Manhattan · Block 1916 · Lot 29 · 10037

421 Lenox Avenue

5 floors · 8 apartments · 10,024 sq ft · built 1910 · class C7 · owner of record: Lenox Building Management Llc

39open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
5HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
64dto Bedbug annual filing

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 64 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 64 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 80 days
Annual
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 308 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 10 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 795 days
Next cycle year 2028
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-10-13 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (1)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Nov 16, 2009Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL. DEFECT IS: SOUTH FACADE AT4TH & 5TH STORY IS CRACKED BULGING & PULLING AWAY. REMEDY: IMMEDIATELYOBTAIN PERMITS & REPAIR DEFECTS. SUMMIT AN ENGINEERS REPORT ATTESTING
#34816850J
May 6, 2010
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (9)
IssuedViolationStatus
Apr 6, 2018LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
#04623
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 13, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00286
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 13, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00288
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 13, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00287
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 2, 2010FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00359
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 31, 2009LOW PRESSURE BOILER

#04011
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 10, 2009CONSTRUCTION

#1001WW
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 1, 2009LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#05965
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 18, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#14616
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (8)
IssuedViolationStatus
Apr 6, 2018Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Jan 13, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jan 13, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jan 13, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Dec 2, 2010AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Dec 31, 2009Boiler LBLVIO
Active
Jan 1, 2009Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 18, 1993Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (21) · C 5 · B 13 · A 3
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jul 3, 2023B§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE GARBAGE RECEPTICAL COMPARTMENT AT EAST IN THE FRONT COURT YARDAug 7, 2023
Jun 16, 2022A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORYSep 19, 2022
Jun 16, 2022B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDENT MATERIAL AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORYJul 21, 2022
Feb 8, 2019C§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING COSISTING OF AN UNACCEPTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED AT THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOORFeb 16, 2019
Feb 8, 2019B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE SECURITY IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE BY MEANS OF AN ACCEPTABLE MECHANICAL HEAVY DUTY LOCK AND LATCH SET AT THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOORMar 15, 2019
Aug 24, 2017C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 1, 2017
Aug 24, 2017B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLE AT 1ST STORY AT PUBLIC HALLSep 28, 2017
Aug 24, 2017B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER AT 2ND STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING FRONTSep 28, 2017
Aug 24, 2017B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLES CHAINED TO BANASTER AT 3RD STORY AT PUBLIC HALLSep 28, 2017
Dec 23, 2016C§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING AN UNACCEPTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORYDec 31, 2016
Dec 23, 2016C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYDec 31, 2016
Dec 23, 2016A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMar 28, 2017
Dec 23, 2016B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDENT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJan 27, 2017
Dec 23, 2016B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE SERCURITY IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE BY MEANS OF AN ACCEPTABLE MECHANICAL HEAVY DUTY LOCK AND LATCH SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORYJan 27, 2017
Aug 6, 2008AApt 4 · D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILINGS WALLS & WOODWORK 3 STY W APT 4 THROUGHOUT. , SECTION '' ''Nov 9, 2008
Aug 6, 2008BApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS 3 STY W APT 4 2ND RM FR WEST LOWER SASH. , SECTION '' ''Sep 10, 2008
Aug 6, 2008BApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS 3 STY W APT 4 W ROOM LOWER SASH. , SECTION '' ''Sep 10, 2008
Aug 6, 2008BSECTION 65 M/D LAW PROVIDE UNDER COMPLETED PERMIT, A PROPER ENCLOSURE FOR THE CENTRAL HEATING PLANT, CELLAR CENTER.Sep 10, 2008
Aug 6, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CEILING CELLAR THRU OUT.Sep 10, 2008
Aug 6, 2008CApt 4 · D26-17.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 3 STY REAR APT 4 KITCHEN & BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''Aug 12, 2008
Apr 29, 2002BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL GRATTING TO CELLAR BLDG FRONT EAST.Jun 8, 2002

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City records as of Oct 28, 2026, 7:54 PM ET. BBL 1019160029.

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