1697 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01634-0021Map
Owner of record: Lenmort Realty Corp
1697 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Lenmort Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 5 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 58
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 20
- 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 22, 2024
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.
Apr 1, 2024
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 15, 2023
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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 - 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.
Feb 15, 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.
Apr 1, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 25, 2019
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 9, 2018
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 6, 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 25, 2016
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 - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 05/09/1988 and still vacant on 08/27/2013
Aug 27, 2013
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 03/21/2012
Mar 21, 2012
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Section 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work 2 3 4 sty rear apts that this building has been observed vacant and party wall balconies rear east connect with 1695 lexington avenue south er1
May 24, 1991
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Section 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work 2 3 & 4 sty south apts party wall balcony window sealed with plywood obstructing egress for north apts adjacent to bldg 1695 lexington ave er1.
May 9, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 03 07 88.
May 9, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 28
- Construction other optional
At time of inspection on 01/18/2023 observed, building under alteration. floors 1-5 constructed with cold formed steel c-joists with wood blocking/bracing. upon review of the approved construction documents, no details or description explaining such assembly was provided on the plans. refer to bc3301.6.5 design documents.
Jan 18, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has issued a stop work order for job # 122676176 due to contractor's claim of false filing.
Feb 14, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 15, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 10, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building walls or apportenances at time of inspect ion i did observe at exp#1 as a crack from the main steel colum 1' in ward renning vertical the steel columns it self is out of plumb 1/4" o n 2' linter 2/s exp #1 2nd floor seperated awning coming apart remedy: maintain exter of building
Nov 25, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 17, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Fail to file a special inspection statement of responsibility prior to permit issuance to start of work
Oct 28, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
Work does not conform to approved const docs and/or approval ammendments a rim joist has been installed attached w/hardware grade log bolt into lime and sand montor lines or rubble foundation
Oct 28, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Oct 24, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Mar 26, 2002
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
Feb 7, 2000
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 - 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 - 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 · 58
- Class - 1
Bc33091-failure to protection or adequately protect adjoining properties during construction or demolition operation.at time of inspection of a 5 story building under alteration,i observed unfinished roof + sev
Jun 22, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain/display on site documents required by chapter 33.at time of inspection of a 5 story building under alteration,i observed5+ workers on site,upon request for weekly toolbox racks records worke
Jun 22, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments.at time of inspection fo a 5 story building under alteration,i observed all floors 1 thru 5 constructed with cold form steel c
Jun 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc330112-failure to conform to nyc fire code.at time of inspection of a 5 story building under alteration,i observed that an of the fire extinguisher on site lacked valid inspection rocords/tags.remedy:conform
Jun 22, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Color(hunter green at july 1,2013) at time of inspection at a 4 story alt,i observerd on the street level construction fence was painted "blue" not the dept code as of 3307.7.8 erected fence july 1,2013 painted
Nov 9, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Temp construction equipment on site.expired permit(fence permit)expired.at time of inspection,the construction site was closed.this was proposed 5 stry residential apt house.the construction site was inactive a
Aug 17, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection.attime of inspection,this was 5 stry residential bldg.the construction site was closed and inactive.the time of inspection obsered viewing pan
Aug 17, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection. at the time of my inspection,i observed that the construction fence installed at expo#1 of the site. permit holder failed to construct and ma
Dec 28, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35340974r issued on 07/18/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without permit.
May 11, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain display onsite documents required by chapter 33.atthe time of my inspection of a proposed 5 story alteration i observed a trash shute from over 50 ft high at exposure 3 i noted a ramp in the
Apr 23, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Jobsite fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection.at the time of my inspection of a proposed alteration i observed a fence.at exposure 3 that was inadequate the was half chain link half plywood
Apr 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35249599r issued on 10/20/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. remedy:c
Mar 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35249599r issued on 10/20/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no c of o,c of on file.re
Mar 9, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35340974r issued on 07/18/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for wokr w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
Oct 17, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35340974r issued on 07/18/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c
Sep 8, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35249599r issued on 10/20/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for:work without a permi
Jul 18, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/v olation#35249599r issued on 10/20/17 and to file a certificate of cor ection pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permi
May 31, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35249599r issued on 10/20/17 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/out a permit permit.noted:additional story
Apr 19, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summ/viol#35249599r issdon 10/20/17 and to file a cofc pursuant ot 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102.1 for work w/o permit.addt'l story/floor added from 4th fl bldg to 5th f
Mar 5, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35215638p issued on 01/25/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. vertical extension. remedy: comply w/comm's
Jan 19, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit.noted:at time of inspection observed addt'l story/floor added to 4 story bldg w/o approved permit.bldg now has 5 stories as observed from the front of bldg(exp#1)an application was filed for job
Oct 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit.noted:at time of inspection permit for sidewalk shed expired on 05/01/13.recurring condition.previous vio#35131979p issued on 05/07/15.permits for support
Apr 6, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide sidewalk shed parapet sign.noted:at time of inspection sidewalk shed at exp#1 missing parapet sign acc.to 3301.9.remedy: provide sidewalk shed sign acc. to 3301.9
Apr 6, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1rcny 27-03 prohibited sign on sidewalk shed. noted: installed 2 signs on ends of sidewalk shed w/copy "lawyer 212-537-6919". 1 sign oneach end of parapet wall for shed erected under job #120224131 w/expir
Mar 20, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
3314.1 partial swo issued for supported scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on premises.noted @ time of inspection supported scaffold @ exp1missing guardrails & endrails working level not fully planked.stop all
May 7, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit.noted @ time of inspection permit for sidewalk shed expired on 5/1/13.rem:renew the permit
May 7, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35117553r issued on 10/30/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Feb 10, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. noted: at time of inspection underside lights for sidewalk shed @ exp.#1 are not lit. time of inspection 5:30pm. remedy: comply w/ code
Nov 24, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances.noted:@ front facade defective masonry @ all fls,spalling,missing,& indanger of falling.also noted.corrice @ roof level defective missing,loose,also in danger of f
Oct 30, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary const equipment on site:expired permit.noted:sidewalk shed erected under permit #120224131 on exp#1,has an expired permit since 05/01/13.rem:renew permit.
Jun 4, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. noted: upon inspection approx 40 foot of shed in place under permit 120224131 expires on 5-1-13 has no lighting as per code. remedy: conform shed to code.
Oct 20, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cofc with the dob noted:respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions & file a cofc,pursuant to 28-204.2 for n
Aug 24, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted: front sidewalk hatch stairs leading to cellar, mortar is missing, bricks dislodged and cracked. remedy: repair defects. maintain bldg.
Apr 10, 2010 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed doesn't meet bldg code specifications.-noted shed at exp#1 goes approx 10ft onto #1695 facade bldg is approx 40'high.remedy:conform shed to code specifics.
Dec 7, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to obtain a temporary construction permit prior to installation/use of sidewalk shed.noted:shed has been erected for more than 10 days.no permit has been filed for.remedy:obtain temporary construction
Dec 7, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner noted @ front facade exposure #1 shards of limestone from lintels around 3rd flr & 2nd flr southside of bldg also note ornamental metal cornice is defective with
Nov 25, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required. noted work approved 6/23/09 for const. under permit # 120071224 for work to start 10/27/09 no sidewalk shed is in place cornice and water tables are defective /
Nov 23, 2009 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code complaint manner noted at frt sidewalk hatch sidewalk stairs leading to basement noted missing motar dislodged bricks & cracks also note approx 5ft away foundation is cracked
Nov 21, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
"stop all work" failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction no guard rails & failure to close openingsat 1fl front (exposure#1) remedy:provide guard rails enclose openings
Nov 17, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec.bc3303.4.4. failure to remove construction debris from site as required.noted:accumulation of lumber plaster debris thrown throughout 3fl.remedy:remove debris forthwith
Nov 17, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit.work noted:at 3fl perform demolition of partitions & ceiling. stop all work. remedy:obtain permit or perform to prior legal conditions.
Nov 17, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3306.7;27-1036b. failure to properly store and brace a weakened structure prior to full or partial demo. at time of inspection i did observe on 1st flr the removal of flr joist approx 20' x 30' leaving
Oct 28, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3303.2.4. failure to provide required temp or permanent sanitary facilities during construction or demo operations. at time of inspection i did observe no sanitary facilities on site. remedy: comply w/nov.
Oct 28, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3307.3. failure to perform inspection & document conditions of existing structures adjoining a construction or demo site in a pre construction survey. at time of inspection i did observe no pre
Oct 28, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3304.3.2;27-165. failure to notify adjoining property owners not less than 10 days prior to the commencement of excavation/earthwork. @time of inspection i did observe that approx 1' in depth of soil had
Oct 28, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3301.2;27-1009a. failure to provide 3'6" guardrails or equivalents around all flrs and perimeter openings at time of inspection i did observe at 1st flr the rear 1/2 of flr joist taken out & leading a void
Oct 28, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. "no smoking" signs w/i construction site not observed or inadequate in vio of nyc fire code 1404.1 & fc 310. at time of insp.
Oct 28, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. noted: at rear ground flr partitions, sub flring and flr joists removed; at cellar rear grade excavated, form work for footings installed w/o first obtaining all permits from this dept. remedy:
Oct 24, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain record of duct & filter cleaning. no tags or stickers on ansul system to verify if system is charged or(overove) from any company. remedy: provide & maintain a record of ceiling for ansul
Jul 8, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of prohibited door. illegal roll down gate at 2nd means of egress at rear. remedy: remove illegal door.
Jul 8, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,483 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,234 ft²
- Zoning
- R7D
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1634 / 21
- Assessed value
- $523,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #126947, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 1697 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 1697 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lenmort Realty Corp.
Does 1697 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 1697 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 1697 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1697 Lexington Avenue?
It has 8 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.