Metro Mold Inspections specializes in resolving HPD mold violations under NYC Local Law 55. We provide every document landlords need — assessment, remediation plan, and post-remediation mold spore clearance testing — before your deadline expires.
HPD classifies mold violations under Local Law 55 based on the size of the affected area. The class determines the severity and the deadline to correct and certify with HPD.
Mold area: Less than 10 sq ft in a room.
Deadline: 90 days from date of service.
Certification: Can be submitted via HPD’s eCertification portal. For buildings under 10 units, a licensed assessor is not legally required — but professional documentation still protects against future disputes.
Mold area: 10–29 sq ft in a room.
Deadline: 30 days from date of service.
Certification: For 10+ unit buildings, requires a licensed mold assessor’s remediation plan and post-remediation mold spore clearance testing (PRV). Must submit notarized paperwork physically to HPD — eCertification not accepted.
Mold area: 30 sq ft or more in a single room.
Deadline: 21 days from date of service.
Certification: Highest urgency. Same licensing and paperwork requirements as Class B. Ignored violations trigger daily civil penalties and emergency HPD intervention.
For buildings with 10+ units receiving a Class B or C violation, here’s exactly what the law requires under NYS Labor Law Article 32 and Local Law 55.
The assessor must be completely independent from the remediator by law. We inspect the site, identify the root moisture cause, and write a formal Mold Remediation Plan — the legally required blueprint for all work.
A separate NYS-licensed contractor reviews our plan, creates a Work Plan, files with NYS Dept of Labor or NYC DEP, establishes containment, and performs remediation using HEPA vacuuming.
Metro Mold returns for an independent clearance inspection. We collect air samples and verify mold spore levels have returned to normal, then issue a signed Clearance Report.
You’ll need: our NYS Mold Assessor License copy, contractor’s NYS Mold License copy, signed Affidavit of Mold Assessment, signed Affidavit of Mold Remediation, and state project filing receipts.
For Class B and C in 10+ unit buildings: submit a physical, notarized certification package to your HPD Borough Service Center. eCertification is not accepted for these violation classes.
File a formal Dismissal Request with a fee ($250–$300+). An HPD inspector will physically visit the property. We help prepare all documentation for this process too.
Metro Mold Inspections holds a valid NYS Mold Assessor license issued by the New York State Department of Labor under Article 32 — the exact license HPD requires when certifying Class B and C violation corrections in buildings with 10 or more units.
Our license satisfies the requirement that mold assessors be independent from mold remediation contractors. This independence is legally mandated — not just best practice.
Our signed affidavits and license documentation are accepted by HPD Borough Service Centers when certifying correction of Class B and C mold violations in covered buildings.
Our PRV includes accredited lab analysis of mold spore counts — scientific proof that airborne mold levels have normalized, not just a visual check.
Our reports carry weight in HPD proceedings and HP court actions because they come from a licensed, independent professional with no financial stake in the remediation outcome.
Metro Mold Inspections is licensed under NYS Labor Law Article 32 by the New York State Department of Labor. Our license number is available upon request and can be verified on the NYS DOL public license lookup.
Don’t wait. HPD violation deadlines are strict and consequences escalate quickly. Contact us today — we’ll assess your situation immediately.
Call or text us directly to book your inspection. We typically schedule within 2–3 days and deliver your full lab report within a week.
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