187 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01904-0031Map
Owner of record: Wesjw 187 Lenox LLC
187 Lenox Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Wesjw 187 Lenox LLC. HPD has recorded 184 housing violations here, most recently on April 19, 2025. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 184
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 398
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 184
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 19, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 19, 2025 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Mar 28, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator cracked and or corroded in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator releasing steam and water in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall
Aug 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Aug 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 5
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Jul 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials , 1st story
Jul 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective defective intercom system at street entrance to building
Aug 26, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective intercom panel, ( all bells are stuck for 6 units) at building front
Feb 19, 2020
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 4
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at basement
Jun 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Mar 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Mar 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Mar 10, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 13, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures for the entire room in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar cement at header of building entrance door
Nov 28, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement tread # 1 from bottom up at stoop
Nov 28, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement tread # 3 from bottom up at stoop
Nov 28, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 28, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 28, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving in front of the building at front areaway
Nov 21, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement treads leading down from sidewalk to building entrance at front areaway
Nov 21, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide fire rated door at entrance to stairs leading down to cellar at cellar
Nov 21, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide seal up at south vacant basement apartment
Nov 21, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement facade above building entrance door at front areaway
Nov 21, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. apartment door in the entrance located at apt 6, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread,3rd step from bottom-up,frontareaway of building
Nov 18, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ..
Nov 18, 2015
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permits under plumbing application #122567105 due to suspension of license. stop all plumbing work immediately except to make site safe
Oct 11, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 8, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
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
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
34c fire door missing
Jun 25, 1990
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. inspection time: 10:15am based on application #122567205 i observed new gas piping to hot water heater. photos taken.rmdy:con
Jan 27, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to building w/o inspection and certification by dobapplication #122567105 i observed new gas piping to an operational boiler and hot water heater w/o an inspection having been performed.inspe
Jan 27, 2016 · Penalty $1,030
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. inspection time10am based on application #122567105 i observed that new boiler and hot water heater were turend on w/o dob authorization and certification.
Jan 27, 2016 · Penalty $1,030
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/out a permit.ground fl store front:removed & installed temp wiring.branch circuit receptacles outlets,switches,lighting fixtures."please note" z148035,z151660 does not covered the above!!!.rem
Jan 26, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: new plumbing & electrical lines & sprinkler stand pipe w/new metal studding erected at 4th fl,2nd fl,1st fl &basement level also new panel box,breakers,switches,elec recepatcles,
Jan 9, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. note: rubbish removal in progress w/appl #122093153 at 1st floor w/no approved plans on site. remedy: stop all work immedistely.
Jan 9, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit (landmarks) work noted: removed a section of decorating cornice at parapet wall front facade approx 18' section metal cornice. rmdy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Apr 9, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit. (am construction) rem: remove illegal sign.
Jun 5, 2010 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c1-4 district. (am construction) rem:remove illegal sign.
Jun 5, 2010 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business. (am construction) rem: remove illegal signs/register.
Jun 5, 2010 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior: chimney defects noted at rear of bldg. metal chimney exhaust separated between fifth flr & above cornice of roof approx. 7'-0 section creating a hazardous condition. remedy: repair
Mar 6, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 5, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 5, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
May 5, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
May 5, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 5, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 5, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 28, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt PBLC
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 1, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1887
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 4,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,425 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1904 / 31
- Assessed value
- $584,100
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District
HPD registration #122140, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 187 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 187 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wesjw 187 Lenox LLC.
Does 187 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 184 housing violations at this property.
Is 187 Lenox Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 187 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1887 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 187 Lenox Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.