1503 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01625-0023Map
Owner of record: 1503 Lexington Associates
1503 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 17 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1503 Lexington Associates. HPD has recorded 95 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2023. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 95
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 3
- 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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 95
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Oct 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Oct 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 12
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, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt pvt, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2013 · Apt PVT
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt pvt, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2013 · Apt PVT
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt pvt, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2013 · Apt PVT
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt pvt, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2013 · Apt PVT
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt pvt, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2013 · Apt PVT
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gosset plate at top front and return rail at east and west side at southwest at fire escape, 3rd story
May 2, 2009
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gosset plate at top front and return rail at west side at southwest at fire escape, 4th story
May 2, 2009
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing guard rail at east and west side at stoop, 1st story
May 2, 2009
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at bathtub bathroom 4 sty south apt 8a. , section '' ''
Feb 23, 1995 · Apt 8A
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly at entrance door to 4 sty south apt 8a. , section '' ''
Feb 23, 1995 · Apt 8A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at 4 sty south apt 8a. , section '' ''
Feb 23, 1995 · Apt 8A
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches throughout 4 sty south apt 8a. , section '' ''
Feb 23, 1995 · Apt 8A
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 2 sty north apt 1 thru out. located at apt 1
Jan 8, 1993 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty public hall
Jan 8, 1993
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 2 sty north apt 1 located at apt 1
Jan 8, 1993 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty north apt 1 burns. located at apt 1
Jan 8, 1993 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin sink bathroom 2 sty north apt 1 located at apt 1
Jan 8, 1993 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 2 sty north apt 1 located at apt 1
Jan 8, 1993 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & walls 2 sty north apt 1 thru out. located at apt 1
Jan 8, 1993 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty northwest apt 1. , section '' ''
Mar 9, 1990 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls 2 sty northwest apt 1 bathroom. , section '' ''
Mar 9, 1990 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty northwest apt 1 kitchen. , section '' ''
Mar 9, 1990 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty northwest apt 10 mr bernstein. , section '' ''
Mar 1, 1990 · Apt 10
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door 2 sty north apt 1. , section '' ''
Jun 7, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty north apt 1 kitchen. , section '' ''
Jun 7, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty northwest apt 4. , section '' ''
Apr 3, 1989 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling & walls cellar thru out.
Nov 7, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bricks at transom entrance door boiler room cellar.
Nov 7, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the thru out cellar.
Nov 7, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the front south room cellar.
Nov 7, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance boiler room cellar.
Nov 7, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 night inspection fixture present lights not on.
Jun 5, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing interior window molding 2nd sty east apt 3 kitchen. , section '' ''
Jan 29, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair by closing so as to be gas-tight all openings in the waste line of sink 2nd sty east apt 3 kitchen. , section '' ''
Jan 29, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2nd sty east apt 3 kitchen. , section '' ''
Jan 29, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall under sink 2nd sty east apt 3 thru out. , section '' ''
Jan 29, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing parting strips at east window 2nd sty apt 3 center room. , section '' ''
Jan 29, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 3 sty front east apt 8a missing. , section '' ''
Aug 21, 1986 · Apt 8A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at 2 sty northwest apt 1 at kitchen. , section '' ''
Sep 16, 1985 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty northwest apt 1 at kitchen. , section '' ''
Sep 16, 1985 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bathtub drain 2 sty northwest apt 1 bathroom. , section '' ''
Sep 16, 1985 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat droppings 4 sty southwest apt 8 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''
Jul 8, 1982 · Apt 8
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective meeting rail of top sash window at west room 4 sty south apt 8a. , section '' ''
Jul 8, 1982 · Apt 8A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. "full stop work order" issued pursuant to 28-207.2 & posted @ premises upon inspection as noted @ active alteration site #3 workers demo in process 1st fl walk-in apt electric/plumbing remove
Apr 25, 2014
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a,48a,34b,50,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,16.50)67 low water cut off has rotted clean out plug. 50a)debris in boiler rm. 50b)back flow prevention lot piped down away of burner.50c)boiler safety valve not piped down
May 9, 2006 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
B4a,16,36,50,50a,50b. 50)boiler safety valve & safety valve on storage tank not piped down. 50a)boiler flue pipe not supported. 50b) boiler set on loose blocks.
May 9, 2006 · Penalty $350
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 12
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 16, 2023 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 8B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 3, 2013 · Apt PVT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 3, 2013 · Apt PVT
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 3, 2013 · Apt PVT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 3, 2013 · Apt PVT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 3, 2013 · Apt PVT
Close - General
Mold
Jun 3, 2013 · Apt PVT
Close - General
Mold
Jun 3, 2013 · Apt PVT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 13
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 29, 2009 · Apt 11B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 11B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 20, 2006 · Apt 11B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 17
- Building area
- 11,330 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,462 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-8X
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1625 / 23
- Assessed value
- $1,546,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #101010, last renewed Nov 5, 2025.
Questions about 1503 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 1503 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1503 Lexington Associates.
Does 1503 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 95 housing violations at this property.
Is 1503 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 12% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1503 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1503 Lexington Avenue?
It has 17 residential units and 18 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.