121 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01901-0029Map
Owner of record: Mitchell Mekles
121 Lenox Avenue is a store building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10026. The owner of record is Mitchell Mekles. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 67
- ECB violations
- 46
- HPD complaints
- 11
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 67
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke application # 104555312 due to the revocation of the master plumber license lmp # 9646. all work in connection with master plumber on this application has been ordered stopped immediately
Jan 12, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke application # 101009249 due to the revocation of the master plumber license lmp # 9646. all work in connection with master plumber on this application has been ordered stopped immediately
Jan 12, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke application # 102112919 due to the revocation of the master plumber license lmp # 9646. all work in connection with master plumber on this application has been ordered stopped immediately
Jan 12, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke application # 102561577 due to the revocation of the master plumber license lmp # 9646. all work in connection with master plumber on this application has been ordered stopped immediately
Jan 12, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke application # 103093484 due to the revocation of the master plumber license lmp # 9646. all work in connection with master plumber on this application has been ordered stopped immediately
Jan 10, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke application # 100436798 due to the revocation of the master plumber license lmp # 9646. all work in connection with master plumber on this application has been ordered stopped immediately
Jan 10, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 23, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 1, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 25, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 14, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 46
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35560888p issued on 07/07/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissi
Mar 15, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35560888p issued 7/7/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Jan 14, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35560888p issued pm 07/07/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissi
Oct 18, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner at time of inspection.noted at rear of building observed chimney in disrepair with cracked and/or disposed masonry throughout area.remedy:comply with code.
Jul 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection at rear of premises the chimney is in a state of disrepair with missing mortar and displaced bricks.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jun 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner i observed in amy ruth's restaurant in the cellar having future on gas pipe. also using prohibit material on vent on hot water heater. also in cellar lack s
Jan 12, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new altered plumbing system tested i observed in amy ruth's restaurant in the cellar installed hot water heater in cellar without permits there for no test, perform test
Jan 12, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to building without inspection and certification by dob i observed in amy ruth's restaurant in the cellar gas supplying hot water heater and cooking equipment with without proper inspection a
Jan 12, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit i observed in the cellar in amy ruth's restaurant installed gas piping to hot water heater. work was done 100 percent utility locked gas, obtain permit
Jan 12, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.note: @ time of inspection i observed building decorative cornice missing &damage/cracking masonary.rem:comply with code- provide pedestrian protection.
Oct 23, 2018
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain. noted: cracks in exterior brick walls & missing motar between brick wall thru-out. remedy: maintain brick wall.
Jun 29, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building wall in that an approx 1'x1'section of masonry has come loose frm 2nd flr on the corner of 116th street and malcolm x blvd. there are also numerous cracks and defects locat
May 14, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping. noted: cellar ceiling missing fire stopping over half of ceiling. wood columns & joists observed. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping.
Jul 15, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1001.4. inadequate egress. noted: 2nd flr (mezzanine) level of restaurant egresses throughout rear door & down steel stairs to rear alley w/o egress to street. alley is approx 8' deep. remedy: provide
Jul 15, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls. noted: south & east elevation facades w/dislodged & cracked masonry & deteriorated mortar joints. remedy: provide overhead protection & repair facade. maintain bldg as per code.
Jul 15, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o. noted: 2nd flr (mezzanine) level of restaurant constructed under app 100436798 is occupied w/o sign-off. remedy: obtain sign-off & amend c/o or discontinue illegal
Jul 15, 2009 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited in notice of violation #34709074m,34717831k,34717832m,34717833y.
Apr 20, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.in cellar there is an accumulation of water pooling (const area).note"(daycare & health center on 2fl).remedy:maintain bldg.
Oct 31, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:no fire stopping perbc 712.3,27-345.mezzanine ceiling above kitchen missing fire separation between mezzanine & 2 story "note"(daycare & health center on 2fl)
Oct 31, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Xailure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8,27-371(j).rear door at 2fl has a slide bolt & "note"(daycare & health center at 2fl)remedy:provide legal
Oct 31, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current certificate of operation.seating at 1st & 2fl more than 75 w/o a pa permit.(note there is a daycare on 2fl of this bldg.remedy:obtain a place of assembly certifica
Oct 31, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted on 1st fl. removal of a mezzaine level structural support. also electrical wiring & plumbing pipes in process of installing new sheetrock on perimeter walls. stop all work!
Nov 21, 2006 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted:@rear of cellar & 1st flr vertical & hor zontal structural support were removed."entire 1st flr were removed exposing joist to cellar".all perimeter walls also removed exposing fire
Oct 13, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain interior of bldg.defects noted:@ cellar level rearhorizontal beams were remove & replace w/temp.cut 4" x 4" beams not extending the width of cellar.also vertical structural support removed
Oct 3, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo per bldgs dept records.noted.premises currently is occupied as a restaurant under alt#10043678 appl.# never signed off for cofo.remedy:discontinue illegal use.
Oct 3, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted:at rear of cellar & 1st fl vertical & horizontal structural support were removed.entire 1st fl were removed exposing joist no flooring to cellar.all firestopping along perimeter
Oct 3, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain.defects noted:at south side of premises section ofceiling if vault collapsed approx 4' x 4'.the rest of vault ceiling sagging & in danger to collapse along w 116 st.
Jul 31, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior walls. defects noted on prefabricated concrete exterior wall throughout south & east bldg. elev. 2nd sty. (1) numberous cracks w/missing mortar joints, broken & split section at ven
Jan 25, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:installed two roll down gates at front facade wall adjacent to west 116 street and south west corner adjacent to lenox ave entrance door.remedy:obtain a permit or restore to pri
Mar 6, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Worked without a permit: in that 2 rolldown gates have been installed front facade wall adjacent to west 116 st and at southwest corner adjacent to lenox ave entrance door. remedy: obtain permit or restore
Aug 17, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: roll down gates installed. no permit by exits. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Sep 15, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway total obstruction; roll up gate was closed and locked at time of inspection south/west exit by delivery area adjacent to 113 west 116 st. area of super-market remedy remove obstruction
May 12, 1997
Resolve - Hazardous
(hazardous) failure to maintain defect is: plaster and metal studding at 2nd floor ceiling to enclose sprinkler system pipes -has cracked in the middle and is collapsing into (enclosure is approx 3 ft wide by
Aug 13, 1996
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit door total obstruction noted south /west rear exit door obstructed by interior and exterior steel rolldown gate.
Dec 1, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit door: total obstruction. noted: exit door obstructed by interior and exterior street roll down gates location: 116 street west. remedy: remove gates
Mar 21, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit door: total obstruction. south/west rear exit door obstructed by interior and exterior steel security roll down gates. remedy: provide requiredmeans of egress, remove illgal roll down gates
Jan 3, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
Required egress decreased by erection of steel shoppers cart enclosure on corner of w 116th street and lenox ave. remedy: remove enclosure
Jul 31, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Apr 6, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that of building department's records. noted:additional space has been created by 1)subdiving interior on the north-south side of corridor 2)rooms set up as dormitory,kitchen. location:2nd
May 17, 1991 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit door swings against the flow of egress. failure to provide required means of egress for from every floor. exit door total obstruction steel security roll down gates . failure to provide panic
May 17, 1991 · Penalty $1,380
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress from every floor basement east entire noted-steel securty roll down gates installed at stair way to lenox . exit corridor total obstruction noted: steel securty roll
May 1, 1991 · Penalty $920
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o from light manuf. to supermarket. (1 floor). dance hall/storage to commercial space (basement)
May 1, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. interior non rated partitions creating variouscommercial spaces bathrooms. a conveyor belt system has been installed between two floors interior steel roll down security gates
May 1, 1991 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o from doctor dentist office to medical laboratory. location 2nd story entire east wing remedy: obtain a valid c of o or discontinue.
May 1, 1991 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. a 36 x 80 penatration of bearing masonary wall joining two spaces sealing of existing skylights approx 8 x 10 with 2 x 4 material installation of steel security roll down gates
May 1, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit signs defective/fails to meet building code standards. location entire 2nd floor interior-fire balcony east & south. remendy: install exit signiage. obtain a permit & approvals. use g illegal hardware at
May 1, 1991 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 3K
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 29, 2008 · Apt 4H
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 11, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 11, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 9, 2005 · Apt 3E
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Store building (K4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 51,072 ft²
- Lot area
- 20,022 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1901 / 29
- Assessed value
- $5,134,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 121 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 121 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mitchell Mekles.
Does 121 Lenox Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 121 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 121 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.