HPD lead-based paint violations
HPD Lead-Paint Violation Correction
Received an HPD Notice of Violation for lead-based paint? Tell us the order number, the correction date on your notice, and a few details about the unit. A team member will review your inquiry and follow up to confirm whether the contractor can help with the required work.
Every lead-paint violation is different
HPD issues several types of lead-based paint violations, each identified by an order number on the Notice of Violation (for example, Orders 616, 617, and 624, and turnover-related Orders 621, 622, 623, and 625). The work and documentation HPD requires depend on the specific order, the surfaces involved, and the unit — so there’s no one-size-fits-all fix, and the first step is understanding exactly what your notice says.
What HPD’s published guidance generally requires
- Deadlines come from your notice. HPD lists a correction period of 21 days for lead-based paint violations, but always go by the correction date printed on your Notice of Violation.
- Certified firm. HPD states that work to correct lead-based paint violations must be performed by an EPA-certified lead abatement firm using safe work practices.
- Independent dust clearance. After the work, dust clearance samples are taken by an EPA-certified individual who is independent of the abatement firm and analyzed by a New York State ELAP-certified laboratory.
- Paper certification. Lead-based paint violations can’t be certified through eCertification. The owner, managing agent, or other party HPD permits must submit the certification form with the required attachments, following the instructions on the notice and HPD’s website. HPD may reinspect before clearing the violation.
- Postponements and contesting. HPD allows postponement requests in limited circumstances and contesting only on specific grounds that vary by order number.
If a lead-based paint violation is not corrected, HPD states it may attempt to address the condition through its Emergency Repair Program and bill the owner. HPD’s rules change from time to time, so confirm current requirements on the official pages linked below.
How a violation inquiry works
- Share the details. Order number(s), the date on the notice and the correction date, the building’s age, the unit and surfaces cited, and whether a child under six lives in the unit.
- Review. A team member reviews your inquiry and may ask for a photo or copy of the notice.
- Referral and estimate. If it’s a fit, your request is referred to the lead-abatement contractor, who reviews the scope with you and provides an estimate.
- Work and documentation. Any work happens under your agreement with the contractor. Ask what documentation they will provide for your certification.
- You certify. The owner or managing agent submits the certification to HPD. No one can guarantee how HPD will rule on a certification or reinspection.
Sending an inquiry does not schedule work, extend a deadline, or resolve a violation. If your deadline is close, call 347-243-1551 and mention the date.
Who handles your inquiry — and who does the work
LeadAbatementNYC.com receives and reviews inquiries from New York City property owners, managers, and contractors. Qualified requests are referred to an independent lead-abatement contractor. That contractor — not this website — performs any lead-paint work under its own agreement with you, and should provide its company name, certifications, and insurance information for you to review before any work begins.
Official HPD sources
- HPD – Lead-Based Paint Violations: Correct and Certify Corrections
- HPD – Clear Violations (correction periods and certification)
- HPD – Safe Work Practices
- HPD – Lead-Based Paint (owner information)
Last reviewed October 23, 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Related guide: How HPD lead-paint violations are corrected and certified.
Have a Notice of Violation in hand?
Call or send the order number and correction date. A team member will review it and follow up.