EPA v. SYG Realties, LLC et al.

Case summary

The Defendants violated the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule requirements by failing to: (1) have firm certification; (2) assign a certified renovator to the work site; (3) provide the lead hazard information pamphlet; (4) post warning signs; (5) contain the work area by closing windows and doors; (6) cover the floor surface; (7) contain waste from renovation; (8) perform post-renovation clean up; and (9) maintain and produce records. Per the Order, entered on February 23, 2022, Defendants have to notify EPA if they return to do any regulated work within the next five years.

Defendants (8)

• A.C.D. Quality Corp.
• Darko Contracting, Inc.
• Taylor Barclay
• Yankels Demolition & Rubbish Removal
• Favio Handyman, Inc.
• SYG Realties, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• All Year Management NY, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• All Year Management, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (5)

• 497 PROSPECT - SYG REALTIES

  497 PROSPECT PLACE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11238

  Registry ID: 110071176424

• 136 KINGSLAND - SYG REALTIES

  136 KINGSLAND AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11222

  Registry ID: 110071176422

• 892 MYRTLE - SYG REALTIES

  892 MYRTLE AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11206

  Registry ID: 110071176423

• SYG REALTIES LLC

  277 CLASSON AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11211

  Registry ID: 110055224804

• 101 QUINCY - SYG REALTIES

  101 QUINCY STREET, BROOKLYN, NY, 11238

  Registry ID: 110071176425

Statutes cited

• TSCA 406B — Lead: Pre-Renovation Education Rule
• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SYG Realties, LLC et al.entered 2022-02-23

  Primary law: TSCA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2014-02-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-03-26Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2022-01-03Complaint Filed With Court
• 2022-01-03Final Order Lodged
• 2022-02-23Final Order Entered