Lead is a toxic metal that can be found in old paint, dust, and even soil — especially in buildings built before 1960. When it peels or chips, it releases dangerous particles that can harm your health, particularly for children and pregnant women.

New York City’s Local Law 31, enacted in 2020, requires property owners to inspect for lead-based paint hazards and perform certified abatement work to keep residents safe and avoid costly violations.

Our certified team specializes in lead inspection, removal, and full compliance with Local Law 31, ensuring your property is safe, healthy, and fully cleared of violations.

Protect your tenants, your investment, and your peace of mind — let us handle your lead abatement the right way.

Even low levels of lead exposure can cause serious, long-term health problems, especially in children and pregnant women. Research has shown that there is no safe level of lead in the body, as even minimal exposure can impair neurological, developmental, and physical health (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences).

Key Health Risks

• Neurological and Cognitive Damage
  Lead exposure is strongly linked to reduced IQ, attention deficits, and behavioral problems such as impulsivity and hyperactivity in children (Lanphear et al. 2005). These effects can occur even when blood lead levels are below 5 µg/dL (Needleman 2004).

• Developmental and Learning Delays
  Studies demonstrate that children exposed to lead early in life often experience slower learning, poorer academic performance, and long-term cognitive impairment (Evans et al. 2015). These consequences can persist into adulthood, affecting career and social outcomes (Reuben et al. 2017).

• Growth and Physical Effects
  Lead interferes with physical development, often resulting in decreased stature, delayed growth, and hearing loss (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences). Pregnant women exposed to lead risk passing it to their fetus, causing reduced fetal growth, premature birth, or low birth weight (Hu et al. 2021).

• Hematologic and Blood Effects
  Lead disrupts red blood cell production, causing anemia and fatigue, even at moderate exposure levels (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

• Cardiovascular and Kidney Damage
  In adults, long-term exposure has been linked to high blood pressure, kidney disease, and cardiovascular complications (Navas-Acien et al. 2007). Even blood lead levels once considered “safe” (<10 µg/dL) are now recognized as harmful (NIEHS).

• Reproductive Risks
  Lead exposure can impair fertility, increase the risk of miscarriage, and affect sperm quality (Jurasović et al. 2004). Because lead is stored in bones, it can re-enter the bloodstream during pregnancy and harm developing infants (World Health Organization).

• Silent, Cumulative Damage
  Lead poisoning often develops without visible symptoms, meaning damage can progress unnoticed until it becomes severe (Lanphear et al. 2018).

Because the effects of lead exposure are irreversible, prevention is the only real cure. Certified lead inspection and abatement are essential to protecting families and meeting public health laws such as New York City’s Local Law 31 (2020), which requires thorough lead testing and safe removal in residential buildings.

References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lead: Health Effects. CDC, 2023.

Evans, George W., et al. “Lead Exposure and Academic Achievement.” Environmental Health, vol. 14, 2015, pp. 1–10.

Hu, Howard, et al. “Prenatal Lead Exposure and Birth Outcomes.” Environmental Research, vol. 197, 2021, p. 111060.

Jurasović, Jasna, et al. “Lead and Male Reproductive Health.” Environmental Research, vol. 94, no. 2, 2004, pp. 198–204.

Lanphear, Bruce P., et al. “Low-Level Environmental Lead Exposure and Children’s Intellectual Function.” Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 113, no. 7, 2005, pp. 894–899.

Lanphear, Bruce P., et al. “The Impact of Lead on Human Health.” JAMA, vol. 319, no. 12, 2018, pp. 1232–1241.

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Lead and Your Health. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2024.

Navas-Acien, Ana, et al. “Lead Exposure and Cardiovascular Disease.” Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 115, no. 3, 2007, pp. 472–478.

Needleman, Herbert L. “The Removal of Lead from Gasoline: Historical and Personal Reflections.” Environmental Research, vol. 95, no. 1, 2004, pp. 3–13.

Reuben, Aaron, et al. “Association of Childhood Lead Exposure with Adult Mental Health.” JAMA Psychiatry, vol. 74, no. 12, 2017, pp. 1259–1266.

World Health Organization. Lead Poisoning and Health. WHO Fact Sheet, 2023

At Zamlis LLC, we offer reliable lead testing services to identify potential lead hazards in your property.

Our certified inspectors may perform Lead XRF (X-ray fluorescence) inspections or paint chip sampling, which are then analyzed by accredited laboratories to confirm the presence of lead.

We provide accurate results and clear guidance so you can take the right steps toward compliance with Local Law 31 and a hazard-free environment.

During Phase II our Zamlis LLC certified workers will follow EPA procedures to remediate and/or remove mold from your property. Our goal is to minimize costs, prevent lead contamination into other areas. Thus protecting you, and our workers.

Lead-based painting and materials removal

1)Containment/Encapsulation

Negative air chambers- To isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers. Typically with polyethylene sheeting.

Negative air pressure: To keep the lead from spreading during the cleanup process.

We use HEPA approved air purifiers to filter lead spores out of the air during the removal process.

2)Removing Lead-based painting and Materials

Our lead professionals follow mandated protocols and regulations to ensure safety and compliance.

3)Restoration

Managing hazardous waste according to federal, state, and city regulations.

Rest assure our team will leave no trace of abatement.

5)A post remediation, visual and sampling inspection, should be performed.

The time framework will depend on the availability given by the owner/tenants to access the workplace. We are committed to finish our work in a convenient and efficient timeline.

If you are a property owner and received a Lead Violation Notice from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH), the first thing to do is contact a certified company.

We understand how frustrating it can be, do not worry. We are here to manage everything for you and get you back to compliance with the DOH.

Our certified team will review your violations, assess the affected areas, and provide a clear, no-obligation estimate for abatement or clearance services.

With us, you’ll get expert service, honest pricing, and full peace of mind knowing your property will be compliant and safe.

Our Process for Violations Removal imposed by the Department of Health (DOH)

1. Preparation & Containment – sealing off work areas and using negative air pressure to protect occupants.

2. Removal & Replacement – eliminating lead-based materials and installing safe, compliant alternatives.

3. Cleanup & Disposal – managing hazardous waste according to federal, state, and city regulations.

   After the work is completed the DOH will do a “visual inspection” of the worksite.

4. Final Clearance – coordinating the independent inspection mandated by law.

   Documentation & Compliance – Zamlis LLC will handle all paperwork required to clear violations.

If you are a property owner and received a Lead Violation Notice from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH), the first thing to do is contact a certified company.

Our certified team will review your violations, assess the affected areas, and provide a clear, no-obligation estimate for abatement or clearance services.

We understand how stressful compliance can feel, but our clieIf you are a property owner and received a Lead Violation Notice from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH), the first thing to do is contact a certified company.

Our certified team will review your violations, assess the affected areas, and provide a clear, no-obligation estimate for abatement or clearance services.

We understand how stressful compliance can feel, but our clients consistently find that our prices are significantly lower than the competition while still meeting every Local Law 31 and EPA safety standard.

With us, you’ll get expert service, honest pricing, and full peace of mind knowing your property will be compliant and safe.

Our Process for Violations Removal imposed by the Department of Health (DOH)

1. Preparation & Containment – sealing off work areas and using negative air pressure to protect occupants.

2. Removal & Replacement – eliminating lead-based materials and installing safe, compliant alternatives.

3. Cleanup & Disposal – managing hazardous waste according to federal, state, and city regulations.

4. Final Clearance – coordinating the independent sampling to send it to the laboratory.

5. Documentation & Compliance – handling all paperwork required to clear violations.

   We notarize the necessary documentation which you (as the property owner) will have to bring to the nearest HPD department (This is the only step that you will have to do as it is required by the HPD)

6. Now you are in compliance with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.