About US
The New York City Coalition to End Lead Poisoning (NYCCELP) is a coalition of advocates, doctors, and lawyers who first came together in the 1980s to create and pass Local Law 1 of 2004. Now, NYCCELP convenes the Lead Roundtable of advocates focused on closing loopholes in Local Law 1 (LL1) and ensuring lead laws are adequately implemented and enforced.
Our Impact
As a coalition, we successfully advocated for the passing of key legislation:
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Local Law 1 of 2004: LL1 was the most ambitious and comprehensive lead poisoning prevention law in the country and has made a significant positive impact.
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Local Law 123 of 2023: Mandating permanent removal of lead-based paint on friction surfaces in child- occupied dwellings.
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Local Law 122 of 2023: Requiring audit records of lead-based paint investigations.
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Local Law 111 of 2023: Addressing lead-based paint hazards in common areas of dwellings.
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Local Law 112 of 2023: Mandating quarterly reporting on objections to orders for the abatement or remediation of lead conditions.
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Local Law 127 of 2023: Proactively identifying and inspecting dwellings where children are at risk of lead poisoning.
Member Organizations
- Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York
- Cooper Square Committee
- Earthjustice
- Lead Program at Montefiore Medical Center
- Legal Aid Society
- New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health
- New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
- New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund
- Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation
- The Frankel Law Firm
- The Natural Resources Defense Council
- WE ACT for Environmental Justice
Join the Coalition
We are looking for like-minded organizations who are willing to push city leaders to bring an end to lead poisoning in New York City.