215 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

215 Lenox Road is a 16-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Jay Miller. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with eight documented complaints between 2019 and 2025, including three recent complaints in early 2024 and 2025 that were investigated by HPD but found not to violate housing laws. More concerning is the building's documented lead paint safety history from 2020, which shows multiple open violations regarding lead paint hazards in apartments 4, 11, and 15, though some related violations have been closed.

The building has undergone rodent inspections showing initial rat activity in 2016 and 2022, though a July 2022 compliance inspection passed. A smoke detector safety complaint from 2019 was also investigated, with no violations found. The property has demonstrated good pest management practices, as evidenced by seven consecutive bedbug reports from 2019 to 2024 showing no infested units or re-infestations.

While the building's heating system has caused multiple tenant complaints, inspections have generally shown prompt responses, with heat restoration confirmed in some cases. Notably, in January 2021, the building had a violation for inadequate heat in apartment 4, and there were system access issues in 2020-2021 that may have affected the resolution of some complaints. Recent inspections in 2024 resulted in two violations in apartment 15 regarding missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, though these were certified as corrected in March 2024. The building's age and history of maintenance issues suggest ongoing attention to systems and safety equipment will be necessary to maintain resident comfort and compliance with housing regulations.