The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 100% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 0. In ZIP 10027, 43% of residential buildings hold an A and
14% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
C
Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
3 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 0 class B, 2 class A. Oldest open since 2018-05-22.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
7 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Homeless Person Assistance (2) · Illegal Parking (2) · Noise (2) · Lead (1).
Filed construction activity
No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit
costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done
without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1888)
No
Six or more residential units (3)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
ORIENTAL DARIUS CO., LTD.
Head officer
PEICHUN LAI
Managing agent
FARHAT REALTY MANAGEMENT, LLC
Last registered
2025-10-06
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$2,827,000
$169,620
2026
$3,452,000
$207,120
2027
$3,000,000
$180,000
The city's market estimate has risen
6% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Hurricane evacuation zone 6 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
116 St — 2 3 · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 6-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Malcolm X Blvd / W 119 St — M7 M102 · 300 ft
Citi Bike
Lenox Ave & W 121 St · 200 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
7 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $215,345 on
2015-06-22 (lender: Hudson Valley Bank NA). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2017-12-18
Deed $4,590,000 — from BRITTAIN, BRUCE to ORIENTAL DARIUS CO., LTD
$4,590,000
2017-12-12
Sold for $4,590,000
$4,590,000
$1,530,000
2015-06-22
Agreement $1,000,000 — from BRITTAIN, BRUCE to HUDSON VALLEY BANK NA
$1,000,000
2015-06-22
Mortgage $215,345 — from BRITTAIN, BRUCE to HUDSON VALLEY BANK NA
$215,345
2011-06-08
Mortgage $835,500 — from BRITTAIN, BRUCE to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
$835,500
2011-01-03
Deed $825,000 — from 208 LENOX AVENUE CORP. to BRITTAIN, BRUCE
$825,000
2007-07-09
AL&R $1,512,500 — from 208 LENOX AVENUE CORP. to BENJAMIN FUNDING CORP.
$1,512,500
2007-07-09
Deed $1,475,000 — from FRANCIS, MICHAEL A to 208 LENOX AVENUE CORP.
$1,475,000
2005-09-23
Mortgage $467,500 — from FRANCIS, MICHAEL A to EASTERN SAVINGS BANK FSB
$467,500
1986-11-19
Mortgage $37,500 — from FRANCIS, MICHAEL A to CITY OF NEW YORK
$37,500
1986-11-19
Mortgage $37,500 — from FRANCIS, MICHAEL A to CITY OF NEW YORK
$37,500
Ten-year activity
20100
11
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
8
2
1
11
2018
0
7
1
1
9
2019
0
2
0
2
4
2020
0
2
0
0
2
2021
0
8
0
0
8
2022
0
6
0
1
7
2023
0
6
0
2
8
2024
0
2
0
2
4
2025
0
5
0
2
7
2026
1
3
0
2
6
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2022-02-15HPD class A: (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 HPD
2021-04-11311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2021-04-10311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2021-02-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-02-09311: Street Condition — Pothole
2020
2020-07-08Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020-06-15311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Face Covering Violation
2019
2019-10-25HPD class I: §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
2018-05-22Tenant complaint: GENERAL — SIGNAGE MISSING
2018-05-22HPD class A: § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM
2018-05-22HPD class C: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO H
2018-05-22HPD class A: § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND
2018-05-21311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2018-05-21Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2018-03-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-01-09Mortgage satisfied — from BRITTAIN, BRUCE to HUDSON VALLEY NATIONAL BANK; HUDSON VALLEY BANK, N.A,; HUDSON VALLEY BANK; STERLING NATION
2017
2017-12-19311: PLUMBING — RADIATOR
2017-12-19311: PLUMBING — RADIATOR
2017-12-19311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2017-12-19Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2017-12-19Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — RADIATOR
2017-12-19Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — RADIATOR
2017-12-18Deed $4,590,000 — from BRITTAIN, BRUCE to ORIENTAL DARIUS CO., LTD$4,590,000
2017-12-12Sold for $4,590,000$4,590,000
2017-09-12311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2017-06-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-01-18311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2015-10-01HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2015-06-22Agreement $1,000,000 — from BRITTAIN, BRUCE to HUDSON VALLEY BANK NA$1,000,000
2015-06-22Mortgage assigned — from WELLS FARGO BANK NA to HUDSON VALLEY BANK NA
2015-06-22Mortgage $215,345 — from BRITTAIN, BRUCE to HUDSON VALLEY BANK NA$215,345
2014-04-12311: Hazardous Materials — Chemical Odor (HD1)
2013
2013-10-28Certificate of occupancy Final
2013-09-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2013-08-15Certificate of occupancy Temporary
2013-06-18Permit PL — ISSUED
2012
2012-12-21Permit PL — ISSUED
2012-12-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-10-24Permit AL — ISSUED
2012-09-28311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2012-05-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-03-01Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-03-01Permit PL — ISSUED
2011
2011-12-13Permit PL — ISSUED
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2011-12-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-12-06311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2011-10-12Job filed: INSTALL NEW PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH LEAD A1 APPLICATION #120099035.$127,000
2011-09-23Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011-09-07Job filed: INSTALL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. THIS SYSTEM IS HYDRAULICALLY CALCULATED. THERE IS NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$54,000
2011-08-15Permit AL — ISSUED
2011-06-08Mortgage $835,500 — from BRITTAIN, BRUCE to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.$835,500
2011-04-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-01-03Deed $825,000 — from 208 LENOX AVENUE CORP. to BRITTAIN, BRUCE$825,000
2010
2010-04-23311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2010-04-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2009
2009-12-30Permit EQ — ISSUED
2009-11-04DOB complaint, category ?
2009-11-03DOB complaint, category ?
2009-10-16Permit EQ — ISSUED
2009-10-16Job filed: INSTALLATION OF 30 LINEAR FEET OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR BUILDING ALTERATION, FILED SEPARATELY. LIVE LOAD 300 PSF. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WI
2009-10-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2009-09-25Job filed: REPAIR OF THE FACADE$45,000
2009-09-25Job filed: REPAIR OF THE FACADE$45,000
2009-09-01HPD litigation: CONH
2009-07-20DOB violation UB:
2009-07-07Job filed: FILED AS LEAD APPLICATION TO CONVERT EXISTING CLASS B SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY (S SRO) TO CLASS A 3-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. INTERIOR GUT REHAB ,HORI$378,790
2009-07-07Job filed: FILED AS LEAD APPLICATION TO CONVERT EXISTING CLASS B SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY (S SRO) TO CLASS A 3-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. INTERIOR GUT REHAB ,HORI$378,790
2009-05-14ZONE — from SOMEFUN, ANTHONY
2009-05-14CERT — from OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY
2009-02-25City emergency repair (HWO): provide access and re-seal. remove all work related debris.$139
2009-02-04City emergency repair (OMO): seal up 1- use 6'' concrete blocks to seal two openings at first story front. 2- non-asbestos project. no p$450
2009-01-29DOB violation IMEGNCY:
2009-01-27ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS & APPURTENANCES. NOTED: AT THE WEST/FRONT EXPOSURE, FACADE BRICKS & MASONRY ARE LOOSE, DISLODGED, M$5,000
2009-01-26DOB complaint, category ?
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-11-13DOB complaint, category ?
2008-11-13DOB complaint, category ?
2008-02-19DOB violation LANDMK:
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-12-01DOB complaint, category ?
2007-11-29Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-11-29Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-11-29Permit EQ — ISSUED
2007-11-10DOB complaint, category ?
2007-11-05Mortgage satisfied — from FRANCIS, MICHAEL A to EASTERN SAVINGS BANK, FSB
2007-08-01VAC — from CITY OF NEW YORK
2007-07-20Mortgage assigned — from BENJAMIN FUNDING CORP. to TD BANKNORTH, N.A.
2007-07-11Permit EQ — ISSUED
2007-07-11Job filed: sidewalk fence shall be erected 20 linear feet of fence to do repairs .no change in use egress or occupancy .
2007-07-09AL&R $1,512,500 — from 208 LENOX AVENUE CORP. to BENJAMIN FUNDING CORP.$1,512,500
2007-07-09Deed $1,475,000 — from FRANCIS, MICHAEL A to 208 LENOX AVENUE CORP.$1,475,000
2007-07-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-09-07Job filed: Proposed gut rehabilitation and building extention, change of use from existing SRO to mixed use building including partition, plumbing, and mechanica$400,000
2006-08-16Permit EQ — ISSUED
2006-06-06Permit EQ — ISSUED
2006-05-30Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED 20' DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGES IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SHED TO COMPLY WITH LLL33/91 AND TPPN 9/9
2006-04-14Permit EQ — ISSUED
2006-04-03Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 20 LINEAR FEET OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH LL 33/91. NO CHANGE IN USE,
2006-04-03Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 20 LINEAR FEET OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH LL 33/91. NO CHANGE IN USE,
2006-03-16DOB complaint, category ?
2006-03-15ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL. DEFECT IS: AT 4TH FLOOR LEVEL, SECTION OF ROOF HAS FALLEN ONTO SIDEWALK. REMEDY: MAKE $350
2006-03-02Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-02-22Job filed: framing of floors andinstall new roof. There is no change inuse,egress or occupancy under this apllication.$40,000
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2006-01-02DOB complaint, category ?
2005
2005-11-09Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-11-03HPD litigation: CONH
2005-10-14Job filed: demolition of interior partition,florr joists and roof.removal of debris. There is no change in use,egress or occupancy under this application.$20,000
2005-10-14Job filed: demolition of interior partition,florr joists and roof.removal of debris. There is no change in use,egress or occupancy under this application.$20,000
2005-10-11JUDG — from CITY OF NEW YORK
2005-09-23Mortgage $467,500 — from FRANCIS, MICHAEL A to EASTERN SAVINGS BANK FSB$467,500
2005-09-23SUBM — from CITY OF NEW YORK/DEPT OF HOUSING PRESERV to EASTERN SAVINGS BANK FSB