321 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 6-story, 32-unit residential building at 321 Lenox Avenue in Harlem, owned by Gresa Uka and dating from 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. As of June 2025, there are three open complaints with the Housing Preservation Department (HPD) regarding electrical problems, specifically related to outlets/switches and an electric/gas range, as well as a door issue.

The building has a history of water-related problems, with multiple leak complaints in 2025, including heavy flow and slow leaks, though one of these was marked as an emergency. Additional concerns have included unsanitary conditions, with reports of mold, garbage/recycling storage issues, and pest problems, though most of these complaints have been resolved or marked as closed. The building's safety systems have also required attention, with a 2025 complaint about smoke detectors that was subsequently reported as corrected.

The property has undergone various inspections and faced multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints in recent years, including a 2024 investigation into illegal hotel rooms and previous concerns about work without permits and elevator service. Notably, there is an active DOB violation from June 2023 regarding failure to file the 2019 external low-pressure inspection. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations in recent years, with no reported cases between 2020 and 2024, the frequency and variety of maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep.