196 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01718-0069Map
Owner of record: Nme Housing Development Fund Company, In C
196 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Nme Housing Development Fund Company, In C. HPD has recorded 170 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 170
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 156
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 170
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective torn tread covers at 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th and 11th treads up from bottom stairs at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and household items at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked glass pane at lower window sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the kitchen cabinet countertop at building front
Jun 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash at south window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock and latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 28, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 28, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of hand truck at public hall, 1st story
May 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; missing 3 window guard and missing one-way screws to secure 1 air conditioner window in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the bathroom , the kitchen , the 3rd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at refuse room door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilator at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent materials at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 21
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 24, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 22, 1997
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 22, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Apr 1, 1997
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Apr 1, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
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
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Boiler key must be at sight at all times as per 272033 code correct violation and send in certificate of correction
Aug 9, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Boiler key must be at sight at all times as per 272033 code correct violation & send in certificate of correction
Aug 9, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 27, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 27, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 27, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 27, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 27, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 27, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 27, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 27, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 24, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 24, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 29, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 26, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 13, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 13, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 13, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 13, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2021 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 10, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 10, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 10, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 10, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 10, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 11,539 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,159 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1718 / 69
- Assessed value
- $921,600
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District
HPD registration #128863, last renewed Oct 21, 2025.
Questions about 196 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 196 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nme Housing Development Fund Company, In C.
Does 196 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 170 housing violations at this property.
Is 196 Lenox Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 196 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 196 Lenox Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.