New York City has recently implemented three new local laws — Local Law 111, 122, and 123 — that change the way property managers and building owners go about their lead paint testing. As your source for lead abatement and identification, EnviroNYC is ready to help you understand the new 2024 and 2025 lead testing requirements.
Read on to better understand what these laws mean, how they affect you, and your obligations to ensure compliance. Contact EnviroNYC today if you need lead paint testing!
Local Law 111: XRF Testing of Common Areas
Law 111 states that all multiple dwelling common areas in New York City must be inspected for lead-based paint hazards through XRF testing. Apartment buildings and other multi-family living spaces must complete XRF lead paint testing by August 2025, and records must be maintained and submitted to the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) upon request.
Exemptions do exist if complaint investigations were previously completed and records retained or if the apartment building is not presumed to have lead paint. Violations of this law, including lead paint in common areas, can be considered a hazardous violation.
Local Law 122: New Record Submission Requirements
Under Local Law 122, starting September 1, 2024, all NYC building owners must submit records of annual lead-based notices and investigations conducted to the HPD. Starting in August 2025, owners must also submit records of XRF lead paint testing completed before 2025 as required by Local Law 31 (for dwelling units) and Local Law 111 (for common areas).
To ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements, it is essential to retain documentation of all annual notices and lead-based paint investigations for ten years. Failure to produce the required documentation may result in a fine.
Local Law 123: New Lead Remediation Requirements
Local Law 123 outlines new lead remediation requirements for property owners upon turnover or when a child under six lives in a dwelling unit presumed to have lead-based paint. The requirements include remediating all lead-based paint hazards, making floors and windows smooth and cleanable, and removing or abating lead-based paint on friction surfaces on doors and windows.
The deadline for remediation work depends on the presence of a child under six years of age in the unit. If a child lives in the unit as of January 1, 2025, the work must be completed by July 2027. If a child moves into the unit after January 1, 2025, the work should be performed within three years from that date. Failure to comply may result in an immediate hazardous violation or a civil penalty of up to $1500 based on an audit or record submission request from HPD.
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Compliance with these new NYC laws is crucial to prioritize the safety and well-being of residents and to prevent violations and potential fines or legal trouble. Make sure you are in compliance and are protecting your real estate investment with the right partner.
Contact EnviroNYC now for property lead removal assistance and lead paint testing! We’ll help you make sure there are no potential lead hazards that can cause issues.