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1488 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01624-0014Map

Owner of record: Pelas Realty Corp.

1488 Lexington Avenue is a store building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10128. The owner of record is Pelas Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 6 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
22
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

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 · 22

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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 2, 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    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.

    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
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  • 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
  • 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 25, 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 9, 2018

    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 6, 2017

    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 25, 2016

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 05/29/1985 and still vacant on 08/27/2013

    Aug 27, 2013

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 03/28/1985 and still vacant on 05/20/2012

    May 20, 2012

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

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents cellar thru out.

    May 29, 1985

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

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 1st sty pub hall at west & stairs to cellar rat excreta.

    May 29, 1985

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

    D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 03 28 85.

    May 29, 1985

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 26

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Provide sidewalk shed at front of the building approx. 80 linear feet on east 96 street and 26 feet on lexington avenue to safequard the public

    Sep 8, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 25, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 1, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Mar 8, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 15, 1994

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 15, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 22

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, i observed facade and chimneys in state of disrepair. multiple step cracks above second and third floor windows. loose bricks

    Jul 19, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    3307.6.5.3 failure to maintain sidewalk shed in order.noted:at time of inspection several unerside lights for the sidewalk shed are out of order.prohibited business advertising sign for"usa construction&paintin

    Nov 14, 2017 · Penalty $830

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.at cellar level floor joist for first floor defective floor joist for first floor (2 floorjoist) rotten and defective.rmdy:maintain bldg provide engineers repor

    Mar 2, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's. defect noted: at time of inspection no c of c has been filed for ecb nov #34937623k dated 11-29-11. remedy: file a c of c.

    Apr 5, 2013 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for nov#34916043l issued on 04/24/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a cert of correction.

    Jun 29, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. defect noted:atexposure one by west corner first flr by store awning they have loose benches in danger of falling at rear south area were all shaft is loca

    Apr 24, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code manner. defect noted:on exposure 2 & exposure 3 masonary moartar joints poping out & falling to adjacent property church & buildings court yard on third floor. rem:repair &/

    Jan 18, 2012 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.defects noted:attime of inspection metal cover over window at exposure #4,north wall is loose and hanging above 3rd flr set back mechanical roof of 1500 l

    Nov 29, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of bldgs. defect noted:at time of inspection no certificate of correction has been filed with the dept for nov

    Nov 29, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Defects noted at time of insp there is loose spalling brick at rear of bldg exp#3 falling down to 3rd fl terraces and set brick mechanical roof decorative cornice at top of bldg has broken loose capping a 6'in

    Mar 4, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order # 1008 remedy:comply w/ stop work order

    Jan 27, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Posting of permit & the bldg permit of copy shall be posted in a conspicious place at the work site visible to the public for the duration of the work or the use and operation of the equipment or until no info

    Jan 27, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Supervision or use of rigging equipment w/o a riggers license. noted: installed suspended scaffold w/o (choog) notifications exp #3. remedy:comply w/ code.

    Jan 8, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post. sign at job site pursuant to sub section. noted: shed#1100138477/scaffold installed w/o required signage indicating name, address & phone numbers of owner & contractor (permit #) for shed.

    Dec 29, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. noted: shed present apprx 200feet which wraps around the corner of 96st has light fixtures w/ no illumination (evening inspection)

    Aug 13, 2008 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior. noted: at exposure # 3, roof top chimney is bldg & dislodged brick motar have fallen to adjacent property1500 lex ave terrace 3rd fl # 3a below erect an emergency side/walk/

    Jun 28, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain ext bldg walls noted: at roof of bldg chimney is defective bricks are loose and falling on temp adj property also ext bldg walls 3rd to 5th flr are bulging and cracks at property level. reme

    Jun 22, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to protect safeguard public and property noted: at rear of bldg no overhead protection provided for bricks falling from defective chimney onto terrace of adj property 1500 lexington ave. also exit walls

    Jun 12, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior.defect noted:at roof level ornamental (tin)cornice has missing sections at east exposure & hanging sections. atsouth west corner cornice has separated away from bldg parapet.

    Sep 18, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall noted: cornice located on east side of bldg. loose & defective & in further danger of deteriorating & falling into st creating a hazardous condition for pedestrians. reme

    Apr 1, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. exterior: defects noted at east facade at roof top metal cornice deteriorated to point of open rusted, corroded & missing pcs in danger of facing to sidewalk below. remedy: maintain co

    Mar 29, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall defects noted: on southeast corner fifth, fourth & third below the sill of windows step cracks of brick facade approx. 2'-0 step cracks long & approx. 1/4" separation of

    Feb 23, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
1930
Floors
5
Residential units
—
Building area
1,911 ft²
Lot area
2,074 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1624 / 14
Assessed value
$375,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #129266, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.

Questions about 1488 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 1488 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pelas Realty Corp..

Does 1488 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 1488 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 1488 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

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