439 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01916-0036Map
Owner of record: Abj Sierra, LLC
439 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 22 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Abj Sierra, LLC. HPD has recorded 167 housing violations here, most recently on July 6, 2025. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 167
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 190
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 · 167
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector additional needed in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). additional needed in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the bathroom , the 3rd room from east, the 4th room from east, the kitchen , the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor chute door at south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Feb 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hydraulic arm at hopper chute door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hydraulic arm at hopper chute door at public hall, 5th story
Feb 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Nov 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building front north at front areaway
Nov 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling , north and west walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Jul 2, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from building front entrance to panel at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall and west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with lock installed at boiler room door at basement
Mar 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building buzzer intercom system from building entrance to panel on west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective knob for radiator in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cover for radiator in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room at basement
Mar 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the east wall approx 15 sq ft and at the south wall approx 15 sq ft in the 4th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling approx 20 sq ft and at the west wall approx 10 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16351495 issued 01-nov-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- 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
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Non-hazardous
Having installed an awning without a permit.
May 20, 2003 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having awing signage not limited to the name & address of the establishment.
May 20, 2003 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed not adequately maintained. no lights installed under shed throughout. (no electrical service at premises). remedy: maintain shed immediately.
Jul 11, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications: defect: no lights at sidewalk shed on west 132 street and lenox avenue. remedy; provide proper sidewalk shed provide lights.
Apr 11, 2002 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit : illegal work noted : at roof level, metal cornice has been removed also interior demoiltion and new wooden floor beams have been installed at 4th & 5th floors remedy ; stop all work except t
Mar 24, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defect is : roof defective and has collapsed into interior of building also at parapet level there several sections of loose metal cornice and also loose bricks remedy : remove all
Mar 24, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed not adequatly maintained defect missing side plywood at 132 and lenox ave at various locations stepups on platforms of shed has open gaps no lights under shed remedy maintain shed immediatley
Mar 8, 2002 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 1GROUN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt NA
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt NA
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 15,615 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1916 / 36
- Assessed value
- $588,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #135987, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.
Questions about 439 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 439 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Abj Sierra, LLC.
Does 439 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 167 housing violations at this property.
Is 439 Lenox Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 55% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 439 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 439 Lenox Avenue?
It has 22 residential units and 24 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.