531 Lenox Avenue
531 Lenox Avenue in Central Harlem, Manhattan, has 269 open HPD violations, 46 of them class C, and its rent-stabilization status could not be verified, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (41/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 10 units · Built 1910
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 41/100)
- 46 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 9 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- The head officer on this registration is named on 18 buildings' registrations; 17 graded D or F.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (269 open, 46 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 2 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
269 open violations: 46 class C (immediately hazardous), 155 class B, 66 class A, 2 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 71 issued in the last 12 months. 340 on record. Oldest open violation issued 1978-04-10. Newest violation issued 2026-07-16.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 42 days from issue to close for the 12 violations closed in the last 12 months.
9 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: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 4B), issued 2026-07-16. HPD violation 19072536
- 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 4B), issued 2026-07-16. HPD violation 19072534
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-07-16. HPD violation 19072550
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 3B), issued 2026-05-11. HPD violation 18878582
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 4B), issued 2026-05-04. HPD violation 18827344
- Class C: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 4th floor. PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASH BASIN IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 4B), issued 2026-05-04. HPD violation 18827360
- Class C: Mice (hallway). HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-05-04. HPD violation 18827381
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 4B), issued 2026-05-04. HPD violation 18827354
311 housing complaints
5 in the last 12 months, 26 in 5 years. Most common: Door/Window (2), Heat/Hot Water (2), Unsanitary Condition (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 5 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (1 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
Stabilization status could not be verified.
Owner and management
Owner: BUFNY II ASSOCIATES, L.P.. Head officer: KIUMARZ GEULA. Managing agent: PILLAR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC. This owner has 18 buildings on record, 17 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Dec 4, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1019210034, HPD building ID 23635. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 135 St (2, 3), 2 min walk
- 145 St (3), 8 min walk
- 135 St (C, B), 8 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 269 open (46 class C, 155 class B, 66 class A, 2 class I). 9 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 5 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| 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 2026-10-28.