Newsy Looks At New York Safety Compliances After Deadly Apartment Fire

Newsy Looks At New York Safety Compliances After Deadly Apartment Fire

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The video covers a tragic fire in a Bronx building, highlighting the survival story of the Ramos family, the building's safety issues, and the legal actions taken. It discusses the role of affordable housing as an investment and the history of complaints against the building. The video concludes with personal impacts on residents and acknowledgments for the investigation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was identified as the cause of the fire in the Bronx building?

A gas leak

An unattended candle

A faulty electrical heater

A lightning strike

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What malfunctioned in the building, allowing smoke to spread?

Fire alarms

Self-closing doors

Sprinkler system

Elevators

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of Section 8 in housing?

Inspects building safety

Funds building renovations

Offers housing vouchers for low-income families

Provides loans for home purchases

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is affordable housing considered a stable asset class for investors?

Low maintenance costs and steady rental income

High resale value

Government tax incentives

High demand for luxury apartments

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common issue reported in the building before the fire?

Leaking roofs

Broken elevators

Pest control and mold issues

Frequent power outages

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal action was taken after the fire?

A criminal investigation

A tenant strike

A government takeover of the building

A lawsuit alleging negligence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Rosie Ramos decide regarding the lawsuit against the building management?

She chose not to participate

She filed a separate lawsuit

She moved to a different city

She joined the lawsuit