All landlords need to have a lead inspection conducted by EPA-certified inspectors for all units and common areas in pre-1960 residential buildings by August 9, 2025!

Property owners must provide annual notices to tenants about lead-based paint hazards and perform necessary repairs if lead paint is found.

Lead poisoning can result in permanent damage to the brain and nervous system, leading to reduced IQ, attention span, and academic achievement. These effects are irreversible and can significantly impact a child's future.

Even small renovation or repair activities can generate dangerous levels of lead dust, which can easily spread throughout a home or building. Inhalation or ingestion of lead dust is a common way children and adults are exposed to lead.

Failure to comply with these laws can result in significant fines and penalties. HPD has doubled its average annual issuance of lead-based paint violations since the launch of the LeadFreeNYC initiative in 2019.