Household Composition
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See Detailed Description |
Age and Sex of Householder
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The householder (reference person) is the household member or one of the
household members who owns or rents the sample unit. See also "Age
of Householder". |
Age of Householder
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Age Classification is based on the age reported as of that person's last
birthday. Children under age 1 year of age are classified as 1 year old. |
Race and Ethnicity of Householder
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The concept of race as used by the Census Bureau does not denote a clear-cut
scientific definition of biological stock. Race was determined for each
person in the household on the basis of a question that asked for self-identification
of a person's race. |
Number of Persons
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All persons occupying the housing unit are counted. |
Presence of Nonrelatives
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A nonrelative of the householder is any person in the household that is
not related to the householder (reference person) by blood, marriage or
adoption. Roomers, boarders, etc. are included in this category. |
Household Members Under Age 18
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Include all members of the household (other than the householder and his/her
spouse) regardless of their relationship to the householder, who fall in
this age group. |
Household Members Under Age 6
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Include all members of the household (other than the householder and his/her
spouse) regardless of their relationship to the householder, who fall in
this age group. |
1992
Total Household Income |
Household income is the income of all members of the household 15 years
or older regardless of whether they are related to the householder or not.
The data represent income for calendar year 1992. |
1992 Total Household Income of Primary
Individuals
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A primary individual is a householder who lives alone. |
Previous Residence of Householder
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Previous residence of current householder. Limited to householders who moved
into the unit in 1990 or later, and who was the householder in the previous
residence at the time of the move. |
Year Householder Moved into Unit
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The year in which the householder moved into the unit; that is, the date
of the latest move. If the householder moved out of the unit but returned
later, the data refer to the date he/she moved back. |
Year Moved (continued) |
Data from this item represent the number of housing units located in buildings
of a specified size, not the number of residential buildings. |
Reason Householder Moved From Previous
Residence
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Data are shown for units where the respondent moved into the sample unit
in 1990 or later. |
Borough |
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New York City Structure Class
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See detailed explanation |
Year Building Built
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Data on year built were obtained from records provided by the New York City
Department of Housing Preservation & Development. |
Number of Units in Building
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All units (both occupied and vacant) were counted. A building is classifiec
as a separate building if it has either open space on all sides or is separated
from other structures by dividing walls that extend from ground to roof. |
Number of Stories in Building |
Number of floors in the building. Basements are counted as a floor
only if occupied.
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Presence of Owner in Building
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The owner need not live in the sample unit to be considered as living in
the building. |
Elevator
in Building with 2 Stories or More |
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Condition of Building |
Dilapidated buildings do not provide safe and adequate shelter to the occupants.
A structure was rated dilapidated if it showed one or more critical defects
or a combination of intermediate defects or inadequate original construction. |
Condition of External Walls of Building
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See detailed description |
Condition of Windows of Building
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See detailed description |
Condition of Stairways of Building
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See detailed description |
Condition of Floors of Building
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See detailed description |
Number of Building Condition Problems
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| Rooms |
Rooms counted include whole rooms used for living purposes, such as living
rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, etc. Also included are rooms used for offices
by a person living in the unit. |
Persons
per Room |
The number of persons in the unit divided by the number of rooms in the
unit. The data refer, therefore, to the number of housing units having the
specified ratio of persons per room. |
| Bedrooms |
The count of rooms used mainly for sleeping, even if also used for other
purposes. A housing unit consisting of only one room, such as an efficiency
apartment, is classified by definition as having no bedroom. |
Monthly
Contract Rent |
The rent agreed to or contracted for, even if the furnishings, utilities,
or services are included. Rental units occupied without payment of cash
rent are classified as "no cash rent." |
Contract Rent as % of Household
Income
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The percentage of a household's average monthly income represented by the
monthly rental expense is included here. Uses the monthly Contract Rent
as the numerator. |
Monthly Contract Rent Per Room
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See "Monthly Contract Rent" and "Rooms" |
Gross Rent
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The monthly contract rent plus the monthly cost of utilities (electricity,
gas, and water and sewer) and other fuels (oil,kerosene,wood, etc.) if these
items are paid by the renter in addition to rent. |
Gross Rent as % of Household Income
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See "Gross Rent" and "Household Income" |
Monthly Gross Rent Per Room
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See "Gross Rent" and "Rooms" |
Household Receiving Public Assistance
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This item refers to anyone in the household, regardless of their age or
relationship to the householder, who receives public assistance payments
from such sources as AFDC, Home Relief, SSI, etc. |
Households Below Specified Poverty
Income Level
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The specified income level statistics presented are derived from an updated
poverty level index used in the March Current Population Survey supplement.
This index is based on a definition originated by the Social Security Administration
in 1964 and subsequently modified by a Federal Interagency Committee in
1969. This index provides a range of income cutoffs or "poverty thresholds"
adjusted to take into account such factors as size of family unit, age of
householder, and number of children. |
Households Receiving SCRIE
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Inquiry on exemptions was made of all renter occupied cash rent households
with persons 62 years of age or older. The City of New York will give a
tax abatement to the landlord corresponding to the amount of rent increase
over one-third of income if the householder of a renter household or spouse
is over age 62, and income is not more than $15,000 per year. |
Type of Heating Fuel
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Monthly Cost of Electricity
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Monthly Cost of Utility Gas
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Monthly Cost of Water and Sewer
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Monthly Cost of Other Fuels
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Additional Heating Required
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Additional Heating refers to households that reported using additional sources
of heat to supplement their regular system, because the regular system,
though functioning, did not provide enough heat during the winter prior
to the time of interview. Additional sources of heat, such as kitchen stoves,
fireplaces, or portable heaters, may have been used only in the mornings
or on extra cold days. Electric blankets, heating pads, or hot water bottles
are not considered additional sources of heat. |
Breakdown in Heating System
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Breakdowns or failures in heating systems refer to households that reported
a heating equipment breakdown that lasted six consecutive hours or longer
during the winter prior to the time of the survey. Heating equipment is
considered unusable if it cannot be used for the purposes intended; the
breakdown may be caused by broken pipes, electrical or gas parts out of
order, or downed power lines. |
Cracks or Holes in Walls, Ceiling
or Floor
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This item is based on respondent's report of cracks or holes in interior
walls or ceilings of the unit. Cracks may be due to any of the following
reasons: damage by rats or mice, rotten wood, faulty masonry, or normal
building settling. Included are cracks or holes that do not go all the way
through to the next room, housing unit, or to the outdoors. Hairline cracks
(cracks appearing in the walls or ceiling that aren't large enough to insert
a finger nail file into) and small holes caused by nails or thumbtacks are
not included. |
Broken Plaster or Peeling Paint
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The data refer to whether or not the household reported broken plaster or
peeling paint on the interior ceilings or walls of their unit. If the condition
existed, additional data show whether the area(s) are larger than 8 1/2
inches by 11 inches. |
Rodent Infestation
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Water Leak in Unit
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The data refers to units wherein water has leaked into the unit other than
from the unit's fixtures backing up or overflowing. Units with situations
such as leaks through the ceilings or roof, or closed windows are included
here. |
