Certified lead paint inspectors & abatement firms in New York
EPA runs lead-based paint activities certification directly in New York, including New York City. Listings are EPA-certified firms for evaluation (inspection, risk assessment, clearance) and abatement. EPA doesn't publish certified individuals as a list.
New York lead paint rules in brief
- New York State does not run its own lead-based paint activities certification. EPA certifies firms and individuals there, and EPA's locator is the official lookup.
- In New York City, Local Law 1 of 2004 places lead-paint duties on landlords of older multiple dwellings where young children live. NYC HPD explains the current inspection and XRF-testing requirements.
- Lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments in pre-1978 housing must be done by EPA-certified inspectors or risk assessors working for an EPA-certified firm.
Sources: EPA lead-based paint program, NYC HPD lead-based paint. Plain-language summary, not legal advice. Confirm with the agency.
Cities
249 listingsNew York
121 listingsBronx
116 listingsStaten Island
72 listingsYonkers
35 listingsRochester
35 listingsAstoria
34 listingsLong Island City
31 listingsAlbany
22 listingsFlushing
22 listingsSyracuse
21 listingsJamaica
20 listingsSchenectady
18 listingsBuffalo
17 listingsMaspeth
17 listingsQueens
15 listingsGreat Neck
15 listingsEast Elmhurst
13 listingsValley Stream
12 listingsRichmond Hill
11 listingsNew Rochelle
11 listingsWhitestone
10 listingsSouth Richmond Hill
9 listingsOzone Park
9 listings
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- Albany (29)
- Allegany (1)
- Bronx (118)
- Broome (11)
- Cattaraugus (1)
- Cayuga (4)
- Chautauqua (10)
- Chemung (6)
- Clinton (2)
- Columbia (3)
- Cortland (3)
- Delaware (5)
- Dutchess (10)
- Erie (47)
- Essex (1)
- Franklin (3)
- Fulton (1)
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- Nassau (150)
- New York (120)
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- Onondaga (38)
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- Richmond (72)
- Rockland (47)
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- Schenectady (22)
- Schoharie (1)
- St. Lawrence (3)
- Steuben (2)
- Suffolk (66)
- Sullivan (2)
- Tioga (1)
- Tompkins (2)
- Ulster (10)
- Warren (1)
- Washington (2)
- Wayne (4)
- Westchester (123)
Licensed in NY but based elsewhere (1)
What lead work typically costs
| Item | Typical range (national) |
|---|---|
| Lead paint inspection | $239-$437, average about $338 (HomeAdvisor lead paint inspection cost guide) |
| Lead paint removal / abatement | $1,478-$5,520, average about $3,499 (HomeAdvisor lead paint removal cost guide) |
National figures, not local quotes. Large homes and multi-unit buildings cost more. Try the estimate tool.
Frequently asked questions
Who can do a lead paint inspection in New York?
New York State does not run its own lead-based paint activities certification. EPA certifies firms and individuals there, and EPA's locator is the official lookup.
How many certified lead professionals are listed in New York?
Lead Paint Roster lists 1,636 listings from EPA records retrieved 2026-10-12: 686 lead inspection / evaluation, 1401 lead abatement.
How much does a lead inspection cost?
A national cost guide reports $239-$437 (average about $338) for a lead paint inspection. Larger homes cost more.