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1621 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01630-0021Map

Owner of record: E.103 St.&Lex Av Rlty Cp

1621 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is E.103 St.&Lex Av Rlty Cp. HPD has recorded 273 housing violations here, most recently on June 16, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
273
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
354

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 16, 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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 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 · 273

  • B

    Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at heat riser pipe in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq fts at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq fts at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 19018587 issued 16-jun-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective balancing spring at lower window sash at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper escutcheon plate at south riser in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18911644 issued 11-may-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from the building front entrance to panel at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at south. in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at south in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective formica countertop at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective shut-off knob on radiator at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom return system from building front to south wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Refit lower sash window at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of screws protruding through countertop at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at building entrance door

    Feb 12, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door

    Feb 12, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lockset at building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 31, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electircal outlet at the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 10, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 10, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken ceramic tiles around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Sep 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jul 30, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Jul 30, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mansonry at the bottom of the stair side buttress ,at building front entrance

    Jul 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bag, cardboards on the floor , at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2024 · Apt 16

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant

DOB building violations · 15

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 14, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Install approx.20 feet of sidewalk shed along the lexington avenue(exp #1)side of building, starting from the exposure 1 and 2 corner, and running southward towards east 012 street

    Jan 22, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 15, 1995

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 15, 1995

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 15, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 15, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 16, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed illuminated sign "mexican ny deli" approx. 20'x 5' has been installed at exp.1 (front of building). no permit for this work found on dob records., obtain all permits

    Oct 8, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed not maintained, vertical member not plumb on corner, bracing bent, some bolt caps missing and some mudsills cracked.maintain sidewalk shed

    Oct 17, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed sidewalk shed(sws) at exp1 and 4 with no building address on the sws parapet panel as required by code. post building address on sws as per code

    May 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed sidewalk shed(sws) at exp1 and 4 with vertical posts not plumb as required by bc3307.6.4.4(2). also 3 wooden planks between header and junior beam not per plans. hazard of collapse exists-stop all ex

    May 23, 2022 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection not to code specs note atoi i observed sws in place not to approved plans 1)bracing off 2)ht wrong 3)vert members of sws shall be plumb.comply w/code-make codecompliant per plans

    Mar 17, 2022 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39035250x issued on 01/21/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenance.

    Mar 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Metal cornish starting to come apart at exp4( e 102nd st side ) , exp1 (lexington ave side ) section of brown stone coming apart . missing section of it ., maintain exterior building wall

    Jan 21, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of illegal hardware noted: premises 1st floor (comm.) dba." ruis cima rest." has door at rear with "exit" sign present and panic hardware, with two illegal dead bolts (top and bottom).remedy: remove illegal

    Jul 10, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit door:total obstruction:at rear of premises south east corner.roll down gate on the outside of exit door.remedy:remove roll down gate

    Mar 20, 2004 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted. new stero front. steel security roll down gates. 3 suspended ceiling interior partitions. location. dba johnnings lexington ave hardous.

    May 26, 1993 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Faillure to maintain interior. noted. the floor is broken missing and defective the ceiling 2nd walls are broken missing and defective. location dba johnny's lexington ave hardware remedy;make all necessary

    May 26, 1993 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 16

    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
1930
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
10,880 ft²
Lot area
2,612 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1630 / 21
Assessed value
$1,181,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #126066, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.

Questions about 1621 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 1621 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is E.103 St.&Lex Av Rlty Cp.

Does 1621 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 273 housing violations at this property.

Is 1621 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1621 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1621 Lexington Avenue?

It has 16 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.