240 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

240 Lenox Avenue is a 5-unit, 4-story residential building in Harlem, constructed in 1884 and currently owned by Avi Feldman. The property has experienced recurring issues with pest control, as evidenced by multiple rodent sightings and rat activity reports throughout 2024-2025, with the most recent bait applications occurring in June 2025. In February 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding ventilation systems, wall conditions, and unsanitary pest-related issues, though many of these were reported as resolved following direct communication with HPD.

The building's maintenance history reveals several open violations that require attention, including an April 2021 Class B violation regarding sprinkler system testing equipment, and multiple 2018 violations related to water leaks, plaster surfaces, and rodent problems in Apartment 1. There have been historical concerns about heating systems, most notably a November 2020 complaint about heat and hot water issues that was classified as emergency but subsequently closed. The building has undergone regular monitoring and inspection for rodent control, as demonstrated by multiple bait application records throughout 2024-2025, though there have been repeated findings of rat activity requiring ongoing treatment.

The property has maintained its bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filing in February 2023 showing no infested units for the reporting period, though multiple previous violations related to bedbug reporting requirements were noted in 2018 and 2022. An elevator complaint from June 2023 was closed due to insufficient information. While many past violations have been resolved, the ongoing pest control issues and open violations suggest continuing management challenges related to building maintenance and resident comfort.