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137 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00885-0029Map

Owner of record: K.e.p. Truong LLC

137 Lexington Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is K.e.p. Truong LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 14 of the 32 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 17% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 32

  • A

    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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling. in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling. in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls. in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling. at bilkhead at public hall at east , 4th story

    Apr 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall. at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall. at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling. at bulkhead at public hall at east , 4th story

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide door handle at bulkhead door. exterior at public hall at east , 4th story

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bicycle at 4 sty public hall.

    Sep 11, 1985

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall bulkhead to roof.

    Apr 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective window frame public hall bulkhead.

    Apr 14, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective waterproofing material exterior north wall public bulkhead.

    Apr 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 26

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 28, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display without a permit

    Aug 25, 2008

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 17, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 17, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain. noted: wooden box/combustible material installed and erected that partially blocks duct for laundry exhaust at roof level of building., repair and or replace

    Mar 29, 2023 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39026529z issued on 08/06/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.

    Oct 14, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building exterior walls in a code complaint manner. noted: building exterior wall metal trim detached and hanging near laundromat awning exposure #1. also, observed vertical and horizontal e

    Aug 6, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 7, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 19, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 19, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 23, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
5,708 ft²
Lot area
1,424 ft²
Zoning
C6-2A
Community board
106
Council district
2
Block / lot
885 / 29
Assessed value
$1,988,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #106701, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.

Questions about 137 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 137 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is K.e.p. Truong LLC.

Does 137 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 137 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 137 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 137 Lexington Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.