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509 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01302-0051Map

Owner of record: Lexington Hotel Owner LLC

509 Lexington Avenue is a hotel built in 1929 in Manhattan, 10017. The owner of record is Lexington Hotel Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
151
ECB violations
48
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 12

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    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, 2024

    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.

    Nov 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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.

    Nov 2, 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.

    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
  • 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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2016

    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.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 151

  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)

    Jun 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9c unsafe report filed

    Jun 12, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2022

    Apr 22, 2023

    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 22, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 22, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 22, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 22, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 22, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 22, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 22, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 22, 2019

    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 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 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    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
  • 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
  • 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 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 8, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 25, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 25, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 25, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 25, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 25, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 25, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 25, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 25, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 25, 2014

    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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 48

  • Class - 1

    Vf. r t s .. elevator in building out of service. upon inspection the device is found to be out of service, repair and restore to service immediately ... re inspection required..

    Nov 13, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Vf. r t s ... elevator in building out of service , upon inspection the device is found to be out of service , repair and re store to service immediately.. re inspction required...

    Nov 13, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Vf. r t s .. elevator inbuilding out of service , upon inspection the device is found to be out of service .. repair and restore to service immediately.. re inspection required..

    Nov 13, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    98-bb-05: current five yaer test tag has expired-required to perform and five test.

    Apr 9, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. *roof level, observed cracked/spalled decorative stones facing east. rmdy: maintain exterior building facade, provide adequate safety measures

    Apr 2, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted 1st flr eating & drinking establishment "lq" having all exit passageways obstructed by various condition. remedy: remove obstructions.

    Jul 10, 2014 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current certificate of operation. pa #103586969 expired 08/16/12. rem: obtain a place of assembly cert of operation, decrease capacity to 79 persons.

    Jul 10, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner; fail to provide non-combustible proscenium curtain per bc410.3.5; 27-546. remedy: comply w/code.

    Jul 10, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. work noted install marquee w/signs on lexinton ave side work 100% complete. noted appl #103471342 disapproved & withdrawn. stop all work. remedy: obtain permit.

    Jul 10, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Alterd/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2.noted:@ time of insp co #110174775(t008)has expired w/ bldg being fully occupied.co expired on 05/26/14.rem:obtain valid c

    May 30, 2014

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Use of supported scaffold w/o a scaffold user certificate workers working on supported scaffold at time of inspection with no 4 hr scaffold user certificate remedy: comply with code

    Apr 30, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet code-specification. (no vandal proof light fixtures. permit # not displayed). remedy: conform shed to code-specification.

    Apr 7, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 28-118.3.2 in that temp c of o 103244730t011 has expired on 5/15/08 remedy: obtain valid c of o or discontinue illegal occupancy

    Jan 10, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Lifeline anchorage shall be fastened to a fixed safe point of anchorage shall be independent of the scaffold & shall be protected from sharpedges & abrasion life lines not protected in various locations on mas

    Jul 15, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Safe points of anchorage include structural members of a bldg lifeline tied to vent pipes & counter weights remedy:anchor to structural members of bldgs

    Jul 15, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum requirement (workers of suspended sc affolds w/o cert. of fitness) remedy:comply with code stop work order

    Jul 15, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work doesn't conform to approved construction documents & approved amendments inadequate weights tie backsno perpendicular to wall installedequipment outriggers does not match approved cds plans remedy:amend

    Jul 15, 2008 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sec. 27-1046. 1. three or more workers working on a 2 point suspended scaffold at one time. (except an engineer doing inspection.) no work can be performed during the inspection. 2. failed to notify the dob

    Nov 15, 2007 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of a place of assembly w/o current permit p.a. #103586969 expired 3/9/06. remedy: obtain a p.a. permit.

    Apr 22, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No emergency lighting in rear corridor leading to exits no emergency lighting present at time of inspection. remedy: provide emergency lighting.

    Apr 22, 2006 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Approved p.a. plans not available for inspection p.a. #103586969 for cellar & 1st flr occupancy of 596 people. remedy: provide approved p.a.plans for inspection.

    Apr 22, 2006 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy. t.c.o. #103244730t005 expired 4-20-06. remedy: obtain a valid c.o. for t.c.o. #103244230.

    Apr 22, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36i10,83#10,84q3. 36-overhead fl damaged. 83-elevator equipment damaged due to accident. 84- secondary hoist rope guards & selector tape. (test car in present of nyc dob insp. follow up test insp conduct 9/7/06

    Dec 13, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passageway or corridor required width decreased by obstruction egress passageway in cellar at rear adjacent to kitchen area partialy obstructed with folding stables and cases of liquor (2) exit way from ce

    Jan 16, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Expired permit noted sidewalk shed permit # 103444060 eq-h issued 04/30/03 expires 04/01/04 has expired remedy:renew permit

    Apr 26, 2004 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Sidewalk shed without required sign listing name address telephone number permit# and expiration date.remedy:install sign

    Apr 26, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o # 73284. bsmt legal use restaurant now a 3 bars & arranged as cabaret remedy : amend c of o for current use

    Nov 22, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    01l11-31d02-30o02-30h12-69l11-81bb05. 01-cease use until stop sw is repaires to stop car notify nyc dob at 212-566-5539 when remedied 30-31 clean down hoistway & cwt 30-replace worn cwt. wood guides 69-comp she

    Apr 25, 2003 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    81bb02-26i11-60m07-62o02-16m07-34m07-37m07. 81-file and perform 5 yeartest 16-provide door lock lonk age for k-level 34-provide work light 62-clean pit 57-provide fire exting wisher in moter room 26-repair oper

    Feb 18, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x11. *73 restore to service.

    Aug 23, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50e11. *50 eliminate excessive noise and excessive vibration on hoist motor.

    Aug 23, 2000 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46o2,57z9. *46 clean. *57 water in pit.

    Aug 23, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. in that a 3 fet x 2 feet sign has been installed at front facade approx. 8 feet above grade with lettering "denim and diamonds" prior to obtaining a permit. remedy: obtain permit if feasi

    Feb 6, 1998 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u,57o,03o,15x, 75-5yr test and tag 57-clean pit 03-clean top of car15-repair sb door and return to service for complete inspection

    Jan 28, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u,46l,30e,50b,57o,03o, 75-5yr test and tag 46-ropes rough 30-door clutch hitting covers in shaft 50-too much roll back on car 57-clean pit 03-clean top of car

    Jan 28, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u,53b,33m,02x,57o,-75-5yr test and tag 53-proper light over machine 33-provide lig at in secondary 02-alarm on emergency stop switch 57-clean pit

    Jan 27, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u,33m,57o,-75-5yr test and tag 33-provide light in secondary 57-clean pit

    Jan 27, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u,46l,33m,57o, 75-5yr test and tag 46-ropes roughed replace 33-provide light in sendary 57-clean pit

    Jan 27, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    41q,75u,33m,57o,-41-provide cover for govenor switch 75-5yr test and tag 33-provide light in secondary 57-clean pit.

    Jan 27, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u,46l,33m,57o,75-5yr test and tag 46-ropes roughed replaced 33-provide light in secondary 57-clean pit

    Jan 27, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Worked without a permit in that a 3ft x 2 ft sign has been installed in front of this building with the full: inscription " denim & diamonds" on both front & side of canopy. remedy: obtain permit if feasible

    Aug 5, 1996 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Unknown

    74# 74 provide safe + convenient access to the secondary.

    Feb 6, 1996

    Resolve
  • Unknown

    74# provide safe convenient access to the secondary.

    Feb 6, 1996

    Resolve
  • Unknown

    57o 74m 22d 10i 11b 74 provide fan guard 11 provide cover

    Feb 6, 1996

    Resolve
  • Unknown

    37l,44l,33#,53m,5i,57o. 37 properly wire controller. 33 secure rope guard in secondary 53 provide a light in the secondary 5 repair car door buck

    Feb 6, 1996

    Resolve
  • Unknown

    37l,44l,53l,57o,47#,74#,8v. 37 properly wire controller.53 provide a light in the secondary 47 shorten governor cable 74 provide proper clearance between cwt and the buffer.

    Feb 6, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    07l, repair safety edge

    May 6, 1994 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of illegal hardware! there is a magnetic lock installed at the lexington av. exit, at the 1st floor lobby level. panic doors will not open. controlled from behind reception area. remedy: obtain approvals an

    Nov 7, 1991 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 612

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 612

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 904

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 15, 2012 · Apt 609

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 10, 2011 · Apt 1702

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 27, 2010 · Apt 629

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 14, 2026Non-market transferLuxury hotels1

Building details

Building type
Hotel (H1)
Year built
1929
Floors
25
Residential units
—
Building area
314,568 ft²
Lot area
17,522 ft²
Zoning
C6-6
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1302 / 51
Assessed value
$63,148,950
Landmark / historic district
INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK

HPD registration #100041, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.

Questions about 509 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 509 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lexington Hotel Owner LLC.

Does 509 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 509 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 509 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1929 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.