961 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01404-0051Map
Owner of record: 961 Lexnigton Avenue
961 Lexington Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 961 Lexnigton Avenue. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on November 7, 2024. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 86
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 122
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
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 · 86
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south and west walls in the foyer located at apt 3w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room at basement
Dec 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 4, 2022 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 21, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ...defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ....defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall 1 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light switch at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 3W
Open — Not complied with - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at cellar at boiler room
Feb 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story
Sep 29, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall around radiator in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 3W
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story
Sep 29, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Sep 29, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the foyer located at apt 3w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 3W
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 100 watts incandescent or equivalent, light fixture present
Jan 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans at vestibule hallway , 1st story
Apr 27, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room locked at basement
Mar 6, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3w, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3w, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete pavement through out at basement
Nov 16, 2015
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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 16, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 16, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of water for the wet sprinkler and/or standpipe system at .. at basement
Nov 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household furniture items at public hall, 4th story
Nov 16, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 16, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective flashing around bulkhead walls at roof level
Nov 16, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at entry foyer, ceramic tile floor sagging. base cement for tile has no support at cellar level and gap appears between floor and joists.
Apr 11, 2025
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 27, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 6, 2016
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 12, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 12, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 12, 2000
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Sep 20, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 20, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 3
Summons for failure to maintain due to small branch protruding from top of exposure #4 exterior wall., repair and or replace
Jan 5, 2026 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
In vestibule, tile floor is settling and tiles are lifting up., repair and/replace
Apr 11, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed at exposure#1 facade stucco bubbling and cracking also exposure#2 paint peeling around window and minor cracks in facade., repair and/or replace; repair exterior walls.
Mar 20, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
B154,50a,51,50b. 50a-illegal fuel hook up from 55 gallon drum used itsoil tank connected to boiler burner; 50b-do not open boiler until all hazardous conditions are corrected and dob is called to reinspect and
Jan 9, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 3W
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 3W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 27, 2023 · Apt 3W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2023 · Apt 1W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2023 · Apt 3W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 13, 2023 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 3W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 3W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 3W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 3W
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 3W
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 1E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 7, 2022 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Door
May 17, 2022 · Apt 3W
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 4,923 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,731 ft²
- Zoning
- R9X
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1404 / 51
- Assessed value
- $2,020,050
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper East Side Historic District
HPD registration #108135, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.
Questions about 961 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 961 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 961 Lexnigton Avenue.
Does 961 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.
Is 961 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 961 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 961 Lexington Avenue?
It has 5 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.