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521 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10037

2
DOB Complaints
8
311 Housing Calls
105
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

92
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 92% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 521 Lenox Avenue

521 Lenox Avenue is a 5-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 in Harlem, currently owned by Vincent Lampkin. The building has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple complaints filed between February and March 2025, some of which were initially unable to be verified through apartment access.

While one set of violations was issued in February 2025 following an inspection, the issue appears to have continued, as evidenced by subsequent complaints and emergency code violations all related to heat and hot water systems. The building also has an open violation related to bedbug report filing requirements from April 2023. Additional maintenance concerns include an active violation for failure to file external low pressure inspection reports from 2018-2023, which is significant given safety implications for building pressure systems.

The property has undergone several pest control interventions, with multiple rodent bait applications recorded between March and July 2025, indicating ongoing rodent presence despite these efforts. Previous violations from 2021 included issues with self-closing doors, fire safety concerns, and encumbrances in fire passageways. While historical complaints from 2018-2019 regarding gas utilities were found to have no violations at the time of inspection, the building's current heating and infrastructure issues suggest these systems may require further attention.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1910
Total area 8400 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
105
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
8
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
17
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 521 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10037
  • 101 West 136th St, New York, NY 10037

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521 Lenox Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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521 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 521 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
2025-03-122025-03-14Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-032025-03-06Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-172025-02-21Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-192025-02-21Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-122025-02-16Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 521 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
2024-04-01AOpenNoneNone(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
2023-03-15AOpenNoneNone(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
2022-04-09CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT BULKHEAD , 5th STORYNone
2022-04-09BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF FURNITURE AT FIRE PASSAGE WAY, 1st STORYNone
2022-02-15AOpenNoneNone(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
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 521 Lenox Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-12 19:04HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-03-03 20:41HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-02-19 02:13HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-02-17 22:03HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-02-12 13:58HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 521 Lenox Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
14992832019-01-15CLOSEDGas Utility Referral2019-01-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-01-30)
14871852018-08-16CLOSEDGas Utility Referral2018-08-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-08-28)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 521 Lenox Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 521 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 521 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 521 Lenox Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-23BAITBait applied
2025-07-01BAITBait applied
2025-06-26BAITBait applied
2025-06-26BAITBait applied
2025-06-12BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 521 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 521 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 521 Lenox Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 521 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 521 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 521 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 521 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 521 Lenox Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 521 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.

DateTypeResult
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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 521 Lenox Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 521 Lenox Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 521 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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