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Read Full ArticleWhat to send HPD, how to handle missing units or inspections, and when an older XRF report may still document completed testing.
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Read Full ArticlePlain-English comparison of the two major testing types: XRF for lead paint identification and dust wipes for lead dust clearance.
Read Full ArticleBefore a new tenant moves in, NYC landlords must handle specific Local Law 1 turnover duties: door and door-frame friction surfaces, chewable surfaces, peeling paint, safe work practices, dust clearance, and 10-year records.
Read Full ArticleBuildings pass XRF testing and still get HPD violations. Here are the 7 hidden reasons inspections fail — from incomplete coverage to documentation gaps.
Read Full ArticleThe 2025 deadline got everyone moving, but 2027 is where enforcement gets serious. Learn what's coming for documentation, turnover compliance, and HPD audits.
Read Full ArticleLearn what an HPD Record Production Order requires, which lead records to gather, the 45-day response deadline, and how to organize a complete submission.
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Read Full ArticleYour legal rights as a tenant regarding lead paint in NYC. Learn about landlord obligations, how to request inspections, health risks, and what to do if lead is found in your apartment.
Read Full ArticleComplete guide to common area lead paint testing under Local Law 31. Learn which hallways, stairwells, lobbies, and shared spaces require XRF testing, deadlines, penalties, and compliance steps.
Read Full ArticleLearn the best methods for testing lead paint in NYC homes. Compare DIY test kits vs professional XRF testing, costs, accuracy, and NYC compliance requirements.
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Read Full ArticleComplete breakdown of lead paint inspection costs in NYC. Compare prices, understand what affects cost, hidden fees to watch for, and how to get the best value.
Read Full ArticleLearn what lead paint is, why it was used, health risks from lead exposure, symptoms of lead poisoning, and how to protect your family in NYC homes built before 1978.
Read Full ArticleThe 2025 deadline got everyone moving, but 2027 is where enforcement gets serious. Learn what's coming for documentation, turnover compliance, and HPD audits.
Read Full ArticleThe Local Law 31 deadline has passed. Learn everything NYC landlords need to know about mandatory XRF testing, penalties for non-compliance, and how to avoid costly Class C violations.
Read Full ArticleComplete walkthrough of the XRF inspection process from calibration to final report. Learn exactly what happens during testing and how to prepare.
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Read Full ArticleStep-by-step guide to the annual tenant notification requirements under Local Law 1, including sample notices and important deadlines.
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