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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 36
- 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 29, 2026
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand installed at basement at laundry room
Oct 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at basement at laundry room
Oct 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at compactor closet at public hall, 4th story
Oct 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Jul 3, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Jul 3, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.