245 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01907-0130Map
Owner of record: 245 Lenox Realty LLC
245 Lenox Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1886 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 245 Lenox Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on November 2, 2022.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 4
- 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 - 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
DOB building violations · 19
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit
Aug 3, 2012
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 30, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Oct 5, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Feb 15, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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
Feb 7, 2000
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
May 4, 1998
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.defects noted:no finger clearances @inter stair handrail throughout it.only provides 0"-3/4").rem:maintain bldg.
Jun 12, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/out permit.work noted:canopy tent like structure approx 12' x 12' x 11' high made of fabric sheathinh & supported by 4 steel columns approx 3" x 3" x 7'high installed @rear yard.rem:obtain permit.
Jun 12, 2015 · Penalty $100
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit: work noted at basement on grade removed 2 windows &installed 2 decorative glass doors w/o permit or land mark permission.remedy: obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition.
Aug 3, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. noted: passage door, adjacent to bathroom, is located approx 18" west of that shown on approved amended plans dated 12/15/09
Feb 9, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: demo of the entire interior of building(seamed) roof,flr,beams and also partition. stop all work. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition call the offic
Jul 16, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. noted: supported scaffolding erected under permit # 120054190 exp 4/01/10 on east elevation exp 1 has missing/defective/displace
Jun 17, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain safety equipment measures or temp construction noted: the front construction fence's gate has been damaged. it is now bent back toward the street (lenox ave) creating a large gap. leaving
Mar 18, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. -safety netting missing on pipescaffold. rem: safeguard public and property.
Feb 11, 2009 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents or approved amendments. noted: plans state scaffold to be erected to 35' high it iserected to approx. 60' high. remedy: conform to approved documents and
Sep 27, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain: note netting installed on scaffold apprx 40'-0" height is unsecured hanging and loose thus affecting the structural ability of scaffold. remedy: repair or replace netting.
Jun 21, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Permit expired for fence alt 2 #104784026 exp 12/31/07. remedy: renew permit.
Jun 21, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.(interior)hazardous. defect noted: bldg open to the elements having missing approx 90% of fl, beams, and all partitions. also brick walls having eroded mortar joints.wooden beams
Oct 4, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of bldg 5th fl level bricks appears to b e loose & fallen into rear yard of property. also root at rear is rotten & is in disrepair, which causes the brick above the window to fall.
Aug 8, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall (haz) defects noted: at rear of bldg fifth flr windows. brick facade loose,bulging,separation of bricks from structure fell into backyard creating a hazardous condition.
Mar 23, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 2H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1886
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,180 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,520 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1907 / 130
- Assessed value
- $639,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District
HPD registration #131560, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 245 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 245 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 245 Lenox Realty LLC.
Does 245 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 245 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 245 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1886 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 245 Lenox Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.