470 Lenox Avenue
470 Lenox Avenue in East Harlem, Manhattan, has 122 open HPD violations, 20 of them class C, and 217 of 286 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (54/100).
Multi-family elevator · 286 units · Built 1960
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 54/100)
- 20 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 11 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 34 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 217 of 286 units are rent-stabilized; 235 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: Medium (122 open, 20 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 34 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: High (28 infested units, 3 yr, re-infested), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
122 open violations: 20 class C (immediately hazardous), 85 class B, 17 class A. 67 issued in the last 12 months. 286 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2014-03-04. Newest violation issued 2026-09-23.
12 closed in the last 90 days. Median 99 days from issue to close for the 33 violations closed in the last 12 months.
11 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 10th floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 10S, 10th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 10S), issued 2026-07-28. HPD violation 19101620
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 15th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 16P, 15th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 16P), issued 2026-07-22. HPD violation 19089355
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 6th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 8th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 6D), issued 2026-07-20. HPD violation 19076851
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 16th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 16F, 16th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 16F), issued 2026-05-27. HPD violation 18957054
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 14th floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCHSET AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 14C, 14th STORY, 7th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 14C), issued 2026-04-20. HPD violation 18796411
- Class C: No hot water, throughout the apartment, 14th floor. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 14C, 14th STORY, 7th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 14C), issued 2026-04-20. HPD violation 18796412
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 4th floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 8th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4D), issued 2026-04-06. HPD violation 18759648
- Class C: Missing window guards, throughout the apartment, 7th floor. HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 5, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7F, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 7F), issued 2026-01-20. HPD violation 18572006
311 housing complaints
85 in the last 12 months, 434 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (34), Unsanitary Condition (16), Plumbing (11), Paint/Plaster (10), Water Leak (9).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 28 infested units in the last 3 years, including re-infestations. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: Owner reported 9 infested, 9 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 6 infested, 6 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2023: Owner reported 13 infested, 13 treated, 2 re-infested
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: Owner reported 4 infested, 4 treated, 0 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 3 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
11 executed evictions in the last 3 years (16 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
217 of 286 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 217 in 2024, 235 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: FIFTH LENOX TERRACE ASSOCIATES LLC. Head officer: SETH SCHOCHET. Managing agent: HAMPTON MANAGEMENT CO. This owner has 10 buildings on record, 7 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Mar 23, 2026. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1017300075, HPD building ID 23622. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 135 St (2, 3), 2 min walk
- 125 St (2, 3), 8 min walk
- 135 St (C, B), 10 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 122 open (20 class C, 85 class B, 17 class A). 11 rent-impairing | −23 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 85 | −8 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 28 infested units, re-infested | −12 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 11 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-27.