Does 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan currently has 8 open HPD housing violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 2 Class B (hazardous), and 4 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated June 30, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan received?

161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan has received 20 complaints in the last 12 months and 11 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is SAFETY with 4 complaints.

Is 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan?

The most common complaints filed at 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan in the last 12 months are: 1. SAFETY (4 complaints), 2. DOOR/WINDOW (4 complaints), 3. UNSANITARY CONDITION (3 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan?

Yes. 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan currently has 4 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan?

The most recent 311 complaint at 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan was filed on June 15, 2026. In total, 42 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan?

161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan currently has 8 open HPD violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 2 Class B (hazardous), and 4 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan a good building to rent?

161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan

📍 Harlem, Manhattan Built 1896 13 units Class C7 Residential

Registered to CRAIG LIVINGSTON LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

8 Open Violations

4C 2B 2A

20 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year

11 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 4 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

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Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

⚠️ Complaints are up 800% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 5 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

SAFETY

4(22%)

DOOR/WINDOW

4(22%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

3(17%)

HEAT/HOT WATER

3(17%)

WATER LEAK

1(6%)

PLUMBING

1(6%)

PAINT/PLASTER

1(6%)

GENERAL

1(6%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Bait applied Most Recent Result

2026-06-01 Most Recent Date

2026-06-01 Treatments Bait applied

2026-05-20 Treatments Bait applied

2026-05-12 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2026-04-09 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2026-02-12 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2026-01-16 Treatments Bait applied

2026-01-05 Treatments Bait applied

2025-12-29 Treatments Bait applied

2025-12-17 Treatments Bait applied

2025-12-10 Treatments Bait applied

2025-12-02 Treatments Bait applied

2025-11-25 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2025-11-10 Treatments Bait applied

2025-10-07 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2025-09-17 Treatments Bait applied

2025-09-03 Treatments Bait applied

2025-08-26 Treatments Bait applied

2025-08-14 Treatments Bait applied

2025-07-23 Treatments Bait applied

2025-07-01 Treatments Bait applied

2025-06-10 Treatments Bait applied

2025-05-06 Treatments Bait applied

2025-04-01 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-11-07 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-10-04 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

2 Class A

2 Class B

4 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2026-06-16

Class C Active roach infestation 2026-06-16

See all 8 violations ▼

Class C § 27-2005, 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 3B, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-06-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19009328

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 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 3B, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-06-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19009331

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-06-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19009332

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST

2025-01-04 ▼

Violation ID: #17604773

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-01-04T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-06-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19009329

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-06-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19009330

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-12-08 ▼

Violation ID: #18491077

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND TUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-12-08 ▼

Violation ID: #18491078

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND TUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 161 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Harlem in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 2.2× the Harlem average · top 36% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 20 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of June 30, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: June 30, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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