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956 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01404-0057Map

Owner of record: Marolda, Emma C

956 Lexington Avenue is a store building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 3 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Marolda, Emma C. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on January 2, 2025. 5 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
46
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 2, 2025

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 · 26

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 9, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing eschutchen plate heat riser at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing eschutchen plate heat riser at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing eschutchen plate heat riser at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north at east, the 1st room from north at east, the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling with fire retardant material at cellar at boiler room

    Oct 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Jan 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 50 watts incandescent or equivalant required.

    Sep 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive accumulation of wood & debris cellar center & boiler room.

    Dec 19, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective improperly fitted door pub hall bulkhead to roof.

    Dec 19, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective north wall of boiler room cellar southwest.

    Dec 19, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail at stair street to cellar at southeast.

    Dec 19, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty apt 4. located at apt 4

    Apr 15, 1983 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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.

    Apr 15, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar.

    Jul 9, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of expose wiring wall outlet at north 1st to cellar.

    Jul 9, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Jul 9, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd sty apt bathroom.

    Jan 19, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 46

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 17, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 28, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 28, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 28, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 28, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 28, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 28, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 28, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 11, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Oct 2, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 2, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Apr 27, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building records. noted:at time of inspection observed barber shop operating and present on 2nd floor contrary to cofo #18226 (cofo indic

    Dec 28, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Sec.27-228:working against a stop work order violation#34538326x all work completed."business in operation"remedy:obtain permit

    Jan 18, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit work noted @ 1st flr center of bldg @ lexington ave commercial space having erected new metal framing for partitions, walls ,ceiling, & installed new sheetrock w/o first obtaining permit work

    Oct 3, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Store building (K4)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
3
Building area
8,095 ft²
Lot area
2,008 ft²
Zoning
R9X
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1404 / 57
Assessed value
$2,870,550
Landmark / historic district
Upper East Side Historic District

HPD registration #123561, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.

Questions about 956 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 956 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Marolda, Emma C.

Does 956 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 956 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 956 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 956 Lexington Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 10 units in total.

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