Housing Quality Measures of 246 Homes in East Baltimore, Maryland: Percent of Homes Passing by Item and Domain for Items With ≥80% Passing
| Domain | Housing Quality Item (Passing Response) | % Passing |
|---|---|---|
| Domain 1 | ||
| Kitchens and bathrooms | Does your kitchen have a working oven? (Yes) | 96 |
| Does the tap water have a problem with color or bad odor? (No) | 98 | |
| Is there a working light fixture in the kitchen ceiling or wall? (Yes) | 94 | |
| How many working outlets are in the kitchen? (2 or more) | 91 | |
| Is there hot and cold running water at each kitchen/bath sink/tub? (Yes) | 88 | |
| Is there water leaking from any kitchen/bath sink, drain, or pipe? (No) | 87 | |
| Is any kitchen or bath sink, tub, or shower clogged? (No) | 87 | |
| Does the bathroom have a window that opens or a ventilation system that works? (Yes) | 82 | |
| Ask parent: How many times did the toilets not work for 6 h or more? (None) | 80 | |
| Ask parent: Has any bathroom floor been covered by water because of plumbing problems? (No) | 80 | |
| Domain2 | ||
| Electrical | Is all the building's wiring in your home enclosed in walls or metal coverings? (Yes) | 88 |
| Do all electrical outlets and switches have cover plates? (Yes) | 92 | |
| Not counting the bathroom, does each room have at least 1 working outlet? (Yes) | 98 | |
| Domain 3 | ||
| Heating and cooling | In cold weather do you ever need to use your oven to heat your home? (No) | 86 |
| If your home comes with air conditioning, does it work correctly? (Yes) | 96 | |
| Can you adjust the heat when it is too hot or too cold? (Yes) | 86 | |
| Domain 4 | ||
| Walls, ceilings, and floors | Are there any holes or large cracks where outdoor air or rain can come in? (No) | 87 |
| Do you see any walls, ceilings, or floors with serious problems like sagging, leaning, buckling, or large holes? (No) | 82 | |
| Domain 5 | ||
| Sanitation and safety | Ask parent: In your home, do you smell bad odors such as sewer, natural gas, etc? (No) | 92 |
| Do all outside doors have locks that work? (Yes) | 97 | |
| Do all bedrooms have a window you can open? (Yes) | 88 | |
| Does any window have broken glass that can cut someone? (No) | 95 | |
| Ask parent: In the last 3 mo, has your mail been stolen or tampered with? (No) | 97 | |
| In case of fire, do you have a least 2 ways out of the home? (Yes) | 93 | |
| Are secure handrails on all stairs and landings? (Yes) | 89 | |
| Domain 6 | ||
| Outside the home | Is the condition of any porch or balcony dangerous? (No) | 96 |
| Are any outside handrails, steps, or stairs unsafe? (No) | 89 | |
| Is any sidewalk, driveway, or parking lot damaged in a way that could cause you to trip? (No) | 91 | |
| Are fences or gates in bad condition? (Yes) | 90 | |
| Do you see any walls with serious leaning, buckling, or large holes? (No) | 94 | |
| Does the garbage service pick up each week? (Yes) | 98 | |
| Ask parent: Do you have either covered dumpsters or covered cans for your garbage and trash? (Yes) | 80 |