797 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10065BBL 1-01396-0053Map
Owner of record: Lexington Ave Corp
797 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10065. It has 7 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Lexington Ave Corp. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 65
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 30
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 65
- 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 3, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electricial outlets at all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Jan 28, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jan 28, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jan 28, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jan 28, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing
Jan 28, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing
Jan 28, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jan 28, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 - 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 - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts north 1,5f
Sep 19, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts east 1, 5r
Sep 19, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts east 1, 4r
Sep 19, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts west 1, 4f
Sep 19, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts east 1, 3r
Sep 19, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts west 1 3f
Sep 19, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition consistiing of a class a apartment converted into a commercial office space, resulting in a decrease in occupancy in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass to skylight at bulkhead roof at public hall stairs, 5th story
Aug 22, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 25, 2011 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 25, 2011 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov certified late - 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required.
Oct 25, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of a wood table and other house hold items at public hall, 5th story
Mar 2, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes and bags of garbage at public hall, 4th story
Mar 2, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 5F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden window fame at lower sash window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 16 squard feet at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 21, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 21, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Aug 14, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 14, 1997
Dob violation - active - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Dec 9, 1996
Dob violation - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Dec 12, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
I observed mounted outside the the hardware store main entrance two eight foot outdoor defective fixtures with exposed unprotected and hanging wires and magnetic ballast, comply with ec
Mar 28, 2024 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 3
Work without a permit:observed 3 businessccessory signs,1st vertical sign @ground floor approximately 3'6"x12",2nd green awning about 1st floor entrance.2'x8"approx. 3rd awning about 2nd floor windows 20'x10"
Dec 15, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records. i-cards. illegal conversion of a class 'a' apt at 2nd sty into a commercial office space. remedy: discontinue the illegal used or amend c/o.
Aug 22, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior wall: defect noted at exp 1, brownstone veneer pulling away, (stone) facia pulling away below parapit and 4th sty. remedy: immediately make safe, make repair as required.
Dec 19, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted roof chimney appx 2ft high w/ base appx 3'x2' is cracked spalling & needs pointing roof bulkhead door appx 28" wide x 7'high does not close due to built u
Apr 8, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted:damage & discoloration cladding due to water leakage from the ceiling of officerm of "grand prix driving school" located at 1st fl (western side)of t
Oct 16, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 2, 2021 · Apt SUITE2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 12, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Feb 12, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Feb 12, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 12, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 12, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 12, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 12, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 5F
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 5F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 5F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 5R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 5R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 5,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-8X
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1396 / 53
- Assessed value
- $1,985,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #112331, last renewed Jun 27, 2025.
Questions about 797 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 797 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lexington Ave Corp.
Does 797 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.
Is 797 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 797 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 797 Lexington Avenue?
It has 7 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.