708 Lenox Avenue,Manhattan, NY 10039

312 Units

Built in 1966

27 Floors

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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 439 violations which is 1.4 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
103Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
258Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
78Class 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 13, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink, in the kitchen located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 13, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective door, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 13, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at closet, in the private hallway located at apt 26g, 2nd story, 4th apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 12, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east at north, the bathroom located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Feb 08, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at south wall at compactor closet at public hall, 19th storyNov sent out
Feb 08, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at compactor closet at public hall, 13th storyNov sent out
Feb 08, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at compactor closet at public hall, 13th storyNov sent out
Feb 08, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at south wall at compactor closet at public hall, 13th storyNov sent out
Feb 08, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at south wall in compactor closet at public hall, 11th storyNov sent out
Feb 08, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in compactor closet at public hall, 10th storyNov sent out
Feb 08, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor at public hall stair a , 1st storyNov sent out
Feb 08, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at compactor closet at public hall, 11th storyNov sent out
Feb 08, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at compactor closet at public hall, 10th storyNov sent out
Feb 08, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at compactor closet at public hall, 11th storyNov sent out
Feb 08, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant wall at south, inside compactor closet at public hall, 7th storyNov sent out
Feb 08, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall at south insdie compactor closet at public hall, 7th storyNov sent out
Jan 19, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east, the bathroom located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jan 19, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jan 19, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 7sq ft at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 12, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer , the 3rd room from east, the 2nd room from east, the private hallway , the 1st room from east at south located at apt 27e, 27th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jan 08, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective west wall base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 22, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the private hallway located at apt 7l, 7th story, 3rd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 19, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door in the private hallway located at apt 26g, 26th storySecond no access to re-inspect violation
Sep 15, 2023§ 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st storyNot complied with
Sep 15, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st storyNot complied with
Sep 15, 2023§ 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing , 1st storyNot complied with
Sep 15, 2023§ 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Not complied with
Sep 15, 2023§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing , 1st storyNot complied with
Sep 15, 2023§ 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st storyNot complied with
Sep 15, 2023§ 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st storyNot complied with
Sep 15, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: refit the closet door in the private hallway located at apt 26g, 26th story, 2nd apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Sep 09, 2023§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Sep 07, 2023§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missingNot complied with
Sep 07, 2023§ 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Not complied with
Sep 07, 2023§ 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.Not complied with
Sep 07, 2023§ 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.Not complied with
Sep 07, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNot complied with
Sep 07, 2023§ 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.Not complied with
Sep 07, 2023§ 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missingNot complied with
Sep 04, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Sep 04, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door at east wall in the foyer located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Aug 14, 2023§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Aug 09, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door, in the private hallway located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Jun 27, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet doors at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Jun 27, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Apr 05, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wood cabinet door at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Mar 19, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Jan 30, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door at 3rd closet from west at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from west at northSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Jan 29, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Sep 30, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 27e, 27th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Aug 29, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood entrance door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Jul 11, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Jun 15, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood closet and doors in the kitchen located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jun 15, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st bathroom located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jun 15, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective closet doors in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jun 15, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at wall behind the radiator in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 01, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall including window recess in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 14d, 14th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 01, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall including window recess in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 14d, 14th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jan 11, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Jan 11, 2022§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Dec 23, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the private hallway , the 4th room from east, the foyer located at apt 24g, 24th story, 4th apartment from east at southNov sent out
Nov 30, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 20k, 20th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 30, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 20k, 20th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 24, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south and west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 27e, 27th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Sep 24, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 27e, 27th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Sep 09, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 2nd room from east, the 4th room from east, the foyer located at apt 14d, 14th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Aug 25, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11l, 11th story, 3rd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jul 16, 2021Section 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 16, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 16, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit the closet doors at north in the 2nd room from north located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 16, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit the closet doors at west in the private hallway located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 16, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective entrance door in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 16, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit the closet doors at west in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
May 11, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall around the door frame in the entrance located at apt 7h, 7th story, 5th apartment from north at eastNov sent out
May 11, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit the door in the entrance located at apt 7h, 7th story, 5th apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Apr 19, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 12c, 12th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 28, 2020§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls in the private hallway located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from north at eastSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Dec 28, 2020§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from north at eastSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Dec 28, 2020§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from north at eastSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Sep 30, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 3rd room from east, the 1st room from east, the foyer , the bathroom , the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3k, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jun 02, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 11i, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 30, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 20l, 20th story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''bldg 6''Nov certified late
Dec 30, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 20l, 20th story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''bldg 6''Nov certified late
Dec 30, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code refit entrance door in the foyer located at apt 20l, 20th story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''bldg 6''Nov certified late
Dec 23, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at closet in the private hallway located at apt 21g, 21st story, 4th apartment from east at southNov sent out
May 21, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from south at westSecond no access to re-inspect violation
May 21, 2019§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from south at westSecond no access to re-inspect violation
May 09, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 20g, 20th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
May 09, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 20g, 20th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Dec 30, 2018§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective kitchen sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Oct 17, 2018§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from north at eastSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Oct 17, 2018§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from north at eastSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Nov 05, 2017§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceilings, all walls, all doors and trim moldings in the entire apartment located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from north at eastSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Aug 07, 2017§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from north at eastSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Aug 07, 2017§ 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 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from north at eastSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Aug 07, 2017§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from north at eastSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Aug 07, 2017§ 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 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from north at eastSecond no access to re-inspect violation
May 31, 2017§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 26g, 26th story, 3rd apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Apr 19, 2016Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
May 27, 2015§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the entire apartment located at apt 26g, 26th story, 1st apartment from north at eastSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Sep 01, 2013§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wood closet door in the private hallway located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation
Sep 01, 2013§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wood entrance door in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from east at southSecond no access to re-inspect violation

Property Owners and Associates

Esplanade Gardens Inc.
Owner, Corporate Owner
3.1(4)

6 Properties

1866 Units

Metro Management Development
Agent
4(18)

210 Properties

14511 Units

Moire Davis
Head Officer
3.1(4)

6 Properties

1866 Units

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