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280 LENOX AVENUE

Manhattan · Central Harlem · New York, NY 10027

Built 1900 5 Floors 17 Units Walk-Up Apartments
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99/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

280 LENOX AVENUE is a boutique pre-war walk-up apartments building with walk-up in Central Harlem. Central Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers an active urba... Zoned C4-4A, this building sits in a general commercial district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Central Harlem

Central Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers an active urban lifestyle.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01722-0001

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Recently Rented in This Building

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date ▼ Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 5Feb 21, 2017$3,000/mo42900
Unit 2Jan 23, 2017$3,300/mo32-
Unit 5Jan 20, 2016$3,600/mo321,200
Unit 4Feb 2, 2016$3,700/mo32-
Unit 1Dec 14, 2016$3,750/mo43-
Unit 4Jan 5, 2017$3,100/mo32-
Unit 3Feb 21, 2017$3,200/mo32900
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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

125 St

264 ft away

23456ABCD

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
Grades PK-5 · 0.82 mi
DOE Profile →

Third-party school info: GreatSchools · NYC DOE

School zones and assignments change. Verify current eligibility with NYC DOE directly.

Source: NYC Department of Education (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C4-4A

General commercial district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
4.16 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Walk-Up Apartments (C7)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1900
Last Altered
1986
Floors
5
Buildings on Lot
4
Total Units
20
Residential Units
17
Gross Floor Area
24,122 sq ft
Lot Area
5,800 sq ft
Lot Frontage
57 ft
Lot Depth
95 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 10
City Council
District 9
School District
5
Police Precinct
28
Fire Company
L014
Sanitation District
10
BBL
1017220001.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 280 LENOX AVENUE

What kind of building is 280 LENOX AVENUE?
280 LENOX AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Walk-Up Apartments (building class C7).
When was 280 LENOX AVENUE built?
Built in 1900, 5 floors, 20 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 280 LENOX AVENUE?
17 residential units across 5 floors. The building also contains 3 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 280 LENOX AVENUE?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 280 LENOX AVENUE?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 280 LENOX AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 125 St (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, B, C, D lines), approximately 264 ft away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 280 LENOX AVENUE?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 280 LENOX AVENUE?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 280 LENOX AVENUE?
The current owner of 280 LENOX AVENUE is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-01722-0001 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 280 LENOX AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 280 LENOX AVENUE is 1-01722-0001. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1722) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (1). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 280 LENOX AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 280 LENOX AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01722-0001 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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