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389 Lenox Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01914-0034Map

Owner of record: 393 Lenox Avenue INC.

389 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 22 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 393 Lenox Avenue INC.. HPD has recorded 247 housing violations here, most recently on October 1, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
247
DOB violations
31
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
230

What to know

Concern
14 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 1, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
22
About 100% of the building's 22 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 247

  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash glass pane at west window at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Oct 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Oct 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 32

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 32

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked in basement at boiler room

    Nov 1, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 32

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 32

    Open — 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 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; missing 2 window guards and missing one-way screws to secure 3 air conditioner windows in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at ceiling, west and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at ceiling, west and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17156453 issued 27-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door to roof

    Jul 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 5th story balcony at fire escape on south exterior wall

    Jul 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 10

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 10

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 10

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony at south fire escape on east exterior wall

    Jul 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 5th story balcony at north fire escape on east exterior wall

    Jul 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17139998 issued 20-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 10

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 32

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 32

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 32

    Open — 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 8, 2022

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 31

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 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-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 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 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    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 - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jul 27, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jul 27, 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 · 2

  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permits. noted: in process of demolition of plaster walls in hall and bedrooms, partical demolition of interior side of exterior wall in bedroom, erection of metal studs to create droped ceiling etc in

    Aug 8, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Worked without a permit inthat interior walls ceiling and conc fl have been erected to create a ne wtire shop at 1 st fl of this apartment bldg remedy obtain permit if feasible or restore to prior legal conditi

    Jul 1, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window pane

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 32

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 32

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 12, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 9, 2020 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 28, 2019 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 27, 2019 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 27, 2019 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 12, 2019 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 12, 2019 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 6, 2019 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 6, 2019 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 6, 2019 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 6, 2019 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 6, 2019 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 6, 2019 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 42

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1905
Floors
5
Residential units
22
Building area
21,625 ft²
Lot area
4,996 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1914 / 34
Assessed value
$1,210,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #122101, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 389 Lenox Avenue

Who owns 389 Lenox Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 393 Lenox Avenue INC..

Does 389 Lenox Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 247 housing violations at this property.

Is 389 Lenox Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 389 Lenox Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 389 Lenox Avenue?

It has 22 residential units and 27 units in total.

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