Tag: NYC mold

NYC mold problems require licensed assessors and certified remediators—Upper Restoration serves all five boroughs under NYS Mold Law compliance.

New York City’s dense housing stock, aging infrastructure, and high humidity conditions create persistent mold challenges that are more complex than in most markets. Basement apartments with below-grade moisture intrusion, high-rise buildings with HVAC condensation issues, brownstones with chronic plumbing leaks, and post-flood units that were never properly dried all generate recurring mold problems that surface complaints, HPD violations, and health concerns for tenants and owners alike.

New York State’s Article 32 Mold Law governs mold assessment and remediation in New York City and across the state. The law requires that assessment and remediation be performed by separate licensed entities—preventing the obvious conflict of interest that exists when the company finding the problem is also paid to fix it. Licensed mold assessors must produce a written assessment report and protocol before remediation begins. Licensed remediators must follow that protocol and submit a post-remediation report confirming completion.

Upper Restoration operates as a licensed mold remediator under Article 32 and coordinates with licensed independent assessors throughout the five boroughs. We are familiar with the HPD violation process and understand what landlords need to document to close out mold-related violations. Our team has worked in pre-war walk-ups, high-rises, co-ops, and condominiums across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

For property managers and building owners managing multiple units or large portfolios, Upper Restoration offers systematic mold inspection programs that identify problems before they become violations or litigation.