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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 4, 2023

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
2
About 12% of the building's 17 apartments

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 · 95

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing guard rail at east and west side at stoop, 1st story

    May 2, 2009

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at 4 sty south apt 8a. , section '' ''

    Feb 23, 1995 · Apt 8A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches throughout 4 sty south apt 8a. , section '' ''

    Feb 23, 1995 · Apt 8A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty public hall

    Jan 8, 1993

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty northwest apt 1. , section '' ''

    Mar 9, 1990 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty northwest apt 10 mr bernstein. , section '' ''

    Mar 1, 1990 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door 2 sty north apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jun 7, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling & walls cellar thru out.

    Nov 7, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bricks at transom entrance door boiler room cellar.

    Nov 7, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the front south room cellar.

    Nov 7, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance boiler room cellar.

    Nov 7, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.