Expert assistance clearing HPD and DOHMH lead violations. Re-inspection, testing, documentation, and HPD form filing. Fast resolution, avoid daily penalties.
Schedule Clearance InspectionThe most serious Local Law 1 violation. Peeling paint in units with children under 6 is an immediate hazard requiring correction within 30 days. Penalties: $1,000-$5,000 per violation.
Our service: Remediation guidance → Re-inspection → HPD filing
Landlords must perform annual visual inspections in units with children under 6. Failure to inspect results in violations with penalties up to $2,000.
Our service: Immediate inspection → Documentation → HPD filing
Annual notices must be sent by January 16 to all tenants. Late or missing notices result in violations with penalties of $1,000-$2,000.
Our service: Notice template → Distribution guidance → Compliance documentation
When you receive an HPD lead violation under Local Law 1, time is critical. Daily penalties begin accruing immediately, and unresolved violations can lead to further legal action, including litigation filed by HPD on behalf of affected tenants. Our violation clearance team handles every step of the process — from reviewing the original violation notice to filing the required corrective documentation with HPD — so you can focus on managing your property while we handle the compliance details.
We begin with a comprehensive assessment of all cited violations, prioritizing the most serious (Class C) hazards that carry the heaviest penalties. Our EPA-certified inspectors perform the required re-inspections, document all corrective actions taken, and prepare the HPD corrective certification forms (DEC forms) that must be submitted to close out each violation. We maintain a 98% first-submission approval rate with HPD, minimizing delays and preventing unnecessary resubmissions.
During a Local Law 1 clearance inspection, our EPA-certified inspector visits your property to verify that all cited lead hazards have been properly corrected. The inspector visually examines every surface referenced in the original violation — peeling paint areas, window friction points, and doorframes — to confirm that defective paint has been abated or remediated to a smooth, intact surface. If dust wipe samples were part of the original violation, the inspector collects new samples from the same locations to verify that lead dust levels now fall below EPA clearance thresholds.
After the inspection, each corrected condition receives a pass or fail determination. A pass means the hazard no longer exists and can be certified to HPD for violation closure. A fail means additional correction work is needed — we provide specific guidance on what must be re-done and schedule a follow-up re-inspection at no additional charge. Our goal is to get every violation closed on the first clearance submission, and our detailed photographic documentation of all corrective work ensures HPD has everything needed for approval.
Free consultation. Fast turnaround. HPD filing handled for you.
Get Started TodayLast reviewed: July 11, 2026. Rapid Lead Testing explains inspection and compliance workflows; official requirements and enforcement details are controlled by the government sources below.
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