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523 Lenox Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01921-0030Map

Owner of record: Zam Zam Realty INC.

523 Lenox Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 4 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Zam Zam Realty INC.. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
75
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
31

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

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 · 75

  • 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 29, 2026

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info 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 4, 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble treads 2nd and 4th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Oct 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 24, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of an a/c, construction wood and buckets and other household items at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Oct 24, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

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

    Oct 24, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material south wall at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective diverter at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east(2), south, north, west wall, in the 3rd room from east at center located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at east, west, north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — False certification
  • C

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

    Jul 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer intercom system from the building entrance door to south wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall. at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 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
  • 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.

    Nov 3, 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.

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, north and south walls at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jan 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent materials at ceiling, north and south walls at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance door to apartment in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked basement door

    Jan 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    Sep 8, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 9, 2018

    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.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and ceiling throughout at cellar

    Nov 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 2nd metal tread up from bottom at stairs at cellar

    Nov 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 7, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    I observed in basement furnace connected with a flex hose on gas line. hot water heater no tempeture relief valve pipe out. apartment 1a flex hose on tankless hot water heater and on boiler on the gas line. apa

    Nov 2, 2022 · Penalty $312

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit i observed in basement installed a gas furnace. on second floor apartment 2a installed tankless hot water and apartment 4a installed water lines to electric hot water heater no permits on

    Nov 2, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner noted. @exp#1, buisness awning pharmacy sign approx. 25 ft l. collapsed on sidewalk after dtecahing from the building facade. metal frame structure during w/the

    Apr 13, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide required signage and information on shed. noted: signage missing permit # and expiration date at time of inspection. rem: provide required information.

    Feb 7, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain sidewalk shed the underside of shed shall be lighted at all time. noted: inoperable lights underside of shed at time of inspection (10:35pm)) rem: maintain shed as per code.

    Feb 7, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: erected a sidewalk shed. appox. location: front of building remedy: obtain a permit.

    Jul 6, 1994 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 2, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 31, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 24, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 24, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 21, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 4, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 4, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 4, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 4A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
4
Building area
7,215 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1921 / 30
Assessed value
$489,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #124177, last renewed Oct 21, 2024.

Questions about 523 Lenox Avenue

Who owns 523 Lenox Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zam Zam Realty INC..

Does 523 Lenox Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.

Is 523 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 523 Lenox Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 523 Lenox Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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