407 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

407 Lenox Avenue is a 10-story, 79-unit residential building located in Harlem and completed in 2019. The property, currently owned by Harrison Rayford, has experienced recurring heating and maintenance issues throughout 2025, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems in January-February 2025, including one building-wide incident. There are also ongoing concerns about mold, ceiling issues, and flooring problems recorded in 2025. The building has active violations from October 2024 regarding security systems at the entrance, including improper electromagnetic locking devices that require removal, and issues with the intercom system affecting multiple floors (5G, 7J, 10C) that require repair or replacement.

A significant plumbing-related citation was issued in April 2024 regarding unpermitted gas piping work in the second-floor laundry room. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of infrastructure challenges, including multiple complaints about elevator issues, building security, and structural concerns during 2023-2025. Several violations from 2020-2024, including those related to construction safety compliance, were formally addressed through Oath Violations. While rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have consistently passed, the property has experienced various maintenance issues requiring tenant intervention and HPD inspections.

The building's condition has drawn attention from multiple city agencies, with regular housing maintenance code violations and complaints about building systems, though there have been no reported bedbug issues in recent years. The property underwent various construction and safety work in 2019-2020, as evidenced by multiple permits issued during that period, including electrical and plumbing work. Recent housing maintenance code complaints from 2025 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, with violations requiring housing court intervention if not addressed by the owner. The building's relatively new construction (2019) status contrasts with the persistent nature of the maintenance issues reported, indicating potential ongoing challenges with building systems and management response times.