What the problem is In New York, lead can be found in over 13,000 apartments where children under the age of 6 reside. This is just in the year 2017 alone, meaning that over the years, thousands more houses have been found to have lead paint. Violations are fairly common in New York, and not working to solve the issue poses a great risk to the people who live there. What the risk is Lead paint is generally not much of an issue until the paint starts to chip off. This leads to lead dust falling on surfaces, which can then be touched by children, who put their hands or toys in their mouths. This can be a serious hazard, as lead poisoning in children can lead to delayed physical growth as well as mental development. What the need is A reduction or removal of lead paint in a must, but there are serious issues regarding the practice of doing so. For instance, removing drywall or paint that contains lead can cause it to become airborne, and land on surfaces where