$4M Fine for Estate's Lead Paint Cover-Up in Rentals
Published Date: 9/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The Estate of Harry D. Silverstein is facing a $4 million penalty for not telling tenants about lead paint hazards and ignoring safety rules during building work in 14 residential buildings. This settlement, announced on September 9, 2026, aims to fix these problems and protect residents from lead paint dangers. People have 30 days from the notice date to share their thoughts on this deal.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Estate to Pay $4.0 Million Penalty
The proposed Stipulation and Order requires the Estate of Harry D. Silverstein to pay a $4.0 million administrative penalty to the United States under the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act. The lodging of the settlement was announced on September 9, 2026, and the penalty amount is explicitly stated as $4.0 million.
Alleged Missing Lead Disclosures in 14 Buildings
The United States' complaint alleges the Estate failed to make required lead-based paint disclosures to tenants in fourteen residential buildings when tenants entered new and certain renewal leases, in violation of the Lead Disclosure Rule (24 CFR part 35, subpart A, and 40 CFR part 745, subpart F). The complaint seeks injunctive relief to address these alleged disclosure failures.
Alleged Violations of Renovation Safe Work Rules
The United States' complaint also alleges that Silverstein and the Estate failed to follow safe work practices and related requirements during renovations as required by the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E). The complaint seeks relief under the Toxic Substances Control Act for these alleged violations.
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