153 Lenox Avenue,
Manhattan, NY 10026
37 Units
•Built in 1920
•5 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
444 complaints
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Open Violations
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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 82 violations which is 2.21 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
25Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
53Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
4Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Sep 19, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 12, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south and west walls at public hall, 4th storyNov sent out
Sep 10, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material a at ceiling, south wall and west wall stairs between 4th & 5th floors at public hall stairs, 4th storyNov sent out
Sep 04, 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 at public hallNov sent out
Oct 01, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door knob in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 15, 2019Section 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 at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jul 15, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south and west wall at intermediate landing at public hall, 4th storyNov sent out
Aug 09, 2018Section 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jul 17, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code refit closet door at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jul 17, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code refit closet door at east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jul 17, 2018Section 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th storyNov sent out
Jul 17, 2018Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall stairs, 4th storyNov sent out
Jul 17, 2018Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling at bulkhead to roof , 5th storyNov sent out
May 26, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code refit the closet door at north in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
May 26, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code refit the closet door at south in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
May 26, 2018Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
May 26, 2018Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
May 26, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Dec 22, 2017Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wood door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 22, 2017Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 22, 2017Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 22, 2017Section 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 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 22, 2017Section 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 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Apr 08, 2016Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 12, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective the door in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
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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
2.5 stars
Not the worst
Former Tenant
Pros:
The location, my apartment, access (c) openiglo...
Cons:
Common areas are not cleaned (c) openigloo regu...
Advice to owner:
Please keep up with pest control and keeping th...
3.5 stars
Could be worse
Former Tenant
Pros:
Super is very responsive. Love (c) openigloo th...
Cons:
Walls are thin so it’s (c) openigloo pretty noi...
Advice to owner:
Either lower the rent or make improvements to t...
4 stars
Lovely Apartment
Former Tenant
Pros:
The apartment is lovely, lots (c) openigloo of ...
Cons:
The super could do a (c) openigloo better job o...
Advice to owner:
You should make unannounced inspections of the...