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251 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00890-0065Map

Owner of record: 251 Lexington I LLC

251 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 251 Lexington I LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 6 of the 13 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2019.

HPD violations
13
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 2019
1
About 8% of the building's 12 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 · 13

  • 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
  • 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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 15, 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Sep 8, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and wall bathroom 2 sty west apt 4 er1. , section '' ''

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling closet west room 2 sty west apt 4 er1. , section '' ''

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 3rd sty rear apt 6 r235. , section '' ''

    Jun 12, 1992 · Apt 6

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective soffit at 2 sty public hall stairs.

    Jun 9, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose window glass 4 sty west apt 11 south and north room top and lower sashes. , section '' ''

    Jun 9, 1992 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing counterbalance cover 4 sty west apt 11 south room north window. , section '' ''

    Jun 9, 1992 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Jun 11, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy. noted @ bas level having converted dr's apt. under c/o @ bas into college itu office for computers contrary to c/o . rem: alter current c/o; amend

    Apr 21, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having install signs w/o a permit (2) remedy : remove illegal work

    Dec 20, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having an illuminated sign w/o a current permit remedy : remove illegal work

    Dec 20, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having an illuminated sign larger than 8 sq ft in a window in c 1 - 9 remedy : remove illegla signage

    Dec 20, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having a projecting sign less than loft above the curb line remedy : remvoe illegal work

    Dec 20, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. note.-workers removing 3' brick wall about 2' wide along north side (exterior) of 245-249 lexington ave. (yeshiva university). no approved plans or permits at site. location is basement

    Aug 7, 1992 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 27, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1923
Floors
5
Residential units
12
Building area
8,409 ft²
Lot area
2,083 ft²
Zoning
R10
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
890 / 65
Assessed value
$1,424,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #137162, last renewed Sep 5, 2023.

Questions about 251 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 251 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 251 Lexington I LLC.

Does 251 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 251 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 8% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 251 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 251 Lexington Avenue?

It has 12 residential units and 15 units in total.

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