1557 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01627-0020Map
Owner of record: 1557 Lex Owner LLC
1557 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 7 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1557 Lex Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 50
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 25
- 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 29, 2026
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.
Nov 17, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Nov 2, 2022
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Feb 4, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 4, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the 1st sty public hall.
Feb 17, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at 1st sty public hall.
Feb 17, 2017
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the basement story at public hall
Jun 2, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household itms at basement story at public hall
Jun 2, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handrail at stairs from 1st story public hall to rear east basement public hall
Jun 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 100 watts minimum required , light fixture present
Apr 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods fire escape west stack, 2 story balcony
Mar 24, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock 3 sty south apt 3 entrance door. , section '' ''
Feb 27, 1989 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed at 4 sty south apt 4. , section '' ''
Jan 7, 1988 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 3 4 and 5th sty no and so apts flower pots wood boxes dog house at party wall balconies at rear.
Jul 12, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration front extension hall sealed with sheet rock 2 3 4 & 5th stys pub hall.
Jul 12, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration rear extension hall sealed with sheet rock 4 sty pub hall.
Jul 12, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric ceiling wires throughout 3rd sty south apt 3. located at apt 3
Jul 12, 1982 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd sty south apt 1 bathroom and kitchen. , section '' ''
May 26, 1982 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty south apt 7. located at apt 7
May 10, 1982 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration public hall seal with sheet rock at front to entrance door of apts at all stys.
May 10, 1982
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain ext. bldg wall. note: on north facade, 5 fl to roof parapet defective brick work with mortar missing from brick joints. remedy: provide protection for public, maintain building and make safe
Nov 12, 2005 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. north side of bldg (over looking parking lot)has jaggard sections of brickwork and defective mortar brick joints,that are loose & defective. remedy: make area safe. remove & repair def
Jul 5, 2005 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall noted north side of building (overlooking lot ) has jaggared edges of brick and spalling mortor that comesloose and fall to ground below endangering public & property remedy
Mar 30, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 3, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 5N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 5N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 1, 2019 · Apt 5N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 2N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt ALL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 27, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 3N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2S
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 5N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 5N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt 5N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2010 · Apt 5N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 5N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2010 · Apt 5M
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 5N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2008 · Apt 3N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2007 · Apt 3N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2005 · Apt 5N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2005 · Apt 5N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 5N
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 5N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 5N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2004 · Apt 2S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2004 · Apt 2N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt 5-N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 5-N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2003 · Apt 5-N
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
- 7
- Building area
- 8,840 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,375 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1627 / 20
- Assessed value
- $1,168,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #137760, last renewed Jan 22, 2026.
Questions about 1557 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 1557 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1557 Lex Owner LLC.
Does 1557 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 1557 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 14% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1557 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1557 Lexington Avenue?
It has 7 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.