878 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10065BBL 1-01400-0056Map
Owner of record: Armstrong Realty Co.,
878 Lexington Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1872 in Manhattan, 10065. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Armstrong Realty Co.,. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2021. 1 of the 10 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 52
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 10
- 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 - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Nov 5, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective gutter ...at the roof extending from 1st story, rear of building...
Nov 5, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure .....goose neck ladder detached from wall, cellar to 1st story roof extension, rear of building
Nov 5, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure ...the defective 1st and 2nd rungs from the bottom of the gooseneck ladder at building rear, roof extension at first story
Nov 5, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 (no information) at public hall, 1st story
Mar 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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), at public hall, 1st story
Mar 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 2nd kitchen from north at east located at apt a2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2009 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt a2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2009 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 29, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Jun 20, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 20, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
At time of inspection observed stored delivery package on public hallway in front of main stairwell which created tenant egress partial obstruction., remove obstruction
Aug 12, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Expired permits. noted: shed erected under permit #120385742 has expired on 3.24.12. remedy: renew permit.
Apr 6, 2012
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt B1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 24, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 24, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 24, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt A2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 8, 2010 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 8, 2010 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 8, 2010 · Apt A2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jun 30, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jun 30, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 30, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jun 16, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jun 16, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 16, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jun 16, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 16, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jun 16, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - General
Locks
Jun 12, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 12, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 12, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 12, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - General
Windows
Jun 12, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - General
Windows
Mar 10, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 10, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 10, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 10, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - General
Mold
Mar 10, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Mar 10, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - General
Doors
Mar 10, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 10, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 10, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 10, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 21, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 21, 2009 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 8, 2008 · Apt A2
Close - General
Stairs
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1872
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,400 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-8X
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1400 / 56
- Assessed value
- $3,679,200
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper East Side Historic District
HPD registration #120023, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.
Questions about 878 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 878 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Armstrong Realty Co.,.
Does 878 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 878 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 878 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1872 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 878 Lexington Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.