What to Do After Receiving an HPD Lead Violation in NYC

Receiving an HPD lead violation is stressful, but the correction process is well-defined. The first step is to read the Notice of Violation (NOV) carefully: note the violation ID, the apartment, the class (Class C = hazardous), the cited hazard, and the correction deadline. You can pull the full record using our HPD Lead Violation Lookup tool on the home page.

Next, hire an EPA-certified Lead Risk Assessor to perform XRF testing and dust wipe sampling. The risk assessor documents the scope of the hazard and recommends abatement or interim controls — this written lead paint testing assessment is what HPD and your insurer will want to see.

Abatement must be performed by an EPA-certified Lead Abatement Supervisor using containment, HEPA filtration, and lead-safe work practices. After lead abatement, independent dust wipe sampling is collected and analyzed by an accredited lab. Clearance levels must meet EPA/HUD thresholds before the space is re-occupied.

Finally, file the completed clearance report and Form AF-5 with HPD to dismiss the violation. We handle this entire chain — XRF inspection, abatement, lab analysis, and Form AF-5 submission — so the violation is dismissed correctly the first time, without the back-and-forth that delays compliance. For the full process, visit our NYC Landlord Lead Compliance Hub. We serve property owners throughout New York City.