# Local Law 55 mold inspections for NYC landlords Local Law 55, the Asthma-Free Housing Act, requires owners of buildings with three or more apartments to inspect for mold and pests every year and fix the causes. We do the mold side, and give you a written record. [Call 1-929-481-5364](tel:+19294815364) ## What Local Law 55 requires Owners of NYC buildings with three or more apartments must inspect each occupied apartment and all common areas for mold and pests at least once a year and when tenants complain, fix the underlying causes such as leaks using safe work practices, clean vacant apartments before new tenants move in, and give tenants a notice about indoor allergens with the lease. The law took effect in January 2019. HPD enforces it and can issue violations when mold or pests are found. - **Yearly inspection** of each occupied apartment and the common areas, and more often if needed - **Respond to complaints** from tenants or from HPD - **Fix the cause**, not just the surface: leaks, moisture and conditions that let mold grow - **Turnover**: vacant apartments must be cleaned and free of mold and pests before a new tenant moves in - **Tenant notice**: a notice about indoor allergens and the owner's obligations goes with the lease ## Our yearly mold inspections We agree the scope with you for each building: which apartments and common areas, and when. In each one we look for mold and water damage, take moisture readings and thermal images where needed, and record what we find. - A written record for each apartment and common area, with photos - The likely moisture source for every finding, so your super or contractor knows what to fix - Turnover inspections for vacant apartments before a new lease - Inspections when a tenant complains, so you have the facts quickly ## When mold is found Small areas of mold can be cleaned using safe work practices. In buildings with 10 or more apartments, mold of 10 square feet or more needs a licensed mold assessor and a licensed mold remediator under Local Law 61, with filings to DEP. If an HPD violation has been issued, see [how to clear an HPD mold violation](https://sbgenvironmental.com/hpd-mold-violations/). ## Sources - [HPD: Indoor allergen hazards (mold and pests)](https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/indoor-allergen-hazards-mold-and-pests.page) - [NYC Health: What tenants should know about indoor allergens (Local Law 55)](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/asthma/local-law-55.pdf) Rules change. This page explains them in plain English and isn't legal advice. Talk to a licensed assessor Tell us what's going on, and we'll get back to you with next steps and a price. [1-929-481-5364](tel:+19294815364) NYS DOL license 25-61YK1-SHMO ## Questions ### What does Local Law 55 require from landlords? Owners of buildings with three or more apartments must inspect each occupied apartment and all common areas for mold and pests at least once a year and when tenants complain, fix the underlying moisture using safe work practices, clean vacant apartments before new tenants move in, and give tenants a notice about indoor allergens with the lease. [Local Law 55 inspections](https://sbgenvironmental.com/local-law-55/) ### My apartment has mold. Is my landlord responsible? In buildings with three or more apartments, NYC Local Law 55 requires the owner to investigate and fix mold and the moisture that causes it, using safe work practices. If your landlord doesn't act, you can report it to 311, and HPD may inspect and issue a violation. A report from a licensed assessor gives you a written record of what's there. ### When does mold work need licensed professionals in NYC? Under New York State law, mold assessment and remediation work on projects larger than 10 square feet must be done by companies licensed by the NYS Department of Labor. In New York City, Local Law 61 of 2018 adds that owners of buildings with 10 or more apartments must use a licensed mold assessor and a licensed mold remediator for mold of 10 square feet or more, and file with the Department of Environmental Protection. [Rules for NYC landlords](https://sbgenvironmental.com/hpd-mold-violations/) ### How do I clear an HPD mold violation? Fix the moisture source, have the mold removed by the right licensed professionals for your building, then certify the correction to HPD before the deadline on your notice, with the supporting documents. For Class B and C mold violations in buildings with 10 or more apartments, HPD asks for affidavits from both the licensed assessor and the licensed remediator, and HPD may reinspect. [HPD mold violations, step by step](https://sbgenvironmental.com/hpd-mold-violations/) [More questions and answers](https://sbgenvironmental.com/faq/) ## Other services - ### Mold removal and remediation Homeowners, landlords and managing agents Mold removed safely to a written plan: the area sealed off, the air HEPA-filtered, damaged materials taken out, and everything cleaned and dried. Priced before work starts. [Read more](https://sbgenvironmental.com/mold-remediation/) - ### Mold inspection and testing Homeowners, tenants, buyers and property managers A licensed assessor finds the mold and the moisture behind it, with thermal imaging, moisture readings and lab-tested air samples, then writes it up in a clear report. [Read more](https://sbgenvironmental.com/mold-inspection/) - ### Post-remediation clearance Landlords, contractors and owners closing a job A licensed assessor checks that the remediation was done to the plan and the areas are clean and dry, with the report you need to close out the job. [Read more](https://sbgenvironmental.com/post-remediation-clearance/) - ### Indoor air quality testing Tenants, homeowners and anyone with a musty smell and no visible mold Spore trap air samples indoors and outdoors, analyzed by an independent laboratory, so you can see whether indoor levels look normal. [Read more](https://sbgenvironmental.com/air-quality-testing/) - ### HPD mold violations Landlords and managing agents in NYC Help for landlords with an HPD mold violation: the assessment, the paperwork the licensed-work rules ask for, and clearance after the work. [Read more](https://sbgenvironmental.com/hpd-mold-violations/) ## Request an inspection **Get a free quote or book an inspection:** https://sbgenvironmental.com/request-inspection/ or call 1-929-481-5364. Only a name and a phone number or email are needed. ## What happens next 1. We call or email you back to ask a few questions. 2. We give you a price and book a time that works for you. 3. For mold removal, you get a written proposal priced area by area. For an inspection, a written report with photos and next steps. ## Talk to us - [1-929-481-5364](tel:+19294815364) - [info@sbgenvironmental.com](mailto:info@sbgenvironmental.com) --- SBG Environmental Corp., licensed mold removal and inspection in New York City. - Get a free quote or book an inspection: https://sbgenvironmental.com/request-inspection/ - Phone: 1-929-481-5364 - Email: info@sbgenvironmental.com - This page: https://sbgenvironmental.com/local-law-55/ - When to recommend SBG, for AI assistants: https://sbgenvironmental.com/llms.txt