344 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00895-0074Map
Owner of record: Moshe Rabenu LLC
344 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 15 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Moshe Rabenu LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024. 1 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 37
- ECB violations
- 68
- HPD complaints
- 14
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 · 35
- 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.
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 - 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.
Oct 25, 2019
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.
Oct 9, 2018
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.
Oct 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings at all stories at public hall
Mar 20, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin flies and mosquitoes at basement and public hallway , 2nd story
Mar 20, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and ceilings at all stories at public hall
Mar 20, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balluster at handrail at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing plain glass skylight 4 sty public hall.
Sep 13, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective west wall concrete block & retardent material boiler room cellar.
Sep 13, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling & walls fire retardent material throughout all stys public hall.
Sep 13, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing all stys.
Sep 13, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Sep 13, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Sep 13, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - 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 and or rear mailboxes public hall 1 sty.
Sep 13, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty public hall bathroom.
Jan 2, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Jan 2, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Jan 2, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts incandescent minimum required.
Aug 20, 1985
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective lock and assemlby at entrance door from street to 1st sty vestibule public hall.
Aug 20, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at vestibule door to 1st stypublic hall.
Aug 20, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating ceiling 1 sty rear apt 1 front room. , section '' ''
Aug 15, 1984 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty rear apt 1 front room. , section '' ''
Aug 15, 1984 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame.
Mar 22, 1984
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Mar 22, 1984
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jan 20, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 1 sty rear apt sheetrock & wood stud partition erected ore & a t at rt rm contr to c/o 33324/47
May 8, 1980
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code remove the torn and/or loose floor covering public hall stairs all stys.
May 1, 1980
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brownstone spalling bldg front exterior wall all stys.
May 1, 1980
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly of basement sty vestibule door.
May 1, 1980
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective floor tiles 3 sty pub hall bathroom.
May 1, 1980
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors at 4 sty rear north room c6 entrance door.
Jun 29, 1979
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 37
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed various unsafe conditions such as loose masonry,cracked stones,masonry sitting on window sill&spalling@ expo#1 east elevation,observed loose masonry spalled brick work,&deteriorated mortar joints expo#2 south elevation remedy:replace and/or repair damaged facade
Aug 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed hazardo hazardous unsafe sonditions collapsing sections,loose masonry spalling and eroded joints.remedy:replace and or replaced damaged facade
May 1, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Emergency none
Ftm / sws
Jul 19, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to comply with comm's-order to vac.note: vacate order(partial) with #61/2013 issued 06/06/2013 is current in effect w/tenant reoccupy ing space remedy: comply w/comm's-order to vacate.part/vac for 2nd,3rd & 4th fls
Jun 13, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 13, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Jan 15, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
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 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 68
- Class - 2
Observed sidewalk shed in place at exp#1 not as per code, observed that sidewalk shed has no lighting and walking was in dark, not comply with bc 3307.6.4.8. this condition pose a tripping hazard for pedestrian
Sep 22, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. lighting fixture not secured/damaged. remedy: conform shed to code specifications.
Aug 30, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
At eastelevation stone arch at 1st story north side has crack approx 1/2 inch wide by 2 feet long running along joint to building.
Jul 13, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications.lighting fixtures not adequate.broken fixture.rem:conform shed to code specifications.
May 1, 2023 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3307648-failure to provide lighting for sidewalk shed.note:at time of inspection of a 4 story building i observed sidewalk shed installed at expo#1 without lighting bulbs to bring illumination to the area.i o
Oct 30, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification.note:at the time of inspection observed a heavy duty sidewalk shed at exp.#1,in frontof the bldg.pedestrian walking under this sws.also observed on this 30
Oct 27, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification #3307.6.4.8. note: at the time of my inspection,i observed sidewalk shed erected at exp#1. i also observed that all light bulbs in place underside the side
Jul 12, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed lighting. note: at the time of inspection i observed a sidewalk shed erected at exp1. i also observed that o light bulb underside sidewalk shed was illuminated. the underside of sidewalk shed sha
May 4, 2019 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification.note @ time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed on exp1 w/ the following objections.damaged/broken/missing mudsills.damaged/missing parapet walls,no job
Jul 17, 2017 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to obtain a temporary construction permit prior to installation/use of sidewalk shed.note @ time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed on exp1 w/o a permit.rem obtain a permit
Jul 17, 2017 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exp#1. erected sidewalk shed appx 30 linear feet installed under job#110447400 but noted sidewalk shed parapet at east si
Jul 13, 2017 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site. expired permit noted at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed was ereted under job#110447400 issued on 3/10/2009 and expired on 1/27/2010 responded failed to renew
Jul 13, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. at time of inspectionobserved at exterior front facade masonry is loose and cracked throughout,decorative arch and cornice above the main entrance door also has
Jul 13, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian doesn't meet code specifications. note; at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place on exp. # 1 that doesn't meet therequired code specification. sidewalk shed isn't extend ( 5' under 100
Feb 1, 2017 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site.expired permit. note: at timeof inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place with permit of sidewalk shed expired. remedy: comply with code. obtain permit
Feb 1, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35052541h issued on 6/06/13 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit.at 1st story c
Sep 8, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35052541h issued on 6/6/13 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.for work w/o a permit @ 1st fl level
Jul 18, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35052541h issued on 6/6/13. for work w/o a permit at 1st fl level. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
May 20, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order conatined in notice of vio#35052541h issued on 6/6/13.original 1st fl office converted to class "a" aptno permit.rem:comply w/the comm's order.
Mar 7, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35022541h issued on 6/6/13. original 1st fl office converted to class'a' apt w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Dec 1, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35022541h issued on 6/6/13.for work w/o a permit.installed plumbing electrical & erected full height partition @ 1st fl level.re
Oct 6, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35022541h issued on 6/6/13. for work w/o a permit. at 1st fl sty of bldg original layout of office change to create a class'a' apt.
Sep 10, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of violaion #35022541h issued on 6/6/13.for work w/o a permit:installed plumb,elect & full height partitions @ 1st fl.rem:comply w/the comm's order.
Aug 8, 2014 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of vio#35022541hissued on 6/6/13.for work w/o a permit noted:@ 1st story of bldg, original layout of office change to create a class "a" apt.rem:comply w/th
Jul 12, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specification.note:sidewalk shed havebeen erected @ exp#1(lexington ave)sidewalk shed not extended 5ft overthe bldg line that does not meet code specifications.rem:conform shed
Jul 9, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit:expired permit.note:sidewalk shed have been installed @ exp#1(lexington ave)under permit #110447400-01-eq-sh the sws permitexpired @ 01/27/10.rem:renew permit.
Jul 9, 2014 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of vio. # 35022541h issued on 06/06/13. for work w/o a permit. at cellar, installed plumbing, electrical & full height partitions. remedy: compl
Jun 6, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the comm's order contained in nov#35022541h issued on 6/6/13.for work w/o a permit.noted:@ 1st story of bldg,originallayout of office changed to create a class a apt.rem:comply with the c
May 7, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 35022541h issued on 6/6/13. for work without a permit. at cellar, installed plumbing, electrical and full height partitions.
Apr 1, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#35022541h issuedon 6/6/13.for work w/o a permit.noted:at 1st story of bldg,original layout of office changed to create a class 'a'.rem:comply w/the comm's o
Mar 14, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #35022539z issued on 6.6.13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102 01 for failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: at
Feb 24, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35022541h issued on 6/6/13. for work w/o a permit. at cellar,installed plumbing,electrical & full height partitions. remedy: comply
Feb 24, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's for notice of violation #35022539z issued on 6/6/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 &1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.
Jan 17, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #35022541h issued on 6.6.13. for work w/o a permit. noted: at 1st sty of bldg original layout of office changed to create a class a apt. remedy:
Jan 17, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of buildings for nov #35022541h issued on 6/6/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.
Dec 9, 2013 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35022541h issued on 6/06/13. work w/o permit. at cellar,installed plumbing,electrical & full height partitions. rmdy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Dec 9, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35022539z issued on 6/6/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintain bldg in cod
Oct 4, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #35022541h issued on 6.6.13 for work w/o a permit. noted: at 1st sty of bldg original layout of office changed to create a class 'a' apt installed
Oct 4, 2013 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35022540x issued on 6/6/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for occupancy contrary to that
Oct 4, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to obtain a temporary construction permit prior to installation/use or sidewalk shed. noted: last permit filing for shed erected under permit #110447400 was in 2009,exp on 1-27-10. remedy: obtain temporary
Sep 6, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specification. noted: at time of inspection. approx 6:15am shed has inoprable/not lit light fixtures. remedy: conform shed to code specification.
Sep 6, 2013 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #35022539z issued on 6.6.13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c.
Sep 4, 2013 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #35022541h issued on 6.6.13. create class 'a' apt at 1st flr w/o a permit. includes 3 pc bathroom & kitchen.remedy:comply w/the commissioner's order
Sep 4, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #35022540x issued on 6.6.13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c.
Sep 4, 2013 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. failed to obtain a (permit) a temp construction permit prior to installation/use of sidewalk shed. noted: sidewalk shed erected at front of bldg w/#110447400 has expired on 1.27.10. remedy:
Jun 17, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
B154,51,15,16,34b,3b,50a,b,c,d. 50a- flue pipe missing. 50b- boiler burner fumes, smoke, soot. 50c- fresh air intake w/goose neck. 50d- do not operate w/all hazardous conditions are immediately corrected & dob
Jun 15, 2013 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. found that address above ha sseveral leaks in the cellar. also the sewer pipe in cellar has several holes. cellar has at least 2" of water in back portion.
Jun 14, 2013 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.re:installation/maintenance of plumbing materials/equipments per pc 102.3; 27-902.found the address above has installed pvc piping in cellar area.also found tha
Jun 14, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
*cease use* b154:51,15,16,34b,3b,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e.50a:boiler burner excessive smoke & soot.50b:chimney clogged fumes.50c:pipe hot water relief valve discharge pipe straight down.50d:remove draft ( )50e:this
Jun 7, 2013 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.noted c of o #33324 dated 10/30/47 indicates basement to be used as store (tailer shop) & 1st story to be use as photostate studio & office.
Jun 6, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 9, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Mar 9, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 9, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Floor
Mar 9, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Stairs
Mar 9, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2005 · Apt A5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 6,171 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,679 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-3
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 895 / 74
- Assessed value
- $724,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #136686, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.
Questions about 344 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 344 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Moshe Rabenu LLC.
Does 344 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 344 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 344 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 344 Lexington Avenue?
It has 15 residential units and 17 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.