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NYC Asbestos Abatement

Asbestos Holding Up Your Project? Get the Right Plan First.

Renovation, damage, or compliance issue exposing suspect asbestos? Regulated removal, contained abatement, air monitoring, and ACP filings to move your project forward. All 5 boroughs.

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Starting renovation, demolition, or emergency cleanup? NYC asbestos projects can require advance DEP notice and filings before work begins. Talk to us before another trade disturbs the area.

What We Handle

NYC Asbestos Abatement Services

Asbestos Survey Coordination

We coordinate with DEP-certified investigators for ACP-5 surveys required before DOB permit issuance in pre-1974 buildings.

Regulated Removal & Containment

NYS DOL-licensed abatement with proper containment, negative air, HEPA filtration, and safe disposal per NYC DEP and EPA protocols.

Air Monitoring

Independent air monitoring during and after abatement to document fiber levels and confirm safe conditions for re-entry.

ACP-7 Filing Support

Project notification filing in ARTS at least 7 days before work begins when disturbing >25 linear ft or >10 sq ft of ACM.

ACP-21 & Completion Documentation

Post-abatement completion records for DOB permit sign-off, subsequent trade clearance, and property file compliance.

Emergency Abatement Response

Asbestos disturbed by water damage, fire, or unexpected demolition? We respond to emergency situations with expedited protocols.

Our Restoration Process

A documented, systematic approach every time

1

Survey & ACP-5 Assessment

We coordinate with a DEP-certified investigator to confirm whether ACM is present and whether planned work will disturb it — the required first step before any permits or trades enter the space.

2

File ACP-7 & Plan the Scope

We file the required ACP-7 project notification in ARTS at least 7 days before work begins, and prepare the abatement scope to keep your project timeline on track.

3

Contained Abatement with Air Monitoring

Licensed removal under negative air pressure with HEPA filtration and independent air monitoring throughout. All work performed by NYS DOL-licensed technicians.

4

ACP-21 Completion & Clearance

Post-abatement documentation including ACP-21 completion records, air monitoring results, and disposal documentation. DOB-ready for subsequent permit and trade access.

Who We Help

NYC Owners, Boards & Contractors

If your home was built before 1974, renovation that disturbs pipe insulation, floor tile, or ceiling texture may require assessment and abatement before other trades can proceed. We explain what is required before you get stuck mid-project.
Pre-1974 multifamily buildings are especially high risk. HPD violations, emergency repairs, or planned renovations can all trigger asbestos requirements. We handle the compliance path so your project moves forward without liability.
Boards are responsible for ensuring ACP-5 surveys precede construction permits in common areas. We coordinate the survey, abatement, and documentation so your board is protected and your contractors can proceed.
Asbestos found mid-project? We respond quickly, complete the required filings, and get the scope done so your other trades can get back to work. We work to your schedule, not against it.
We function as your asbestos compliance partner — coordinating surveys, filing ACP-7 notifications, managing abatement, and delivering ACP-21 completion documentation for DOB and permit purposes.

What You Receive

Complete Asbestos Compliance Documentation

Pre-Abatement

  • ✓ACP-5 survey coordination with DEP-certified investigator
  • ✓ACP-7 ARTS filing (7 days before project start)
  • ✓Abatement scope of work and project plan
  • ✓Site preparation and containment documentation
  • ✓Worker notification and safety briefings

Post-Abatement (DOB-Ready)

  • ✓ACP-21 project completion records
  • ✓Air monitoring results (during and after)
  • ✓Waste disposal documentation (manifests)
  • ✓Before/after photographic record
  • ✓Clearance documentation for subsequent trades
  • ✓Property-file copy for long-term compliance records

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NYC Units Are Pre-1974 — Most Hide Asbestos Risk

ACP-7

7-Day Advance Notice Required Before Work Begins

NYS DOL

Licensed Asbestos Contractor

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Common Questions

NYC Asbestos Abatement FAQ

You usually do not. The EPA says asbestos cannot be confirmed by sight alone. If the material is damaged or will be disturbed during renovation, cleanup, or demolition, it should be evaluated by a trained asbestos professional first. Do not let another trade open the area until you have an assessment.
If the survey shows the work will disturb asbestos-containing material, the asbestos phase has to be handled before uncertified trades move through that area. In NYC, ACP-7 project notification is required when the work will disturb more than 25 linear feet or 10 square feet of ACM. That notification must be filed in ARTS at least one week before the project starts.
That is where people get into trouble. New York State says non-licensed trades are not permitted to disturb or remove asbestos materials as part of an asbestos project. There is a narrow owner-occupied single-family exception, but the Department of Labor still recommends hiring licensed asbestos contractors because of the exposure risk. Getting this wrong can stop the job, create liability, and expand the cleanup scope significantly.
Depending on scope, the important documents can include ACP-21 project completion records, ACP-5 assessment documentation, air monitoring results, and project records. DOB can require asbestos completion-side documents before subsequent work permits or demolition sign-off move forward.
Friable asbestos can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure — it releases fibers more easily and is considered higher risk. Non-friable asbestos is bound into a solid material (like floor tile or cement) and is less likely to release fibers unless it is cut, drilled, or broken. The distinction matters for determining abatement scope and regulatory requirements.
Yes, in most cases. If work will disturb building materials in a pre-1974 building, NYC DEP rules require an ACP-5 survey by a certified investigator before construction permits can be issued. Co-op and condo boards are responsible for ensuring this step is completed before uncertified trades access the affected area.
An ACP-5 is the asbestos assessment certification form completed by a NYC DEP-certified investigator after surveying a property for asbestos-containing materials. It is typically required before DOB issues construction permits. The ACP-5 documents whether ACM is present and whether planned work will disturb it — it is the starting point for the entire compliance path.
Project duration varies by scope, building type, and filing requirements. A single apartment abatement may take 1-3 days of active work, but the full timeline including ACP-7 filing (minimum 7 days advance notice), abatement, air monitoring, and completion documentation is typically 2-4 weeks from first call to final clearance. Projects with larger scopes or occupied buildings require more coordination time.

Get Your Project Moving

Talk to an Asbestos Specialist

Whether you've just discovered suspect material or your renovation is already stalled, we'll give you a clear picture of what is required and how to move forward without liability.

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✓ NYS DOL Licensed Asbestos Contractor

✓ ACP-5, ACP-7 & ACP-21 Filing Support

✓ Air Monitoring & Clearance Documentation

✓ Serving All 5 Boroughs, LI & Westchester

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