227 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01906-0031Map
Owner of record: Pierce House LLC
227 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Pierce House LLC. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 59
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 · 39
- 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
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.
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Nov 20, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination , at public hall, 1st story
Nov 13, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective saddle at vestibule to first .story public hall
Nov 8, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads at all stories public halls
Nov 8, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house-hold items 3rd and 4th stories at public hall
Nov 8, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system
Oct 29, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at 1st sty public hall
Oct 29, 2008
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
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator enclosure at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective two wired glass panes at skylight at roof
Sep 25, 2008
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at stairs leading to 2nd story public hall
Sep 25, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 6, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2002 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2002 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2002 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose shower rod in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer system in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective [ merle segrede ] in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2002 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 14
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 16, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Due to fire
Mar 11, 2015
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 - Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Dec 21, 2014
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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 4, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
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
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Temporary constructioni equipment on site-expired permit.noted:@ time of insp permit for the fence @ exp#1 expired on 09/01/14.rem:renew permit.
Oct 21, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: upon inspection men working on site (9-13-13) permit for alt expired on 9-1-13. remedy: obtain all required permits.
Sep 13, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. noted: upon inspection of supported scaffold at exp 1,when asked foreman could not provide plans for review by inspector. stop work
Sep 13, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failyre to provide at least two means of egress. noted: no means of egress from rear fire escape to street or safgarea. location: rearyard 1st floor. remedy: provide required means of egress as per code
Jun 4, 1997 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 3, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 31, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 31, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 30, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 28, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 24, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 24, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 24, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 21, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 4FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2007 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 13, 2007 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2007 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 12, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 23, 2007 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2007 · Apt 4FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2007 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1889
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 9,863 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,073 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1906 / 31
- Assessed value
- $1,207,350
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District
HPD registration #144265, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.
Questions about 227 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 227 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pierce House LLC.
Does 227 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 227 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 227 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1889 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 227 Lenox Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.