231 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01906-0033Map
Owner of record: Lane, Terry C.
231 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1884 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 4 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Lane, Terry C.. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 8 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 74
- HPD complaints
- 6
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 · 23
- 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 - 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
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 - 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
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 - 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
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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.
Oct 25, 2019
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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 8, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story
Sep 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 1st story
Sep 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story
Sep 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Sep 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures through out the public hall. at public hall
Aug 21, 2016
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 minimum of 100 watts as required at front areaway
Aug 18, 2016
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 27, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 16, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 31, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 31, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 31, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 31, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 8, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 8, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 8, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 8, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 26, 2014
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 30, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 74
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35473019h issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. previous violations #
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted at the time of inspection on elevation "1", 7 ac units installed w/o brackets 2 at 2nd.2 at 3rd,2 at 4th & 1 at the 1st fl above the entrance. hazardous co
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35476273r issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. remedy: file a cert of
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35220631z issued on 03/02/2017 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. remedy: file a cert of
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35473013r issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. previous violation #
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35473008m issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. previous violation #
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35473007k issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. previous violation #
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35473018x issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. previous violation #
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited in violation 35203380z issued on 11/3/2016.rem:file a certificate
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited in violation 35203381k issued on 11/3/2016.rem:file a certificate
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dopb for v35203578y issued12/3/16 file c/c
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35473014z issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. previous violation #
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs for vio#35203575z issued 12/6/2016. remedy: file a cert of correction.
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs for vio#35203576k issued 12/6/2016. remedy: file a vcert of correction.
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's orders to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs for vio#35203577m issued 12/6/2016. remedy: file a cert of correction.
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's orders to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs for vio#35220630r issued 3/2/2017. remedy: file a cert ofcorrection.
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35220632k issued on 03/02/2017 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. remedy: file a cert of
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35476269y issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. remedy: file a cert of
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35473006z issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. previous violation #
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35473009y issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. previous violation #
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35473011n issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. previous violation #
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35473012p issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. previous violation #
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of corrections with the department of buildings for violating#35203378j issued on 11/3/2016.rem:file a certificate of correction.
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35473020p issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. previous violation #
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35473017y issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. previous violation #
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35473016m issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. previous violation #
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35473015k issued on 06/17/2020 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. previous violation #
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35220633m issued on( )pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. remedy: file a cert of co
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violating conditions cited in vio#35220590l issued on 03/08/2017 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.2. remedy: file a cert of
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correctionss with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited in violation 352033779l issued on 11/3/2016.rem:file a certifica
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correct theviolating conditions & file a cert of correction for nov#35203398j iss
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correct theviolating conditions & file a cert of correction for nov#35203575z iss
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correct theviolating conditions & file a cert of correction for nov#35220630r iss
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correct theviolating conditions & file a cert of correction for nov#35346620r iss
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correct theviolating conditions & file a cert of correction for nov#35203576k iss
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correct theviolating conditions & file a cert of correction for nov#35203577m iss
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correct theviolating conditions & file a cert of correction for nov#35220631z iss
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correct theviolating conditions & file a cert of correction for nov#35220632k iss
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correct theviolating conditions & file a cert of correction for nov#35203381k iss
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correct theviolating conditions & file a cert of correction for nov#35220590l iss
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correct theviolating conditions & file a cert of correction for nov#35203578y iss
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order #0316cmtfup05 noted rear extention has been dolished 100% complete. comply with stop work order
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Zr23-47,zr24-36=failure to comply with (minmum required) rear yard in a r7-2 general residence district noted (1) rear yard sectioned off by 7' fence and approx 16 rear yard and only (2) railing approx #1234582
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correct theviolating conditions & file a cert of correction for nov#35220633m iss
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correct theviolating conditions & file a cert of correction for nov#35203380z iss
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correct theviolating conditions & file a cert of correction for nov#35203379l iss
Jun 17, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: front facade has multiple cracks at 1st & basement floors around 1st fl windows & above basement entrance. remedy: comply w/summons. repair/replace walls.
Sep 26, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at exposure#1 above restaurant entrance there is approx. a 2' vertical crack on the facade. remedy: repair and/or replace
Aug 15, 2018 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to filea certificate ofcorrection with the department of buildings regarding ecb#35203379l written for violating sec's 28-105.1;rem:comply with commissioners order
Mar 8, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings regarding ecb#35203578y written for violating sec's 28-105.1;rem:comply with commissioners ord
Mar 8, 2017
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 26, 2016 · Apt 12
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 18, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1884
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,356 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,673 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1906 / 33
- Assessed value
- $579,600
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District
HPD registration #142616, last renewed May 19, 2025.
Questions about 231 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 231 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lane, Terry C..
Does 231 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 231 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 231 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1884 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 231 Lenox Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.