Long Island City, NY Radon Levels

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Long Island City in?

Long Island City is in Queens County, EPA Zone 3.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Long Island City?

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

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Long Island City, NY Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Zone 3 — Low Risk < 2.0 pCi/L (Zone 3)

County Queens County, NY

Zip Code 11101

Strategically located in Queens County directly across from Manhattan, Long Island City occupies glacial outwash deposits where radon testing data is limited for this rapidly developing 11101 area. The neighborhood's housing includes converted industrial buildings, modern high-rises, and traditional Queens rowhouses with varied foundation types. While comprehensive local radon data isn't available, testing remains important given the diverse building stock and New York City metro area's mixed geological conditions.

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Radon FAQ for Long Island City, NY

What EPA Radon Zone is Long Island City in?

Long Island City and the 11101 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 Long Island City?

Radon mitigation in Long Island City 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 Long Island City?

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 in New York with the most user-submitted radon test data, ranked by number of submissions.

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