FAQ
Questions landlords ask
Plain-language answers. Coverage and deadlines come from HPD’s published pages — not a promise from this firm. This is not legal advice.
Local Law 31
What NYC requires
HPD’s published coverage includes rental units in 1- and 2-family homes as HPD lists them — not only large apartment buildings. If you rent a covered unit on Staten Island, you may still need an independent XRF investigation and a keepable file. Confirm coverage on HPD’s paint-testing page. This is not legal advice.
1–2 family owner-landlords
Local Law 31 can still apply to a house you live in
HPD’s published coverage includes rental units in 1- and 2-family homes as HPD lists them — not only large apartment buildings. If you rent a covered unit on Staten Island, you may still need an independent XRF investigation and a keepable file. Confirm coverage on HPD’s paint-testing page. This is not legal advice.
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