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At AVM Environmental, we’re more than just an environmental testing and monitoring service — we’re a family-owned and operated business built on trust, expertise, and dedication to protecting the health of our clients and communities.
With years of hands-on experience, we specialize in asbestos inspections, lead testing, and asbestos air monitoring for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Our work is guided by a commitment to accuracy, safety, and compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Being family-owned means we treat every project with personal care, ensuring you receive not only professional service but also honest guidance you can rely on. We understand that environmental hazards can be stressful and urgent, so we work efficiently and thoroughly to deliver clear results and practical solutions.
Before an alteration, renovation, modification, demolition, or plumbing work takes place, or changes in such work occur, the building owner shall be responsible for having an asbestos survey performed by a DEP-certified asbestos investigator to determine the absence or presence of asbestos-containing material which may be disturbed during the course of the work.
The Limited Alteration Application (LAA) is used for plumbing work, fire suppression piping replacement and repairs, and oil burner installations that do not include construction work. Generally, with the exception of some minor new installations, LAA work is restricted to repair and/or replacement of existing equipment and does not require a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or a Registered Architect (R.A.).
Stop Work Order: The Department issues Stop Work Orders (SWO) when inspectors determine the work is in violation of the Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution or any law or rule enforced by the Department; and when work at a site is being done in an unsafe manner. SWOs are issued to protect workers, residents, the public, buildings and properties.
Asbestos air monitoring is the process of measuring and evaluating the concentration of asbestos fibers in the air during asbestos abatement (removal or repair work). This monitoring ensures that asbestos levels remain within safe limits, protecting workers, building occupants, and the surrounding environment from exposure.
During abatement, specialized air sampling pumps and filters are used to collect airborne particles. The samples are then analyzed in accredited laboratories to detect and count asbestos fibers. Continuous or periodic air monitoring is a critical safety measure required by regulations to:
• Verify that control measures (such as containment and ventilation) are working effectively
• Ensure workers’ respiratory protection is adequate
• Confirm that the work area is safe before it is reoccupied
In short, asbestos air monitoring is an essential safeguard that helps ensure asbestos removal is performed safely and in compliance with health and safety standards.
New York City has recently implemented three new local laws — Local Law 111, 122, and 123 — that change the way property managers and building owners go about their lead paint testing. As your source for lead abatement and identification, AVM Environmental is ready to help you understand the new 2024 and 2025 lead testing requirements.
Read on to better understand what these laws mean, how they affect you, and your obligations to ensure compliance. Contact us today if you need lead paint .
Local Law 111: XRF Testing of Common Areas
Law 111 states that all multiple dwelling common areas in New York City must be inspected for lead-based paint hazards through XRF testing. Apartment buildings and other multi-family living spaces must complete XRF lead paint testing by August 2025, and records must be maintained and submitted to the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) upon request.
Local Law 122: New Record Submission Requirements
Under Local Law 122, starting September 1, 2024, all NYC building owners must submit records of annual lead-based notices and investigations conducted to the HPD. Starting in August 2025, owners must also submit records of XRF lead paint testing completed before 2025 as required by Local Law 31 (for dwelling units) and Local Law 111 (for common areas).
To ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements, it is essential to retain documentation of all annual notices and lead-based paint investigations for ten years. Failure to produce the required documentation may result in a fine.
Local Law 123: New Lead Remediation Requirements
Local Law 123 outlines new lead remediation requirements for property owners upon turnover or when a child under six lives in a dwelling unit presumed to have lead-based paint. The requirements include remediating all lead-based paint hazards, making floors and windows smooth and cleanable, and removing or abating lead-based paint on friction surfaces on doors and windows.
The deadline for remediation work depends on the presence of a child under six years of age in the unit. If a child lives in the unit as of January 1, 2025, the work must be completed by July 2027. If a child moves into the unit after January 1, 2025, the work should be performed within three years from that date. Failure to comply may result in an immediate hazardous violation or a civil penalty of up to $1500 based on an audit or record submission request from HPD.
