What Happens After a Lead-Based Paint Violation from HPD in NYC?
The letter from HPD lands in your mailbox, and the clock starts the same day you open it. A lead-based paint violation from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development is not a warning you can push to the bottom of the pile. It carries a fixed deadline, a set of steps you follow […]
Lead Inspection Requirements in Manhattan vs Brooklyn vs Queens
Building owners across NYC often ask whether the rules for lead paint shift from one borough to another. The short answer is the law stays the same, but the building stock, enforcement pace, and risk levels look different across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. This blog walks through what each borough faces, why the rules apply […]
DIY Lead Test Kits vs. Professional Inspection: Which Is More Accurate?
Lead exposure continues to be a serious concern in New York City, particularly because of the city’s aging housing stock. Many properties in NYC were constructed during a time when lead-based paint and materials were commonly used. Although lead was banned decades ago, it has not disappeared. It remains hidden beneath layers of paint, in […]
Understanding NYC Local Law 31: A Guide for Property Owners
The NYC Local Law 31 of 2020 is probably one of the most important changes made in lead safety regulations in the past couple of decades. If you’re a property owner, you need to take some important steps to make sure your building is safe from lead-based paint. The August 2025 deadline is right around […]
Which EPA Lead Certification Do I Need To Remove Violation
Lead violations in New York City have just hit you, and you’re furiously trying to find people on Reddit who have been in your position. Trying to figure out what certification you need to deal with it can get overwhelming very quickly. We get it. And the last thing you want is to make things […]
Step-by-Step Guide to Lead Violation Removal in NYC
Lead-based paint is no doubt a serious public health issue, especially in older buildings throughout New York City. Buildings constructed before 1960 are most at risk, as they are likely to contain lead-based paint that can deteriorate and pose severe health hazards. The City of New York has strict regulations around identifying, correcting, and certifying […]
How Lead Dust Remediation Works: Step-by-Step Process
If you’ve recently discovered lead dust in your home, or if you’re renovating a building built before 1978, you might be wondering: what’s the best way to remove lead dust safely? Lead is a toxic substance that can cause serious health risks, especially for young children and pregnant women. This is why lead dust remediation […]
What To Do After a Lead Clearance Fails
Even if you got lead remediation in the past, chances are that either the cleaning wasn’t thorough enough or it doesn’t meet the current stricter safety standards. So, while you may have passed the test previously, currently the acceptable level has been significantly reduced and may not cut it anymore. Acting quickly helps minimize health […]
Can I Paint Over a Failed Lead Inspection Area?
When it comes to maintaining your home or commercial property, a failed lead inspection can feel like a punch in the gut. But don’t despair! You’re not alone in facing this challenge. It’s a problem many people overlook until it’s too late — but what do you do now that your home or building has […]
Lead Paint Violations and Orders | Department of Health NYC
Receiving a notice or order from the commissioner can be an overwhelming experience and make homeowners and tenants nervous. Understanding what the city and all the different departments or agencies expect you to do can be complicated! Manhattan Lead will guide you through every step of the process when you receive a Department of Health […]