1256 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01513-0057Map
Owner of record: 1256 Lexington Ave LLC
1256 Lexington Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1256 Lexington Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 8 of the 25 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 20
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 25
- 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.
Nov 17, 2025
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, 2024
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.
Nov 15, 2023
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Oct 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner in fire escape window obstructing egress in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner in fire escape window obstructing egress in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective uneven wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioning unit installed at window at room leading to fire escape in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - 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 , at front areaway
Oct 10, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixtures at door to bldg entrance at front areaway
Oct 10, 2006
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer system at vestibule 1 story public hall,for 4 story apt.# 4 , 1st story
Mar 28, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2003 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2003 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Remedy-install 20 linear feet of shed across entire.exposure at facade to protect pedestrians along.lexington avenue. shed in front of 1256 lexington ave. to connect to shed at 1258 lexington.avenue ordered erected under seperate ied
May 11, 2026
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Noted: that one i;;uminated double faced box sign(marquee) hung with t wo 4' & 1' pipe rod anchored into building wall, wording "subway" and awning approx 7'4 x 18' w x 4' thick, 15' high rom curb level installe d without a permit
Dec 30, 2016
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jun 15, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain-brick debri pieces fell on sidewalk. at level or floor 2 and 3rd lentils are in need of repairs. remedy: repair lentil ledges as per city code.
May 10, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Zr32-652. zoning non-conforming: permitted projection in a c1-8x district. noted: accessory business sign approx. 2'-6"h x 4'-0"l x 8"w withinspection "subway" (2-sided) is suspended approx 15 ft above & 8ft ac
Dec 30, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Zr 32-652 zoning non-comforming:permitted projection in a c1-8x district.noted:accessary business sign,approx.2'-6" high x 4'-0" long x 8" wide,w/inscription "subway" (2-sided),is suspended approx 15ft above &
Jul 1, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit.noted:no permits for projecting illuminated accessory business sign awnings w/text including "subway". rem:obtain all req'd permits or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Mar 13, 2014
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 22, 2008 · Apt 4
Close
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- Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 5, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 20, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 23, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 15, 2003 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,336 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,343 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-8X
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1513 / 57
- Assessed value
- $1,780,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #140191, last renewed Jan 7, 2026.
Questions about 1256 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 1256 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1256 Lexington Ave LLC.
Does 1256 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 1256 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 33% of its 3 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1256 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1256 Lexington Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.