471 Lenox Avenue
This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.
This building has 25 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Harlem average of 48.5.
Is 471 Lenox Avenue rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
Based on public NYC records. Not legal advice — verify with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal) at apps.hcr.ny.gov.
Is 471 Lenox Avenue covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
- Small landlord. This landlord owns about 10 units across 1 building in our records — at or below the 10-unit small-landlord threshold.
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
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How 471 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, 1246 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
in the next 12 months
What's driving this score
These are the three data points that most influenced this building's score — ranked by how much weight the model placed on each one.
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What's in the 471 Lenox Avenue report
| Total units | 10 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 5 |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Gross area | 11,100 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
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471 Lenox Avenue's landlord & ownership
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471 Lenox Avenue event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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Full history back to 2006 — violations, complaints, permits, bedbug filings, and more.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 | A | Original | (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. | Violation Dismissed |
| 06/17/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Hmc: Properly Repair Or Replace The Broken Or Defective Marble Saddle At Door Entrance In The Bathroom Located At Apt 4S, 4Th Story, 1St Apartment From East At South | Violation Dismissed |
| 06/17/2025 | C | Original | § 27-2005 Hmc: Properly Repair Or Replace The Broken Or Defective Glass Window Pane At Door In The 2Nd Room From East Located At Apt 4S, 4Th Story, 1St Apartment From East At South | Violation Dismissed |
| 06/17/2025 | C | Original | § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 Hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) Mdl And 28 Rcny §25-171: Replace Or Repair The Self-Closing Doors That Is Missing Or Defective Hinges In The Entrance Located At Apt 4S, 4Th Story, 1St Apartment From East At South | Violation Dismissed |
| 06/17/2025 | C | Original | Hmc Adm Code: § 27-2017.4 Abate The Infestation Consisting Of Mice In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 4S, 4Th Story, 1St Apartment From East At South | Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | 3N |
| 06/17/2025 | Paint/Plaster – Ceiling | Immediate Emergency | Close | 4S |
| 06/17/2025 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Non Emergency | Close | 4S |
| 06/17/2025 | Paint/Plaster – Wall | Non Emergency | Close | 4S |
| 06/27/2024 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Non Emergency | Close | 4S |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 06/17/2025 | Unsanitary Condition | Pests | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 06/17/2025 | Paint/Plaster | Wall | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 06/17/2025 | Paint/Plaster | Ceiling | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 06/27/2024 | Unsanitary Condition | Pests | 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2007 | $1,109,845 | C7 | Harlem-Central | |
| 01/26/2006 | $1,658,702 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/31/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/18/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 03/22/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 02/22/2022 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 06/06/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 12/06/2024 | Initial | Passed |
| 06/07/2024 | Initial | Passed |
| 12/05/2023 | Initial | Passed |
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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 |
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