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New York City Department of Health, Environment & Health Data Portal. Asthma triggers at home data: . Accessed at https://a816-dohbesp.nyc.gov/IndicatorPublic/data-explorer/asthma-triggers/ on Oct 19, 2026. Copy citation.

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Homes with cockroaches

The presence of cockroaches in the home is often associated with poor housing maintenance. Cockroaches in the home can contaminate food and worsen asthma.

Mold in homes

Adults reporting mold in the home. Mold can worsen respiratory conditions like asthma, and indicate housing problems in a building.

Children in homes with cockroaches (age 1-13)

Children living in homes with reported cockroaches. The saliva, feces, and shedding body parts of cockroaches are an allergen and can trigger asthma.

Children in homes with mice (age 1-13)

Children living in homes with reported mice. The presence of mice is associated with poor housing maintenance. Mice can contaminate food and worsen asthma.

Homes with mice or rats in the building

Households reporting mice or rats in their building in the past 90 days (from when they were surveyed). The presence of rodents is associated with housing problems. These pests can contaminate food and worsen asthma.

Children in homes with visible mold or mildew (age 1-13)

Children who live in homes with visible mold/mildew. Mold and mildew can trigger asthma attacks in children.

Asthma triggers at home

Housing conditions can trigger asthma. In New York City, childhood asthma is a significant health threat that affects thousands of children per year.

No family should have to choose between affordable and healthy housing. All tenants are entitled to safe, decent and sanitary housing, which prevents disease and injury.

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