231 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00889-0065Map
Owner of record: Elliana Lex., LLC
231 Lexington Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 18 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Elliana Lex., LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 6 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 13
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 · 11
- 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, 2024
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.
Nov 2, 2022
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 - 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 - 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.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling east room 2 sty west apt 2b er1. , section '' ''
May 18, 1999 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front room 2 sty west apt 2b er1. , section '' ''
May 18, 1999 · Apt 2B
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 near vestibule at mailboxes 1 sty public hall & at boiler room entry
Nov 23, 1996
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system yard entrance locked
Nov 23, 1996
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty north apt 2a. , section '' ''
Mar 19, 1991 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 1 sty public hall rear.
May 23, 1990
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 23
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 8, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2013
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 10, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 27, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 6, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p5769
Sep 26, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
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- 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
Feb 10, 1997
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 - 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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
21-24-resh. 51-properly tag gov to show 5 yr safety test
Oct 7, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 8
- Hazardous
B4b/51/3b/7a/32a/34a/50/50a/50b/50c/50d 51-boiler sealed 2269 ppm co 50-flue pipe suported from steam pipe with band iron 50a-chimney cleanout door defective 50b-draft regulator does not swing 180 for gas. 50c-
May 17, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
7a/51/50 51-carbon monoxide 3251ppm scaled boiler 50-basket leaking on boiler clean out plates.can not be put back into opperation without dept of bldg inspection.
Feb 17, 2005 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Hazardous
50b,50c,50d,50e,b4b,51,3a,16,24a,32a,34a,38,40,44a,50,50a. 50-backflowpreventor not piped down. 50a-cement around chimney loose 50b-chimney clean out door broken.50c-boiler safety valves not piped down.50d
Apr 28, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
52o02/50e11/45b07/46b13/74m07/73o02/46o02. 22- clean broke pully and broke pads. 50 noise commutator. 45 use cotter pin and suitel. 46 re slockle colles. 74- cover resistance won car top. clean oil fron cable.
Feb 22, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
49a,49b.a-excessibe noise and vibration coming from boiler.power flame burner needs adjustment to meet specification of nb smith boiler.b-debris need to be removed from window to allow for meet specification of
May 22, 2001 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
49-burner needs to be adjusted to meet the specifications of the boil er-rumbling noise coming through the chimney.
Dec 18, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of bldg. hazardous condition noted: window sills & ledge cracked, broken & in danger of falling. remedy: provide sidewalk shed for public safety & make all repairs forthwith.
Apr 16, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m,35p.
Nov 3, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 6C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 7, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 7, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2017 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 17, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 19, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2004 · Apt 6B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 13,614 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,944 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-9
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 889 / 65
- Assessed value
- $1,918,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #127214, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.
Questions about 231 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 231 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Elliana Lex., LLC.
Does 231 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 231 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 231 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 231 Lexington Avenue?
It has 18 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.