1539 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01626-0021Map
Owner of record: NYC Housing Authority
1539 Lexington Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1951 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 225 residential units across 14 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Authority. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on December 24, 2019. 20 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 0
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 21
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of completely obscured window view due to defective double pane glass at lower sash at window at the south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective draw at base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective counter top at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective pantry door at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl commercial floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- 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 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at wash basin sink in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetration at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at wash basin sink in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2007 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 25
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - Retaining wall none
Failed to file cycle 1 technical report by 12/31/2018 per rcny 103-09
Oct 1, 2019
Dob violation - active - Nycha elev annual inspection/test elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator-failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Dec 19, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Jan 18, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Mar 9, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Mar 9, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall&appurtenances required by28-302.4 for control#906011.submit acceptable required technical repo
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall&appurtenances required by28-302.4 for control#906012.submit acceptable required technical repo
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
3314.4.3.1.1 failure to provide parapet wall inspection. noted: at time of inspection parapet clamps are being used as an anchorage point for tiebacks and lifelines. no paramet wall inspection was provided.
May 20, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.4.3.1 partial swo issued for suspended scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 and posted on premises.failure to provide installation inspection report. noted: at time of inspection one of the motors for suspended sca
May 20, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Unqualifed worker performing work on suspended scaffold. noted: at time of inspection following workers: multani balwinder singh has expired suspended scaffold training card (exp 01/14/16) and harjinder sing
May 20, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedia
Aug 13, 2004 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedia
Aug 13, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report accpetable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedia
May 14, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedia
May 14, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D3)
- Year built
- 1951
- Floors
- 14
- Residential units
- 225
- Building area
- 200,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 76,450 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1626 / 21
- Assessed value
- $15,588,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1539 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 1539 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Authority.
Does 1539 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 1539 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 1539 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1951 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1539 Lexington Avenue?
It has 225 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.