181 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01904-0029Map
Owner of record: Jason Mitchner Jr., Trustee Of The Viola Legacy Tr
181 Lenox Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Jason Mitchner Jr., Trustee Of The Viola Legacy Tr. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 48 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 13
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 · 48
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info 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 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- IInformation / order
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
Open — Info 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 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line lockable bolt at gate
Nov 18, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of handle knob cappable receiving pad lock at scuttle door at 4th story public hall
Nov 18, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove unlawful wood or metal louvred or screen doors and assemblies from entrance to wood door at ladder to scuttel door to roof, at scuttle opening, 4th story, roof
Jun 9, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator, wood doors, cements buckets and other construction materials, at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling walls and trim, at all sty's, at public hall
Jun 9, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at vestibule, , 1st story
Jun 9, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide aproved wire screen below skylight at stair, at skylight, roof
Jun 9, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 is missing, at lobby, 1st story
Jun 9, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall at scuttle opening at public hall, 4th story
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar joints at brick all chimneys , roof
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tar flashing at the walls through out , roof
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ..at ceiling over apt. 45 , roof
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry at west exterior wall and over windows
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective soffit from 1st sty. to bsmt. at rear with fire retardant material at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling and walls from 1st sty. to bsmt.with fire retardant material at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of conceal leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant soffit 1st to 2nd sty. at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling located at b-room 45, 4th story, 4th b-room from east at south
Jun 5, 2003 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling located at b-room 45, 4th story, 4th b-room from east at south
Jun 5, 2003 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing switch cover at community bathroom, 3rd story
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at community bathroom, 3rd story
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle , public hall. at community bathroom, 3rd story
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at entrance to apt. located at b-room 32, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Jun 5, 2003 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor through out in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 5, 2003 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls through out in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 5, 2003 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at entrance to apt. in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 5, 2003 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain at wash basin in the kitchenette located at b-room 23, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from east at south
Jun 5, 2003 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door, entrance to apt. located at b-room 32, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Jun 5, 2003 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked plaster at ceiling fire retardant material at public hall, 4th story
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar thru out cellar
Mar 15, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose treads of stringer all stys public hall
Mar 10, 1993
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 20, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 20, 2008
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
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Work without a permit: @ rear of premises illegal horizontal extensionhas been erected @ rear of bldg (westside of bldg) 15'w x 4'l x 8'h approximately. made of brick(cinderblock)wood roof w/couter of cashing
Aug 9, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 14, 2019 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
May 30, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close
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- General
Ceramic-tile
May 30, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
May 30, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Mar 10, 2005 · Apt 36
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 8,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,400 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1904 / 29
- Assessed value
- $396,540
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District
HPD registration #114752, last renewed Aug 17, 2015.
Questions about 181 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 181 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jason Mitchner Jr., Trustee Of The Viola Legacy Tr.
Does 181 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 181 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 181 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 181 Lenox Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.