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539 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10037

8
DOB Complaints
116
311 Housing Calls
79
Housing Violations
7
Permits

Risk Assessment

25
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 25% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 539 Lenox Avenue

539 Lenox Avenue, owned by Jay Newhouse, is a 5-story, 26-unit residential building constructed in 1910 in Harlem. The property has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues recently, with multiple emergency complaints in 2025 (March, February, and December 2024), and several similar incidents in late 2024, including an entire building outage in January.

Additional maintenance concerns were documented in late 2024, including plumbing issues, mold, flooring problems, and open complaints regarding elevator maintenance and wall conditions. The building has also faced structural stability concerns, with shaking/vibration complaints filed in 2023 and 2025, though inspectors reportedly could not gain access for verification. The Department of Buildings has active violations related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2021 and 2022.

A significant number of fire door-related violations were addressed in 2024, particularly concerning self-closing doors in public hallways on multiple floors. While the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in recent years, rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have indicated rat activity, though earlier inspections showed compliance and passed results in 2023-2025. The property has undergone various construction and repair work, as evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2018-2019 for plumbing and other maintenance work, suggesting ongoing attention to building systems.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 26
Year built 1910
Total area 28340 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
79
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
116
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
7
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 539 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10037
  • 541 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10037
  • 543 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10037
  • 545 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10037

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539 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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539 Lenox Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 539 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
2025-03-142025-03-16Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-092025-02-14Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-292025-02-06Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-292025-02-06Plumbing-Bathtub/showerNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-292025-02-06Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 539 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
2024-09-05BCloseNone2D§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VIYNL FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-05CCloseNone2D§ 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 DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-09-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-29CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-29CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICK STAND STOPPER AT FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-29CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICK STAND STOPPER AT FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 539 Lenox Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-14 21:30HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-02-09 20:24HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-02 01:02HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-29 08:58UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-12-29 08:58PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 539 Lenox Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16904572025-03-09CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2025-03-11Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-03-11)
16437842023-07-23CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2023-07-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-07-24)
15364052020-02-15CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2020-02-17No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-02-17)
15095542019-05-07CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2019-05-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-05-08)
14870822018-08-14CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2018-08-16No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-08-17)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 539 Lenox Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 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 539 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 539 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
2024-12-190002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-020002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-11-280002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-12-050002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-160002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 539 Lenox Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-07InitialRat Activity
2025-01-17CompliancePassed
2024-10-01ComplianceRat Activity
2024-07-10InitialRat Activity
2024-02-08CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 539 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 539 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 539 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 539 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 539 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 539 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 539 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 539 Lenox Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 539 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 539 Lenox Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 539 Lenox Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 539 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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