Astoria, NY Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Astoria in?

Astoria is in Queens County, EPA Zone 3.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Astoria?

Radon mitigation typically costs between $800 and $2,000. Most standard systems fall in the $1,000-$1,500 range.

Queens County

EPA Zone 3

This bustling Queens County neighborhood in the heart of New York City Metro features dense urban housing stock, primarily multi-story apartment buildings and converted rowhouses from the early-to-mid 20th century. Though radon testing data for zip codes 11102-11106 remains limited, the area's bedrock geology and foundation types warrant testing, especially in ground-floor and basement units.

Astoria, NY Radon Mitigation

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Astoria Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Astoria and the 11102 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 3 — Low Risk

County

Queens County, NY

Zip Code

11102

Predicted Screening Level

< 2.0 pCi/L (Zone 3)

Astoria and the 11102 zip code are located in Queens County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 3. A radon zone of 3 predicts an average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Astoria, NY

What EPA Radon Zone is Astoria in?

Astoria and the 11102 zip code are in Queens County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 3. A zone of 3 predicts an average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Astoria?

Radon mitigation in Astoria typically costs between $800 and $2,000. Most homes with standard basements can be mitigated with a sub-slab depressurization system in the $1,000–$1,500 range. Factors that can increase cost include complex foundations, crawl spaces, or very high radon levels.

Should I test for radon if I'm buying a home in Astoria?

Yes. Radon testing should be part of every home purchase. A short-term radon test is typically included as part of the home inspection process and costs $150–$250. If elevated levels are found, you can negotiate mitigation as part of the sale.

Most Active Radon Markets in New York

Cities with the most user-submitted radon test data in the state.

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Brooklyn	10.80 pCi/L	5
Oneonta	6.50 pCi/L	4
Clifton Park	3.75 pCi/L	4
Elmira	15.00 pCi/L	3
Saugerties	10.67 pCi/L	3
Staten Island	4.00 pCi/L	3
New York	9.00 pCi/L	2
Yonkers	8.00 pCi/L	2
Horseheads	7.50 pCi/L	2
Poughkeepsie	16.00 pCi/L	1
Buffalo	4.00 pCi/L	1
Pelham	3.00 pCi/L	1