531 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01921-0034Map
Owner of record: Bufny II Associatesl.p.
531 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Bufny II Associatesl.p.. HPD has recorded 341 housing violations here, most recently on July 11, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 341
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 214
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 341
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 11, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 11, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
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 11, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 11, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings
Jul 11, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Jul 11, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 11, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time
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- ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 11, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing outlet cover at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective outlet at east wall in the 6th room from east at south located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing outlet cover at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 1st story
May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood saddle in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the waste line at wash basin in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the waste line of wash basin in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door at entrance in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at the north wall, west wall, and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal radiator cover in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and north wall in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
May 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at the east wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the caulking in between ceramic wall tiles at north wall, east wall, and west wall at bathtub in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood vanity cabinet at east wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal radiator cover in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 15
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 27, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Dec 27, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Dec 27, 1999
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
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- 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 - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jul 28, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
16,50. s per (b254) failure to maintain found a lochinvar model #ch0502 rated at 500,000 btus running on nat gas found these violating conditions; 16-boiler numbers not displayed (50)missing vailue on hw mix
Mar 12, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. in that the south exterior wall of #531 lenox ave is eroded-bricks are loose & missing. also parapet wall south is deteriorated. sections of the parapet wall is mi
Oct 16, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open - Door/window
Door frame
May 15, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
May 15, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
May 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 4B
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
- 10
- Building area
- 18,744 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,050 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1921 / 34
- Assessed value
- $1,050,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108964, last renewed Dec 4, 2025.
Questions about 531 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 531 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bufny II Associatesl.p..
Does 531 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 341 housing violations at this property.
Is 531 Lenox Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 531 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 531 Lenox Avenue?
It has 10 residential units and 12 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.