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title: New York City Hoarding Guide
description: A Board Member’s Guide to Detecting Signs and Preventing Liability caused by Hoarding.
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# New York City Hoarding Guide

## A Board Member’s Guide to Detecting Signs and Preventing Liability

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Stacks of newspapers. Piles of old clothing. Bags of cans. Old containers. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is an adage that can be taken to a disturbing extreme.Hoarding disorder occurs in an estimated 2% to 6% of the population and often leads to substantial distress and problems functioning, according to the American Psychiatric Association.

If left unaddressed, residents who suffer from this debilitating disorder can become a hazard to their neighbors, the building and themselves.

Read our guide to learn what to do if hoarding is an issue in your building.

***Additional Hoarding Information:***

[Steps for Condo or Co-Op Hoarding Clean-Up, NYC](https://www.fsresidential.com/new-york/news-events/articles-and-news/steps-for-condo-or-co-op-hoarding-clean-up-nyc/?campaignid=CMP-09979-X3H4Z&?source=Act-On&?medium=Email&?name=21%20NY%20Hoarding%20Info%20CMP-09979-X3H4Z&?wurl=https://www.fsresidential.com/new-york/news-events/articles-and-news/steps-for-condo-or-co-op-hoarding-clean-up-nyc/&?region=New%20York%20Region&?bizunit=NY%20-%20Co-op/Condo&?formloc=New%20York&?pursuit=Yes)

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