The Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition was founded to address and prevent the issue of lead poisoning in the community. Beginning in March of 2021, the City of Cleveland's Department of Building and Housing began requiring that all residential rental units built before 1978 must have a Lead Safe Certification. With such a large portion of Cleveland homes having been built before that time period, we wanted to spread awareness on Lead Safe Certification and how this can be done. Here are the 6 Steps that the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition put together to become certified.
1. Contact the Resource Center
Not sure where to start and need help? Call the resource center at 833.601.5323, or email at lsrc@ehw.org
2. Check your property
According to leadsafecle.org, 90% of residential rental units in the city of Cleveland were built before 1978. Your property is very likely to be one of them!
Potential lead hazards include any area with deteriorating lead-based paint (peeling, chipping, chalking, cracking, damaged, or damp), especially those places that children can chew or that get a lot of wear-and-tear, such as: windows & window sills, doors & door frames, stairs, railings, banisters, and porches.
3. Remediate any lead hazards
Contact a professional or complete the work yourself by becoming RRP certified.
4. Clean your property
Clean up any mess before receiving an inspection! All debris should be properly disposed of prior to receiving the inspection.
5. Get lead clearance
Schedule an inspection…and pass!
6. Apply for lead safety certification
Click here to fill out the application and officially become Lead Safe Certified!
Why is this important? Lead Safe Certification and the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition work hard to prevent the community from being affected by lead poisoning. By becoming certified, rental property owners can help contribute to a safer community and help prevent illness.
For a more detailed breakdown of each step as well as links to the required documents needed for certification, click here to visit Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition's website.
Welcome to Cleveland! Progressive Urban Real Estate would like to congratulate all of those medical students who were matched to one of Cleveland's esteemed hospital systems. For those not familiar with Match Day, it is the day that medical students across the country find out if they have been chosen for a residency and where the residency will be. Cleveland, with its strong medical institutions, is a top spot to land. Generally medical residents will be around for 3-5 years and start working at their selected hospitals on July 1st so between now and then it is a flurry of activity getting to know the Cleveland area and deciding where to live and whether to rent an apartment or purchase a home.
For those medical residents coming to town, our team of experienced agents work hard to help buyers navigate the local real estate market. To assist new hospital residents with the relocation process, we put together a list of the top questions buyers should ask themselves when looking to buy in the Cleveland area.
Cleveland Hospitals | |
University Hospitals | Main Campus (University Circle/Cleveland Heights/Shaker Heights) |
Cleveland Clinic |
Main Campus (Midtown/Hough/University Circle/Cleveland Heights/Shaker Heights) Fairview Hospital (Kamm's Corners) Lutheran Hospital (Ohio City/downtown) |
MetroHealth | Main Campus (Tremont/Clark - Fulton) |
Where to Live in Cleveland | ||
Neighborhoods |
Neighborhoods |
First Suburbs Euclid South Euclid East Cleveland Cleveland Heights University Heights Shaker Heights Lakewood Brooklyn Heights Cuyahoga Heights Garfield Heights Parma Maple Heights |
Ready to officially relocate to the Cleveland area? Secure a PURE realtor! We are here to help. Our agents are local Cleveland experts and have been serving the community for over 30 years. Click here to check out our Relocation Guide.
Cleveland's brewery scene is a nationally recognized attraction within the city's vibrant restaurant arena. The city's coffee scene holds a close second with an incredible collection of local shops spread across neighborhoods. We put together a comprehensive list of Cleveland's coffee shops just in time for spring. Enjoy a coffee tour of the Land while checking out new Metropark spots, or before catching a sunset at Edgewater Beach or Euclid Beach. Let us know what your favorite local coffee shop is or if we missed any. Progressive Urban Real Estate is a proud supporter of small businesses and Cleveland's dedication to locally owned establishments.
Campus District
Cafe Ah-Roma
2230 Euclid Avenue
Detroit Shoreway
Ready Set! Coffee
7306 Detroit Avenue
Gypsy Bean
6425 Detroit Avenue
Downtown
The Copper Moon
1127 Euclid Avenue
Milk + Honey
1100 Superior Avenue
StoneFruit Coffee Company
530 Euclid Avenue
Erie Island Coffee
2053 E. 4th Street
Phoenix Coffee
1700 E. 9th Street
Phoenix Coffee
826 W. St. Clair Avenue
Savour Coffee + Creations
127 Public Square
Flats East Bank
27 Club Coffee
1215 W. 10th Street
Glenville
Cleveland Cold Brew Coffee + Cafe
1400 E. 105th Street
Kamm's Corners (West Park)
Savor the Moment
4080 Rocky River Drive
Larchmere
UnBar Cafe
12635 Larchmere Boulevard
Midtown
Cafe Phix
6815 Euclid Avenue
North Collinwood
Six Shooter Coffee
15613 Waterloo Road
Ohio City
Lekko Coffee
2529 Detroit Avenue
City Roast Coffee
1979 W. 25th Street
Duck Rabbit Coffee
4160 Lorain Avenue
Rising Star
1455 W. 29th Street
Phoenix Coffee
3000 Bridge Avenue
Koffie Cafe
2517 Market Avenue
Old Brooklyn
Coffee Coffee Coffee
4193 Pearl Road
Metropolitan Coffee
4744 Broadview Road
St. Clair - Superior
Kafela
6710 St. Clair Avenue
Tremont
Civilization
2366 W. 11th Street
affoGATO Cat Cafe
761 Starkweather Avenue
Terrapin Bakery
3146 W. 14th Street
Pour Coffee Co.
807 Literary Road
Loop
2180 W. 11th Street
Roasted
2275 Professor Avenue
University Circle
The Coffee House
11300 Juniper Road
Blue Sky Brews
2187 Murray Hill Road
Fluffy Duck Cafe
10001 Chester Avenue