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
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 · 42
- 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
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.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Nov 22, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Apr 1, 2024
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.
Nov 15, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Info 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
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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 9, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - 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 required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Jul 30, 2017
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, 2016
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.
Oct 1, 2015
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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes east , 4th story
Jan 28, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure the loose batens at 3rd balcony at west at fire escape
Oct 12, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story
May 31, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of building material scuttle closet 4th story public hall
May 15, 2002
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
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
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.