261 Lenox Road,Brooklyn, NY 11226
120 Units
•Built in 1956
•6 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
238 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 167 violations which is 1.39 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
44Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
90Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
33Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 11, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing wooden closet door at east in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Apr 11, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator covers at north wall in the 3rd bathroom from north at west located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Apr 11, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator covers at south in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Apr 11, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator covers at north in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 23, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1sq at north wall, approximately 1 sq mold east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4q, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at eastNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westViolation will be reinspected
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 6 sq ft at the 1st closet from west at north wall wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq ft at the north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 3 sq ft at the east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq ft at the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq ft at the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNov sent out
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2026 adm code replace the broken or defective wash basin at the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNov sent out
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq ft at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 6 sq ft at the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 3 sq ft at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq ft at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 25, 2024§ 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 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNov sent out
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq ft at the north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 3 sq ft at the east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq ft at the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq ft at the 1st closet from south at west wall wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 05, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at north wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jan 04, 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 north at west, the 2nd bathroom from north at east, the 2nd bathroom from north at center located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Jul 19, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all doors door trims and windowframe in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 4th apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jul 19, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation door and door trim in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 4th apartment from west at northNov sent out
Feb 15, 2023Section 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 2m, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at eastInvalid certification
Feb 08, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the kitchen , the 4th room from north located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 08, 2023Section 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 located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 08, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 08, 2023Section 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 at south, the foyer , the bathroom , the 3rd room from east, the kitchen located at apt 4g, 4th story, 4th apartment from west at northNov sent out
Feb 04, 2023Section 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 3rd room from north located at apt 6o, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 04, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Oct 20, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 20, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at door frame at closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 26, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 26, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code refit door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 28, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3p, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''k-t'', at eastNov sent out
Apr 05, 2021§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceiling and all walls at all rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 4q, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east , section ''east''First no access to re- inspect violation
Jul 01, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code refit the door in the bathroom located at apt 3p, 3rd story, 23rd apartment from north at east , section at eastNot complied with
Jun 14, 2016Section 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 wall erected covering window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1q, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Jun 14, 2016Section 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 wall erected covering window in the kitchen located at apt 1q, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Jul 26, 2015Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the 1st room from north, the foyer , the private hallway , the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 4k, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNot complied with
May 18, 2015Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the bathroom , the private hallway , the kitchen , the 1st room from north, the 4th room from north located at apt 4b, 66th story, 4th apartment from north at eastFirst no access to re- inspect violation
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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
2.75 stars
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