College Point, NY Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is College Point in?

College Point is in Queens County, EPA Zone 3.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in College Point?

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

Positioned in Queens County along the East River, College Point's location within New York City's urban landscape presents unique radon considerations for zip code 11356. Testing data for this area remains limited, though the underlying glacial deposits and varied building stock throughout Queens create potential for radon accumulation. Homeowners and renters in ground-level apartments should consider testing, particularly in older buildings with basement or sub-basement levels.

College Point, NY Radon Mitigation

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College Point Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for College Point and the 11356 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 3 — Low Risk

County

Queens County, NY

Zip Code

11356

Predicted Screening Level

< 2.0 pCi/L (Zone 3)

College Point and the 11356 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 College Point, NY

What EPA Radon Zone is College Point in?

College Point and the 11356 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 College Point?

Radon mitigation in College Point 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 College Point?

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