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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 7
- 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 - 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 22, 2024
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
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Nov 2, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice kitchen 15 sty southeast apt 15c. , section '' ''
Oct 15, 1990 · Apt 15C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $750,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $630,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | $360,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $378,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $785,000 | Coops - 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.