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163 Lenox Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01903-0031Map

Owner of record: 163 Lenox Avenue HDFC

163 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1896 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 163 Lenox Avenue HDFC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024. 5 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 22, 2024

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 · 17

  • 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 22, 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
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 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.

    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.

    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 25, 2019

    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
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration statement for building.

    Dec 23, 1985

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    May 7, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Nov 4, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Nov 4, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-22.03 adm code provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    May 18, 1981

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor hes above floor.

    May 18, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding north wall street to vestibule pub hall.

    May 18, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Non-hazardous

    Sidewalk shed not adequately maintained. defect noted: erected sidewalk shed in front of bldg does not move operating lights,creating trip mazardous to the public. shed permit#104926537. remedy: maintain sidewa

    Feb 8, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. noted: front facade elevation is spalling (bricks) window sills are cracked & loose at entire facade. front entrance is in disrepair. remedy: maintain building wall.

    Sep 6, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted: front facade elevation is spalling (bricks) windows sills are cracks & loose at entire facadefront entrance wall is in disrepair. remedy: maintain bldg wall, make

    Apr 6, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to properly remove material/debris from construction site. noted at adj property 163 lenox. debris of motor,bucket pieces of brick & rolls of chain link fences are in the rear alley of buildings.

    Dec 6, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications noted defect:no underside lighting, not illuminated, system not activated, noted : large shed placed at facade w/ dark portions at interior centralized l

    Dec 8, 2003

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 21, 2026$440,000Rentals - walkup apartments10

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1896
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
14,570 ft²
Lot area
3,250 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1903 / 31
Assessed value
$1,144,800
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension

HPD registration #105408, last renewed Jul 9, 2025.

Questions about 163 Lenox Avenue

Who owns 163 Lenox Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 163 Lenox Avenue HDFC.

Does 163 Lenox Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 163 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 163 Lenox Avenue built?

City records list 1896 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 163 Lenox Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

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