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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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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

    50f,57o

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.