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147 East 97 Street

Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01625-0026Map

Owner of record: 97 Lexington Corp

147 East 97 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 97 Lexington Corp. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2018. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
64
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Oct 9, 2018

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
9
About 90% of the building's 10 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 · 64

  • 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
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement motar joints all treads at front stoop

    Sep 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective erooded motor/brickwork and stucco cement at retaining wall under front stoop staircase leading to building.

    Sep 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation support brackets under front stoop staircase leading to building

    Sep 2, 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
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective door 4th sty front west apt 4w entrance. , section '' ''

    Nov 9, 1983 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 4th sty front west apt 4w front and 2nd room from front. , section '' ''

    Nov 9, 1983 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet 4th sty front west apt 4w front room. , section '' ''

    Nov 9, 1983 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture 4th sty front west apt 4w ceiling 3rd room from front. , section '' ''

    Nov 9, 1983 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 4th sty front west apt 4w kitchen. , section '' ''

    Nov 9, 1983 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 insp fixtures present lights not on.

    May 17, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 2 sty west apt 2w bathroom. , section '' ''

    May 11, 1980 · Apt 2W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 3rd sty west apt 3w bathroom. , section '' ''

    May 8, 1980 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door glass vestibule to 1st sty pub hall.

    May 8, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom 4th sty east apt 4e. located at apt 4e

    May 8, 1980 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile wall 3 sty west apt 3w bathroom. , section '' ''

    May 8, 1980 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors rear entrance 3rd sty west apt 3w. located at apt 3w

    May 8, 1980 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall 3rd sty west apt 3w bathroom. located at apt 3w

    May 8, 1980 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3rd sty west apt 3w pvt hall. located at apt 3w

    May 8, 1980 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof thru out.

    May 8, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard.

    May 8, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and clg 3rd sty west apt3w thru out.

    May 8, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and clg 3 sty west apt 3w thru out. located at apt 3w

    May 8, 1980 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.07 adm code provide seal of one-hour fire retarding material for transoms over all door openings to public hall from 5 sty apts.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs 2 sty west apt 2w thru out. located at apt 2w

    May 2, 1980 · Apt 2W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing cover for main house trap pit in cellar.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from 5 sty east & west apts.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clg 1 sty west apt kitchen.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit entrance door to bldg.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door knob entrance door to bldg.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 4th and 5th sty and bulkhead at public hall.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front area way and west air shaft.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing light bulb at entrance of bldg at west.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of concealed ceiling leak cellar at rear east.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass panels vestibule to 1 sty pub hall door.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bulkhead door to roof in publil hall .

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood threshold at top of bulkhead stairs to roof .

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 2nd sty west apt 2w kitchen and bathroom . located at apt 2w

    May 2, 1980 · Apt 2W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing clg light fixture 2nd sty west apt 2w bathroom. located at apt 2w

    May 2, 1980 · Apt 2W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe 2nd sty west apt 2w at baseboard of kitchen. located at apt 2w

    May 2, 1980 · Apt 2W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2nd sty west apt 2w. located at apt 2w

    May 2, 1980 · Apt 2W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective retaining wall at front area way at south.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile wall 2 sty west apt 2w bathroom. located at apt 2w

    May 2, 1980 · Apt 2W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective locking device vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from 4 sty east & west apts.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide appvd fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guarg entrance 4th sty all apt.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide one hour fire retard material as seal for transoms over all door openings to pub hall at 4th sty all apts.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of metal beams extending across roof obstructing egress to rear fire escape.

    May 2, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.note:at apt.#3e on 3rd fl.of above premises.observednew electrical wiring leading to fuse panel,new switches,plugs & new lighting.new plumbing,changed.the riser and new partition walls & sheet

    Jul 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bld. in code compliant manner.no fire stopping perbc 712.3;27-345.note:at apt.#3 on 3rd fl.of above premises,observed wood stud frame walls & ceiling joists adjacent to 3e &above & below rem

    Jul 18, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building or appurtenances.noted: observed at time of the inspection some cracks and separation at exterior limestone entrance stairs.metal suport under the stairs is rusted and deteriorating

    Sep 8, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 18, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Sep 2, 2016 · Apt 3W

    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 (C4)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
8,880 ft²
Lot area
2,523 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1625 / 26
Assessed value
$1,295,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121799, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 147 East 97 Street

Who owns 147 East 97 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 97 Lexington Corp.

Does 147 East 97 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.

Is 147 East 97 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 90% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 147 East 97 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 147 East 97 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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