944 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01404-0014Map

944 Lexington Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1916 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 28 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is 129 E 69 St Corp. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on June 8, 2022.

HPD violations: 21
DOB violations: 23
ECB violations: 8
HPD complaints: 1

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jun 8, 2022

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 21

ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall stairs at east , 1st story
Jun 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door to commerical area at public hall, 1st story, section at north
Jun 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Refit door to commerical area at public hall, 1st story, section at north
Jun 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective from closet at west at public hall, 1st story, section at north
Jun 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
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.
Jun 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing
Jun 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Jun 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Jun 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jun 8, 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

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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
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
ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs & soffits west fire stairs 6 7 8 9 10 11 & 12 stys.
Feb 15, 1979
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs & soffits east fire stairs all stys.
Feb 15, 1979
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination east fire stairs 9 10 11 & 12 stys.
Feb 15, 1979
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit doors of east & west fire stairs to pub hall all stys.
Feb 15, 1979
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans west fire stairs all stys.
Feb 15, 1979
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household goods east fire stairs 2 & 7 stys.
Feb 15, 1979
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint north fire escape.
Feb 15, 1979
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway east court at center.
Feb 15, 1979
Closed — Violation closed
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 frame missing.
Feb 8, 1979
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 23

Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 20, 2022
Dob violation - active
Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a failure to correct swarmp conditions
Feb 20, 2022
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
This pvt replaces pvt 477834
Jun 27, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 27, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 27, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 2, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 2, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10559
Nov 8, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 1995
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 1988
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 8

Class - 1
Failed to provide certificate of fitness at the time of inspection.noted:at the time of my inspection of active facade restoration jobsite(suspended scaffold)i observed worker(edilberto hernandez)using suspende
Feb 2, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain/display onsite documents required by bc chapter 33noted:at the time of my inspection of active facade restoration jobsite i observed sidewalk shed at exp#1 and exp#4 upon request for sidewal
Feb 2, 2022
Resolve
Class - 2
42g11.56y13.17h11.17d6.52k10. 42g unreadable fuse 56y sealleaks 17h.d replace secure where needed 52k rouge developing lube or replace
Nov 9, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
61g11.56y13.59y2.25d6.61g unreadable fuses 56y seal leaks 59y residue on drum 05h replace worn guides 25m,j,06 replace secure adjust where needed for maximum door protection
Nov 9, 2009
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46h reshackle hoist cables.
Jan 14, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46h reshackle hoist cables.
Jan 14, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
40t; 48#; 49#. 40 - date & tag - 48-49 data & tag
Apr 10, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
40t;48#;49#;18m; 40-48-49 date and tag.18.covers.
Apr 10, 1991
Resolve

Complaints

Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 26, 2003 · Apt 1A
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Aug 7, 2026	$5,200,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built: 1916
Floors: 12
Residential units: 28
Building area: 76,745 ft²
Lot area: 7,833 ft²
Zoning: R9X
Community board: 108
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1404 / 14
Assessed value: $9,679,500
Landmark / historic district: Upper East Side Historic District

HPD registration #115801, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.

Questions about 944 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 944 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 129 E 69 St Corp.

Does 944 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 944 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 944 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1916 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 944 Lexington Avenue?

It has 28 residential units and 34 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.