roofy

144 Lenox Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01601-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

144 Lenox Avenue is a school building built in 1968 in Manhattan, 10026. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
36
ECB violations
130
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 36

  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 6, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 23, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 23, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 23, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 15, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 15, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 20, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 6, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 12, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
Show 26 more ↓
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 25, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Nov 19, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 19, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 20, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 11, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 6, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 16, 1994

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    #15-emergency release #1-alarm to ring when pulled

    Oct 5, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 130

  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing properly. at the time of inspection observed and noted at 1st floor stairway b (outside)1 exit door, 1st floor exit-12 (outside)1 exit door, 1st fl exit-6 (outside)2 exit doors, 1st f

    Aug 3, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. fpsc doors/exitdoors/corridors/corridor exit door are not self-closing properly for defection hardware, door closure or hinges, 1st fl caf(rm-127) 1 exit d

    Aug 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. at the time of inspection observed and noted at 1st floor cafeteria(rm-

    Aug 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings. for violation #35668046n, file a certificate of correction

    Sep 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35688978l date of issue: 09-06-2024. exit door not self-closing properly. at the time of inspection observed and noted at 1st fl. exit-2 one inside, one outside, 3rd fl. stairway "d" 1 exit door, 3rd f

    Jul 29, 2025 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35688977j date of issue: 09-06-2024. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection observed and noted exterior fpsc doors not working properly at 2nd fl stair "f", 1s

    Jul 29, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35688976h date of issue: 09-06-2024. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. at the time of inspection observ

    Jul 29, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35688979n date of issue: 09-06-2024. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection observed and noted at and displaced section of bricks at parapet wall level approx.

    Jul 29, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed active ongoing construction work(after hours work). no after home variance permit for today date found on dobrecord. stop after house work. remedy: obtain permit.

    Apr 29, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination for exit, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted emergency lights not working at 1st fl. #2 and 3, by rm #129, 141

    Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
Show 40 more ↓
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted exterior fpsc doors not working proper;y at 2nd fl stair f, ist fl stair f, exit #2 smokedoor and exit #11 smoke doorm smoke door by 339, 2nd fl stai

    Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing. noted exterior door at exit #15(3 doors), exit #14 and stair c bulkhead roof access door not opening/closing properly due to corroded saddles and rubbing on frame. remedy: repair/rep

    Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain, building in code-compliant manner. facade defectsnoted: at exp #1(w 117 st), displaced section of bricks at parapet wall level approx. 25ft away from southeast corner. at exp #2(lenox ave)

    Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection noted at 117 st side of building facade 1 vertical crack aprox 20' with buging and separation of mansory from facade also at facade at

    Jun 28, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issued #35473445k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection noted:staircase walls at bulkhead stair a and e have vertical and step cracks in c.m.u. block wall.remedy:comply

    Jun 28, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Phone in car not working, fix phone

    Oct 20, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at(3rd fl)stair d,e,b(2nd fl)hallway door near rm 211,stair b,c,d(1st fl)rear yardexit doors are in disrepair/racked. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    May 20, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at roof level bulheads stairs a & e w/vertical & step cracks. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    May 20, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing. noted: at(3rd fl)stair b(2nd fl)stair b(1st fl)stair b&f door checks in disrepair non operational when tested. remedy: repair/replace door.

    May 20, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 28-301.1 unlawfull display of artwork in corridors greater than 20% per fdny fc 803.3.2. noted: at 3rd fl hallway exceeded the permitted 20% allowed w/artwork/decorations to ceilings & walls. remedy: compl

    May 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at 3rd & 2ndfloors installed non fire rated artwork/decorations to ceilings in hallways throughout in various locations. remedy: comply w/code.

    May 20, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381 at 1stfl near rm#103 exit sign not illuminated at the time of inspection. re

    Jun 10, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35325759z date of issue 3/26/18 exit door not self closing. atfoyer door adjacent to gym area&cross corridor adjacent to rm#241 at 2nd fl&rm#431 at 4th fl,at 3rd fl stair way "f" 2 doors,stair way "a" 1

    Jun 10, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35325758r date of issue 3/26/18 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner at bulkhead stair "e" vertical masonry cracksin cmu wall. remedy: repair or comply with code

    Jun 10, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35253082x failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: at bulkhead stair'e',vertical masonry cracks in cmu wall. remedycomply w/code/repair or replace.

    Mar 26, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing. the doors have screw hole for the top hinge & loose & the doors not operate properly at foyer door adjacent to gym area & cross corridor adjacent to rm#241 at 2nd fl & rm#431 at 4th

    Mar 26, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: illegal storage of materials such as plates of wood & cleaning materials & computers & lamps at electrical room. remedy: comply w/code/keep the room cle

    Mar 26, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain and provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2.access to stair f @ 1st flr is partially blocked by security desk.reducing clear width to only 12.5 feet.rem:remove obstruction.

    Apr 24, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failue to maintain.re-issue #35208015n.vertical cracks in wall of bulkhead of stair e.rem:regress/replace masonry.

    Apr 24, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B206,2,28-301.1. unlawful placement of decorations @ exit that obstruct access to egress as required by fdny 2008 code,fc803.3.2,bc101.1. 2nd & 3rd fls occupied by success academy . corridors have eccessive gre

    Apr 24, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing reissue #35208018z. 1.main entrance @188 stret.2. auditorium flr.3. gym.4. rear of room 209.5. exit 15 loading dock.6.missing door next to room 241.rem:repair/replace doors.

    Apr 24, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue#35208014l failure to maintain use of prohibited door and hardware.door stops attached to doors in rooms 247, 236, 312, 432, 438 exit 15 loading dock doors are padlocked.rem:remove illeegal hardware.

    Apr 24, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure tto maintain bldg in code compliant manner.observed electricaloutlet missing its cover as required by code @the gym.rem:repair/replace power outlet.

    Apr 24, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner,notice stoping per bc712.3;27-345.observed @ room c10,c18, &c4.rem:provide/maintain fire stopping.

    Sep 21, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy or bldgdept records found fam room c1 ac room @basement, rooms c3, @cellar all converted &blocked w.storage things &room #105.rem:discontinue illeg

    Sep 21, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing-observed @various locations, main entrance @3w.188 street,auditorium foor, front door @gym,rear of room 209 all(4side doors)stwy e.near room 206 door missing exit 2 right side,dimming

    Sep 21, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner reissue #35093479m failure to maintain bldg in code ocmpliant manner vertical cracks in wall of bulkhead of stair e.rem:repair or/replace.

    Sep 21, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:use of prohibited door and/or hardware mechanically attached door stops throughout 1st fl and rooms,247,236,312,432,438.reissued 3514716zr.rem:provide legal har

    Sep 21, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintaun bldg in code compliant manner:lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542-observed @various locations-like auditorium inside stage 2lights,

    Sep 21, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 350931179m failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. vertical crack in wall of bulkhead at stair "e". rmdy: repair defect.

    Sep 11, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 35093185z. failure to maintain building in code compliant man ner: electrical room at cellar being used as storage space for electrical contractor (alt2: 103641588) and other storage.rmdy:remove all

    Sep 11, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit doors not self closing. the following doors do not operate and/orclosed properly: exterior exit door 1st flr stair b, exit 6 at 1st flr, exit 15 and door 424. rmdy: repair/replace doors.

    Sep 11, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. "cubbies in rms124 and 129 not attached or secured to wall. cubbies apprx 4'0"h by 12"d by 5'ow cubbies contain coats and other materials and pose a trip

    Sep 11, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner-provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2; 27-369 exit between room 126. 124 used as storage and exit is obstructed exit 1st flr 1a partially blocked

    Sep 11, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j) use of mechanically attached door stops throughout 1st flr and rms 242,236,312,432,438 and at sm

    Sep 11, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide wired glass vision panels per 27-371(b). the following door do nothave wired glass: room 229, smoke corridor 4th flr door next to rm 431

    Sep 11, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    4th floor near room 423 corridor has partial obstruction lockers along both sides of corridor. remedy: remove lockers/provide proper corridor width.

    Mar 19, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Re-issue # 35022874x. vertical cracks in wall of bulkhead of stwy "e". also note step cracks in bulkhead wall of stwy "d". remedy: repair defects.

    Mar 19, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Glass at 1st floor exit vestibule doors across from gym is broken & a section is missing. remedy: repair/replace broken glass.

    Mar 19, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    2nd floor corridor walls near room 239 & 237 have excessive combustible material from floor almost to ceiling. remedy: remove excessive combustible material frothwith.

    Mar 19, 2014

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 7J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 21B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 23, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 28, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
School building (W1)
Year built
1968
Floors
3
Residential units
—
Building area
107,025 ft²
Lot area
82,750 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1601 / 1
Assessed value
$11,908,800
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 144 Lenox Avenue

Who owns 144 Lenox Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 144 Lenox Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 144 Lenox Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 144 Lenox Avenue built?

City records list 1968 as the year it was built.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.