My apartment in New York City has peeling and/or chipping paint and/or paint dust. My landlord refuses or has failed to correct the situation. How do I file a complaint with the City of New York?

You can file a complaint by calling 311 or by entering the complaint online at the New York City website located at https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02134 The City will take the information and send down an inspector. If they determine that the condition is present, they will issue a violation to the landlord requiring the correction of the condition. This is very important as exposure to lead paint that is chipping can be dangerous to the health and welfare of your children. Follow up on the complaint by keeping a record of the complaint number. It is very important to be proactive and follow up on such a complaint until the hazards are corrected. Of course, you can contact our firm as well by following the contact instructions on this website.