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1553 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01627-0022Map

Owner of record: Lott Legacy Apartments Housing Developme Nt Fund

1553 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Lott Legacy Apartments Housing Developme Nt Fund. HPD has recorded 214 housing violations here, most recently on July 2, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
214
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
359

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 2, 2026

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 100% of the building's 9 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 · 214

  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of heat on during summer day in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at lower refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jun 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    May 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of stagnant water 2 inch high by 6 sq. feet at floor at boiler room

    Feb 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...porcelain enamel surface of the bathtub by method of glazing in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber gasket seal at lower refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at building front at fire escape, 5th story

    Jun 3, 2023

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective return bell buzzer from building entrance tothe foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2019 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell return buzzer from building entrance to apartment in the foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, apartment at west

    Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and east wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Aug 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 key not on premise at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the bulkhead ceiling , 5th story

    Jun 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at bulkhead ceiling. north, south and east walls , 5th story

    Jun 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at bulkhead , 5th story

    Jun 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at east and south walls at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department easdt and south walls at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 minimum of 100 watts as required (light fixture(s) present). at front areaway

    Apr 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling and walls with fire retardant materials at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and walls at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west

    Feb 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and walls at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west

    Feb 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and wall approximately 15 sq ft in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    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 · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public by const. operations noted: 2 point scaffold left at top of bldg. hanging by oneside off side of bldg. in rear. remedy: stop work provide protection or remove scaffold.

    Jan 26, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defects are:1)due to severe leaking at roof around bulkhead & bulkhead door, the bulkhead stair 3 metal paws & anchorage paoint of stringer at top of stair are rotted.2)severe water damage

    Apr 27, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 3, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 3, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    May 2, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 2, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 2, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    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
9
Building area
8,695 ft²
Lot area
2,375 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1627 / 22
Assessed value
$1,148,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #111175, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 1553 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 1553 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lott Legacy Apartments Housing Developme Nt Fund.

Does 1553 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 214 housing violations at this property.

Is 1553 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1553 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1553 Lexington Avenue?

It has 9 residential units and 10 units in total.

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