501 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01302-0021Map
Owner of record: 501 Lexington Development Company, LLC
501 Lexington Avenue is a hotel built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10017. The owner of record is 501 Lexington Development Company, LLC. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 78
- ECB violations
- 30
- HPD complaints
- 4
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 · 16
- 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 - 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 - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
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 2, 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.
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
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- 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.
Nov 6, 2017
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 - 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 1, 2015
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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 78
- Construction other optional
Structure rendered non compliant at time of inspection. damage observed to have been sustained. several metal support columns displaced and cross bracing bent and defective due to car impact. location of damage to sidewalk corner of lexington avenue and east 47th street
Sep 13, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Feb 20, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2021
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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 19, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 20, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Feb 26, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 29, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 28, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 28, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 1, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 1, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 1, 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 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Jun 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Mar 20, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Feb 2, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Feb 2, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 30
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: at the time of inspection observed at exp #1(west elev.) spalling facade stone of water table between 12th floor. 1 roof. remedy: maintain e
Mar 18, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3307.4.1 at inspection of a 18 stories building under alteration i observed construction activities on the pedestrian sidewalk, the sidewalk was completely blocked on the 2 end causing the pedestrian to use
Oct 29, 2024 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3303.12.4 at inspection of 18 stories building under alteration permit, i observed construction activities on going , observed freight and passenger elevators in the building being use for construction activ
Oct 4, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to secure plywood been placed inadequately over front cantilever at exposure one and were debris over the plywood creating hazardous for pedestrians entering the area and using sidewalk. stop all work
Sep 30, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failed to maintain supported scaffold as per code specifications. observed unsafe supported scaffold on 2nd floor loose planks contrary with bc 3314.12.6, no mudsills and no guardrails no toe board. all above c
Sep 30, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed on 2nd floor loose guard rails and vertical netting creating a hazardous for people and property also in contrary with bc-3308.1 protection shall be provided along unenclosed perimeters as required by
Sep 30, 2024 · Penalty $5,030
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide construction fence contrary to bc 3303.13.1 fencing. a fence meeting the requirements of section 3307.7, creating hazardous to public and property. fence shall be maintained throughout the du
Sep 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,030
Resolve - Class - 1
Failed to comply with manufacture recommendations for bakers scaffold as making modifications using 2x4 lumpers and planks also metal studs, creating unsafe support creating an immediate hazardous may cause inj
Feb 7, 2024 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide and maintain adequate housekeeping at top floor by the out rigger supporting elements as big piles of combustible loose debris were found on such area, creating hazardous of start fire, and m
Feb 7, 2024 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed at 6:00am sidewalk shed with no light under the sidewalk shed comply with code
Feb 17, 2023 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Observed a supported scaffold @ exp.#4 approx 80ft high by 6ft wide, upon researching the d.o.b. data-base, observed the permit for the supported scaffold had expired on 10/1/2022, renew permit.
Oct 25, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,device,appliances or wiring in use.(bsmt) feeder for two disconnectors:the two feeders one over (fused),two (illegal) (temp) (on) the (main)
Mar 27, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work w/out a permit.bsmt service equipment:two 100 feeders 2-100 disconnectors."not on file"."please note" this is not a final insp!! roger smith hotel!!rem:obtain permit,
Mar 27, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical system coordination.where on orderly shutdown is reguired to minimize the hazard(s) to personnel & equipment a system of condition based on the following two conditions shall be permiteed.(1)coordina
Mar 27, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000004829 has been inspected, tested and disinfected and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented by november 1, 2016. rem: file annual
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. 36012751n. remedy: file an amended report following
Sep 17, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repa
Mar 26, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Approved plans for supported scaffold not available on site as required copies ofthe approved plans shall be maintained at the site & made available upon request remedy:provide plans
Jul 15, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted erected sidewalk shed approx 125'. noted: colgate scaffold corp has sign on shed w/wrong address 497 lexingtonave per # 103670332 shed up for 4 years. remedy: obtain permit for
Jan 8, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file
Jun 25, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:erected 1/2 story sidewalk shed on lexington avenue and along east 47 street.remedy:obtain permit.
Apr 26, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having a prohibited sign on a sidewalk shed. remedy: remove illegal signs.
Apr 26, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed not maintained.noted:front shed has two light not working and three lights also not working along east 47 street.remaining lights are working.remedy:maintain shed.replace defective bulbs.
Apr 26, 2004 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection or exterior walls appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file the
Dec 26, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to submit a fourth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 10 of 1980 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file
Apr 23, 1998 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
47l12,73u7,2x11,31q7,3o2. 47-governor rope rouged & heavily lubed. 73-proper city number on entire device. 2-repair alarm system. 31- cover all open boxes. 3-clean top of car.
Feb 18, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39h.
Apr 4, 1995 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39h.
Apr 4, 1995 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46h,39h
May 5, 1994 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of pa without a current permit on 1st floor resturant lilys'. remedy:obtain a current pa permit.
Sep 17, 1992 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 311
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 5, 2009 · Apt 306
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | $19,962,800 | Other hotels | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H3)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 17
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 92,501 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,050 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-3
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1302 / 21
- Assessed value
- $10,476,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #107840, last renewed Dec 18, 2024.
Questions about 501 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 501 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 501 Lexington Development Company, LLC.
Does 501 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 501 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 501 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1927 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.