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296 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00893-0017Map

Owner of record: 123 E 37 St Owners Corp

296 Lexington Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1940 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 94 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is 123 E 37 St Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
32
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 7

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Nov 2, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice kitchen 15 sty southeast apt 15c. , section '' ''

    Oct 15, 1990 · Apt 15C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches throughout 15 sty southwest apt 15c. , section '' ''

    Mar 5, 1987 · Apt 15C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling of south room of 15 sty southwest center apt 15c. , section '' ''

    Mar 5, 1987 · Apt 15C

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 32

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 14, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 14, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years

    Jun 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 9, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 9, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 20, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 20, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an energy efficiency report (eer) per ad. code sec. 28-308.4

    Dec 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Jul 20, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 20, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 7, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 7, 2010

    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

    Dec 22, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 22, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 15, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 15, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 9, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 9, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 21, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p20492

    Apr 10, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51-file bldg notice for new door operation & door locks

    Jan 18, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51-file bldge notice for new door operation & door locks

    Jan 18, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted:at time of inspection observed at the 1st fl level in apt in the installation of new electrical cables for new electrical boxes switches and lights in ceilings. also new electrical pane

    Jul 12, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments: noted: sidewalk bridge is in the process of being removed w/o the permission of dob, no site safety manager at site while

    Mar 29, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Expired permit noted notification of staging and outrigger beam use by special rigger has expired on 12/22/11 cd5 was issued for swing boom material hoist sr11/0536 rem: renew cd5 partial swo material hoist iss

    Feb 23, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failed to notify dept obtain permit prior to use installation noted no notification made for material hoist swing boom in use at exp #1 at time of insp rem: notify the dept

    Feb 23, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Noted at time of arrival at job site witness a worker on top of sidwalk shed smoking while handlerling a tag line fro the material hoist that was lowering material off door rem; comply w/ code

    Feb 23, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3314.8 except for scaffold platform 6ft or less above the ground the open sides and ends of every scaffold platform shall be provided w/ a guardrail system and toeboard noted at bulkhead observed 2 two workers

    Feb 23, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. as noted: at time of inspection at above active facade alteration site observed supported scaffold erected on 13 & 14 floor set back approx 4 frame on exposure 3 & 4,w/o 1st obtaining permit.

    Jul 20, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Smoking at construction site. as noted: at time of inspection at above active construction site observed worker (janusz zyzik) smoking w/i construction site,smoking observed on 14 floor setback at exposure 3.

    Jul 20, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved site safety plans: as noted: at time of inspection at above active facade alteration observed no overhead protection provided on exposure 2 over alleyway as indicated on site

    Jul 20, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3301.7 failure to provide design drawing. note: at time of inspection at above active facade alteration site observed platform has been erected over pipe scaffold approx 6' feet by 6' feet on 15 floor to

    Jul 20, 2011

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by authorized person at site. as noted: at time of inspection at above active facade alt site observed facade work in progress on east & south east

    Jun 13, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    40o02,46o02,50y14,74q12,74b12.40o-gouner dirty with too much grease and unit-46002 ropes are dirty with grease 50y-seal oil legh.74q-cooling contact not covered-replace cover.74b-remove wood from shackles and

    Aug 7, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50y22d74m1174o74d 50-repair leak 22 secure exti 74-provide cover on box top 11-remove jumper & wire car lights properly 74-clean top of car 74-secure cover on box top of car.

    Aug 1, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74o74m74m22d 74-clean top of car 74-provide cover on box top of car 74-provide covers on boxes under car 22-properly secure exit.

    Aug 1, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 10E

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 15A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 8E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2G

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 16, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Jul 23, 2026$750,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Apr 10, 2026$630,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Apr 8, 2026$360,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Feb 1, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Jan 9, 2026$378,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Sep 5, 2025$785,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1940
Floors
15
Residential units
94
Building area
75,273 ft²
Lot area
6,400 ft²
Zoning
R10
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
893 / 17
Assessed value
$9,921,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #113358, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 296 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 296 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 123 E 37 St Owners Corp.

Does 296 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 296 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 296 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 296 Lexington Avenue?

It has 94 residential units and 97 units in total.

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