621 Lenox Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-02010-0028Map
Owner of record: West Harlem Renaissance Housing Developm Ent Fund C
621 Lenox Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is West Harlem Renaissance Housing Developm Ent Fund C. HPD has recorded 329 housing violations here, most recently on May 13, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 329
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 4
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 329
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2 , 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4 , 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11 , 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 4th from bottom up at public hall stairs, 6th story
May 13, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame and door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 13, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 7 , 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 21 , 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2026 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3 , 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 1st from bottom at public hall stairs, 4th story
May 13, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame and door at building entrance
May 13, 2026
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 - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - 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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls kitchen 2 sty east apt 6. , section '' ''
Jun 26, 1998 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls bathroom 2 sty east apt 6. , section '' ''
Jun 26, 1998 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 2 sty east apt 6. , section '' ''
Jun 26, 1998 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling east room 2 sty east apt 6. , section '' ''
Jun 26, 1998 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective pilot oven kitchen 2 sty east apt 6. , section '' ''
Jun 26, 1998 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective switch at wall 5 sty northwest apt 18 private hall light fixture. located at apt 18
Mar 24, 1998 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit 5 sty northwest apt 18 entrance to apt door. located at apt 18
Mar 24, 1998 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal frame at door 5 sty northwest apt 18 entrance apt.
Mar 24, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective striker plate 5 sty northwest apt 18 entrance door to apt.
Mar 24, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective saddle entrance door 4 sty southwest apt 12 , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1997 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at radiator southwest room 4 sty southwest apt 12 , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1997 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance 4 sty sotuhwest apt 12 , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1997 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective north section 4 sty southwest apt 12 morgan , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1997 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty southwest apt 12 morgan , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1997 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at doors southwest & center rooms 4 sty southwest apt 12 , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1997 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective oven gas range kitchen 4 sty southwest apt 12 , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1997 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 4 sty southwest apt 12 , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1997 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet kitchen sink 4 sty southwest apt 12 , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1997 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department water stained ceiling & walls kitchen 4 sty southwest apt 12 , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1997 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color water damaged ceiling & walls bathroom 4 sty southwest apt 12 , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1997 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe kitchen sink wasteline 2 sty northwest apt 6. , section '' ''
Mar 24, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling closet kitchen 2 sty northwest apt 6. , section '' ''
Mar 24, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling kitchen 2 sty northwest apt 6. , section '' ''
Mar 24, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall bathroom 2 sty northwest apt 6. , section '' ''
Mar 24, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing missing entrance door to bldg street to 1 sty public hall er1
Feb 22, 1997
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling & trim thru out 1 sty front apt 1 , section '' ''
Oct 17, 1996 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak bathroom ceiling 1 sty front apt 1 er1 , section '' ''
Oct 17, 1996 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - 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
Insufficient lighting in boiler room-water column, low water cut-off blow down piping corroded-flue pipe need support.correct all violating conditions.
Mar 27, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner defect noted bldg having on 1st fl commercial space (jewelry store) facing lenox ave in toilet room water damaged fl as large crack approx 1/2 eroded masonry
Mar 12, 2009
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 11
Open
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 19,213 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,992 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2010 / 28
- Assessed value
- $1,292,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #119692, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.
Questions about 621 Lenox Avenue
Who owns 621 Lenox Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West Harlem Renaissance Housing Developm Ent Fund C.
Does 621 Lenox Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 329 housing violations at this property.
Is 621 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 621 Lenox Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 621 Lenox Avenue?
It has 22 residential units and 25 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.