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537 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10037

5
DOB Complaints
73
311 Housing Calls
37
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

89
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 89% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 537 Lenox Avenue

The five-story, eight-unit Old Law Tenement building at 537 Lenox Avenue in Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by Icer Of 537 Lenox Ave LLC, has experienced ongoing heating system challenges in recent years. Between 2024 and 2025, there were multiple complaints and emergencies reported regarding inadequate heat and hot water, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. The building's heating system has generated particular concern, with several complaints filed through 311 and HPD showing similar issues recurring every few months, including three complaints in November 2024 alone.

Additionally, the building faced some safety concerns in 2024, including a C-class violation regarding defective self-closing doors at the entrance and heating system access issues. The property has undergone several inspections and received multiple violations related to safety systems between 2021-2022, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and window guards in Apartment 4. A significant environmental control board violation was recorded in 2019 regarding deteriorating building facade elements, though this was resolved with a $1,250 penalty.

More recently, in 2025, the building has been under rat management treatment, with multiple inspections showing rat activity and bait applications between January and July 2025. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations since at least 2020, with no reported cases in the past five filing periods. The landlord's access issues have been a recurring theme in inspection records, with multiple instances of inspectors being unable to gain access during investigations, particularly notable in complaints regarding the boiler system and various housing maintenance code matters.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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537 Lenox Avenue Report Contents

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537 Lenox Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1910
Total area 8331 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
37
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
73
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
19
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 537 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10037
  • 101 West 137th St, New York, NY 10037

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537 Lenox Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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537 Lenox Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units 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 537 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
2025-02-202025-02-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-012024-12-06Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-222024-11-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-252024-01-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-252024-01-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 537 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
2024-11-27CCloseNoneNone§ 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 LATCH SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
2024-01-17CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-01-17CCloseNone2§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-01-17CCloseNone2§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING OF THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE 130F AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
2023-12-12CCloseNone1§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-12-19T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 537 Lenox Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-20 22:06HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-01 19:54HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-11-22 18:55HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-08-01 17:45RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-01-26 08:18HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 537 Lenox Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16587252024-01-24CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-01-31Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-01-31)
15913252022-01-20CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2022-02-24Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-02-25)
15883052021-12-05CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2021-12-07Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-12-07)
15846642021-10-20CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2022-02-01Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-02-01)
15172242019-07-28CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-08-04Oath Violation Served (2019-08-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 537 Lenox Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 537 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
2025-03-120002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-080002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-02-050002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-130002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-05-250002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 537 Lenox Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-07InitialRat Activity
2025-06-11ComplianceRat Activity
2025-04-03BAITBait applied
2025-03-28BAITBait applied
2025-02-13BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 537 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 537 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 537 Lenox Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-08-0435426334XICER OF 537 LENOX AV LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER OBSEVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ON THE EXP 1 AND 2 SIDES OF THE BUILDING A AWNING AND ORNAMENTAL MEMBERS OF THE FACADE DETERIORATING AND FALLING APARTRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 537 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 537 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 537 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 537 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 537 Lenox Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 537 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.

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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 537 Lenox Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 537 Lenox Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 537 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.

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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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