New York City’s lead-based paint regulations place significant responsibilities on owners and managers of residential properties, particularly buildings constructed before 1960.
Local Law 1 of 2004 established New York City’s comprehensive framework for preventing and addressing lead-based paint hazards. More recent legislation, including Local Law 123 of 2023, expanded the remediation requirements for applicable pre-1960 multiple dwellings where a child under six resides.
At Key Construction NYC, we provide detailed lead paint remediation, abatement, stabilization, repair, and construction services designed to help property owners address these requirements.
Our Local Law 123 services go beyond basic peeling-paint repair. We can assist with the extensive physical work required to address lead-based paint hazards, friction surfaces, floors, windows, doors, underlying defects, and related construction conditions.
Local Law 123 of 2023: What Property Owners Need to Know
Local Law 123 amended New York City’s Administrative Code to require certain lead-based paint work in applicable dwelling units in multiple dwellings constructed before January 1, 1960 where a child under six resides.
The law essentially extends important turnover-related lead-paint requirements to qualifying occupied apartments.
Under the current HPD rules, the required work must be completed at the earliest applicable deadline, including:
– Upon turnover of an applicable dwelling unit;
– By July 1, 2027, when a child under six resided in the unit as of January 1, 2025; or
– Within three years after a child under six begins residing in the unit after January 1, 2025.
These requirements apply even when peeling paint is not visibly present.
That makes Local Law 123 particularly important for owners of older multifamily buildings.
What Does Local Law 123 Require?
For applicable dwelling units, Local Law 123 requires property owners to address specific lead-based paint conditions and perform work similar to the lead-paint work historically required at turnover.
The required work can include:
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Remediation
All applicable lead-based paint hazards and underlying defects must be addressed.
This can include deteriorated paint, damaged substrates, moisture-related defects, and other conditions contributing to lead-paint hazards.
Door & Door-Frame Friction Surfaces
Lead-based paint on friction surfaces of doors and door frames must be removed or permanently covered in accordance with applicable requirements.
This is particularly important because repeated opening and closing of painted doors can generate lead-containing dust.
Window Friction Surfaces
Lead-based paint on friction surfaces of windows must be removed or permanently covered, or qualifying replacement window channels or slides must be installed.
Floors, Window Sills & Window Wells
Applicable bare floors, window sills, and window wells must be made smooth and cleanable.
Underlying Defects
Where deteriorated paint is associated with an underlying building defect, that defect must also be properly corrected.
Local Law 123 therefore involves much more than repainting a wall. HPD specifically identifies remediation of lead-based paint hazards and underlying defects, smooth and cleanable surfaces, and treatment of door and window friction surfaces as part of the required work.
Key Construction’s Local Law 123 Services
Extensive Lead Paint Remediation
Key Construction provides comprehensive construction and remediation services for property owners dealing with Local Law 123 requirements.
Our work can include:
– Lead-based paint hazard remediation
– Lead paint stabilization
– Lead paint abatement
– Deteriorated paint correction
– Underlying defect repairs
– Door friction-surface remediation
– Door-frame friction-surface remediation
– Window friction-surface remediation
– Window channel and slide replacement
– Window sill repairs
– Window well repairs
– Bare-floor surface correction
– Surface preparation
– Component repair and replacement
– Encapsulation and enclosure where appropriate
– Lead-safe construction and containment
– Dust-control measures
– HEPA vacuuming and specialized cleaning
– Post-work cleaning
– Turnover-related lead paint work
– Occupied-unit lead paint work
– Construction corrections associated with HPD violations
The exact scope depends on the property’s construction date, occupancy, lead-paint conditions, testing results, and applicable NYC requirements.
