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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 10
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at laundry room at cellar
Nov 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at boiler room at cellar
Nov 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.