Lead abatement and remediation is essential for addressing the health risks associated with lead-based paint and lead hazards in homes and buildings. At Mulberry Restoration, we work with landlords, property managers, and homeowners to safely abate or mitigate lead-based paint hazards, restoring safe living and working environments.

Our services include the removal, encapsulation, and containment of lead-based paint, as well as the cleanup of lead dust and debris. Our experienced and knowledgeable experts are available to help you understand each method and determine the most appropriate for your project and budget. As an EPA-certified lead abatement firm, we focus on using safe abatement practice and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

In New York City, lead paint violations are issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Health (DOH) when lead paint hazards are identified in any building where a child under the age of 6 lives (Orders #616 and #617). These violations constitute a class C immediately hazardous violation and require property owners to repair the hazardous conditions using an EPA-certified lead abatement firm that employs safe work practices. Failure to correct and certify the violation within the specified timeline may incur fines of $250 per day.

At Mulberry Restoration, our knowledgeable team will help guide you step-by-step through the correction and certification process. We work closely with HPD and DOH to guarantee full compliance with local regulations for lead abatement and remediation. After the work is finished, we assist you in ensuring that violations are correctly resolved and removed.

Lead-based paint, often found in New York City housing built before 1978, poses a significant risk to the health and safety of occupants, particularly young children, pregnant women, and pets. Common lead-based paint hazards include lead dust, paint chips, friction surfaces, impact surfaces, and disturbed lead-based paint during renovation, repair, or remodeling projects.

Even small amounts of lead exposure can lead to serious health problems, such as high blood pressure, joint and muscle pain, headaches, memory loss, mood disorders, and infertility. In young children, lead poisoning has been linked to developmental delays, learning disabilities, and other behavioral and cognitive problems. Children under 6 are most at risk for lead poisoning because they are more likely to ingest lead-contaminated dust or paint chips through hand-to-mouth contact or by crawling on the floor.

To address lead-based paint hazards, it is essential to follow strict guidelines and safety measures for lead paint testing, remediation, and abatement. In New York City, Local Law 1 of 2004 requires property owners to make residential buildings safe for occupants, particularly young children, by inspecting and abating lead-based paint hazards. This includes hiring certified professionals who are trained to safely handle lead-based paint and to ensure that lead hazards are either removed or properly managed.