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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2021

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 10

  • 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
  • B

    § 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
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective gutter ...at the roof extending from 1st story, rear of building...

    Nov 5, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.