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261 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00891-0027Map

Owner of record: The Bromley Company LLC.

261 Lexington Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1940 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 148 residential units across 13 floors. The owner of record is The Bromley Company LLC.. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on September 24, 2024. City tax records listed 35 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
37
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 24, 2024

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 2024
35
About 24% of the building's 148 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 · 8

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10f, 10th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 10F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilling in the bathroom located at apt 10f, 10th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 10F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south,east, and west walls. in the bathroom located at apt 10f, 10th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 10F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall inside the closet. in the 1st room from north located at apt 10f, 10th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 10F

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway

    Jun 5, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at northeast

    Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at northeast

    Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 37

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 13, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 13, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 5, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 5, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 3, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 3, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 3, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 26, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 26, 2015

    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 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 15, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 26, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 26, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 14, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 14, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 2, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 2, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 16, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 12, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 12, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 8, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 8, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p20555

    Aug 13, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional

    Jul 1, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)properly secure the smoke hole grating in motor room

    Oct 25, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 5

  • Non-hazardous

    32a,50b,50d,50a,50c,50e/50a-boiler insulation jacket defective/50b-oilon flr/50c-controls connected w/undersized pipe/50d-holes in boiler room walls/50e-no access to top of boiler check safety valves

    Jul 3, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    32a,50b,50d,50e,50a,50c/50a-control connected undersized piping/50b-noaccess to top of boiler room to check safety valves/50c-wiring not secure/50d-oil tank to show proper procedure followed for abandon tank

    Jul 3, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with permissable projections above grade & beyond street line: noted at grd. floor medical office along south west corner of buildings on e 35th street 4 air condition window units below 10

    Feb 22, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of mechanical equiptment without first obtaining equiptment use permit. noted: 3rd floor mounted 10 ton a/c unit. singer) servicing lobby of building. remedy: obtain equiptment use permit

    Nov 1, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect: parapet wall is out of plum and leaning to inter part of roof. remedy: make all repairs in a lawful manner forthworth.

    Jun 5, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 10F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 10F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 24, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 21, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 1, 2010 · Apt 6C

    Close
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  • General

    Mold

    Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 1, 2007 · Apt 8C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 1, 2007 · Apt 8C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 22, 2006 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 22, 2006 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 14, 2006 · Apt ANON

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 8, 2006 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 8, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 4, 2006 · Apt 11G

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 1, 2006 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 26, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Aug 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    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 (D6)
Year built
1940
Floors
13
Residential units
148
Building area
130,272 ft²
Lot area
10,898 ft²
Zoning
R10
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
891 / 27
Assessed value
$11,444,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100878, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.

Questions about 261 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 261 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Bromley Company LLC..

Does 261 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 261 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 35 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 24% of its 148 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 261 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 261 Lexington Avenue?

It has 148 residential units and 154 units in total.

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