720 Lenox Avenue,Manhattan, NY 10039
312 Units
•Built in 1966
•27 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
722 complaints
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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 259 violations which is 0.83 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
51Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
171Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
37Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 16, 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 24, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from northNov sent out
Mar 24, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 5 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 26g, 26th story, 4th apartment from north at eastNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Mar 24, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 27th storyNov sent out
Aug 23, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 15c, 15th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Aug 01, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 13k, 13th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 01, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 13k, 13th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 01, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 21d, 21st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 01, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 21d, 21st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 01, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective door lock in the terrace located at apt 21d, 21st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 01, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 21l, 21st story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 01, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 24g, 24th story, 4th apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 01, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet doors in the private hallway located at apt 22f, 22nd story, 3rd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jun 28, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 19i, 19th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Dec 15, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at east, the 3rd room from north at west, the bathroom located at apt 12j, 12th story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jun 26, 2022Section 27-2026 adm code provide a suitable strainer for the drain missing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 23l, 23rd story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jun 26, 2022Section 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 23l, 23rd story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jun 22, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 8e, 8th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 23, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective ... refrigerator gasket at door in the kitchen located at apt 10f, 10th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Aug 23, 2021§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... all walls and all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 10f, 10th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Jul 12, 2021§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 24g, 24th story, 4th apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Jun 26, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 19i, 19th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 25, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jan 09, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 8h, 8th story, 5th apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jan 09, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing wood baseboard at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 10b, 10th story, 5th apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jan 09, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing wood baseboard at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 10b, 10th story, 5th apartment from south at westNov sent out
Dec 12, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Dec 12, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Dec 12, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Dec 12, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood door at closet in the private hallway located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Dec 12, 2020Section 27-2026 adm code repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at wash basin in the 1st bathroom located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Dec 12, 2020Section 27-2026 adm code repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ,,, in the 1st bathroom located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Oct 16, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 19l, 19th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 16, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly secure the loose wash/basin to wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 19l, 19th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 16, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 19l, 19th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 16, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around wash/basin in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 19l, 19th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 02, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 19a, 19th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 28, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 9k, 9th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov certified late
Feb 27, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood base cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 9k, 9th story, 2nd apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Feb 12, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 14f, 14th story, 3rd apartment from north at eastNov certified late
Jan 07, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall in the foyer located at apt 15d, 15th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 18, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Sep 23, 2019Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15d, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Sep 23, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 15d, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Apr 18, 2019§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 24g, 24th story, 4th apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Dec 30, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wash basin base cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNot complied with
Sep 10, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 23g, 23rd story, 4th apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 10, 2017§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration mirrors installed at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 14a, 14th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNot complied with
Jun 19, 2017Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective porcelain interior finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 15l, 12th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 25, 2016Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 24l, 24th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 25, 2016Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 24l, 24th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
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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
3.6666666666666665 stars
Great location
Former Tenant
Pros:
Laundry in building, security in (c) openigloo ...
Cons:
Not up to date on (c) openigloo certain parts
Advice to owner:
Please do your best to update the building