537 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-02006-0029Map
Owner of record: Icer Of 537 Lenox Ave LLC
537 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Icer Of 537 Lenox Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 120 housing violations here, most recently on July 14, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 120
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 185
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 · 120
- 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
Jul 14, 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 14, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2026 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
May 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
May 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the entrance door at cellar
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the door to meter room at cellar
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room door at cellar
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18819974 issued 28-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east, the 3rd room from east at south, the bathroom , the kitchen , the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story
Nov 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding of the maximum allowable 130f at all hot water fixtures. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to basement at boiler room
Dec 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 10, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at east radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 8; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections sink, water closet, wash basin, and shower stall in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electrical range installed at kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Apr 4, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Apr 4, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 24, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 24, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 24, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 1st room from east at south, the 2nd room from east at south, the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 24, 2021 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Construction other optional
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations at ceilings above first floor ceilings have been removed and/or damaged exposing wood floor joists and floor of second floor tenanted dwellings open pipe chases from cellar to second floor remedy: stop all work install approved fire rated ceiling and insulate
Mar 31, 2009
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 - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jul 7, 1992
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 16, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner obseved at the time of inspection on the exp 1 and 2 sides of the building a awning and ornamental members of the facade deteriorating and falling apart
Aug 4, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Misc.violating failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirement.material & debris not properly stored or removed from site.noted:alt permit #110468226 for renovation of grocery store 1fl cellar
Apr 9, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
"stop all work".inadequate details on approved plans for installlation,support & fire rated construction of suspended sheet rock ceilings.noted:work ongoing under alt permit #110468226.approved plan for 1fl flo
Mar 31, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec.28.104.8.4.(misc) 27-132. misc.violations.failure to provide required tenant protection plan when performing construction work in a bldgw/an occupied dwelling unit.noted:work ongoing under alt 2 permit #
Mar 31, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o noted men approx 6 working framing partitions demo sheetrocking at time of insp dob records indicate no permits issued at time of insp stop all work obtain permit rem: call for reinspection 212-676-107
Mar 7, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 13, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
May 13, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 13, 2026 · Apt 7
Close
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- Water leak
Damp spot
May 13, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 12, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 7
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
- 8
- Building area
- 8,331 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2006 / 29
- Assessed value
- $639,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #129577, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 537 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 537 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Icer Of 537 Lenox Ave LLC.
Does 537 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 120 housing violations at this property.
Is 537 Lenox Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 537 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 537 Lenox Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.