646 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01740-0007Map
Owner of record: Bethune Towers
646 Lenox Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1970 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 134 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is Bethune Towers. HPD has recorded 139 housing violations here, most recently on August 20, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 139
- DOB violations
- 66
- ECB violations
- 42
- HPD complaints
- 580
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 139
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at west and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 11d, 11th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 11D
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 10k, 10th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 10K
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 9f, 9th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 9F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective drawer at base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 12j, 12th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 12J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulk at tiles around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 12j, 12th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 12J
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 12j, 12th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 12J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 12j, 12th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 12J
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall,the west wall, the south wall and the north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 12j, 12th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 12J
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, in the kitchen located at apt 12j, 12th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 12J
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, the south wall, the west wall and the east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 12j, 12th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 12J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet in the bathroom located at apt 12j, 12th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 12J
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 11d, 11th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 11D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 11d, 11th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 11D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door
Jul 5, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq. ft. at ceiling and walls, in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 5th story, 5th apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 5H
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 9g, 9th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2024 · Apt 9G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 12h, 12th story, 4th apartment from west at north
May 22, 2024 · Apt 12H
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 12h, 12th story, 4th apartment from west at north
May 22, 2024 · Apt 12H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective caulking south wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 9g, 9th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2024 · Apt 9G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 9g, 9th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2024 · Apt 9G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise door lock in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit metal door frame in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door leading to exit west at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6k, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 15b, 15th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 15B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose upper cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 15b, 15th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 15B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 12h, 12th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 12H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking aroud bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 12h, 12th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 12H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 11j, 11th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 11J
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 11j, 11th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 11J
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the unsanitary conditions at floors in the entire apartment located at apt 12j, 12th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 12J
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10b, 10th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 10B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4h, 4th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 8E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 9h, 9th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 9H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 9k, 9th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 9K
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10k, 10th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 10K
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 11d, 11th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 11D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11d, 11th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 11D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 6J
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8e, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 8E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 5th apartment from east at south
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 5th apartment from east at south
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 5th apartment from east at south
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 66
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Unsafe report
May 19, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 16, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 16, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Nov 6, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Nov 6, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - 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 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2016
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2012
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - 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 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Sep 11, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 42
- Class - 1
Vf.... cease used... door restrictor not working...door zone restrictor has been tembered with disabled and rendered inopreative this is a safety device to insure elevator passengers safety.. repair restrictor
Jul 7, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 1
28-323.8 and rcny 103-13(5). failure to secure public safety and/or make the building's structure and appurtenances conform to the previous of admin code after initial unsafe compliance report filed by qpsi dat
Mar 22, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Class 2: the oil level is low in the gearbox for the machine, low enough where worm wheel is barely carrying oil. brake maintenance tag is expired, march 2023, need to perform maintenance on the machine brake a
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Class 2: machine is leaking oil, need to repair oil leak. brake maintenance tag is expired, march 2023, need to perform maintenance on the machine brake and tag device. lobby floor, *1, car station button light
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Class 2: 39.i.10 car top box & wiring damaged. repair & secure box to cross head. pin greenfield to crosshead & car top to secure. 25.m.7 fire sign missing in lobby provide proper sign. 46.b.7 motor room ventil
Nov 10, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Upon inspection device was found out of service. restore to service immediately and contact nycdob at [email protected]. for a complete inspection.
Aug 8, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Found door lock monitoring is not working. cease used. repair and adjust. re-inspection is required. phone in car is not working. repair. no access to the elevator machine room. provide means of access to the e
Nov 4, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 1 no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. remedy; file application install dlm and perform and file test with nycdob, class 2 in car p
Sep 23, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Class 1 violation no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3. 10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc.remedy; file application, install dlm and perform and file test with nycdob. class
Sep 23, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, install dlm a
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active
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- Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, install dlm a
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Class 1 restore to service for proper inspection by dob.
May 26, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
97-x-17 out of service ,upon inspection the device is found to be out of service .remedy:restore to service immediately and notify nyc dob the device has been returned to service by calling 212-393-2435 and ema
Mar 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
97x17 restore to service for proper inspection by dob.
Feb 27, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
58y13,77i11,100b7. (58y)seal oil leaks around sheave. (77i)replace broken travel cable kellum grip under elevator cab. (100b)brake maintenance tag requires month/date/year.
Dec 18, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg roof-water tower brick enclosure vertical and horizontal cracks; eroded sealants;rotted out scuppers south chimney vertical cracks coping eroded mortar general note-a/c
Jan 4, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
05n1 restrictor is no operative.
Oct 28, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
05n1,59m7,52b7,88d1. 05n1-restrictor no operative; 59h78-missing break tag; 52b7-insufficient runby.
Oct 28, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg general note:unsecured screen 1/2 and missing grills at a/c units-corner soffits spalling and cracked;concrete 1st fl.ban cracked/spalling.1st fl awning soffit exposed rebar so
Aug 25, 2016 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 7th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4. remedy: submit required technical report.
Aug 11, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
05m07,56y02,56y13,10h11,17h11. door restrictor missing provide, hoist machine oil leak clean, hoist machine oil leak seal, car door gibs worn replace, hoistway door gibs worn replace.
Jul 8, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
97-x-10:failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner;service equipment.elevator as per bc 3001.2 & 27-979.dob records show 2 elevators in bldg as active.upon insp only 1 elevator is running & 1 is out of s
May 31, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
97x10 return elevator back to service
May 25, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building.noted: north elevation exp#1 cracked deteriorating masonry at parapet, spalling deteriorating masonry at front entrance overhang,west elevation exp#4 deteriorating mason
Oct 8, 2015 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o of bldg dept records.noted: bldg is 15 fls high plus bulkhead which is contrary to c of o #19166 dated 10/11/33 which specifies 2 flrs. bldg is also currently
Jul 19, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10;100x10. 100x-repair dispatcher (cars stopping on every floor repair)
Oct 22, 2012 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
56y10,56y13,56y02,68b07,39y02. 56y:repair & seal glow packing. 68b:provide current info in log book.
Aug 8, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
56y10,56y03,56y02,69b07,39y02. 56y:repair & seal glow packing.68b:provide current info in log book.
Aug 8, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
56y10,56y13,56y02,68m07,41t07,61m07,39y02,67x10,80b14,70o02.(56y)repair & seal glow packing.(41t)label m.r. door.(61m)provide elevator company emergency phone# on main line.(67x)repair phone system in car.(50b)
Feb 2, 2011 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
41t07,68m07,11x10,67x10,53e10,78b14,80b14.(41t)label m.r. door.(11x)repair lights on push button station.(67x)repair phone system in car.(53e)government rope rubbing in pit,repair.(78b)shorten governor rope.(80
Feb 2, 2011 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to provide safety measures and sidewalk shed where required according to the cycle #6 technical report files as unsafe of the local law 11/98 report.remedy:provide safety measures,sidewalk shed where
Dec 7, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Non-hazardous
B4a,50,50a,34a.50-boiler flue upper cleanout door.bottom latch broken into chimney.50a-closable louvers in fresh air to boiler room,must be removed,for safe operation of exhaust fans.
Jan 25, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
84i10/38o2/.84-repair damaged light to of elevator.38-clean top of elevator of all oil.
Aug 13, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
B4b,bq9.bq9-existing kewani boiler removed and new rockmills boiler installed without permits or emergency ara.
Mar 21, 2007 · Penalty $1,050
Resolve - Hazardous
B4b, bq9:existing kewani boiler removed without permit, or emergency ara; also base for new boiler cemented into place.
Mar 21, 2007 · Penalty $1,050
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83p16. 83-p16 restore elevator back to service so that a proper inspection can be done by this department.
Nov 14, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Violation parking regulartions in a residential district noted street level open parking dead storage of a 1986 red four doors vovo 240 dl expired insp 12/30/02 registration expired 10/13/03 in space on 64
May 28, 2003
Active - Non-hazardous
15j11, 18q3, 50t16. 15j11-too much gap to buck 1st fl. 18q3-1st & 15 fl.
Feb 5, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15j11 18q3 55x11. 15j11-too much gap to buck, 18q3-1,2,11,12,14&15.
Feb 5, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
09h12,04p17,75u16,15j11. 75u16- tag device 15j11- too much gap to buck
Mar 10, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
07p17,7j1,15j11,75u16. 15j11- too much gap to buck 75u16- tag device
Mar 10, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Unknown
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. remedy: provide approved pa plans.
Mar 5, 1990 · Penalty $250
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 15C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 15C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt APT9C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt APT9C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 11D
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 11D
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 11D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 12J
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 12J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 12J
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 12J
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 12J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 12J
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 12J
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 12J
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 12J
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 12J
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 12J
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 12J
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 12J
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 20, 2026 · Apt 7H
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 20, 2026 · Apt 7H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 11D
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 11D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 11E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 11E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 5J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 5J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 11E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 11E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 6H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 7K
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 8D
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 8D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1970
- Floors
- 15
- Residential units
- 134
- Building area
- 129,386 ft²
- Lot area
- 21,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1740 / 7
- Assessed value
- $2,726,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #138977, last renewed Oct 21, 2025.
Questions about 646 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 646 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bethune Towers.
Does 646 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 139 housing violations at this property.
Is 646 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 646 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1970 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 646 Lenox Avenue?
It has 134 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.