155 Lenox Avenue
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 89 recorded HPD violations, above the Harlem average of 48.5.
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How 155 Lenox Avenue's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 2807 buildings in this neighborhood, 337 have a higher predicted risk.
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What's in the 155 Lenox Avenue report
| Total units | 37 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 5 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Gross area | 23,870 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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155 Lenox Avenue event timeline
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Paint Metal In Accordance With Dept. Regulation Heat Riser Pipe At South Wall In The Bathroom Located At Apt 3D, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Violation Will Be Reinspected |
| 04/04/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Ceramic Tiles At West Wall In The Bathroom Located At Apt 3D, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Violation Will Be Reinspected |
| 04/04/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Ceramic Tiles At East Wall In The Bathroom Located At Apt 3D, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Violation Will Be Reinspected |
| 04/04/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Ceramic Tiles At Floor In The Bathroom Located At Apt 3D, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Violation Will Be Reinspected |
| 04/04/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Ceramic Tiles At North Wall In The Bathroom Located At Apt 3D, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Violation Will Be Reinspected |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2026 | Water Leak – Slow Leak | Non Emergency | Close | APT1G |
| 04/03/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 01/29/2026 | Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower | Emergency | Close | 3D |
| 01/29/2026 | Paint/Plaster – Ceiling | Non Emergency | Close | 3D |
| 01/29/2026 | Paint/Plaster – Wall | Non Emergency | Close | 3D |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2026 | Water Leak | Slow Leak | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 04/03/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 01/29/2026 | Paint/Plaster | Wall | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 01/29/2026 | Appliance | Refrigerator | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 01/29/2026 | Paint/Plaster | Ceiling | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2026 | 1728118 | Active | 7R | |
| 01/27/2026 | 1715438 | Closed | 6S | 05/26/2026 |
| 01/17/2025 | 1686723 | Closed | 7F | 01/22/2025 |
| 12/23/2024 | 1684752 | Closed | 7F | 12/23/2024 |
| 12/20/2024 | 1684517 | Closed | 7K | 03/24/2025 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | C-Construction Other Optional | Add'L Info Rqst. Dob Issud Commts On Audit 4Perm Strl Rpairs & Leglztn On 110724, Owner Didn'T Respond Nor Comply. Failed To.Submit.Mandated Strl Stab Rpt By 12/13/24. Remedy: Fail2Comply W Dob#121824Ce11001Pw 2Submit Reqd Audit Docs&Ss Rpt.Comply&Submit Audit Docs By 013025,Ss Rpt By 012325 | |
| 12/18/2024 | V-Dob Violation - Active | C-Construction Other Optional | Add'L Info Rqst. Dob Issud Commts On Audit 4Perm Strl Rpairs& Leglztn On 110724, Owner Didn'T Respond Nor Comply. Failed To.Submit Mandated Strl Stab Rpt By 12/13/24. Remedy: Comply W Code.Submit All Reqd Docs For Perm Strl Repairs&Leglztn By 010225.Submit Latst Strl Stab Rpt By 122624. Pre-File Repairs/Legalization Scope Prior To Submission | |
| 12/11/2024 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation | |
| 11/04/2024 | V-Dob Violation - Active | C-Construction Other Optional | Add'L Info Request.Unpermitted Load Bearing Wall Openings On.1St Fl Temp Shoring Installed Under Ewo & Job #M01075289.Perm Solutn & Legalz Tn Req'D.Weekly Stab Inspct By Eor. Remedy: Failure To Comply W. Dob # 102324Ce11001Pw.Comply W Vio 102324Ce11001Pw. Submit All Req'D Docs By 11/7. Continue Weekly Stab Inspections | |
| 10/23/2024 | V-Dob Violation - Active | C-Construction Other Optional | Add'L Info Request.Unpermitted Load Bearing Wall Openings On 1St Fl Temp Shoring Installed Under Ewo & Job #M01075289.Perm Solutn&Legalztn Req'D. Weekly Stab Inspct By Eor. Remedy: Comply W Code. Submit All Req'D Docs For Perm.Structural Solutn & Legalztn Of Unpermitted Work By 11/01/2024. Pre-File Job |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2024 | 39117834Z | Active | Failure To Comply With Commissioners Order To File A Certificate Of Correction With The Dept Of Buildings. No Cert Of Correction On File For Class 2 Ecb Violation #39084338L Regarding Full Gut Demo Of Commercia | $6,250 |
| 06/27/2024 | 39117831N | Resolve | Unlawful Acts. Failure To Comply With Commissioners Order. No Cert Of Correction On File For Class 1 Ecb Violation #39084339N Regarding Removal Of Firestopping At 1St Fl Commercial Business In Mixed Used Buildi | $6,250 |
| 06/24/2024 | 39117589Y | Active | Atoi Observed The Addition Of Newly Installed 2X4 Walls And Ceiling, With New Electrical Bx Cables And Outlets Attached. Work Taken Place In Commercial Space. P.Sw.O Issued Along With Summons 39084338L And 3908 | $25,000 |
| 04/20/2023 | 39084338L | Active | Work Without A Permit. Full Interior Gut Demolition Of 1St Floor Commercial Space "Deli & Grill Market" Occurring Without Dob Permits On File. All Interior Ceilings And Walls Are In The Process Of Being Removed | $6,250 |
| 04/20/2023 | 39084339N | Active | Failure To Maintain Building In Code Compliant Manner: No Fire Stopping Per Bc 712.3; 27-345. Full Interior Gut Demolition Of 1St Floor Commercial Space "Deli & Grill Market" Occurring Ceilings Which Provide Fi | $12,500 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2013 | $6,088,074 | C7 | Harlem-Central | |
| 05/04/2006 | $4,350,000 | C7 | Harlem-Central |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 04/16/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 03/29/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 03/14/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2026 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 12/03/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 06/04/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 02/14/2025 | Compliance | Failed For Other Reason |
| 01/14/2025 | Initial | Failed For Other Reason |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | General Construction | Basement/Sub-basement, Floor Number(s) 1 through 1 | Interior Shoring At Basement And 1St Floor As Per Plans Filed Herewith. | Permit Issued | 11/17/2025 |
| 08/13/2024 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Basement/Sub-basement, Floor Number(s) 1 through 1 | Interior Shoring At Basement And 1St Floor As Per Plans Filed Herewith. | Permit Issued | 08/13/2024 |
| 12/13/2022 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Open Space | Application Is Filed For Work Provide Exterior Ramp For Access To Side Yard To Building As Per Plan. No Change In Use,Egress And Occupancy. | Permit Issued | 12/13/2022 |
| 06/21/2022 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Cellar | Install Additional Gas Meter In Cellar To Be Connected To New Commercial Cooking Appliances In The 1St Floor Commercial Space | Permit Issued | 06/21/2022 |
| 05/26/2021 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Antenna | Roof | At&T - Replacement Of Existing Antennas With Installation/Replacement Of Rrh Units On Roof. Replacement And Retrofit Of Cabinets On Existing Equipment Platform On Roof. All Work In Compliance With Tppn 5/98. No Change To Occupancy, Use, Or Egress. | Signed-Off | 05/26/2021 |
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