It's been a constant point of tension for many of the residents in the areas affected by this summer's outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, which has killed three people so far.
While the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said it's pinpointed 11 buildings with active Legionella bacteria, officials have not been willing to release their locations — only identifying five ZIP codes where they said people are most at risk.
Health Commissioner Michelle Morse said she doesn't want to give New Yorkers a false sense of security if they aren't anywhere near the affected buildings. Legionella bacteria can form in the cooling towers atop buildings and spread through the air, potentially infecting people whether they live in a building or not.
But some residents said that's left them wan