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473 Lenox Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01918-0033Map

Owner of record: Pick & Wash, INC.

473 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 35 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Pick & Wash, INC.. HPD has recorded 157 housing violations here, most recently on July 2, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 33 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
157
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
101

What to know

Concern
17 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 2, 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
33
About 94% of the building's 35 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 157

  • B

    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.

    Jul 2, 2026

    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

    Jul 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchenette located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at yards throughout

    Jan 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

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

    Dec 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 5B

    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 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 5B

    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 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at all yards yard

    Dec 29, 2025

    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 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2C

    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 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Dec 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the door and door frame at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at evidence of rodants , droppings, and holes observed throughout yard, 1st story

    Dec 24, 2025

    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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the private hallway located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 3 in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Feb 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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

DOB building violations · 20

  • 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 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    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 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
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 12, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 12, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 12, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 12, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 12, 2000

    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 - 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

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. at time of inspection observed at exposure 1(front) 1st floor over main entrance door and over awning vertical crack and loose mortar, 5th fl.

    Dec 24, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Found ý1¨ h.b smith boiler model # 19-8 btu 657,000 not registered with this dept, need to install chimney clean out ., maintain boiler; registered boiler and correct. all violating conditions

    Jul 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. notd: 1-awning,apprxo 12'wide and 4'overhang x 4'high, is red-colored of indeterminae material, with inscription "88 chinese restaurant" and was erected w/o a permit; 2 illuminated window sig

    Dec 24, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records i cards illegal created a class a apt at cellar rem: discontinue illegal use or amend c/o

    Mar 30, 2012

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jun 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt ALLLAR

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
35
Building area
25,970 ft²
Lot area
6,617 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1918 / 33
Assessed value
$459,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #114766, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 473 Lenox Avenue

Who owns 473 Lenox Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pick & Wash, INC..

Does 473 Lenox Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 157 housing violations at this property.

Is 473 Lenox Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 33 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 35 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 473 Lenox Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 473 Lenox Avenue?

It has 35 residential units and 39 units in total.

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