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1642 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01631-0056Map

Owner of record: Lexington NY Realty LLC

1642 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Lexington NY Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 160 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
160
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
185

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 2025

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
18
About 72% of the building's 25 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 · 160

  • B

    The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apartment# 2 at west 1, 2nd sty. vacate order # 259485

    May 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apartment# 3 at north 1, 2nd sty. vacate order # 259485

    May 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide handle at exterior to bulkhead door to allow re-entry from roof to public hallstairs

    Apr 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass panes at skylight at roof bulkhead at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Apr 28, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 14, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2024 · Apt 14

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 14, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2024 · Apt 14

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 9

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 9

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell return buzzer from street entrance to the apartment in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 9

    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
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... south wall, west wall and north wall (30 sq. ft.) in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood frame to west 2 window (casing and stool) in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the foyer located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor throughout in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood cabinets at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor throughout in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at north wall in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at west wall in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window frame (casing) to west 1 window in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective spring balance to west 1 window (upper and lower sashes) in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood frame to west 2 window (casing and stool) in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sprinspring balance to west 2 window (upper and lower sashes) in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet sink at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor throughout in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ... in the 4th room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 27, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 27, 2001

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 · 11

  • Class - 1

    Atoi, observed construction activity at commercial space (flavor taste deli) of workers possibly creating shelving/ partitions and other types of work being performed at 8:25 pm. work is taking place in a mixed

    Dec 12, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply with commissioner's orders.records indicate no app. was made to correct or certify ecb #39020524m.remedy:comply with commissioner's ordres.

    May 26, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Extension cords used throughout apartment 9 to supply electricity to light and power., comply with ec; comply with ec code

    Mar 27, 2020 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#816506. remedy: submit acceptable require

    Feb 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35344597z issued on 11-05-2018 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptible ce

    Aug 12, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. noted: observed at time of inspection renovation workin progress in the crepe cafe at exp1 at the 1st floor of the buildingw/o permit. construction of 2pcs bathroom in the cafe, with plumbing

    Nov 5, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances.noted at time of inspection (1) at exposure 1 cracked terra cotta at 3/fl/spalled back work at the lintel ends both defects at south section (ii)at exposure

    Sep 13, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at 1st story & cellar,north-east section of bldg,1st sty store,cellar storage area. at time of inspection evidenceof removing wood flooring from store,scrapping or demolishing not

    Nov 30, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defectes are: severe sagging of floors & walls atnorthwest side of bldg all fllors due to failure of structural elements around kitchens & bathrooms floors. (3apts per. flr.) creating a

    Apr 27, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit noted 1-new construction in apt 24 throughout & completed on 6fl apt walls & ceiling 3-apt 16 on 5th fl kitchen & bathroom redone work in progress wall & ceiling 4 4fl apt 13&apt 11 gutted

    Feb 27, 1997

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Workw ithout a permit work noted: interior demolition throughout the apartment. installed metal stud partitions throughout apartment location:2nd floor apt 3 north side of bldg."stop all work" remedy: obtain al

    Nov 8, 1996

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 14, 2023 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 20

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Apr 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 15, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    May 5, 2020 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Apr 9, 2020 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 12, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt HALLWA

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt HALLWA

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 9, 2014 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 4

    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
1915
Floors
6
Residential units
25
Building area
21,425 ft²
Lot area
4,328 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1631 / 56
Assessed value
$1,525,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100074, last renewed Jul 25, 2025.

Questions about 1642 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 1642 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lexington NY Realty LLC.

Does 1642 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 160 housing violations at this property.

Is 1642 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 72% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1642 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1642 Lexington Avenue?

It has 25 residential units and 32 units in total.

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