CITY REPORT NY

Howard Beach, NY Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Howard Beach: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Tap water system records for Howard Beach, NY support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.

How Howard Beach Compares

Howard Beach100/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 100
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$613K
Median Home Value

Key Facts for Howard Beach Residents

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.01 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 92% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.03.

Howard Beach's Water Providers

Only a single entry appears in the water system list for Howard Beach, NY; federal records tie 1 to the area.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Howard Beach, New York (population ~31,090), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 8,271,000 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Howard Beach: A (100/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Howard Beach water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0100 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
11414 A New York City System 8,271,000

All ZIP Codes in Howard Beach

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Howard Beach Community Health Snapshot

8.9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
14.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.6%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 8.9% ↓
Diabetes 14.3% ↑
Mental Health 13.6% ↓

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Howard Beach Infrastructure Age

1968
Median Build Year
92%
Built Before 1986
82%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 92% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

By Census estimates, roughly half or more of the homes in Howard Beach were built before 1986; the median build year is 1968.

1968
Median Year Built
92%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
82%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (82%) 1970–1986 (10%) Post-1986 (8%)

Over half of homes in Howard Beach were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Howard Beach: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

92%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.01
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Lead results averaged across Howard Beach ZIP codes reach 10 ppb or more; about 92% of the housing predates 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Howard Beach: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

2,032
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$42,894
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Howard Beach contains 2,032 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $42,894. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Howard Beach, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Howard Beach, NY?
Howard Beach has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
Does Howard Beach water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Howard Beach is 0.01 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Howard Beach compare to New York average?
Howard Beach has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100, which is at or above the New York state average of 84/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Howard Beach?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Howard Beach. The related population figure in our data is approximately 31,090 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Howard Beach, NY Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ny/howard-beach/
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Page version: October 2026.

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