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470 Lenox Avenue
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470 Lenox Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10037

286 Units

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Built in 1960

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16 Floors

3.7(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 21
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 470 Lenox Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenants highlight the building's inconsistent maintenance services, noise disturbances, construction concerns, and potential rent hikes. The positive aspects include friendly doormen, responsive garbage management, and good pest control. Some tenants appreciate the friendly neighbors and helpful staff. However, issues with thin walls, delayed repairs, and unequal treatment between rent-stabilized and market-rate tenants have been noted. Suggestions for management include fair treatment for all residents and improved communication regarding repairs. Despite mixed opinions, the building seems suitable for families seeking a friendly community atmosphere but may require improvements in maintenance and tenant equality.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 2 years ago
    Doorman are great but the rest is meh
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The doorman are great! Especially the ones that have been here awhile.
    Cons:
    - Constantly told someone will come to your apartment and then they never show to fix things, or if they do they look at it and have to come back another day.
    - If facing Malcolm X Blvd there's a lot of street noise
    - there is not much around since half the block burnt down. Worry if they ever build there as it'll be a year/s of construction if they get their tower approvals
    - if you're not on a rent stabilized lease (check with DHRC as they lie) then they'll jack up your rent to eye watering levels.
    - don't believe anything they promise before you sign the lease - any improvements they promise won't be done.
    - heating was fine for years but has been terrible for the last two. I heard they had to blow torch a neighbors pipes to defrost them.
    - if you're near the dog run expect barking early and late at night
    - Had an assault in their laundry room but never notified the tenants.
    - peopel constantly get stuck in the elevators.
    Advice to owner:
    Listen to your tennants
    Over 3 years ago
    Grew up here
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    We moved in here when I started high school and I stayed until I graduated, my parents are still there until they move to Paris later this year; it’s well managed, the neighbors are friendly, and the doormen are so nice and helpful! A good place to raise a family.
    Cons:
    The walls are too thin and in recent years some neighbors have been too transient
    Available Listings In 470 Lenox Avenue
    STUDIO:
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    1 BED:
    1 units
    2+ BEDS:
    0 units

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 470 Lenox Avenue is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.25 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    8
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 19, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 16p, 16th story, 10th apartment from south at west
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    Hazardous
    52
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 09, 2025: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7f, 7th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    12
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 03, 2025: § 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 compactor closet door at public hall, 16th story
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    G
    Gregory Bazhdari
    3.7(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•286 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 18
    H
    Hampton Management CO
    3.7(30)
    Corporate Owner•
    10 Properties•2445 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 144
    S
    Seth Schochet
    3.7(30)
    Head Officer•
    10 Properties•2445 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 144
    F
    Fifth Lenox Terrace Associates LLC
    3.7(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•286 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 21

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