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NYC HPD lead records

Check lead-related HPD records for an NYC address

Start with HPD’s record for the exact building. Read the violation’s description and apartment number, then check the city’s lead guidance for what to do next.

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Reading the records

Where lead-paint violations appear

Use HPD Online to search the borough and address, then review the violation descriptions for lead-related conditions or requirements. Apartment Fax can include those published HPD violations with the building’s other records. It does not provide a separate lead-testing dataset or test the apartment.

A missing lead violation is not proof that paint is lead-free. Different records can concern a condition, testing, notices or an owner’s compliance duties. Read the exact citation before assuming it documents a confirmed exposure.

  1. 01

    Find the HPD record

    Search the borough and exact building address.

  2. 02

    Read the citation

    Check the condition or requirement and the affected location.

  3. 03

    Check the supporting records

    Ask for the relevant notices, testing and repair documentation.

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  • Available HPD violation descriptions and citations
  • Published apartment number when the record names one
  • Inspection dates and recorded statuses
  • Other available building facts and housing records

Coverage varies by address and source. A missing record does not mean a building has no problems.

Start with the address

Match the violation to the affected space

Check whether the record names your apartment, another unit or a common area. A building-level match cannot tell you the paint condition inside every apartment. Keep the location in the violation beside the description.

Look for the agency’s dates and status. A requirement to provide documentation is different from a finding about paint at a particular location. Use the city’s original text when asking the owner for an explanation.

Ask for the relevant records and follow official guidance

Ask the owner for the lead-related notices, inspection or testing documents and repair records that apply to the apartment. Compare the address, unit, dates and described work rather than relying on a general assurance about the building.

For concerns about peeling paint or possible exposure, use NYC’s lead-poisoning prevention guidance and the city’s reporting channels. Public-record research cannot assess exposure or replace a qualified inspection or medical advice.

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Check the official city records

HPD’s lead guidance explains the city’s record and reporting channels.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I search lead-paint violations by address in NYC?

Yes. Start with HPD Online and read the building’s lead-related violation descriptions, dates, locations and statuses. Apartment Fax includes available HPD records in its building research.

Does no violation mean an apartment is lead-free?

No. Records may be incomplete or no inspection may have occurred. A public-record search does not test paint or establish exposure.

Does a lead-related record always describe my apartment?

No. Check the location and apartment number in the record. A violation may concern another unit, a common area or a building-level requirement.