St. Apt #G21") lists ten numbered tasks including, among others:

  1. Gut demolish rooms 1, 2, and 3 — "walls and flooring to the concrete slab," remove ceilings, ceiling tiles, and any insulation above; clean visible staining/mold on the wood deck; clean wood framing.
  2. Remove the bathroom raised floor under the tub and hot water heater; remove tub and hot water heater to access; clean and save fixtures.
  3. Remove the bathroom sheetrock wall shared with the kitchen; inspect cavity and back of cabinets.
  4. Move and save washer & dryer; remove the sheetrock wall behind them.

5)–7) Room‑specific wall removals (to cavity), hallway ceiling removal, remove insulation / clean loft and wood deck.

  1. Cut four 2×2 ft probes along the living‑room party wall to inspect cavity.
  2. Cut probes into the living‑room ceiling to the wood deck to inspect.
  3. Service and clean the air‑handling unit at completion.

(The page also lists General Conditions: NYS DOL‑licensed mold abatement contractor; NYS‑certified workers; worker risk notice, etc.)

F) Limitations, Exclusions, and Intended Use (report text)

The PRV contains a standard "Limitations and Exclusions" section (one page) stating, in substance, that findings are limited to the observed conditions at the time of fieldwork; no inference to other conditions/times; and that ALC's liability shall not exceed the total fee paid; report prepared for the sole use of the client; portions may not be used independent of the entire report.

G) People & Credentials (as stated in PRV)

  • Assessor / signatories: Candice A. Kowalewski, MPH; Jack Glass, MS, CIH (with note that ALC Environmental and Ms. Kowalewski are licensed by NYS Department of Labor; certifications attached).

H) Document Structure (page‑level map)

  • Cover letter & summary / purpose / methods (pp. 1–2). "Achieved clearance" language appears here.
  • Background & layout diagram (p. 4). Notes Dec 8, 2020 agreed work scope with tenant's CIH.
  • Results — Visual, Measured, Air Sampling (tables) (pp. 4–6). Monitoring window (July 20–27) and PRV date (July 28) stated on this page set.
  • Appendix A — Photos (pp. 10–13).
  • Limitations & Exclusions (p. 14).
  • Appendix B — Work Scope Plan (Dec 8, 2020) (pp. 15+).

I) Cross‑References (White Tabs)

  • WT‑108A (to be created): Extracted Work Scope (Dec 8, 2020) — stand‑alone copy of Appendix B with pinpoints.
  • WT‑107: Olmsted Mold Inspection (June 28, 2020) — baseline conditions before any comprehensive remediation.
  • WT‑109: Olmsted Response (Aug 18, 2022) — later professional findings after PRV.
  • WT‑106: G21 Scope — Court‑Ordered vs Executed (matrix uses PRV statements for the "as‑reported" column).
  • WT‑111: July 2023 Re‑Flood Email Packet (subsequent events; separate tab).

J) Collection Tasks for WT‑003 (generated from this PDF)

  1. ALC monitoring artifacts (July 20–27, 2021): daily notes, photos, sign‑in logs. (Referenced as onsite presence.)
  2. Lab packets for the 7 indoor / 1 outdoor air samples (chain‑of‑custody, raw counts, QA/QC).
  3. License attachments shown in the PRV (full copies; license numbers, expirations).
  4. Native copy of Appendix B Work Scope (Dec 8, 2020) (as a separate exhibit for WT‑108A).
  5. Distribution list & recipients of the PRV (cover email, date served).
  6. ServPro documentation that PRV and Work Scope were provided/used.

END — White Tab 108 — ALC Post‑Remediation Verification (PRV) Report (Aug 3, 2021) — Tier‑1 PDF (Facts‑Only) v1.2