244 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01721-0003Map
Owner of record: Mlg 904 Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion
244 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1884 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Mlg 904 Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2018. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 62
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 72
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
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HPD housing violations · 62
- IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in walking area in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective heavy duty lock and set in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose wires at light fixture at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 19, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchenette located at b-room 1b, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchenette located at b-room 1b, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchenette located at b-room 1b, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Apr 19, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at wood floor at public hall, 1st story
Apr 19, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at 1st story public hall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 19, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at bldg entrance door , 1st story
Apr 19, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, north wall, east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1B
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 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , south wall, east wall, west wall, north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from north at east wall, 1st radiator from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas stove in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin located at b-room 12, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from west at north
Jun 17, 2012 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in kitchenette in the kitchenette located at b-room 12, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from west at north
Jun 17, 2012 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in north 2 b room kitchen located at apt 12, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 17, 2012 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 17, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling located at apt 12, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 17, 2012 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden sub floor in kitchen in the kitchenette located at b-room 12, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from west at north
Jun 17, 2012 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper window glass in basement in the kitchen located at apt 2b, apartment at south
Jun 26, 2009 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in basement in the kitchen located at apt 2b, apartment at south
Jun 26, 2009 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in basement in the bathroom located at apt 2b, apartment at south
Jun 26, 2009 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2009 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2009 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material ceilings and walls all stys
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at community bathroom, 3rd story
Jun 18, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.
Aug 4, 1999
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 29
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 5, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 20, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 20, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 20, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 20, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 20, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 13, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 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
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 · 7
- Class - 1
3301.2;log book :not on site.at the time of my inspection on an active jobsite i asked the superintendent for his logbook at which point he states he didnt have a logbook on site.top all work o entire site.prov
Feb 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.7;documents to be kept on site.where this chapter construction documents,drawings inspection reports logs.at the time of my inspection on an active jobite i observed workers on a pipe scaffold working.it w
Feb 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide osha traning (expired osha card)at the time of my inspection on active jobsite of 5 story building permit holder failed to ensure each worker successfully completed the required training unde
Feb 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide osha training (expired osha card)at the time of my inspection of an active jobsite of a 5 story building owner failed to ensure each worker successdully completed the required training under
Feb 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide information panel.note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place without information panel on parapet. remedy: comply with code provide information panel.
Jan 30, 2018 · Penalty $830
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/out permit. @ time of insp @ above address, on 7/11/16 & @ 12:05pm i observed an illegally constructed bathroom in apt#8. photos taken. rem: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Jul 11, 2016
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. work noted: installed stand up shower and toilet atfront of 3rd sty and partitions at various locations. remedy: obtain apermit if feasible and either legalize current condition or restore to
Apr 30, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BB
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BB
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 18, 2023 · Apt BB
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 4A3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 22, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 21, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 21, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 7, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 7, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 14
Close - General
Windows
Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 25, 2011 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 25, 2011 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 11
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 11
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 11, 2010 · Apt 14
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1884
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 6,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1721 / 3
- Assessed value
- $739,800
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District
HPD registration #127414, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.
Questions about 244 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 244 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mlg 904 Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion.
Does 244 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.
Is 244 Lenox Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 244 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1884 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 244 Lenox Avenue?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.