The offices that handle mold health questions, guidance, and permits in New York, with direct contacts.
Not sure who to call about mold in New York? These are the government offices that handle mold health questions, guidance, and building permits in New York, with direct contacts, so you can reach the right one fast.
Government offices for mold in New York
EPA Regional Office
EPA Region 2 - NY/NJ/PR/VI
212-637-3000 Visit website290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Building Department
Your city or county building department
For permits before major remediation.
What each office handles in New York
The state health department fields health questions and, in many areas, indoor-air or housing complaints. The EPA regional office provides guidance, especially for schools and commercial buildings. Your local building department handles permits before major work, and OSHA covers mold that affects employees. For the removal itself, you want a licensed local pro.
There is no federal mold license
No single agency licenses mold removal. Government offices give guidance and handle permits, while the actual work is done by licensed local remediation pros.
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When you know who to call about mold in New York, you can move quickly: contact the right office for guidance or permits, and bring in a licensed local pro to fix the moisture and remove the mold.