MOLD REMOVAL HPD
HPD Mold Violation Removal and Clearance in NYC
If HPD issued a mold violation on your building, you have a fixed deadline to clear it. Dry Ease Mold Removal is a NYS licensed mold remediation contractor that handles the full Local Law 55 clearance process, from remediation through the documentation HPD needs to sign off.
NYS licensed mold remediation contractor. More than 50,000 families and property owners served across NYC.
What a Local Law 55 Mold Violation Means for Landlords
Local Law 55 of 2018, the Asthma-Free Housing Act, requires NYC landlords to keep rental units free of mold and the moisture that feeds it. When a tenant reports mold, HPD can inspect and issue a violation. Most mold violations start with a tenant 311 complaint, though HPD inspectors also flag mold they see while inspecting a unit for something else.
Clearing the violation means more than wiping down a wall. HPD needs the mold properly remediated, the correction verified, and documentation filed to certify it. For any affected area over 10 square feet, NY Labor Law Article 32 requires that remediation be done by a licensed contractor you can verify, with the assessment kept separate from the work.
Dry Ease Mold Removal handles the remediation side of that process and coordinates the independent assessment, so the paperwork HPD needs actually gets filed. With over 20 years of experience across NYC buildings, the team knows what HPD looks for before it will close a mold violation.
How HPD Classifies Mold Violations by Size
HPD assigns every mold violation a class based on the size of the affected area, and the class sets your deadline to correct and certify the condition. The first thing to know is which one you have.
Class A
Under 10 sq ft
Class B
10 to 29 sq ft
Class C
30 sq ft and above
Your Notice of Violation lists the exact deadline, and missing it can bring civil penalties. HPD also reinspects mold violations and can upgrade an uncorrected one to a higher class, which only shortens the time you have.
The Dry Ease Violation Clearance Process
Every clearance runs the same core sequence, from assessment through remediation to the filed certification. Here is what that looks like from your first call to the day HPD closes the violation, including where the independent assessor fits in.
Free Assessment and Scope.
A licensed technician visits the property, measures the affected area, and identifies the moisture source behind the growth. This visit also tells you which HPD class your violation is and how much time you realistically have to act.
Independent Mold Assessment.
Under NY Labor Law Article 32, the company that remediates cannot also assess and clear the same job. Dry Ease brings in a separate, independent NYS licensed mold assessor to document the condition and write the remediation protocol the work will follow.
Licensed Mold Remediation.
Following the assessor’s protocol and the ANSI/IICRC S520 standard, the team sets up containment, runs HEPA air filtration, removes mold-damaged materials, and treats the surfaces that stay. Containment keeps spores from spreading to clean areas during the work.
Fixing the Moisture Source.
Mold returns wherever moisture returns, so the source gets addressed as part of the job. Leak detection with infrared cameras and moisture meters finds hidden water behind walls or under floors, so fixing this violation does not set up the next one.
Independent Clearance Testing.
The same independent assessor returns to confirm the area is clean and dry and issues a post-remediation clearance. Keeping this step separate from the remediation is what makes the result credible to HPD, and Article 32 requires it on the project.
Documentation and Certification.
You receive the assessment, the remediation records, and the clearance report as one package. That documentation is what certifies the correction to HPD and closes the violation.
The Documentation HPD Needs to Sign Off
HPD closes a mold violation on the filed record. The physical work matters, but the paperwork is what certifies the correction and makes the violation go away. Here is what you receive to satisfy HPD.
Independent Assessment Report.
The licensed assessor’s scope and protocol, documenting the mold condition before any remediation begins.
Remediation Work Documentation.
A detailed record of the containment, removal, and treatment performed, tied to the ANSI/IICRC S520 standard HPD expects.
Post-Remediation Clearance Report.
The independent assessor’s sign-off confirming the area passed clearance, the document that proves the work held.
Before and After Photo Records.
Dated photographs of the affected area through the project, the visual evidence that supports the filed certification.
Moisture and Source Findings
Notes on the water source behind the mold and how it was resolved, which matters to HPD and tenants for recurrence.
Licensed to Clear HPD Violations
NYS Licensed Mold Remediation Contractor.
Article 32 requires a licensed contractor for any mold job over 10 square feet. This license is the baseline HPD looks for before it will accept a correction.
IICRC Certified, Following ANSI/IICRC S520.
Work follows the ANSI/IICRC S520 standard for professional mold remediation, the protocol an independent assessor clears the job against.
Coordination With Independent Assessors.
Because Article 32 bars one company from assessing and remediating the same job, Dry Ease works with independent licensed assessors so your clearance holds up.
Services That Keep the Next Violation Away
Common HPD Mold Violation Questions
What happens if I miss the HPD deadline to clear a mold violation?
Missing the deadline can bring civil penalties and leaves the violation open on the building’s record until it is properly certified. HPD does not close a mold violation on its own. The correction has to be remediated, verified, and filed. Responding before the deadline gives room to do the work correctly the first time instead of racing the clock.
Can I clear an HPD mold violation myself?
For any affected area over 10 square feet, no. NY Labor Law Article 32 requires a licensed mold remediation contractor for those jobs, and HPD wants the documentation a licensed contractor produces. DIY cleaning also tends to leave the moisture source in place, so the mold and the violation come back. For very small areas under 10 square feet, some landlords handle it, but a documented, licensed correction is the safer path once a violation is on record.
Do I have to hire a separate mold assessor?
Usually yes, and it is a legal requirement rather than an upsell. Under Article 32, the company that remediates cannot also assess and clear the same project. Dry Ease coordinates an independent licensed assessor for the assessment and the final clearance, so you are not left sourcing one yourself. Keeping the two roles separate is what makes the clearance credible to HPD.
How much does it cost to clear an HPD mold violation?
Cost depends on the size of the affected area, the materials involved, and whether the moisture source has been fixed. A small contained area is a much smaller project than remediation across several rooms or one that needs structural drying. Dry Ease provides a free assessment and a written estimate before any work starts, so the scope and cost are clear up front.
How long does the clearance process take?
The timeline depends on the size of the violation and how much drying is needed, but the sequence stays the same. It runs from assessment to remediation to independent clearance. Dry Ease includes a specific timeline in the written estimate after the free assessment. Because many violations carry a 21 or 30 day deadline, scheduling moves quickly once a violation is on record.
How do I keep the violation from coming back?
Fix the moisture source. Mold returns wherever water returns, so every project includes finding and addressing the leak or humidity behind the growth. Dry Ease uses leak detection and post-remediation recommendations to help keep a corrected violation from reopening as a new one.
The Boroughs and Areas We Serve
HPD violations are a New York City matter, so the five boroughs are home base. Dry Ease also serves the wider metro area for mold and water damage work.
Westchester County
Nassau County
New Jersey
Connecticut
Clear Your HPD Mold Violation Before the Deadline
Once a violation is on record, the clock is running. Dry Ease handles the remediation, coordinates the independent assessor, and files the documentation that certifies the correction to HPD.
Free assessment and a written estimate, often with a same-day visit.