Expert assistance clearing HPD and DOHMH lead violations. Re-inspection, testing, documentation, and HPD form filing. Fast resolution, avoid daily penalties.
Emergency Compliance ServicePenalty: $1,500 for failure to complete XRF testing by deadline. Additional daily fines of $250 accrue until testing is complete.
Solution: We provide emergency XRF testing within 48 hours and handle HPD filing to stop daily penalties immediately.
Penalty: $250 per day until results are filed with HPD (required within 10 days of testing).
Solution: We prepare and submit HPD filings same-day to stop accruing penalties.
If XRF testing reveals lead hazards that require remediation, failure to correct results in Class C violations with penalties up to $5,000.
Solution: Remediation guidance, re-testing after abatement, and clearance documentation.
The August 2025 deadline for Local Law 31 compliance has passed, and properties that have not yet completed XRF testing for all apartments are accruing daily penalties of $250. Unlike many other HPD violations, Local Law 31 penalties do not have a cap — they continue to accumulate until the required testing is completed and results are filed with HPD. For a 50-unit building, that translates to $12,500 in daily penalties. Our emergency compliance team has helped dozens of building owners stop this financial bleeding by scheduling XRF testing within 48 hours and filing results with HPD the same day.
If XRF testing reveals lead-containing paint in your units, additional violation pathways may open. However, proactively identifying hazards and filing abatement plans with HPD demonstrates good faith compliance, which HPD considers when determining penalty structures. We provide comprehensive abatement guidance, connect you with EPA-certified lead abatement contractors, and handle the post-abatement re-inspections and clearances required to fully resolve all lead-related violations on your property.
Building owners who delay Local Law 31 compliance face not only escalating financial penalties but also potential litigation from tenants, negative publicity, and difficulty selling or refinancing the property. The fastest way to stop the bleeding is to schedule emergency XRF testing immediately. Call us at +191****6541 for same-week availability.
When you contact us for Local Law 31 violation clearance, our first step is a rapid-deployment XRF inspection of all cited apartments. Using the SciAps X-550 Pb analyzer, our EPA-certified inspectors test every readily accessible surface in each unit — walls, ceilings, trim, windows, doors, radiators, and cabinetry — at a rate of approximately 600-800 readings per apartment. Each reading delivers a definitive lead concentration in mg/cm² within three seconds, with all data digitally logged for HPD filing. The entire inspection for a standard apartment typically takes 1-2 hours, and results are ready the same day.
Once XRF testing is complete, we compile the results into the required HPD filing format and submit within 10 days as mandated by law. If lead is found, we work with you to develop an abatement plan that satisfies HPD requirements while minimizing disruption to tenants. The typical timeline from initial violation to fully resolved status — including testing, HPD filing, any required abatement, post-abatement re-inspection, and clearance certification — ranges from 2-6 weeks depending on the scope of work. Our team manages every step and keeps you informed throughout the process so you can demonstrate active compliance and reduce your penalty exposure as quickly as possible.
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.