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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 10
- 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.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
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 - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
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.
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
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.