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Straight answers about asbestos, lead, mold and air quality for owners, architects and managers in New York and New Jersey.
What is an ACP-5, and when do you need one in NYC?The form DOB wants before your renovation permit, who signs it, and what happens if the inspector finds asbestos.Asbestos rules in NYC vs. the rest of New York StateWhy a job in Manhattan needs DEP forms and one in Westchester doesn’t, side by side.Asbestos in the black glue under your parquet: a renovation guideWhy the black glue under old parquet stops so many Manhattan renovations, and how to keep it from delaying yours.Asbestos pipe insulation: how to spot it and what removal involvesHow to recognize old pipe and boiler wrap, when it can stay, and how removal is priced.Do 9x9 floor tiles contain asbestos?The most common asbestos find in kitchens and basements, and what happens to the mastic underneath.Local Law 31 XRF lead testing: what NYC landlords need to do nowThe August 2025 deadline has passed. Here’s what’s required and how to catch up.New Jersey’s rental lead inspection law: a landlord’s guidePre-1978 rentals need inspections every three years or at turnover. Here’s how it works.How much does asbestos removal cost in NYC?What actually drives the price, and what’s usually included (or left out) of a quote.
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