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303 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00893-0025Map

Owner of record: Sonesta Shelburne Hotel LLC

303 Lexington Avenue is a hotel built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10016. The owner of record is Sonesta Shelburne Hotel LLC. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 6 of the 10 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2021.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
59
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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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 2021
1

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 · 10

  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    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 15, 2023

    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

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 59

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 30, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 9, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 19, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 19, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 14, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 9, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 20, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 20, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 20, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Cycle 7 unsafe report filed

    Feb 14, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 8, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 8, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 8, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 20, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 20, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 20, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jan 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 21, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 15, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 3, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 3, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 3, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Emergency power none

    Ll2604e-emergency power none

    Mar 31, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Mar 20, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 29, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 29, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 29, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Feb 2, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 11, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 11, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 11, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Jan 28, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 9, 2003

    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
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Jan 30, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Jan 16, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Feb 19, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 1

    There are 2 double sided signs that are permitted. m01000752-i1-sg issued: 03/14/2024 expires: 09/17/202. however there are 2 signs that are not permitted. lights are and environmental issue not dob jurisdictio

    Aug 29, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permit holder failed to ensure workers recieve site safety orientationor refresher.note:at time of inspection of an existing 15 story building with facade restoration jobs,active jobsite with 10 workers doing f

    Jul 30, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc 3314.1 unsafe pipe scaffold not comply with code specifications note:at time of inspection of 15 story an existing building with facade operations active jobsite.i observed a pipe scaffolds around the bulkhe

    Jul 30, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved plans or construction documents and approved amendments.note:attimed inspection of an alt 2 facade job on a 15 story building suspended scaffold in place and in use at exposure

    Oct 6, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg.roof level chimney has step cracking& open mortar joints level elevator exp3.rem:maintain exterior bldg provide safety measures repair damage.

    May 21, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Removal of shed or protective measure w/o dept approval -shed has beenremoved w/o dob approval & before the ammended report was accepted.rem:comply with code/as per 1rcny 103-04.

    May 21, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 901(g) specially crew: where rigging work is best handled by or required crews of a specialty trade. a letter must be submitted to cranes & derrick for approval. noted: no submitted crew letter on site for

    Mar 21, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    40b07 34i10 40b-provide safe access to elevator overload room on roof 34i-patch holes door frame 14fl and 15fl

    May 23, 2011

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Supervision of use of rigging equipment w/o a special rigger's licenseon site.men working w/o rigger's license or certificates of fitness onsite.remedy: obtain license.

    Sep 27, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure maintain interior bldg defect noted: at cellar level of drinking,eating establishment known as "rare" above grill and friers, extraction ventilatioin hood has insufficient extraction of exhaust fumes. r

    Dec 5, 2005

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications noted front shed with no extensions at bot ends and no diagonal outriggers remedy:conform to bldg code spec's extend shed 20 feet at both ends install ou

    Apr 22, 2004 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Minimu, airborne noise insulation requirements exterior mechanical equipment, contrary to code. in that the distance from center line of fan to the window affected (situated on exterior wall of # 305 lexington

    Jul 17, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit noted exhaust system for servic e pantry discharge onthe north rear courtyard. locationlobby adjacent to north rear ball room remedy obtain a permit and approvals from this dept,

    Sep 26, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of pa without a current permit remedy obtain a permit emergency lighting inadequate does not conform with local law 41 of 19788 and directive 5 of 1979 remedy install triple head emer. lights at front

    Jul 6, 1989

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Emergency lighting is inoperative or defective at 1 and 2 meand of egress remedy repair or replace emergency lighting forthwith

    Apr 11, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 1012

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2015 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Dec 28, 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
Hotel (HB)
Year built
1925
Floors
15
Residential units
—
Building area
179,142 ft²
Lot area
13,814 ft²
Zoning
R10
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
893 / 25
Assessed value
$30,126,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #108587, last renewed Aug 18, 2022.

Questions about 303 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 303 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sonesta Shelburne Hotel LLC.

Does 303 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 303 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2021. To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 303 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

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