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438 Lenox Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01729-0170Map

Owner of record: Valentine & Fordham LLC

438 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Valentine & Fordham LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025.

HPD violations
13
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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 · 13

  • 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 17, 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    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 15, 2023

    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.

    Mar 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 3, 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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, 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 9, 2018

    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 6, 2017

    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.

    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

DOB building violations · 5

  • 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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 23, 1991

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 23, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    I observed new construction work on basement level, new addition attached to bldg, at exposure three - the rear side, appox- 17 feet by 27 feet and 10 feet in height, made of wood & steel framing for two rooms,

    Dec 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed new constr., work on basement & cellar level, new wood framing for three rooms, kitchen area removed on bsmt, new steel columns for structural support, new cellar concreate floor, new pvc pipe for dr

    Dec 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 26, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 25, 2005 · Apt 1

    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 (C3)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,340 ft²
Lot area
1,410 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1729 / 170
Assessed value
$232,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #142370, last renewed Jan 21, 2026.

Questions about 438 Lenox Avenue

Who owns 438 Lenox Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Valentine & Fordham LLC.

Does 438 Lenox Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 438 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 438 Lenox Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 438 Lenox Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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