539 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-02006-0030Map
Owner of record: Hph Lenox, LLC
539 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 26 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Hph Lenox, LLC. HPD has recorded 143 housing violations here, most recently on June 29, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 26 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 143
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 226
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 143
- ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob at entrance door in the 1st room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash at 2nd window from south at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Refit wood doors at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood drawers at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer intercom system from the building entrance to tenant's phone in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to phone line in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar. at boiler room
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to basement at boiler room, 1st story
Nov 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south'', 1st from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south'', 1st from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Nov 22, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at fire section door at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire section door at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at landing between 2nd and 3rd story at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Feb 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Feb 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective viynl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand stopper at fire door at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 29, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand stopper at fire door at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 29, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at fire door at public hall, 4th story
Aug 29, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at public hall, 5th story
Aug 29, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at 2nd story at public hall
Aug 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at 3rd story at public hall
Aug 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye permanently installed at fire door 3rd story at public hall
Aug 4, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye permanently installed at fire door 2nd story at public hall
Aug 4, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 25, 2024
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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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 · 1
- Non-hazardous
Use or installation of plumbing materials or equipment which do not comply w/ r5-16. location: cellar flr of bldg in gas system steam fittings installed, which creates hazardous situation. gas pipes exposed and
Jun 20, 2007 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt APT1B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 3E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 3E
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
- 26
- Building area
- 28,340 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,494 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2006 / 30
- Assessed value
- $1,268,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #133217, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 539 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 539 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hph Lenox, LLC.
Does 539 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 143 housing violations at this property.
Is 539 Lenox Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 26 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 26 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 539 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 539 Lenox Avenue?
It has 26 residential units and 30 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.