Ensuring Compliance and Healthier Communities with NYC Local Law 31
Navigating NYC Local Law 31 Compliance
If you own or manage a New York City residential building constructed prior to 1960 (or between 1960 and 1978 with known lead-based paint), maintaining active compliance with NYC Local Law 31 is an absolute operational necessity.The statutory five-year compliance window enacted on August 9, 2020, has officially closed. Property owners, landlords, and housing managers who have not yet executed mandatory testing are subject to active enforcement, severe building violations, and compounding financial penalties from the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).
The Core Mandates
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Mandatory XRF Testing: All residential rental units and common areas in pre-1960 buildings must undergo non-destructive X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) lead paint inspections.
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Certified Execution: All investigative processes must be performed by an independent, EPA-certified lead professional.
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Accelerated Turnaround for Child Occupancy: Lead paint testing is mandatory within one year of a child under the age of six moving into or residing in a rental unit.
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Financial Liability: Non-compliance and failure to produce certified records can result in immediate HPD violations carrying statutory fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation.
Applicable Properties
Local Law 31 strictly governs all applicable residential structures across the five boroughs, including:
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Multi-family apartment complexes and rental buildings
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Residential rental homes and single-family rental properties
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Non-owner-occupied Co-ops and Condominiums
Protect Your Asset. Mitigate Your Liability.
Ensure your property portfolio stands up to municipal scrutiny. Contact Cornerstone Testing Solutions today to deploy our EPA-certified field technicians, secure certified XRF testing data, and protect your investments from costly local enforcement actions.
