868 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10065BBL 1-01400-0014Map
Owner of record: Hamilton 65th St Partners LLC
868 Lexington Avenue is an office building built in 1904 in Manhattan, 10065. The owner of record is Hamilton 65th St Partners LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 35
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 35
- Construction other optional
Unperm'd alt left 5-stry lpc bldg w/ wood/steel fl framing + masonry walls w/ weakened/hazardous gravity/lateral system, unbraced walls previous rdp withdrew stabil. app under #052924ce10802pt. remedy: comply w/ code. hire rdp 2 stabilize/repair/brace. file dwgs + start start work under permit by 9/30/25. get req'd apprvls
Jun 27, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Unprmtd alt left 5-stry lpc bldg w/wood/steel fl framing + masonry walls w/weakened/hazardous gravity/lateral system, unbraced walls.6/27 /25 monitorng plan (j.lieber,pe) recs visual/optical monitoring remedy: comply w/ code & monitoring plan. optical reading + monthly insp. nys pe to report; make avail to dob on request
Jun 27, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Eor g. cambourakis,pe,failed to address uncorrected field issues id'd by sia rpt, indardeo parbhunath, pe, on 02/19/25. no response or remedial plan to date. remedy: comply w. code. registered design professional to address issues & submit remedial plan to dob by 4/30 /25
Apr 16, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Unpermitd alterations compromisd 5-story landmarkd bldg w wood/steel fl framing+masonry walls.hazards:compromisd lateral system,unstiffened joist hangrs,inadequate blockng,questionable gravity suport,unbrcd wal remedy: failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in vio #052924ce10802pt. comply with order by 08/17/24
Jul 18, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Unpermitd alterations compromisd 5-story landmarkd bldg wwood/steel flr framng+masonry wals.hazard:compromisd lateral system,unstifnd joist hangrs,inadequate blocking,questble gravity support, unbr.comply w code,hire rdp2make-safe&file drwngs.propos monitorng by 5/30/24,strt wrl by 6/28/24.obtain all req'd permits
May 29, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm. removal of party wall throughout property has compromised fire rated assembly between 135 east 65th street and 872 lexington ave and installation of non-engineered structural steel at 3rd, 4th and 5th floors has created unsafe conditions rendering entire building unsafe to occupy at this time.
May 24, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Building dept records identify property as (5) story, class iii nfp with commercial occupancy. at time of inspection noted at 4th and 5th floors exterior common wall removed and structural framing installed to merge building with adjacent property 872 lexington ave without dob approval.
May 22, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 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 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 9, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 6, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 6, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 30, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 13, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Jun 19, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 19, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 19, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(33)repair top floor door
Oct 28, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 1987
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in violation #071824ce10801pt(control #359049) issued on 07/18/24 which documented failure to comply with previous violation #052924ce10802pt(control #35904
May 14, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
No access. no certificate of correction on file for class 1 failure to obey vacate order violation# 39118288p issued 7/2/2024. vacate order m82/2024 issued 5/24/2024 under complaint 1668826., file a certificate
Apr 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
No access, no certificate of corrections on file as per request of commissioner for class 1 work with out permit violation #39115107n issued on 5/22/2024 for removal of existing exterior common wall of property
Apr 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
No access. no certificate of correction on file for class 1 violation #39121048n issued 8/7/2024 for unlawfully continued work while under a stop work order and temporary structural shoring installed at floors
Apr 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
No access. no certificate of correction on file for class 1 failure to obey a vacate order violation under aggravated summons #39118520k issued 7/5/2024 for two people illegally occupying space while under acti
Apr 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in violation#071824ce10802py(control #359049) issued 07/18/24 which documented a failure to comply with previous violation #052924ce10802pt(control #359
Aug 20, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. temporary structural shoring installed floors 2 thru 5 without dob approval and against full swo which was issued 05/23/2024., comply with stop wo
Aug 7, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4 at the time of inspection, i observed 1st floor level illegally occupied by 2 people while under a full vacate order that was issued on 5/24/202
Jul 5, 2024 · Penalty $4,800
Active - Class - 1
Failure to obey vacate order. observed retails space at 1st and 2nd floor, "jonathan adler" is currently open to the public and in use. vacate order #m82/2024 issued on 05/24/2024 under complaint #1668826 indic
Jul 2, 2024 · Penalty $4,800
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted landmark designated property 135 east 65th street is actively being merged with adjacent property 872 lexington ave, with removal of existing exterior common wall of property and st
May 22, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection appl #104380705. remedy: stop all work. provide plans, make safe.
Apr 17, 2006 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to post permit for work in process. remedy: post permit.
Apr 17, 2006 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy.noted:the 1st floor is being used as an eating & drinking establishment "barbaluc" & an unoccupied office/real estate space.remedy:obtain a valid
Nov 17, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No permit, expired 2/28/02 permit 102744023-01 remedy : renew expired permit work does not conform to approved play 102744023-01 that having replaced (20) floor joist at second floor demolition of ceiling at 4t
Mar 18, 2002 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to carry out permited work in accordance with applicable lause and regulation in that weekdays between the tour of 4 am and 6 pm without a varance as regured by sectun 24-224 of the admen code. remedy;
Dec 27, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provede brancing and saring at time of excavation noted: ex cavation approx. 15' deep x 6'wide aong 3 walls approx. 20'long(each) remedy: stop all work except to provide protection at sides of excava
Dec 13, 2001 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50d,57o.#50-remove vibrating noise from machine.#50-clean pit.
Jul 27, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74l.make car switch handle self centering.
Mar 9, 1993
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2023 · Apt JONATH
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Office building (O5)
- Year built
- 1904
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 12,090 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,829 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-8X
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1400 / 14
- Assessed value
- $2,234,250
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper East Side Historic District
Questions about 868 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 868 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hamilton 65th St Partners LLC.
Does 868 Lexington Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 868 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 868 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1904 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.