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421 Lenox Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01916-0029Map

Owner of record: Lenox Building Management LLC

421 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Lenox Building Management LLC. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on June 29, 2023. 21 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
30
HPD complaints
139

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 29, 2023

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 · 29

  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage receptical compartment at east in the front court yard

    Jun 29, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at north and south walls at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Jun 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and south walls at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Jun 15, 2022

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). (defective) in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector (defective) in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble treads 9th and 13th from the bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Feb 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening cosisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door

    Feb 6, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door

    Feb 6, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at 2nd story balcony at building front

    Aug 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles chained to banaster at 3rd story at public hall

    Aug 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at 1st story at public hall

    Aug 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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

    Aug 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 21, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 21, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 21, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 21, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sercurity in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 21, 2016

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal gratting to cellar bldg front east.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty rear apt 4 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''

    Apr 10, 1978 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar center.

    Jul 20, 1976

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass 3 sty w apt 4 2nd rm fr west lower sash. , section '' ''

    Jul 20, 1976 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass 3 sty w apt 4 w room lower sash. , section '' ''

    Jul 20, 1976 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings walls & woodwork 3 sty w apt 4 throughout. , section '' ''

    Jul 20, 1976 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling cellar thru out.

    Jul 20, 1976

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 10, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Dec 29, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Nov 26, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 30

  • Class - 2

    Boiler room light defective-oil burner dar kit is defective-front flame sight glass defective-gas merer area has no ventilation; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Apr 6, 2020 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). noted: at roof level of above premises door has illegal hardware. remedy: provide legal

    Oct 8, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the comms note respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34833980m for failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner west parapet at roof missing a

    Oct 8, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: a section approx 10" of parapet is missing railing. said railing has fallen off onto roof. remedy: replace railing or repair.

    Oct 8, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sdwlk shed does not meet code specifications.1-lights out(10,2.plank pads too high,rotting out,tilted,3.parts of metal deck rusting.rem:conform shed to code specifications

    Aug 11, 2010 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.roof-missing/broken glass in skylight in arearway.roof door not self-closing.rem:repair/replace according to code

    Aug 11, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.south fire escape blocked by plywood & bricks-opening blocked @ sdwlk shed.rem:immediately remove obstructions-maintain fireescape opening as per code

    Aug 11, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.roof-west parapet wall missing approx 10"-0"rem:maintain roof parapet,obtain permits & restore premise to prior legal condition

    Aug 11, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Plumbing work without a permit-hazardous.upon inspection witnessed theremoval of piping gas ranges and new bathrooms installed and as per d ept records permit posted #120318398 not issued.obtain a permit and/or

    May 25, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Smoking at construction/demo site. recent smoking refuse observed on stairs, corridors and other construction areas at flrs 3 and 4 in violation of nyc fire code 1404.1. noted: work ongoing under alt 2 permit

    May 12, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to to post no smoking signs at construction/demo site per firecode. noted: work ongoing under alt 2 permit #120318398, no "no smoking" signs observed. remedy: post "no smoking" signs w/i job site in

    May 12, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1001.3;27-361. failure to maintain egress clear and unobstructed.noted: fire escape egress at sidewalk is blocked by 2 trash dumpsters chained to gated egress from safety corral. remedy: clear obstacles to

    May 12, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failed to obtain temporary const. permit prior to installation / use of sidewalk shed - no permit for shed. remedy: obtain temporary const. permit

    Apr 15, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit: expired permit. noted: sidewalk shed installed at above premises under job #110421080 issued 12.23.08 has expired on 12.23.09. remedy: renew permit.

    Apr 10, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. light are not on under sidewalk shed observed 6:15 am. compl #1275423. remedy: conform shedto code specifications.

    Feb 16, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failed to obtain temporary construction permit prior to installation/use of sidewalk shed. no current permit for sidewalk shed. permit #110421080 expired 12.23.09. remedy: obtain temporary construction permit

    Feb 16, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specifications. noted: shed @ exp. # 1 has inoperable lights vio. written on 6/26/09 # 34765538h. there are unstable footing excessive block under columns remedy: conform

    Nov 19, 2009 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: south facade at4th & 5th story is cracked bulging & pulling away. remedy: immediatelyobtain permits & repair defects. summit an engineers report attesting

    Nov 16, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet dob specs. sidewalk shed erected under permit #110421080 has inoperable/ not lit lights @ underside of shed. rem: conform shed to dob specs.

    Jun 26, 2009 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall or appurtenances. observed at inspection: on 131 st side of bldg, cracking, spalling, bulging masonry in several locations located throughout southside of bldg. see prior

    May 2, 2009 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls and appurtenances noted at the north elevation of the 1 sty west extension a partial collapse of the facade has occured and is approx 6hx2w the mortar between the bricks has

    Dec 10, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at the 5th fl. south elevation (on w 131st) 3 entire brick panels between window openings are bulging & leaning out approx. 3" in a 56" height & in

    Nov 24, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls. defects: brick work is becoming too loose & bulging on top floor (west side corner) between two windows. exposure (1) also cracked openings t/o at exposure 1. remedy: provide

    Oct 4, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit. expired permit. work noted: having installed a supported scaffold approx 50'-0 in height & 64'-0 long along 101 w 131 st. &24'-0 long along malcolm x blvd. permit # 104425766 exp. on 4/01/07

    Apr 21, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg-hazardous defects noted:loose & missing plas ter exposing wood (lata)at ceiling area in apt.#1 bedr ne location. holes in lobby fl,west wall separating from fl.noted location 1st fl.

    Feb 9, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Side walk shed does not meet bldg code specifications.note side walk shed erected @ exposure 1 & 2 have no light on @ time of inspec."fixtures installed".remedy:conform shed to bldg code specs."maintain lightin

    Dec 20, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain ext. bldg. wall. note: on south facade spalling brownstone lintels and sills with mortar missing from brickwork on southand east facades. remedy: maintain bldg. wall and provide protection.

    Mar 17, 2006 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall-hazardous! defect noted: 1)on the exterior south elevation spalled, dislodged,loose brick wall, in between 1st and 2nd window from west, 5th stry, in danger of collapsing

    Nov 3, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that alolowed by the c of o. noted:a social club is being operated in the basement of said premises contrary to c of o #29631 dated jan. 27, 1943.which states this space is to be used as a

    Mar 9, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain noted:cellar cieling of gas meter room next to occuppied social club is broken, open and damaged creating a fire hazardous condition 2)exit passageway thru gas meter room leading to first fl

    Mar 2, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jun 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 30, 2023 · Apt INFRON

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2023 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 1, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2012 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2012 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 6, 2011 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 10, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 2, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 12, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 12, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 12, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    May 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    May 4, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Mar 27, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 27, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    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
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
10,024 ft²
Lot area
1,869 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1916 / 29
Assessed value
$724,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121959, last renewed Nov 10, 2025.

Questions about 421 Lenox Avenue

Who owns 421 Lenox Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lenox Building Management LLC.

Does 421 Lenox Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 421 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 421 Lenox Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 421 Lenox Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

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