235 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00889-0063Map
Owner of record: Lex 34th Equities, LLC
235 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Lex 34th Equities, LLC. HPD has recorded 158 housing violations here, most recently on May 13, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 158
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 253
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 158
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down stopper installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 13, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at vestibule door , 1st story
May 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household storage at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 5th story
May 12, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - 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.
Apr 29, 2026
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt o, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2021 · Apt O
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt o, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2021 · Apt O
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt o, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2021 · Apt O
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt o, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2021 · Apt O
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt o, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2021 · Apt O
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt o, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2021 · Apt O
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at bulkhead to roof at public hall stairs, 5th story
Oct 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Oct 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing at all stories at public hall
Oct 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall. in the 2nd room from east located at apt 0, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2020 · Apt 0
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd bathroom from east located at apt o, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2020 · Apt O
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling. in the 2nd room from east located at apt o, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2020 · Apt O
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt o, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2020 · Apt O
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt o, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt O
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt o, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt O
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt o, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt O
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt o, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt O
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at east wall in the bathroom located at apt o, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt O
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt o, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt O
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt o, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt O
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.
Oct 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ,sign missing at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
May 5, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof
May 5, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Sep 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Sep 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at center and south section of roof
Sep 12, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sub roof at center and south section of roof
Sep 12, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated cylinder lock installed at bulk head roof door
Sep 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water tower removed at south section of roof
Sep 12, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped water riser at south section of roof
Sep 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective rain leader at bulk head roof south exterior wall
Sep 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household itmes at 5th balcoy,front west at fire escape
May 17, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture on south wall in the bathroom located at apt o, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt O
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer intercom system from 1st. story public hall vestibule to in the foyer located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and all walls throughout entire apt. in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 14
- 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 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - 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 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - 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 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 9, 1997
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 30, 1995
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
51-filw proper paper work for removal of sw elev 2556
Oct 7, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000005365 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented by november,1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Class - 2
15,16,24a,32a,34b,38,50,50a,50b,50c. 50-heat timer defective 50a-swing check valve missing in boiler feed. 50b-boiler flue pipe not supported 50c-dom.hot water heater outside boiler room,flue pipe not b vent.
Jan 26, 2010 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
6a,16,32a,50,50a,50b. 50-control covers missing 50a-castiron circulator installed in dom. water line. 50b-boiler flue pipe supported w/wire from water pipe.
Jan 26, 2010 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: installation of a/c unit at east wall with interior duct system contrary to rc 13-1 a/c unit york 2ea120a25 reinspection of violation #103095c6h01 remedy: obtain all necessary
Oct 30, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted installation of a/c unit at east wall with interior duct system contrary to rc 13-1 discharge directly onto street. approx 6'high unit (york 2ea120a25). remedy: file plans obtai
Oct 30, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without apemrit noted installation of a.c unit at west wall with interior duct system contrary to rc 13-1 discharge direct onto street approx 6'high unit york 2ea120a25 dba sims foods remedy obtain permit
Aug 12, 1993 · Penalty $175
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 2, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 26, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 15, 2020 · Apt O
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 15, 2020 · Apt O
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 15, 2020 · Apt O
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 15, 2020 · Apt O
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 15, 2020 · Apt O
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 3, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 3, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 3, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 11, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 13, 2018 · Apt O
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 13, 2018 · Apt O
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 6
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 6
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt O
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt O
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2017 · Apt O
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2017 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2017 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 12,840 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-9
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 889 / 63
- Assessed value
- $2,191,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #111101, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 235 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 235 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lex 34th Equities, LLC.
Does 235 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 158 housing violations at this property.
Is 235 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 235 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 235 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.