237 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01906-0035Map
Owner of record: 237 Lenox Ave Assoc INC
237 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1884 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 237 Lenox Ave Assoc INC. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 26 of the 39 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 45
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement, 1st story
Oct 16, 2023
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.
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 - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the 1st entrance from north located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ...bell buzzer system from the building entrance to the south wall ... in the 1st room from north located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations ....missing in the 1st room from north located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ...missing in the 1st room from north located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ...spring balance at the lower window sash, 2nd window from south at west.. in the 1st room from north located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at boiler room at basement
Sep 7, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Dec 3, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing information. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 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.
Oct 9, 2018
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escapes all stys.
Nov 26, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose scuttle ladder at bottom 4 sty public hall scuttle ladder recess closet.
Nov 26, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 1 sty front north apt 1fn rear room window. located at apt 1fn
Nov 26, 1975 · Apt 1FN
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings 1 and 2 sty public hall.
Nov 26, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code remove the torn and/or loose floor covering 2 sty public hall.
Nov 26, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes rear all stys.
Nov 26, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of old refrigerator public hall basement rear.
Nov 19, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective scuttle cover 4 sty scuttle hatch.
Nov 19, 1975
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
Nov 19, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-31.09 adm code provide under completed permit sanitary facilities for each 6 persons or remainder thereof for class b rooms by installing 1bathtub or shower and 2 wash basins.
Nov 19, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 4th sty.
Nov 19, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 1st sty.
Nov 19, 1975
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 11, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 11, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 11, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 5, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted at 1st fl level having sealed w/drywall front parlor w/rear rooms & installed lot. approx 7' high spanining north to south & under neath (lott) mezzanine installing new 3pc
Jun 14, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 13, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 4, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 4, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Oct 6, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 6, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 25, 2008 · Apt 10
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1884
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 4,080 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1906 / 35
- Assessed value
- $396,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District
HPD registration #128245, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.
Questions about 237 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 237 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 237 Lenox Ave Assoc INC.
Does 237 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 237 Lenox Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 237 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1884 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 237 Lenox Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.