Single or multiple dwelling with stores or offices

521 LENOX AVENUE

MANHATTAN · Harlem (North) · BIN 1058330

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1910Year Built

5Stories

S9Building Class

R7-2Zoning

8,400 sfGross Floor Area

8Units

Rent Stabilized45 Open Violations 44 unresolved · 1 paperwork only ▸

HPD04/29/2026(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.

HPD11/17/2025§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

DOB11/14/2025VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

HPD06/04/2025(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.

HPD02/20/2025§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

HPD02/20/2025§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM

HPD02/20/2025§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

DOB09/23/2024VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

HPD04/01/2024(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.

DOB06/30/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB06/20/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB06/20/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

DOB04/25/2023VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

HPD03/15/2023(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.

HPD02/15/2022(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.

HPD04/01/2021(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.

DOB01/17/2020VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT

HPD12/18/2019HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

HPD12/16/2019§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE CORNICE AT SOUTH

HPD02/09/2019§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... 20 SQ/FT AT THE CEILING, EAST AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 12903071 ISSUED 09-FEB-19 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS C PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ''27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

HPD04/26/2018§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... , NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

DOB03/03/2015VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT

DOB03/01/2013VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT

DOB12/13/2011VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT

DOB12/31/2009V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB01/01/2009V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB01/03/2008V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB01/19/2007V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB01/06/2006V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB01/31/2005V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB02/13/2004V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB03/19/2003V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB03/26/2002V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB02/27/2001V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB02/07/2000V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB03/16/1999V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB05/04/1998V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB09/16/1997V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB02/10/1997V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB08/29/1995V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB07/28/1995V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB03/18/1994V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB03/18/1993V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

ECB01/14/2010FAIL TO MAINTAIN. DEFECT IS: WOOD STAIRCASE LANDINGS LEADING TO ROOF ARE SAGGING, PARTIALLY ROTTED & DEFECTIVE. REMEDY: MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS.Nothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

Single or multiple dwelling with stores or offices · 1,869 sf lot · 4.49 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

Plumbing

Floor 54p · 1 filing · 8 docs

Floor 44p · 1 filing · 8 docs

Floor 3

Floor 25p · 1 filing · 8 docs

Floor 1

Cellar4p · 1 filing · 8 docs

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
ROJAS ENGINEERING, PLLC	4	08/12/2022

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
WATSON'S PLBG, HTG, & BDG	Plumbing	2	07/08/2026
LAFATA, SALVATORE	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
LAMBE, EUGENE	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
MCLEOD, A	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
MICHAEL BAPTISTE	Electrical	1	03/21/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
ROJAS ENGINEERING PLLC	6232	2	06/18/2022

Building Lifecycle

All (72)Filed (4)Permit Issued (2)Violation (60)Inspection (4)Special Inspection (2)

04/29/2026

Violation issued (HPD, open)

11/17/2025

Violation issued (HPD, open)

11/14/2025

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/04/2025

Violation issued (HPD, open)

02/20/2025

Violation issued (HPD, open)

02/20/2025

Violation issued (HPD, open)

02/20/2025

Violation issued (HPD, open)

09/23/2024

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

04/01/2024

Violation issued (HPD, open)

11/15/2023

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

06/30/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/20/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

06/20/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

04/25/2023

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

03/15/2023

Violation issued (HPD, open)

11/03/2022

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

08/17/2022

Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 9 Requested Floors

Pass

View inspection ↗

08/16/2022

Inspection — Pass-Final Boiler Equipment Inspection

Pass

View inspection ↗

08/12/2022

Filed — Alteration

Boiler work for registration of existing boilers under job application #100318728. Associated gas work under #M00724502

M00776095-P1

08/05/2022

Permit issued — Boiler Equipment

M00776095-I1-BE

07/18/2022

Filed — Alteration

Boiler work for registration of existing boilers under job application #100318728. Associated gas work under #M00724502

M00776095-I1

06/21/2022

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Darlyn Alvarez

06/18/2022

Filed — Alteration

Replacement of new gas lines for cooking and heating at residential units at 2nd Fl, 4th Fl & 5th Fl.

M00724502-P1

06/17/2022

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

Darlyn Alvarez

06/16/2022

Inspection — Pass-Final PL - Up to 9 Requested Floors

Pass

View inspection ↗

06/07/2022

Inspection — Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing

Certified

View inspection ↗

05/23/2022

Permit issued — Plumbing

M00724502-I1-PL

04/26/2022

Filed — Alteration

Replacement of new gas lines for cooking and heating at residential units at 2nd Fl, 4th Fl & 5th Fl.

M00724502-I1

04/09/2022

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

04/09/2022

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

02/15/2022

Violation issued (HPD, open)

09/01/2021

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

09/01/2021

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

09/01/2021

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

09/01/2021

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

09/01/2021

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

04/01/2021

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

04/01/2021

Violation issued (HPD, open)

12/04/2020

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/04/2020

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/04/2020

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/04/2020

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/04/2020

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/04/2020

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/04/2020

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/04/2020

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/04/2020

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/04/2020

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/04/2020

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/04/2020

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

01/17/2020

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

12/19/2019

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/18/2019

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/18/2019

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/18/2019

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/18/2019

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/18/2019

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/18/2019

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/18/2019

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

12/18/2019

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

Latest 60 of 72 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Boiler Equipment	Signed-off	WATSON'S PLBG, HTG, & BDG	08/05/2022
DOB NOW	Plumbing	Permit Issued	WATSON'S PLBG, HTG, & BDG	05/23/2022
BIS	PL	ISSUED	WATSON'S PLBG, HTG, & BDG	08/05/2021
BIS	BL	ISSUED	WATSON'S PLBG, HTG, & BDG	08/05/2021
BIS	PL	ISSUED	SAMUEL & SONS P & H INC	10/09/2019
BIS	FP	ISSUED	UNIQUE FIRE SYSTEMS INC	04/27/2015
BIS	PL	ISSUED	ORION PLUMBING & HTG CORP	02/10/2015
BIS	OT	ISSUED	GLOBAL GROUP INDUSTRIES C	02/04/2015
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	GLOBAL GROUP INDUSTRIES C	02/04/2015
BIS	PL	ISSUED	DOVAL PLBG & HTG CORP	05/01/2006
BIS	PL	ISSUED	DOVAL PLBG & HTG CORP	03/18/2005
BIS	MH	ISSUED	MASTER FIRE PREV. SYSTEM INC.	03/22/2004
BIS	PL	ISSUED	VITELLO P & MECHANICAL INC	03/19/2004
BIS	FP	ISSUED	NEW YORK BUSINESS FIRE SYSTEMS	12/10/2003
BIS	PL	ISSUED	KENNETH TAYLOR D/B/A/ PLMB	11/20/1991
BIS	OT	ISSUED	KENNETH TAYLOR D/B/A/	11/19/1991

1 project · most recent 06/18/2022

Gas

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
06/18/2022	Permit Issued	WATSON'S PLBG, HTG, & BDG	Gas

1 project · most recent 03/05/2020

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
03/05/2020	Permit Issued	C.T.C. ELEC'L CONTRS INC	General Wiring

▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 4

Date	Type	Result	Report
08/17/2022	Pass-Final PL - Up to 9 Requested Floors	Pass	View ↗
08/16/2022	Pass-Final Boiler Equipment Inspection	Pass	View ↗
06/16/2022	Pass-Final PL - Up to 9 Requested Floors	Pass	View ↗
06/07/2022	Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-Roughing	Certified	View ↗

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 2

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
06/21/2022	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Darlyn Alvarez	special
06/17/2022	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	Darlyn Alvarez	special

▾Documents — 66 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings4

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch4

09/02/2026M00724502-P1Request digital key ↗

09/02/2026M00724502-I1Request digital key ↗

09/02/2026M00776095-P1Request digital key ↗

Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type

▸Applications & Permits19

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION10

03/30/2022100318728Open ↗

02/07/2022100318728Open ↗

12/08/2020100318728Open ↗

Showing 3 of 10 on file for this type

▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION8

08/05/2021100318728Open ↗

10/10/2019100318728Open ↗

Showing 3 of 8 on file for this type

▸BISPLAN - WORK & PERMITS - SUPPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

05/10/2022100318728Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications12

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature4

09/02/2026M00724502-I1Open ↗

09/02/2026M00724502-P1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00776095-I1Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION2

02/10/2015122264370Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT2

04/28/2015122360300Open ↗

02/10/2015122264370Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2

04/28/2015122360300Open ↗

02/10/2015122264370Open ↗

▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature2

08/28/2026M00724502-P1Open ↗

08/23/2026M00724502-I1Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment8

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING4

03/30/2022100318728Open ↗

12/08/2020100318728Open ↗

11/28/2020100318728Open ↗

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▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE2

12/21/2015122264370Open ↗

03/31/2015122264370Open ↗

▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA1

12/21/2015122264370Open ↗

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE1

02/10/2015122264370Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos5

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report4

09/02/2026M00724502-P1Open ↗

09/02/2026M00724502-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00776095-P1Open ↗

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▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1

02/10/2015122264370Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance2

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS2

02/10/2015122264370Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports2

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY2

02/01/2022100318728Open ↗

12/10/2020100318728Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs4

▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER2

08/05/2021100318728Open ↗

▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

10/10/2019100318728Open ↗

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST1

01/09/2016122360300Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership3

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT3

01/09/2016122360300Open ↗

04/28/2015122360300Open ↗

02/10/2015122264370Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms5

▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION3

05/10/2022100318728Open ↗

12/10/2020100318728Open ↗

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET2

04/28/2015122360300Open ↗

02/10/2015122264370Open ↗

▸Other Documents2

▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

08/18/2020100318728Open ↗

▸BISFIRE SUPP ANSUL APPROVL: FD-FSS1

01/09/2016122360300Open ↗