185 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01904-0130Map
Owner of record: 185 Lenox Avenue, LLC
185 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 185 Lenox Avenue, LLC. HPD has recorded 63 housing violations here, most recently on February 6, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 63
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 53
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 · 63
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BASEME
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to cellar in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to rear yard in the 2nd room from east at south located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to boiler room at cellar
Nov 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 5th story
Nov 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an angle hose valve or sill cock at extreme end of highest line of sprinklers.
Nov 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Nov 18, 2024
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover to electric switch at east wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover to electric outlet at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
May 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to basement at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
May 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2023 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the building front entrance at public hall
May 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule to public hall, 1st sty. at public hall
May 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lockset missing at the vestibule door to public hall, 1st sty. at public hall
May 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair hinge to door to make.self closing at public hall, 1st story
May 2, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair hinges to make doors at building entrance self closing , 1st story
May 2, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance , 1st story
Apr 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building vestibule door , 1st story
Apr 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door to basement
Aug 10, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlet covers at all walls in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective the upper and lower window sash spring balance at the north 1 and north 2 windows in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective light switch cover at south wall in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt baseme
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the 1st entrance from north at west located at bsmt-apt bsmt , 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jun 17, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective spalling cement at stoop
May 10, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit main door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt ga
Nov 6, 2021 · Apt GA
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ... door locked.... at basement
Jan 23, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked... at boiler room
Jan 23, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 19, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Dec 29, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 29, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Work w/o permit on gas line time of inspection 9:40am @time of inspection i observed in basement 1cellar disconnected gas line from gas meter bars for 2boilers &for cooking to each apt.utility company locked ho
Jul 26, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o valid c of o. bldg altered under application#103312210 no temporary or final certificate has been issued under this application. bldg currently occupied. remedy: obtain c of o or
Sep 20, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records states 2"b" rooms onthe 1st story and 3"b" rooms on the 3rd story now conerted to 1 class "a" apt on 1st and 3rd story. remedy- obtain a new c of o or restore t
Sep 24, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Violation: failure to maintain plumbing or appurtenances - hazardous remedy: maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances. sprinkler system do not operate.
Jul 24, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: (1) removal of partitions at public hallway and in cooperated hallway into living space by construction a sheetrock wall. (2) install new bathroom wth shower. (3) removal of in
May 15, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defect is: approx 1' of cellar center beam is defective. missing fire rated ceiling in cellar. missing handrailto celler stairs. defective stairs to cellar.
Mar 25, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 11, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt BASEMA
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1BASEM
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1BASEM
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 1BASEM
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 3, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
May 3, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 6, 2021 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt TWOAPA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2020 · Apt APT1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 23, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt APT1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt GA
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt GA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt GARDEN
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt GARDEN
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1887
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 3,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,425 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1904 / 130
- Assessed value
- $558,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District
HPD registration #128104, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.
Questions about 185 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 185 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 185 Lenox Avenue, LLC.
Does 185 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 63 housing violations at this property.
Is 185 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 185 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1887 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 185 Lenox Avenue?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.