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1290 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01516-0013Map

Owner of record: 87th Street Sherry Associates LLC

1290 Lexington Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1962 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 119 residential units across 16 floors. The owner of record is 87th Street Sherry Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 3 of the 36 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 47 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
75

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
47
About 39% of the building's 119 apartments
Down from 79 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 36

  • 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 29, 2026

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble window stool in the bathroom located at apt 17b, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2024 · Apt 17B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges compactor closet at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 17a, 16th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2023 · Apt 17A

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand installed at basement at laundry room

    Oct 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at basement at laundry room

    Oct 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door at compactor closet at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at compactor closet at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at or near mailbox (missing frame) at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at or near mailbox ( at time of inspection iv card was inside a frame with lock at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jul 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jul 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is missing located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2019 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2019 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 7e, 7th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 12, 2019 · Apt 7E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 1 sq ft, east wall 1 sq ft and south wall 1 sq ft in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 7e, 7th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 12, 2019 · Apt 7E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 7e, 7th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 12, 2019 · Apt 7E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector which is defective located at apt 7e, 7th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 12, 2019 · Apt 7E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is defective located at apt 7e, 7th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 12, 2019 · Apt 7E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at apt 7e, 7th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 12, 2019 · Apt 7E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 10e, 10th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2017 · Apt 10E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 10e, 10th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2017 · Apt 10E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 10e, 10th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2017 · Apt 10E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall by radiator in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 7d, 7th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2014 · Apt 7D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 7d, 7th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2014 · Apt 7D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood base molding at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation systems kitchen & bathroom 4 sty northwest apt 4f , section '' ''

    Sep 19, 1995 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 14

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 13, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 10, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 25, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 26, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 23, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 11, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 24, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 24, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 25, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 25, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 6, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 2

    During the inspection of a 16-story alt, it was observed that the sws at exp #4 (lexington ave) is missing diagonal brace and has not been constructed in accordance with the approved drawings. this creates a h

    Dec 8, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, on the roof i observed and heard 2 exhaust fans shaking, making noises, and are not maintained., repair and or replace

    Nov 4, 2022 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    2x10,1l10,39l10. (2x)outside comm inoperative repair. (1l)emergency bell does not ring when activated defective repair. (39l)car top light defective, repair.

    Jan 2, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000003854 has been inspected,tested & disinfected & that a maintenance plan has been developed & implemented by 11-1-16. remedy: file annual certificatio

    Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000002633 hasbeen inspected,tested & disinfected & that a maintenance plan has been developed & implemented by 11-1-16. remedy: file annual certification

    Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:@ apt #16c.replaced installed shower body & general piping 2-3 bathroom.replaced installed sheet rock int.partition walls.replaced lighting devices all.rem:obtain permit.

    Dec 29, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc3314.15.z scaffold does not meet code specifications.(suspended scaffold). stirrups shall be placed at least 6" but not more than 18"from the end of the platform. noted: at time of my inspection the stirrups

    Jan 29, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3314.6.3 lifelines shall be attached to different points of anchorage. pswo: issued and posted to main entrance next to permits posted. noted: at time of my inspection 2 lifelines were both attached to the

    Jan 29, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    17r11/86m11/.17-r-11-zip screws no longer legal in nyc replace w/proper hardware

    Apr 11, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    17r11/86m11/.17-r-11-zip screws no longer legal in nyc replace w/proper hardware.

    Apr 11, 2007

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    49 49-no relief value on hot water coil.

    Sep 17, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    49.49-no relief value on hot water coil.

    Sep 17, 1998

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit harandous made noted 1 fire rated concrete block partitions removed between 1292 & 1294 lex ave store fronts 2-sections approx 20x10 high each 2-suspended ceiling insralled thru out entire

    Apr 26, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    1-water make up feed tank corroded leaking 2-feed water line nipples corroded to replace 3-2nd blow down valve misssing 4-blow down tank to be installed as per insurance carrier.

    May 16, 1994 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records from multiple dwelling to commercial office space apts 2b 10d remedy discontinue illegal occupancy or obtain permits if feasible

    May 6, 1991

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Working on saturday without a special permit vairance, 2 men working on entrance door to ground floor store at lexington ave side. remedy stop work obtain a variance

    Oct 21, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 4, 2024 · Apt 17B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 4, 2024 · Apt 17B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 4, 2024 · Apt 17B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 17B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 17B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 17A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 17B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 17B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2021 · Apt ALLBUI

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2019 · Apt 8H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 2, 2019 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 28, 2019 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 8, 2019 · Apt 7E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 18, 2017 · Apt 10E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 12, 2017 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 15, 2016 · Apt 15D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 15D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 15D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 21, 2014 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 12, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 12, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 12, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 12, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 12, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 12, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 12, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 12, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 3E

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D6)
Year built
1962
Floors
16
Residential units
119
Building area
151,184 ft²
Lot area
11,912 ft²
Zoning
C1-8X
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1516 / 13
Assessed value
$15,313,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #138479, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.

Questions about 1290 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 1290 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 87th Street Sherry Associates LLC.

Does 1290 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 1290 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 47 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 39% of its 119 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1290 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1962 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1290 Lexington Avenue?

It has 119 residential units and 123 units in total.

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