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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
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
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- 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
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- 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
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.