557 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10022BBL 1-01305-0020Map
Owner of record: Sonesta Benjamin Hotel LLC
557 Lexington Avenue is a hotel built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10022. The owner of record is Sonesta Benjamin Hotel LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 76
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 9
- 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
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 17, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
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 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.
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
DOB building violations · 76
- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Mar 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2015
Mar 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 13, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 13, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 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 13, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2010
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 14, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 1, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 1, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Oct 1, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
Illegally lowered outdoor sign. work not performed or supervised by a licensed master sign hanger. note: sign lowered/removed was approx 35 x 15 (525 sq ft) requires a master sign hanger. remedy: comply w/code.
May 20, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit.noted 35'x15'(approx) accessory business sign made of fabric & installed on facade."the national"is name of restaurant on 1st flr.rmdy:obtain a permit or restore premises to prior legal conditio
Dec 3, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an architect/engineer report certifying exit/directional signs are connected to emergency power source/storage battery equipment.rem:file architect/engineer report
Jan 27, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth 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
May 22, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept.indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in intial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedial repai
Nov 7, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
59q07,41m07,59b07,66t07,66o02,64b07.59q-light guards for flourescent bulbs.59b-provide better lighting for safety.41m-relay(s) missing 66t-label #1 & #2 car(s) pedistal & stp/sw etc.64b-provide better lighti
Nov 5, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Cease use of device until all repairs are made & device is tested by this dept.call 212-566-5542 before returning to service.
Oct 3, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Installed a sign & brackets w/o a sign permit.remedy:remove illegal signage.
Feb 12, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Having signage w/ a surface area greater than 5 times the street frontage of the zoning lot (or more than 500 sq. ft) remedy: remove illegalsignage.
Feb 12, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
69m11/ 73i10/ 69=replace cwt spring. 73=remove tie down on switch and repair.
Oct 20, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
02l10/
Oct 20, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
64i10,54b07,28h11,25q03,74m07- 64-i-10 renew damaged comp sheeve cables 54-b-07- provide main line insight with elevators equipment .28-h-11- repair worn guide roller on roller guide . 25 q 03- provide covers f
Feb 8, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly without current permit: noted: one p.a space at mezz level and one at 1st floor without p.a permit . remedy: obtain p.a permit
Jan 12, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of a pa w/o a current permit. in that no pa permit has beenapproved. 3rd fl meeting hall w/ occupancy of 100 persons. remedy: obtain p/a permit if feasible.
Nov 12, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74l renew joist sadelle and make min support.
Feb 7, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans availble for inspection. remedy: provide approvedpa plans.
Apr 3, 1990 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans available for pa inspection remedy provide approve pa plans
May 23, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Fail to have appvd p.a.plans avialable for insp.remedy:provide appvd p.a. plans.
Mar 14, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H1)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 28
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 138,614 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,500 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-6
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1305 / 20
- Assessed value
- $21,534,750
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
HPD registration #103445, last renewed Dec 1, 2025.
Questions about 557 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 557 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sonesta Benjamin Hotel LLC.
Does 557 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 557 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 557 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.