Beginning December 1, 2021, all lead-based paint testing must be performed using an XRF instrument with an approved PCS (currently the Viken Detection Model Pb200i) at an action level of 0.5 mg/cm² issued by HUD. This change affects multiple processes related to lead-based paint that affect owners and tenants, including:

• HPD violation issuance

• HPD violation contestation

• XRF testing required of all apartments subject to LL1 by August 2025

• XRF testing related to turnover compliance verification showing that window and door friction surfaces do not need to be abated

• XRF testing performed for applications for exemption from the presumption of lead- based paint under Local Law 1

https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hpd/downloads/pdfs/services/lead-based-paint-threshold-faqs.pdf

TURNOVER

All property owners of pre-1960 rental housing are required by law to conduct and document an inspection at turnover (vacancy, prior to re-occupancy), and have been required to abate painted window and door friction surfaces upon the first turnove r since August 2004 and remediate lead-based paint hazards on any other painted surface in the apartment at every turnover, along other obligations.