338 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00895-0021Map
Owner of record: Rakoff Marolda Corp
338 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Rakoff Marolda Corp. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 47
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 55
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 26, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at basement
Jan 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 8, 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
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, 2024
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 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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak throughout ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 25, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
Sep 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 4R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked
Dec 15, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable eye and hasp at scuttle cover at roof
Dec 15, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 3rd story
Dec 13, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Dec 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mail boxes at public hall, 1st story
Dec 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door to building , 1st story
Jul 12, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department open but not sealed at cellar
Oct 18, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 100 watts at front areaway
Aug 29, 2000
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty west apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Nov 2, 1998 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinklerhead 2 3 and 4 sty public hall.
Nov 2, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material boxes boiler room cellar.
Nov 2, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, boiler room cellar.
Aug 1, 1998
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective springklerhead 1 sty public hall.
Aug 1, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors public hall all stys.
Oct 13, 1987
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-21.07 adm code provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Oct 6, 1987
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar at front.
Oct 6, 1987
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 20, 1996
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 20, 1996
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 5, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
As per one weil mclain, lgb-7 heating boiler. ans z21.13b-2014. boiler not registered. apply for proper permits. correct violating conditions and call for an inspection.
Sep 27, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o pemrit. noted:, @the time of inspection observed in the commercial store in 1st. floor installing drop ceiling & walls framing metal studs, w/o a permit. work done 40%. rem: obtain permit.
Oct 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. @the time of inspection observed in the commercial store in 1 st. floor removing kitchen sink & all plumbing connections for this sink. work done w/o a pemrit.rem: obtain permit.
Oct 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. @the time of inspection oberved in the commercial sotre in 1st. floor installing new lighting fixtures, back box's & new cables for the drop celing and walls al work w/o permit. work done 40%
Oct 9, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:, @the inspection time observed in the 1st, floor commercial store one wooden bracing broken in the ceiling, also observed big hole in the ceiling in
Oct 9, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specification. noted: at time of inspection,approx 6:20am shed has inoperable/(mgt) lit light fixtures. remedy: conform shed to code specification.
Sep 6, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Installation of air conditioning unit on roof without first obtaining an equiptment use permit or equipment work rermit.in that an air conditioning unit exeeding the 2 ton capacity has been installed on roof of
Nov 20, 1996
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 2, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Doors
Jun 30, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 12, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 22, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 20, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 4,905 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,560 ft²
- Zoning
- R10
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 895 / 21
- Assessed value
- $1,336,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #131523, last renewed Jan 5, 2026.
Questions about 338 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 338 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rakoff Marolda Corp.
Does 338 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 338 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 338 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 338 Lexington Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.