NYC law requires lead paint inspections for all pre-1960 buildings. Get compliant with Local Law 1, 31, and 111.
Lead-based paint was widely used in buildings constructed before 1960. In 1978, lead paint was banned for residential use, but millions of pre-1960 buildings still contain lead paint beneath newer paint layers. NYC requires regular lead inspections for these buildings under multiple local laws.
Requires annual lead paint inspections for all apartments in buildings with 3+ units built before 1960. Applies to Class A residential dwellings.
Extends Local Law 1 requirements. All owners of buildings with pre-1960 apartments must have XRF testing completed (deadline was August 9, 2025).
Adds common areas of pre-1960 buildings to the one-time XRF testing requirement, and makes peeling lead paint in common areas a Class C violation where a child under 6 lives.
Non-destructive X-Ray Fluorescence testing for accurate lead detection.
Lab-certified dust wipe testing for clearance after remediation.
Complete documentation for HPD compliance and violation clearance.
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Last reviewed: July 11, 2026. Rapid Lead Testing explains inspection and compliance workflows; official requirements and enforcement details are controlled by the government sources below.
This page is informational and is not legal advice. Verify project-specific obligations with NYC HPD, the EPA, HUD, or qualified legal counsel.