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157 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00885-0063Map

Owner of record: 30th And Lex LLC

157 Lexington Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 12 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is 30th And Lex LLC. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on December 16, 2023.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
36

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 16, 2023

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 10

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at building entrance door. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at fire door leading to stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at fire door leading to stairs at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at fire door leading to cellar at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Nov 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at laundry room at cellar

    Nov 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at boiler room at cellar

    Nov 29, 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit sliding glass door at terrace in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 26

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 27, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 26, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    The borough commissioner has issued a stop work order for application #103182734 due to applicant withrawal, stop all work immediate, make s ite safe. contact borough commissioner's office immediately

    Mar 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 6, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 8, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 12, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 29, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 29, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 8, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 5, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 14, 2007

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 10, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 29, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 29, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 10, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 20, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 6, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 4, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Basement hoistway door release roller damaged, replace with new unit

    Jun 16, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    52m7,52m7. 52m7-cable spin out missing carside; 52m7-cable spin out missing in the pit.

    Sep 19, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    16b1,16b1. bottom access door needs to be adjusted to open properly. 16b1-platform car door needs to be adjusted to open properly.

    Sep 19, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:extension of a part of the 1st fl of the bldg on the sidewalk in front of the bldg thereby creating an entrancefoyer approx 5x15 for the restaurant'penelope'operating in the 1st fl

    Dec 14, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection : work noted: interior removal of partitions and debris without approved plans. location : interior at 159 lexington and thruput . noted: permits posted o

    Feb 24, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall(potential harzardous condition)noted:multiple cracks in parapet wall on front facade also front facade is bowing actual approx. 1' to 2' starting at top of 1st fl. near

    Feb 24, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupeid without a valid c of o. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.

    Oct 17, 1988

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 12, 2024 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 7PH

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 9, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 9, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 25, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Nov 25, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 1D3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 2B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D5)
Year built
1920
Floors
7
Residential units
12
Building area
10,300 ft²
Lot area
1,957 ft²
Zoning
C6-2A
Community board
106
Council district
2
Block / lot
885 / 63
Assessed value
$2,670,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #141782, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.

Questions about 157 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 157 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 30th And Lex LLC.

Does 157 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 157 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 157 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 157 Lexington Avenue?

It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.

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