620 Lenox Avenue,Manhattan, NY 10037
259 Units
•Built in 1961
•16 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 169 violations which is 0.65 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is better than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
29Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
115Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
25Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 01, 2024(a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Mar 23, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 17m, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 23, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximatly 4 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 17m, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 26, 2024§ 27-2065 adm code provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work .. in the bathroom located at apt 8n, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNot complied with
Dec 10, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and east walls in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at northViolation will be reinspected
Dec 10, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 10n, 10th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNot complied with
Dec 10, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 10n, 10th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNot complied with
Dec 10, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 10n, 10th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNot complied with
Dec 08, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: refit wood door in the kitchen located at apt 11e, 11th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''south''Violation will be reinspected
Dec 06, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom bell buzzer and return system from building from entrence to pannel at east wall in the foyer located at apt 15a, 15th story, 5th apartment from south at westNot complied with
Dec 06, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 17g, 17th story, 3rd apartment from south at westViolation will be reinspected
Nov 21, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 9n, 10th story, 2nd apartment from east at southViolation will be reinspected
Sep 15, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceiling and trim in the 3rd room from north located at apt 11f, 12th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 24, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 9g, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Jul 24, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 9g, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Jul 24, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 4th apartment from south at westViolation will be reinspected
Jul 24, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 9g, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Jun 25, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 7f, 7th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastViolation will be reinspected
Sep 07, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective caulking at bathtub area in the bathroom located at apt 12f, 12th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastViolation will be reinspected
Aug 29, 2022§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt ld, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastViolation will be reinspected
May 22, 2022§ 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 9g, 9th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNot complied with
Dec 18, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell, return buzzer and intercom system from front building entrance door to apartment located at apt 15j, 15th story, 5th apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Nov 03, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer from street entrance to the apartment in the foyer located at apt 15j, 15th story, 5th apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Apr 19, 2021§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 16f, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at southViolation will be reinspected
Aug 28, 2020§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt la, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNot complied with
Oct 23, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt ld, 1st bsmt-apt from north at eastViolation will be reinspected
Jan 25, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the entire apartment located at apt 11g, 11th storyViolation will be reinspected
Jan 25, 2018§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door in the private hallway located at apt 11e, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at eastViolation will be reinspected
Nov 24, 2017§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mechanical stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 10m, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south ''Violation will be reinspected
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
4.5 stars
Nice location; walk friendly.
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great upkeep and quiet (mostly).
Cons:
Sometimes the Washer & Dryers (c) openigloo are...
Advice to owner:
Lower the rent.
2.375 stars
Good for what you get
Former Tenant
Pros:
Probably the cheapest apartments in (c) openigl...
Cons:
Infested with cockroaches, entirely unresponsiv...
Advice to owner:
Stop cutting corners on maintenance
3.125 stars
Old building, high prices
Former Tenant
Pros:
The apartments are pretty spacious (c) openiglo...
Cons:
Food desert. Nothing really in (c) openigloo th...
Advice to owner:
More staff
1.875 stars
Don't Live Here
Former Tenant
Pros:
Can't think of any
Cons:
Dirty; Minimal upkeep and upgrades; (c) openigl...
Advice to owner:
Please don't advertise that you're a luxury bui...
3.25 stars
Could be worse
Former Tenant
Pros:
Apartments in decent shape,
neighbors (c) open...
Cons:
Management sucks and is super (c) openigloo unf...
Advice to owner:
Pls give me a fob
4.125 stars
Clean and Modern
Former Tenant
Pros:
No issues with heat or (c) openigloo hot water ...
Cons:
The management/super wasn’t very responsive (c)...
Advice to owner:
The Savoy Park office needs some serious restru...