HPD Certificate of Correction: How to Certify a Lead Violation
A Certificate of Correction is how an NYC owner tells HPD that a violation was fixed. For lead paint violations, the owner must also send proof that the work was done safely, including passing dust wipe clearance results from a certified inspector. If HPD accepts the certification, the violation can be closed. HPD may also re-inspect.
Make sure the building's HPD registration is current. Unregistered buildings cannot certify. Find the exact violation number on our free HPD violation lookup or on HPDOnline.
The signed certification form for each violation number. A statement that EPA-certified workers did the work using lead-safe practices. Lab results from clearance dust wipe samples that meet NYC limits. The dates the work was done and the contractor's details.
Lead paint violations come with a correction deadline on the notice of violation. Owners must correct and certify within the time shown, or HPD's Emergency Repair Program can do the work and bill the owner through the property tax bill. Read the full HPD lead violation timeline.
Missing or failed dust wipe results. Wrong violation numbers. Expired building registration. Work done by uncertified workers. False certifications can lead to penalties, so certify only work that was actually completed.
Check the violation status on HPDOnline or our lookup tool. If HPD re-inspects, give access and keep the work area clean. Learn about the HPD reinspection process.