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525 Lenox Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01921-0031Map

Owner of record: Zam Zam Realty INC.

525 Lenox Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Zam Zam Realty INC.. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 3 of the 3 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
3
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 3

  • 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

DOB building violations · 5

  • 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 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 7, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Matters not provided for: due to c of o sidewalk shed. section of shed collapsed onto canopy

    Mar 7, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jul 28, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Mc401-5.2 exhaust vent not terminated as per code.noted:the exhaust vent from the dunkin donuts store located on teh ground floor of the bldg is terminate at the 1st store rear of bldg not as per code.rmdy:term

    Oct 3, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. job #120233185 dated 12.30.09. noted: 1) front awning (30') w/dunkin donuts sign on it. not shown on plan.2)counter, kitchen

    Mar 2, 2012 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all person and property affected by construction operation defects noted at time of insp pipe scaffold erected on top of shed has netting that has fallen become not secured and is hanging f

    Sep 8, 2010 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspno plans are available for inspection for sidewalk shed under pint. # 110321599. remedy: provide plans.

    Mar 9, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed at site.noted: no records on site for inspection. remedy: maintain daily inspection records in site.

    Mar 9, 2009 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

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

    Feb 7, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building noted defect facade defective w/ loose broken detached cracked masonnry brickwork in changer of falling to public sidewalk noted locations 1, north east facade adjacent mal

    Jun 23, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted installed new steel staies from first thru fifth floors at each erecting full height partition walls. stop all work immediately and obtain permits.

    Apr 14, 2003 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (S5)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
6
Building area
6,025 ft²
Lot area
1,244 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1921 / 31
Assessed value
$355,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #145281, last renewed Jan 8, 2025.

Questions about 525 Lenox Avenue

Who owns 525 Lenox Avenue?

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

Does 525 Lenox Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.

Is 525 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 525 Lenox Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 525 Lenox Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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