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240 Lenox Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01721-0001Map

Owner of record: 240 Lenox LLC

240 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1884 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 240 Lenox LLC. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 16 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Concern
3 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

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 · 34

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, north and west walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18317130 issued 22-oct-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at front areaway

    May 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stone tread 9th from bottom up at building front stoop , 1st story

    May 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2024

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 2022

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Jun 17, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum.

    Jun 13, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures kitchen range 2 sty west b unit 1b.

    Feb 20, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wall light fixture kitchenette 2 sty west b unit 1b.

    Feb 20, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires wall light fixture kitchen 2 sty west b unit 1b.

    Feb 20, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at junction box at west wall in kitchen area of 2 sty west room 1b.

    Dec 10, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 13

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 8, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 22, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 22, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 22, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 22, 2013

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - 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

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Jan 9, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #3507417h issued on 9/15/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. noted at time of inspection top flr

    Sep 23, 2014 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Altered/charged bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 & 28-118.3.2. noted: t c of o #120941428 expired 11-28-13. bldg occupied throughout & basement apt. remedy: obtain valid c of o or discontinue

    Jul 15, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall in code compliant manner. defects noted:1) retaining wall at rear yard is leaning approx 6" out of plumb 2) locking hardware on gate which leads to sidewalk from rear yard. 3) lock

    Jun 27, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy:apt. 1a class b is used for cooking with hot plate an toaster oven,take out tins food stached up around apartment. remedy:remove hotplate and o

    Feb 10, 1992 · Penalty $285

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.

    Feb 26, 1990 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 10T

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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 (C2)
Year built
1884
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
6,500 ft²
Lot area
2,300 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1721 / 1
Assessed value
$616,950
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District

HPD registration #122882, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.

Questions about 240 Lenox Avenue

Who owns 240 Lenox Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 240 Lenox LLC.

Does 240 Lenox Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 240 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 240 Lenox Avenue built?

City records list 1884 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 240 Lenox Avenue?

It has 5 residential units.

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