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280 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

4
DOB Complaints
43
311 Housing Calls
64
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

75
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 75% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 280 Lenox Avenue

The 5-story residential building at 280 Lenox Avenue in Harlem, owned by Shan Torbi, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues since October 2023, with particular concerns about rodent infestations and building violations. Most recently, in May 2025, there was a health department complaint regarding rodents and unsanitary conditions that was closed in July 2025. The building has undergone multiple inspections for rat activity between 2023 and 2025, with eight separate inspections showing evidence of rodent presence, including recent failures in June and December 2024.

The property has documented repeated issues with mold (three complaints between 2023-2024), refrigerator problems, and multiple food safety incidents at associated establishments, including food poisoning cases in 2022 and 2023. Significant building code violations include multiple citations for self-closing door failures in 2022 affecting various apartments and common areas. More concerning are the recent illegal conversion violations, with one instance in December 2024 resulting in a $4,800 penalty for occupying a vacated apartment.

The building's facade and structural integrity have been questioned in past inspections, with violations related to disrepair, including a 2022 citation for dangerous conditions on the fire escape. While bedbug reports from 2023-2024 show no documented infestations, the building's persistent rodent issues and multiple health department interventions (including inspections for food contamination and establishment violations) suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has seen multiple inspection follow-ups regarding building code compliance and permit violations between 2020-2024, indicating some historical issues with unauthorized work and failure to maintain proper documentation.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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280 Lenox Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Harlem.

Building Characteristics

Total units 17
Year built 1900
Total area 24122 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
64
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
43
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
38
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 280 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 81 West 124th St, New York, NY 10027
  • 282 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 284 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 79 West 124th St, New York, NY 10027
  • 280 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 81 West 124th St, New York, NY 10027
  • 282 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 284 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 79 West 124th St, New York, NY 10027
  • 280 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 81 West 124th St, New York, NY 10027
  • 282 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 284 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 79 West 124th St, New York, NY 10027
  • 280 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 81 West 124th St, New York, NY 10027
  • 282 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 284 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 79 West 124th St, New York, NY 10027

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280 Lenox Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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280 Lenox Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 280 Lenox Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2023-10-302024-05-10Appliance-RefrigeratorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-122023-10-28Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2023-05-312023-06-07Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2022-12-292023-01-07Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-12-292023-01-07Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 280 Lenox Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2022-07-21BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND OLD FURINTURE AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY2022-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
2022-07-14CCloseNone14§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 14, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2022-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
2022-07-14CCloseNone4§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2022-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
2022-07-14CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT BULKHEAD2022-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 280 Lenox Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-02 11:42Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2023-10-30 10:12APPLIANCEREFRIGERATORClosedHPD
2023-10-12 15:47UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2023-08-18 00:00Food Poisoning1 or 2ClosedDOHMH
2023-05-31 18:28UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 280 Lenox Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16923692025-04-02CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2025-04-02Oath Violation Served (2025-04-02)
16851512024-12-27CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2024-12-27Violation Served For Disobeying A Vacate Order (2024-12-27)
16804462024-10-23CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2024-10-23Oath Violation Served (2024-10-23)
16332672023-04-05CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2023-04-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-04-05)
15491952020-07-31CLOSEDLocal Law Audits2020-07-28Compliance Inspection Performed (2020-08-05)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 280 Lenox Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 280 Lenox Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 280 Lenox Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-190002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-190002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-190002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-190002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-220002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 280 Lenox Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-03ComplianceFailed for Other R
2024-12-26ComplianceRat Activity
2024-08-01ComplianceRat Activity
2024-06-10InitialFailed for Other R
2024-02-27BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 280 Lenox Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 280 Lenox Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 280 Lenox Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-12-2735684578YSHEBA REALTY 2 LLCFAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER FROM THE COMMISSIONER AS PER 28-207.4. AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOTED APARTMENT 1 ON THE 2ND FLOOR UNDER VACATE ORDER #M52/17 ISSUED 5/15/2017 CONTINUES TO BE OCCUPIED. REMEDY: COMPLRESOLVE4800.04800.0
2024-12-2735684579XSHEBA REALTY 2 LLCREMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED VACATE ORDER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NOTED VACATE ORDER #M52/17 ISSUED 5/15/2017 AND SUPPLIMENTAL STICKER POSTED 10/23/2024 HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM PREMISES ENTRY DOOR. *COPY ORESOLVE6250.06250.0
2024-10-2335684180YSHEBA REALTY 11 LLCREMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED VACATE ORDER.NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION,VACATE ORDER#M52/17 ISSUED ON 05/15/2017 HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM PREMISES.REM:COMPLY WITH CODE.RESOLVE2500.02500.0
2022-09-2739070922NSHEBA REALTY II LLCWORK WITHOUT PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ILLEGAL SHOWER INSTALLED IN CELLAR BATHROOM. WORK WAS DONE WITHOUT PERMIT., OBTAIN ALL PERMITSRESOLVE0.00.0
2022-09-2739070921LSHEBA REALTY II LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT EXPOSURE#3, FACADE IS IN STATE OF DISREPAIR, CORNICE ON ROOF LEVEL HAS MISSING PIECES, AND BULGING BRICKS. ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN TREAD ON FIRE ESCRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 280 Lenox Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 280 Lenox Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 280 Lenox Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 280 Lenox Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 280 Lenox Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 280 Lenox Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 280 Lenox Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 280 Lenox Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 280 Lenox Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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