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479 Lenox Road

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04842-0029Map

Owner of record: Cox, Adrain

479 Lenox Road is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Cox, Adrain. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 3 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 20

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    § 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

    Sep 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Sep 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door ... located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition wall erected from floor to ceiling reducing ventilation in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector -inoperative- located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). -missing- located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar center.

    Dec 27, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 3

    Work without a permit.noted:certificate of occupancy #8013 indicate full height partition erected at first floor to subdivide one apartment into two apartments no dob permits on file.remedy:obtain permit or res

    Nov 17, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept.records.noted:certificate of occupancy #80139 indicates 1st floor as one family.observed:first floor subdivided from one apart

    Nov 17, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Active

Complaints

  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2003 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2003 · Apt 2B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
4,250 ft²
Lot area
4,731 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
4842 / 29
Assessed value
$319,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #321702, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.

Questions about 479 Lenox Road

Who owns 479 Lenox Road?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cox, Adrain.

Does 479 Lenox Road have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 479 Lenox Road 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 479 Lenox Road built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 479 Lenox Road?

It has 4 residential units.

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