HPD Violation Removal NYC: How to Clear Lead Violations Fast
To remove an HPD lead paint violation in NYC, you must hire an EPA-certified abatement contractor, complete lead-safe remediation, pass clearance testing, and file an AF-5 Affidavit of Compliance with HPD. Class C (Immediately Hazardous) violations must be corrected within 24 hours. DeLead NYC handles the entire process — from emergency response to final filing — across all five boroughs.
If you got an HPD violation for lead paint, it means the city found dangerous paint in your building. You need to hire a certified company to fix it safely, then prove to HPD that it's been fixed. DeLead NYC can handle everything — just call us and we take care of the rest.
Class C (Immediately Hazardous) = 24-hour deadline. Class B (Hazardous) = 30-day deadline. Check your violation notice or use our HPD lookup tool to verify details.
For Class C violations, time is critical. Call (917) 558-5911 — our emergency team can be on site within hours. We assess the scope and begin work the same day.
Our crews contain the area, remove lead paint using wet methods and HEPA equipment, and clean thoroughly. All work meets EPA RRP and NYC HPD standards.
A third-party certified inspector performs dust wipe testing. Lead levels must be below EPA clearance standards before the space is safe for occupancy.
DeLead NYC prepares and files your AF-5 Affidavit of Compliance directly with HPD. This closes out the violation on your record.
According to DeLead NYC, the average HPD lead violation takes 2–5 days to fully resolve — from initial abatement through clearance testing and AF-5 filing. Emergency violations can be started within hours.