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485 LENOX AVENUE

Manhattan, NY, 10037

485 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10037 is a 160-unit rental building in Harlem, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

C+
LucidIQ Score
485 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.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

485 LENOX AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10037
Built 196316 floors160 unitsBBL 1019190026
Current rent range
$1,200 – $50,000 / mo
7 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordMixed
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations68last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age63 ybuilt 1963
311 complaints31last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · February 2026

Studio
$3,995/mo
1314 listings
1 BR
$5,000/mo
2699 listings
2 BR
$6,500/mo
1885 listings
3 BR
$7,698/mo
810 listings
4 BR
$9,000/mo
237 listings
5 BR
$16,995/mo
40 listings
6 BR
$29,750/mo
10 listings
Compare this building's listings above against the 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 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1314 listings
$1,857
$1,857
1 Bed2699 listings
$5,000
$2,813 – $2,838
2 Bed1885 listings
$3,500
$3,500
3 Bed810 listings
$7,698
$1,250 – $50,000
4 Bed237 listings
$9,000
$1,200 – $50,000
5 Bed40 listings
$16,995
$1,230 – $50,000
6+ Bed10 listings
$29,750
$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
248 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
105
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
83
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
60
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
0
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

Improving
191410502020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 68311 Complaints 31DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

68 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    18
  • Door/Lock
    12
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    5
  • Roof/Ceiling
    5
  • Flooring
    4

311Top Complaints

31 total
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    24
  • Water System
    22
  • Blocked Driveway
    22
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    18
  • Noise
    16

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(9 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 29, 2026

    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class CNOV SENT OUTDec 26, 2025

    § 27-2056.7 ADM CODE: CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES.

  • Class IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 17, 2025

    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 22, 2024

    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class BNOV CERTIFIED LATESep 16, 2024

    § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7B, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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

The landlord.

CLAYTON APARTMENTS

Portfolio of 1 buildingPRESIDENT: Leondra BrownMail: 1981 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, 11042

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
C+5.6
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
2.8
avg score / 5
C+
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1963Building constructed160 units · 16 floors
  2. nowCLAYTON APARTMENTSOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2025-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

485 LENOX AVENUE · Manhattan · 40.814° N, -73.941° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby10 min
7 schools nearby2 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
19601970198019902000201020202030
1963
Building constructed
160 units · 16 floors · class D4
now
Current owner: CLAYTON APARTMENTS
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDLOWApr 29, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • 311MEDIUMApr 12, 2026

    Blocked Driveway — Partial Access

  • 311MEDIUMApr 3, 2026

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 10, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY

  • HPDHIGHDec 26, 2025

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.7 ADM CODE: CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE M

  • 311MEDIUMDec 6, 2025

    PAINT/PLASTER — WALL

  • 311MEDIUMDec 6, 2025

    PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING

  • 311MEDIUMNov 18, 2025

    Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party

  • HPDHIGHNov 17, 2025

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • 311MEDIUMOct 24, 2025

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

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
    77% 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

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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

60
AverageENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI76.5 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions884.46 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

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
  • W 125 ST/5 AVM125M101
    0.5 mi10 min
  • E 125 ST/5 AVM101M125
    0.5 mi10 min
  • MADISON AV/E 125 STM1
    0.5 mi11 min
  • E 125 ST/MADISON AVM125M101
    0.5 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 175 Henry H GarnetElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • P.s. 197 John B. RusswurmElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • P.s. 092 Mary Mcleod BethuneElementary
    0.3 mi5 min
  • P.s. 133 Fred R MooreElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Success Academy Charter Ms Harlem North CentralCharter
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Democracy Preparatory Charter SchoolSecondary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter SchoolK-12
    0.2 mi4 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • St Mark The Evangelist SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Fellowship Of Learning SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Ny Center For Child Development
    0.4 mi7 min

At a glance

Year built1963
Floors16
Total units160
ClassD4
BBL1019190026

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