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
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 · 29
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system .locked door to basement at boiler room
Jun 3, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening cosisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door
Feb 6, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles chained to banaster at 3rd story at public hall
Aug 22, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at 1st story at public hall
Aug 22, 2017
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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 22, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 21, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Dec 21, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal gratting to cellar bldg front east.
Aug 12, 1999
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.