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1698 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01634-0017Map

Owner of record: Tower Lexington INC

1698 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Tower Lexington INC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on September 22, 2025. 4 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
94

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 22, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 20

  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Sep 22, 2025

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty locking mechanism at door at vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 17, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass at lite door 1st from south at vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • I

    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 15, 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.

    Mar 15, 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • I

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts , in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 23, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures kitchen range 2 sty southwest apt 3 er1. , section '' ''

    Mar 28, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 21, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 21, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 21, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 21, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 21, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 21, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 21, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    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 · 14

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted: building having erected in cellar full height partitions to create bedroom,closets & bathroom (toilet& sink) w/electric,water,waste lines. all work performed w/o 1st obtai

    Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system. noted: building occupied as transient motel in room #1,3,5 w/o providing fire alarm system. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1008.1.2.2 failure to comply door swing w/direction of egress travel. noted: building occupied as transient hotel in rooms #1,3,5 having 1st fl entrance. exit doors swing against egress travel.

    Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner: use of prohibited door hardware. per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j) noted: building occupied as transient hotel in rooms #1,3,5 having illegal door hardware for 1st

    Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept records. building occupied as transient hotel on floors 1st,2nd,3rd rooms #1,3,5 & sleeping in cellar. contrary to c of o #44341 dated 7-7-55

    Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 22-00 illegal use in residential district. building occupied in rooms #1,3,5 as transient hotel in r7-2 general residential district. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: building occupied as transient hotel in rooms #1,3,5 w/locked 1st floor main entrance/exit door. remedy: provide unobstructed exit for forthwith.

    Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1011.1 failure to provide exit signs where required for exits & exit doors. noted: building occupied as transient hotel in rooms #1,3,5 w/o providing exit signs. remedy: provide exit signs forthwith/discon

    Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1001.4 failure to provide required means of egress from room or space. noted: building occupied on floor's 1st,2nd & 3rd rooms #1,3,5 as transient motel w/o providing 2 means of egress. remedy: discontinue

    Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1006.1;27-542 lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges & public corridors. noted: building occupied as transient hotel in rooms #1,3,5 w/o providing emergency lights. remedy: provide emergency

    Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection under application number 104169793 exp. 08-29-2007. remedy: stop all work provide plans.

    Nov 23, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building noted: shakey stairs & broken handrail & banister throughout holes in walls and ceiling throughout some apartment doors are not fire rated and some are broken no vestibule door reme

    Aug 9, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building.noted:staircases and hadrails are loose broken and defective.walls in hallways and bathrooms are loose,broken and have holes throughout building.lower metal screen is missing from s

    Jun 29, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate house keeping.noted:all public areas(hallways,staircases and bathrooms)ae stewn with,old wood doors,chairs,plywood,sheetrock,mops,buckets,empty bottles and household garbage through

    Jun 29, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 30, 2025 · Apt INFRON

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 3, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 12, 2006 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 12, 2006 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 12, 2006 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 17, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 17, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 17, 2004 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 17, 2004 · Apt 6

    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 (C5)
Year built
1900
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
2,944 ft²
Lot area
1,250 ft²
Zoning
R7D
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1634 / 17
Assessed value
$259,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #122269, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.

Questions about 1698 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 1698 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tower Lexington INC.

Does 1698 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 1698 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 1698 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1698 Lexington Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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