Independent site. Data from NYC Open Data; not affiliated with the City of New York.

NYC Property Factsfree public-records reference

186 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026

BBL 1017180004 (Borough 1, Block 1718, Lot 4) · BIN 1053233 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

186 Lenox Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10026; tax lot BBL 1017180004) is a vacant lot (building class V1: vacant land zoned commercial), on a 1,530 sq ft lot zoned R7-2. City tax records list the owner as JOHNSON, CHERYL Y.. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $318,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, seven active DOB violations, five active ECB violations and 25 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
JOHNSON, CHERYL Y.
Building class
V1 · Vacant land zoned commercial
Year built · units
— · 0 res.
Lot area · zoning
1,530 sq ft · R7-2
Market value (DOF)
$318,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
1017180004
BIN
1053233

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “186 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026 (BBL 1017180004)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/186-lenox-avenue-1017180004. Source: NYC Open Data.

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
JOHNSON, CHERYL Y.The owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
V1 – Vacant land zoned commercialThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Vacant landCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
—Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
—
Units
0 residential / 0 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
0
Lot size
1,530 sq ft (18 ft × 85 ft)
Building floor area
0 sq ft
Zoning
R7-2, C1-4The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
0.00 built / 3.44 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
Historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic DistrictExterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
Identifiers
BBL 1017180004 (Borough 1, Block 1718, Lot 4) · BIN 1053233BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$318,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
Assessed value
$143,100The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$72,807Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$318,000$143,1004
2026Final$335,000$150,7504
2025Final$834,000$375,3002B

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31

Sales & deed history 2

Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2001-10-04DEED$0 / not statedWatts, William S.; Johnson, Pearl C. WattsJohnson, Cheryl Y.FT_1270007861727
1998-06-11DEED$0 / not statedWatts, William S.Johnson, Pearl C. WattsFT_1210006138121

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB job filings 2 open of 6

A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2023-02-15
M00810916-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-01-19$9,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2012-08-23
121084931
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)2012-08-23—
Not open
LOC Issued · 2023-05-10
M00835462-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-04-04$50,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2023-03-29
M00834302-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-02-24$10,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2023-09-28
M00810594-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-01-12$2,500
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2023-04-24
123915889
BIS
DM – Demolition2022-12-22—

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 7

Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2023-05-092023-10-28M00835462-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
Fling to install relieving wall at exposure 2, per plans, n conjunction with Demo # 123915889. HPD IMMEDATE EMERGENCY DECLARATION (IED # 17279)
Signed-off
2023-03-292024-03-29M00834302-I1
DOB NOW
Sidewalk Shed
Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed in conjunction with DM # 123915889 per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33.
Signed-off
2023-02-272024-01-24123915889
BIS
DemolitionISSUED (initial)
2023-02-272024-02-27123915889
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (initial)
2023-02-152024-02-15M00810916-I1
DOB NOW
Sidewalk Shed
PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER # 33 OF THE 2014 CODE. N
Permit Issued
2023-02-082023-10-28M00810594-I1
DOB NOW
Construction Fence
installation of construction fence under DOB & HPD IED OMO# DN00264 & Filed E#-6497.
Signed-off
2012-08-232013-08-23121084931
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 7 active of 10

Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2022-11-10UB-UNSAFE BUILDINGS NONEV111022UB1005/2022
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2022-05-11AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV051122AEUHAZ100089
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2022-02-02AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV020222AEUHAZ100066
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2021-12-22AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV122221AEUHAZ100101
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2021-09-14C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNOR WITH THE ROOF OPEN WITH MISSING WINDOWS EXPOSING TO THE ELEMENTS-ENGINNERS REPORT REQUESTED TO BE SUBMITTED TO ERT INSPECTIONSV091421CCNE02KC
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2013-09-25AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV092513AEUHAZ100012
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2013-01-02AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV010213AEUHAZ100117
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2022-11-17IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONALFULLY DEMOLISH THE BUILDINGV*111722IMEGNCY17279
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2022-11-10IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONALIMMEDIATELY PROVIDE SIDEWALK SHED AT EXPOSURE#1 APPROXIMATELY 28LINEAR FEET IN LENGTH(EXTEND 5'-0: PAST PROPERTY LINES AND MEET ALL CODE REQUIREMENTS) ADDITIONALY SEAL ALL BUILDINGS OPENING AT EXPOSURE#1V*111022IMEGNCY17270
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2012-08-10IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONALV*081012IMEGNCY2921

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

ECB violations (DOB) 5 active of 18

DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Active
DEFAULT · NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2022-02-08CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER NOTED:AT TIME OFINSPECTION I OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE#1 FRONT OF BUILDING FROM THE FIRST FLOOR TO THE 3RD FLOOR MISSING WOOD ALSO AT ROOF AREA AND EXPOSED TO EL$12,500 / $0 / $12,50035644237J
Active
DEFAULT · NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2021-11-10CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED AT TIME OFINSPECTION,I OBSERVED AT EXP1 FRONT OF THE BUILDING FROM THE FIRST FLOOR TO THE 3RD FLOOR MISSING WOOD.ALSO AT ROOF OPEN AND EXPOSED TO ELEM$12,500 / $0 / $12,50035635855M
Active
DEFAULT · NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2021-09-14CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER-ROOF OF PREMISES MISSING WINDOWS EXPOSING TO ELEMENTS.ENGINEERS REPORT REQUIRED.REMEDY:REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.$6,250 / $0 / $6,25035581704Y
Active
WRITTEN OFF
2013-06-29CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN. NNOTED: EXTERIOR BLDG WALL IN DISREPAIR,W/CRACKS IN BRICK WALLS. WOODEN MEMBERS ROTTING ETC. UPPER WALLS SHOWS SIGNS OFBULGING AROUND WINDOW LINTEL AREA. 3RD FL MISSING WINDOW. DEFECTIVE$5,000 / $1,000 / $035023551X
Active
WRITTEN OFF
2012-08-06CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER DEFECT NOTED: (1) BROKEN LOOSE GLASS AT 2ND FL STORE WINDOW FRONT. (2) BULGING BRICK WORK &(INSTEAD)LINTEL ABOVE 2ND STORY FRONT WINDOWS (3) WINDOW MISSING$5,000 / $1,000 / $034985114Z
Resolved
DEFAULT · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2026-06-30CLASS - 2NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 FAILURE-TO-MAINTAIN VIOLATION #39074077N ISSUED 11/16/2022 CITING AN UNOCCUPIED BUILDING IN A STATE OF COLLAPSE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE BUILDING NO LONGER EX$3,125 / $0 / $3,12539194333J
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2026-06-30CLASS - 2NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 AGGRAVATED FAILURE-TO-MAINTAIN VIOLATION #35644237J ISSUED 2/8/2022 CITING A MISSING ROOF EXPOSING THE BUILDING TO THE ELEMENTS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE BUILD$625 / $0 / $62539194332H
Resolved
DEFAULT · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2022-11-16CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. 4 STORY NFP, MIXED USE BUILDING CURRENTLY UNOCCUPIED AND IN STATE OF COLLAPSE WITH ROOF FRAMING COLLAPSED TO 4TH FLOOR, MULTIPLE MASONRY CHIMNEY'S AT PROPE$12,500 / $0 / $12,50039074077N
Resolved
DEFAULT · COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
2021-09-28CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: OBSERVED VACANT BUILDING WITH A COLLAPSED ROOF. EXPOSURE 3, THE CHIMNEY HAS MISSING/BROKEN BRICKS. MISSING/BROKEN BRICKS THROUGHOUT REAR EXTERIOR. ACCESS I$3,125 / $0 / $3,12539048331K
Resolved
DEFAULT · COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
2021-09-28CLASS - 1FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY: NOTED: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED METAL CHAIN-LINKED FENCE LEANING ONTO ADJACENT PROPERTY OBSTRUCTING EGRESS., REMOVE OBSTRUCTION$3,125 / $0 / $3,12539048344J
Resolved
DEFAULT · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2021-09-28CLASS - 2FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED AT EXPOSURE #1. PREVIOUS VIOLATION 35509140L WA$5,000 / $0 / $5,00039048330Z
Resolved
DEFAULT · COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
2020-12-01CLASS - 2PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATION. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON A 3 STY ALT NLDG. I OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE. I OBSERVED MISSING CAPS FROM THE BOLTS THAT CREATE HAZARDOUS CONDITION$5,000 / $0 / $5,00035509141N
Resolved
DEFAULT · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2020-12-01CLASS - 2FAILURE TO OBTAIN A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION PERMIT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION/USE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON A3 STORY BUILDING OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED WITH EXPIRES PERMIT$3,125 / $0 / $3,12535509140L
Resolved
DEFAULT · COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
2020-12-01CLASS - 2PROJECT INFORMATION PANEL/SIDEWALK SHED PARAPET PANEL/CONSTRUCTION SIGN NOT PROVIDED OR NOT IN COMPLIANCE W/SECTION. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED AT EXP#1 MISSING CONTRACTORS SIGN,311 SI$3,125 / $0 / $3,12535509142P
Resolved
WRITTEN OFF · COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
2013-10-30CLASS - 2FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A C/C W/THE DOB FOR NOV #35023551X ISSUED ON 6.29.13 PURSUANT TO 28-404.4 & 1RCNY 102-01. REMEDY: FILE A C/C.$8,000 / $2,000 / $034972912K

Showing 15 of 18 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

OATH tickets (all agencies) 25 unpaid of 45

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2025-10-27Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1STJOHNSON$600 / $0 / $6000803659836
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2024-11-13Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1STJOHNSON$600 / $0 / $6000803265239
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2022-11-16Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERJOHNSON CHERYL Y$12,500 / $0 / $12,500039074077N
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2022-07-06Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1STJOHNSON CHERYL Y$600 / $0 / $6000802334015
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2022-02-16Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1STJOHNSON$600 / $0 / $6000802184718
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2022-02-16Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1STJOHNSON$600 / $0 / $6000802184709
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2022-02-12Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETJOHNSON CHERYL Y$300 / $0 / $300047395417H
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2022-02-08Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERCHERYL Y JOHNSON$12,500 / $0 / $12,500035644237J
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2021-12-02Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1STCHERYL Y$600 / $0 / $6000802112668
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2021-11-10Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERJOHNSON CHERYL Y$12,500 / $0 / $12,500035635855M
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2021-09-28Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERJOHNSON CHERYL Y$3,125 / $0 / $3,125039048331K
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2021-09-28Dept. Of BuildingsFAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOBJOHNSON CHERYL Y$5,000 / $0 / $5,000039048330Z

Showing 12 of 45 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

HPD registration & contacts

Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.

No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31

HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0

Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

HPD complaints 0

Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

311 requests (last 12 months) 2

Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-08-30NYPDNoise - Residential – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-08-30
2026-02-25DSNYSnow or Ice – SidewalkClosed2026-02-26

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

Nearby properties

On Lenox Ave

Same tax block (1718)

All properties on Lenox Ave, Manhattan · All of Manhattan 10026 (Harlem (South))

Open-item counts as of October 31, 2026; each section lists its own dataset date. Machine-readable: JSON API · Markdown · Plain text · API & MCP docs