Lead Paint & Dust Testing in New York City & the NYC metro area
Professional lead paint & dust testing in New York City & across the NYC metro area
Lead paint and dust testing is essential for anyone living in or managing property in New York City, where the majority of residential buildings were constructed before 1978—the year the federal government banned lead-based paint. Lead exposure poses serious health risks, especially to children under six, pregnant women, and people with certain medical conditions. Our certified inspectors collect paint chip samples from walls, trim, windows, doors, and other painted surfaces throughout your home or building, along with dust samples from floors, windowsills, and other horizontal surfaces where lead particles accumulate. We follow EPA and HUD protocols to ensure samples are collected from high-risk areas and handled properly to avoid cross-contamination. Testing is non-destructive when possible; we use XRF (X-ray fluorescence) devices to scan painted surfaces and identify lead-containing areas before collecting samples for confirmation.
New York City landlords are required by local law to disclose known lead hazards to tenants, and the city's Housing Maintenance Code mandates lead-safe work practices in pre-1978 buildings during renovations and repairs. Homeowners and tenants should consider lead testing if their property was built before 1978, if paint is peeling or deteriorating, after water damage, during renovation planning, or before children move into a home. Renters concerned about lead exposure can request testing, and landlords often need documentation for compliance, insurance, or when selling a property. Our testing helps you understand whether lead is present and where, so you can make informed decisions about remediation, maintenance, or further investigation.
Our process begins with a site visit by a certified lead inspector who visually assesses the property and identifies areas of concern—peeling paint, dust accumulation, window condition, and renovation history all factor into the sampling plan. Paint chip and dust samples are carefully collected, labeled, and sent to our accredited third-party laboratory for analysis using EPA-approved methods. The lab quantifies lead concentration in each sample and provides detailed results within 5 to 10 business days. Our written report includes sample locations, lead levels in parts per million (ppm), comparison to EPA and HUD standards (which classify paint with 1.0 mg/cm² or higher as lead-based), and a clear explanation of what the findings mean for your property and health risk.
Using an independent, certified testing service ensures your results are unbiased and defensible. We do not sell remediation services, so our findings are driven only by what the science shows—not by a financial incentive to recommend costly work. Our inspectors hold EPA Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor certification, and our laboratory partners are accredited by recognized bodies, giving your results credibility with landlords, tenants, buyers, insurance companies, and city agencies. Whether you need testing for a pre-purchase inspection, lease compliance, renovation planning, or peace of mind in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, or nearby areas of Westchester and Nassau County, we deliver thorough, honest reporting you can trust.
Why homeowners across the NYC metro area choose Air Quality Testing NYC
- Certified inspectors, independent accredited-lab analysis
- Fast scheduling across all five boroughs & the metro
- Clear written report you can actually act on
- Upfront pricing — free quotes, no upsell to remediation
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