South Bronx Lead Paint Experts
The South Bronx has the highest lead violation rates in NYC. Our team is on the ground daily providing certified solutions.
If you own qualifying rental property in South Bronx, Bronx, the building's age, unit count and occupancy determine which NYC lead rules apply. DeLeadNYC provides local inspection and abatement support.
Short answer: DeLeadNYC provides EPA-certified lead paint inspection, lead testing, lead paint removal and HPD lead violation help in South Bronx. As of October 2, 2026, NYC Open Data lists 6,094 open lead-related HPD violations in South Bronx's main ZIP codes.
The South Bronx has large numbers of pre-war walk-ups and six-story elevator buildings, many built in the early 1900s, alongside newer affordable housing.
Neighborhoods here, including Mott Haven, Melrose, Morrisania and Longwood, have some of the highest counts of open lead violations in the city, according to NYC Open Data.
We work across Mott Haven, Melrose, Morrisania, Longwood, Port Morris and the Grand Concourse area.
An EPA-certified inspector uses an XRF device to test painted surfaces without damaging them, and dust wipe samples show whether lead dust is present on floors and window sills. You get a written report listing which surfaces contain lead and what to fix first. See lead paint inspection in NYC and dust wipe testing.
More on methods: encapsulation vs removal.