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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 · 48

  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 6, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at vestibule, , 1st story

    Jun 9, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide aproved wire screen below skylight at stair, at skylight, roof

    Jun 9, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar joints at brick all chimneys , roof

    Jun 5, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tar flashing at the walls through out , roof

    Jun 5, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ..at ceiling over apt. 45 , roof

    Jun 5, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry at west exterior wall and over windows

    Jun 5, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of conceal leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing switch cover at community bathroom, 3rd story

    Jun 5, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle , public hall. at community bathroom, 3rd story

    Jun 5, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar thru out cellar

    Mar 15, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Dec 10, 2025Non-market transferTwo family dwellings3

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.