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235 Lenox Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01906-0034Map

Owner of record: Eaton Benevolent Society Of New York

235 Lenox Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1884 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Eaton Benevolent Society Of New York. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 38 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
114

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 · 42

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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, 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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 4

    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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    Jul 30, 2017

    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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes east , 4th story

    Jan 28, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin flies throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2007 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective treads and risers pulling away from the inside stringer at all story's at public hall stairs

    Oct 12, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure the loose batens at 3rd balcony at west at fire escape

    Oct 12, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2007 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    May 31, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at scuttle ladder room at public hall, 5th story

    May 31, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile from south, east and west walls at shower in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 25, 2003 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2003 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of building material scuttle closet 4th story public hall

    May 15, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Nov 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 24

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Aug 7, 1992

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 23, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 18, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    31a

    Sep 8, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.

    Jan 11, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    18b,

    Aug 8, 1992

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1884
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
4,400 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1906 / 34
Assessed value
$670,050
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District

HPD registration #119934, last renewed Dec 9, 2017.

Questions about 235 Lenox Avenue

Who owns 235 Lenox Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eaton Benevolent Society Of New York.

Does 235 Lenox Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 235 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 235 Lenox Avenue built?

City records list 1884 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 235 Lenox Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.