Building Age (density proxy)
y = COVID-19 positivity rate
x = average age of buildings
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In both New York City and Philadelphia overall, the older the buildings, the lower the COVID-19 positivity rates.
In both New York City and Philadelphia overall, the older the buildings, the lower the COVID-19 positivity rates.
At the district/borough level:
Older building stock is related to lower positivity rates in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx (NYC)
Older building stock is related to higher positivity rates in Queens and Staten Island (NYC).
Older building stock is related to lower positivity rates in Center City and South Philadelphia, other areas have no association.
NYC Overall R-Squared: (neg) .252557
Bronx (neg) .226266
Brooklyn (neg) .567665
Manhattan (neg) .0354698
Queens (pos) .0483303
Staten (pos) .32576
Philadelphia Overall R-Squared: (neg) .0459561
Center City East (pos) .0003175
Center City West (neg) .875935
East (neg) .0121172
North (pos) .0142847
North Central (pos) .0060537
South Philadelphia (neg) .113486
West (n/a)
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