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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 170

  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of hand truck at public hall, 1st story

    May 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.