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439 LENOX AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10037

439 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10037 is a 24-unit rental building in Harlem, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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LucidIQ Score
439 LENOX
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  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Harlem · 10037
Neighborhood overview
Harlem→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10037
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Harlem
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Upper West Side· 0.41 miUpper West Side· 0.72 miUpper West Side· 0.99 miUpper East Side· 1.05 miUpper East Side· 1.06 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
12
stabilized units
2024
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

439 LENOX AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10037
Built 19102 floors24 unitsBBL 1019160036
Current rent range
$1,200 – $50,000 / mo
7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★3.01 reviews
Verified reviewsASOwned byABJ SIERRA, LLC0 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B-
★★★★★
3.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 1 review
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityMixed
LandlordMixed
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations123last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews13.0 ★ avg
Rent-stab units24DHCR records
Building age116 ybuilt 1910
311 complaints43last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · February 2026

Studio
$3,995/mo
1298 listings
1 BR
$5,026/mo
2735 listings
2 BR
$6,499/mo
1855 listings
3 BR
$7,700/mo
798 listings
4 BR
$9,325/mo
242 listings
5 BR
$16,995/mo
38 listings
6 BR
$29,999/mo
11 listings
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
January
Most expensive
June
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to January.

Units Historic Rent 1 listing

1 Bed$2,0001 listing
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1298 listings
$1,857
$1,857
1 Bed2735 listings
$5,026
$2,813 – $2,838
2 Bed1855 listings
$3,500
$3,500
3 Bed798 listings
$7,700
$1,250 – $50,000
4 Bed242 listings
$9,325
$1,200 – $50,000
5 Bed38 listings
$16,995
$1,230 – $50,000
6+ Bed11 listings
$29,999
$7,995 – $45,000
$0$28k$56k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Harlem
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,589
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
1.3%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
12%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
262 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
114
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
86
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
62
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
3083
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady
17139402019202020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 123311 Complaints 43DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

123 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    29
  • Door/Lock
    19
  • Pest Infestation
    18
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    14
  • Window/Guard
    12

311Top Complaints

43 total
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    21
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    11
  • DOOR/WINDOW
    11
  • PLUMBING
    9
  • APPLIANCE
    5

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(8 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJul 6, 2025

    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class BNOT COMPLIED WITHJun 11, 2025

    § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). ADDITIONAL NEEDED IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class BNOT COMPLIED WITHJun 11, 2025

    § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR ADDITIONAL NEEDED IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class BVIOLATION CLOSEDJun 11, 2025

    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDJun 11, 2025

    § 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 LATCH AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

See all 123 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 reviews
5★
0%
4★
0%
3★
100%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Pros: - Affordable - Nice neighbors/community Cons: - Rodents - Constantly needed repairs

mixedFeb 2024
·
Anonymous
View all 1 reviews
04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

58 amenities
BUILDING
  • Game Room
  • Lobby
  • Library
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Mail Room
  • Wifi
  • Package Room
  • Playroom
  • Co-working
  • Smoke Free
  • Community Room
  • Wi-fi
  • Doorman
  • Business Center
OUTDOOR
  • Bbq
  • Balcony
  • Courtyard
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Rooftop
  • Grill
  • Garden
  • Roof Deck
  • Pool
  • Swimming Pool
FITNESS
  • Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness Center
  • Gym
  • Yoga
  • Sauna
PARKING & BIKES
  • Garage
  • Bike Storage
  • Ev Charging
  • Bike Room
  • Parking
LAUNDRY
  • Laundry In Unit
  • Laundry Room
  • Washer/dryer
  • Washer Dryer
  • In-unit Laundry
SECURITY
  • Security
  • Gated
  • Cctv
  • Video Intercom
  • Surveillance
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pets Allowed
  • Dog Run
  • Cat Friendly
  • Pet Friendly
STORAGE
  • Storage Room
  • Storage
LUXURY
  • Screening Room
  • Penthouse
  • Wine Cellar
OTHER
  • W/d
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

ABJ SIERRA, LLC

Portfolio of 0 buildingsManaged by ElleHead officer: JOSEPH SOLEIMANIMail: 11 GRACE AVENUE, Great Neck, NY, 11021

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
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buildings
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avg score / 5
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portfolio grade
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nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1910Building constructed24 units · 2 floors
  2. nowABJ SIERRA, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

439 LENOX AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.812° N, -73.942° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby10 min
7 schools nearby7 min
The neighborhood

Harlem

This stretch of central Harlem is deeply residential — modest brick buildings, longstanding churches, and a tight-knit community that has weathered decades of disinvestment and is now seeing renewed attention. Harlem Hospital and the 135th Street branch of the NYPL anchor the area.

752buildings tracked4.2avg LucidIQ$2,825median 1BR
19,138population$50kmedian income93%renters
ResidentialCommunity-RootedAffordableHistoricQuiet
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1910
Building constructed
24 units · 2 floors · class C7
2024
Rent stabilization on file
12 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: ABJ SIERRA, LLC
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMSep 4, 2025

    WATER LEAK — DAMP SPOT

  • HPDHIGHJul 6, 2025

    HPD Class C Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STO

  • HPDMEDIUMJun 11, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR ADDITIONAL NEEDED IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd

  • HPDHIGHJun 11, 2025

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

  • HPDMEDIUMJun 11, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • HPDMEDIUMJun 11, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). ADDITIONAL NEEDED IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LO

  • HPDLOWFeb 18, 2025

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN T

  • HPDHIGHFeb 13, 2025

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

  • HPDHIGHFeb 13, 2025

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN TH

  • HPDLOWFeb 6, 2025

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATE

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,700 – $50,000
    115% aboveArea: $1,857
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,200 – $45,000
    78% aboveArea: $2,825
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,200 – $49,500
    86% aboveArea: $3,500
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $1,250 – $50,000
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $1,200 – $50,000
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10037

Review Summary

1 reviews
3.0 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 1 reviews · avg 3.0 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Pros: - Affordable - Nice neighbors/community Cons: - Rodents - Constantly needed repairs"
— Anonymous · Feb 2024
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Neighborhood Vibe

This stretch of central Harlem is deeply residential — modest brick buildings, longstanding churches, and a tight-knit community that has weathered decades of disinvestment and is now seeing renewed attention. Harlem Hospital and the 135th Street branch of the NYPL anchor the area.

ResidentialCommunity-RootedAffordableHistoricQuiet

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 10 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • E 125 ST/PARK AVM101M125
    0.5 mi10 min
  • MADISON AV/E 123 STBxM4BxM2BxM3M1
    0.5 mi10 min
  • PARK AV/E 125 STM98
    0.5 mi11 min
  • E 125 ST/PARK AVM125M101
    0.5 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Ged-P2g-Harlem Renaissance-AhsepGED/Alt
    0.3 mi7 min
  • Harlem Renaissance High SchoolHigh School
    0.3 mi7 min
  • The Urban Assembly School For Global CommerceHigh School
    0.4 mi8 min
  • P.s. 242 - The Young Diplomats Magnet AcademyElementary
    0.5 mi10 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Success Academy Charter Ms Harlem North CentralCharter
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter SchoolK-12
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Democracy Preparatory Charter SchoolSecondary
    0.2 mi5 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Fellowship Of Learning SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Ny Center For Child Development
    0.2 mi5 min
  • St Mark The Evangelist SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi7 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10037
Violent211
Property689
Quality-of-life1,865
Total incidents2,309
PRECINCT
Top precinct#32
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1910
Floors2
Total units24
Rent-stab units24
ClassC7
BBL1019160036

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