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985 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01406-0021Map

Owner of record: 985 Lexington Avenue

985 Lexington Avenue is a store building built in 1863 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 985 Lexington Avenue. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 15, 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

  • 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
  • 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

    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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    May 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes store awning extended & obstructed drop ladder from 2nd sty balcony down to street landing,front west at fire escape

    Jul 23, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jul 23, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at roof & extension roof.

    May 17, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead door to roof.

    May 17, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose bannister at 3 sty to roof public stairs.

    May 17, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective north window northwest room 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Sep 27, 1996 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice kitchen 2 sty north apt 2r , section '' ''

    Sep 27, 1996 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of garbage rails storaged at 2 sty public hall

    Sep 16, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Jul 24, 1996 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin throughout 2 sty apt 2r north. located at apt 2r

    Feb 1, 1996 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door & frame entrance 3 sty northeast apt 3r. , section '' ''

    Jul 20, 1992 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Jun 28, 1990

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electric ceiling light fixture 3 sty public hall.

    May 16, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balusters and balustrade 2 & 3 stys public hall.

    May 16, 1990

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 incadescent or equivalent required.

    May 16, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 29, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system flap doors at front locked.

    Apr 29, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of couch and table 2nd sty public hall.

    Mar 9, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 28, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 28, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 28, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 23, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    May 2, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 2, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 11, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 6, 1991

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted:installation opf air conditioning system suspended form ceiling at rear and covered by sheetrock valance and soffit.instasllation of new steel stairs to cellar.new ceramic tile

    Sep 23, 1994 · Penalty $175

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted: installation of condition system suspended from ceiling at rear and coverd by sheet rock valance and installation of new steel stair to cellar new ceramic tile floor

    Sep 14, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: erection of two enclosures at the 2nd and 3rd floor roof terrace (n/w side of building, facing lexington ave) remedy: remove terrace enclosures forthwith or legalize (file pla

    Jun 6, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain public stair defect noted handrail loose stringer pulling from wall stain shakes when walked on remedy repair stairs forthwith

    Mar 11, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 17, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 23, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 23, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 23, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 23, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    May 13, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 13, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 13, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 13, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 9, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2004 · Apt 3F

    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
1863
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
7,600 ft²
Lot area
1,967 ft²
Zoning
R9X
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1406 / 21
Assessed value
$2,274,750
Landmark / historic district
Upper East Side Historic District

HPD registration #122947, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 985 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 985 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 985 Lexington Avenue.

Does 985 Lexington Avenue have violations?

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

Is 985 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 985 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1863 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 985 Lexington Avenue?

It has 4 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.