Forest Hills, NY Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Forest Hills in?

Forest Hills is in Queens County, EPA Zone 3.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Forest Hills?

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

Dense residential neighborhood in Queens County within New York City, built on glacial deposits and underlying bedrock. With limited radon testing data for the 11375 zip code, homeowners in this urban area should still consider assessment. The neighborhood features predominantly multi-story homes and apartment buildings, housing types where radon can still accumulate in lower levels and basements.

Forest Hills, NY Radon Mitigation

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Forest Hills Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Forest Hills and the 11375 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 3 — Low Risk

County

Queens County, NY

Zip Code

11375

Predicted Screening Level

< 2.0 pCi/L (Zone 3)

Forest Hills and the 11375 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 Forest Hills, NY

What EPA Radon Zone is Forest Hills in?

Forest Hills and the 11375 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 Forest Hills?

Radon mitigation in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills?

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