What Safety Measures Are Taken During Inspections?
Lead inspection in NYC follows a strict system. Inspectors do not walk into a property and start testing randomly. They follow structured safety protocols designed to protect residents, especially children, while also protecting themselves and preserving the integrity of the property. NYC enforces some of the most detailed lead safety rules in the United States […]
Can Lead Inspections Detect Lead in Dust, Paint, and Water?
As crazy as it may be, around 60% of New York City’s buildings were built before 1960. What that means is that lead-based paint, being the standard at the time, was used in virtually every one of those buildings. Lead-based paint was cheap, durable, and washable. Nobody at the time knew that the paint they […]
Why Lead Inspection Must Come Before Demolition
Before demolishing your house or building, there’s a question that could save you from massive fines, legal headaches, worker injuries, and environmental disasters: Have you tested for lead? If your building was constructed before 1978, there’s a good chance you could find lead-based paint beneath the surface. Without proper lead paint inspection in NYC, you […]
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 […]
Why Lead Inspection Must Come Before Demolition
Before demolishing your house or building, there’s a question that could save you from massive fines, legal headaches, worker injuries, and environmental disasters: Have you tested for lead? If your building was constructed before 1978, there’s a good chance you could find lead-based paint beneath the surface. Without proper lead inspection in NYC, you could […]
How to Clean Up After Lead Contamination
Lead contamination isn’t just another household hazard. It’s a stubborn, invisible threat that can linger long after the source has been removed. Whether you’re dealing with old paint inside a pre-war building, dust from a renovation, contaminated soil, or lead brought in on clothing from a workplace, cleaning it up requires precision, patience, and methods […]
How to Remove Lead Paint Without Spreading Hazardous Dust
Lead paint was frequently present in homes and commercial buildings before its ban in 1987. Why was it banned? Because it was considered to be a harmful environmental pollutant. Lead-based paint is paint containing lead, which was added to improve drying, durability, and appearance. It poses a health risk, particularly to children, when it is […]
How to Choose an EPA‑Certified Lead Inspector in NYC
You need a lead paint inspection in NYC and you need it fast. You’re either facing a Local Law 31 deadline, moving in with your newborn or buying a pre-1960 property unsure about what you’re going to deal with. Whatever the reason, you’re should hire someone to test for a substance that can cause serious […]
Lead Exposure in NYC Apartments: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention
Walk through almost any block in New York City, and you’ll see buildings that have been standing for more than a century. Their staircases creak, the radiators hiss, and the paint on the window frames is sometimes cracked just enough to show older layers beneath. A lot of us love that charm and the feeling […]
NYC Local Law 31: Lead Inspection Rules for Apartments with Young Children
If you own rental property in New York City and have families with young children living in your buildings, you’ve probably come across NYC Local Law 31. While it can feel a lot like just another regulation to navigate, it’s actually pretty straightforward once you understand what it’s asking for – and more importantly, why […]