1751 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01636-0051Map
Owner of record: Difonzo, As Trustee, Michael
1751 Lexington Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Difonzo, As Trustee, Michael. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 9, 2018.
- HPD violations
- 45
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 27
- HPD complaints
- 11
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 45
- BHazardous
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
May 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light at vestibule door . at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock ,32 sq.ft at north wall first story public hall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock 18 sq.ft. at south wall first story public hall . at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective loose hand rail , at stairway between first and second story . at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster at scuttle hatch at public hall, 4th story
Apr 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective light fixture . at public hall, 4th story
Apr 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at scuttle ladder at public hall stairs, 4th story
Apr 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and houisehold items at public hall, 4th story
Jun 4, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the public hall , 4th story
May 23, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
Apr 27, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 2 sq ft of mold at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the foyer located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 3, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public hall and stairs all stories at public hall
Mar 3, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 3, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 100 watts required
Feb 4, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2000 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlets in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2000 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2000 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2000 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective msa vega in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2000 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom and buzzer system in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2000 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective east room entrace door mortise lock assemble in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2000 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective south and north bottom window sash glass in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2000 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range 4 sty apt 3 er1. , section '' ''
Jan 15, 1989 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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 06 14 88.
Aug 25, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.
Jun 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling cellar throughout.
Jun 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling throughout cellar.
Jun 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room entrance at cellar.
Jun 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to building vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Jun 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to cellar at rear of 1 sty public hall.
Jun 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint front stack all sty.
Jun 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening scuttle cover chain & padlocked to ladder 4 sty public hall to roof.
Jun 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior & brickwork at south of street entrance to vestibule public hall.
Jun 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail from 1 to 3 sty public hall stairs.
Jun 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 28, 2011
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 27
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to correct condition cited in nov #34804221z for building block wall in rear w/o permit. remedy: comply w/code.
Jan 21, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm. order to file a cert.of correction w/the dob.resp'd failed to comply w/the comm. order to correct the violating conditions & file a cert.of correction pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov
Nov 4, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm. order to file a cert.of correction w/the dob.resp'd failed to comply w/the comm.order to correct the violating conditions & file a cert.of correction pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov
Nov 4, 2010 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ an order of the comms note respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34804221z for work w/o a permit cinder block wall erected at rear yard set sack chainlink fence
Nov 4, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34804224y. barbed-wire fence, approx 6' high, erected on roof, at parapet south wall,
Jun 18, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34804221z. concrete block wall, approx 7'high x 12'long, erected in rear yard, w/o a
Jun 18, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1001.1;27-356. failure to provide adequate exits for an existing structure. noted: barb-wire fence, approx 6'high, running the extent of the south parapet wall at roof, erected on roof. this obstructs the
Jun 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of bldg's respondent failed to comply with the commissioner's order to correct the violating condition & file a
Jan 9, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply with an order of the commissioner note respondent failed to correct the conditions citied in the prior nov 348042212 for work without a permit cinder brick wall erected at
Jan 9, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cert.of correction w/the dob.resp'd failed to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct the violating condition & file a cert.of correction pursuant to
Jan 9, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner's note:sp'd failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov#34804224y for barbed wires at fence on roof south parapet wall.@ time of inspec
Jan 9, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of insp. remedy: comply w/code.
Aug 19, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 3314.6.1 & 27-1009 misc viol: scaffold not const to dob specifications. noted: ties missing, planks over extended planks not tied down access or egress to or from scaffold. (stairs missing) remedy: comply
Aug 19, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed at site noted: daily maintenance/inspection log not available at time of inspection. remedy: maintain inspection recoded on site.
Aug 19, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway defects noted: at 4th flr public hall adj to scuttle ladder found w/ the storage of excessive amount of rubbish and const material equipment pvc 5 gals. buckets
Aug 15, 2009 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Barbed wires fence. defect noted: bldg found w/ scuttle openings at primary means of egress and low parapet wall for adjoining bldgs found w/ cyclone fence mounted on top w/ barbed wires. remedy: comply w/ noti
Aug 15, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fialure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.defects noted:bldg found w/o interior lighting @ stairs & public halls primary means of egress causing a hazardous condition throughout & double cylinder key o
Aug 15, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const documents and or approved amendment. non conforming work noted: work under application #120026499 exp 6-2010 changes in plans specification in framing plans and details
Aug 15, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit illegal work noted under block wall found erected atrear yard setback property line and to bldg walls at east w/o basementdoor for access at left of property cyclone fence w/ barbed wire at
Aug 15, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code and specifications noted: sidewalk shed erected under application #110451421 exp 3-10-2010 found w/ the missing protective caps at exposed bolts missing corrugated metal
Aug 15, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications sidewalk shed erected under permit #110451421 has inoperable/not lit light fixtures at underside of shed. observed at 19:06pm. remedy: conform shed to specificati
Apr 4, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defects noted: at cellar level wood joist supporting 1st fl rotted, broken. fire proofingmaterial missing thruout. remedy: repair and/or replace defects
Feb 6, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain.noted defect:building appurtenances storm drainage system erroded w/inadequate pitch to building storm drain.gutter approx 50% filled with standing water resting at opposite end of building
Apr 13, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain noted defects:building roof appurtenances & yard 1) at chimney cap and chimney flue perimeters cracked,open,seperated masonry joints.2)parapet interior west,north,south w/peeling weather pro
Apr 13, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect are:hole in gutter at roof at rear of building .also wood steps to cellar rotted near top of stairway.remedy:repair and/or replace.
Aug 5, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit- noted. (a) modification (removal) of fire escape platform at 2nd story front creating a hazardous condtion. (b) refustior of exsisting window to 12"*36" with brick masonry units. remedy:
Oct 22, 1992
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress from every floor. noted the fire-escape platform has been removed from the second story front a bathroom window 12'wx36'high does not provide required egress as per
Oct 22, 1992 · Penalty $475
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt ENT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
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- General
Stairs
Nov 18, 2004 · Apt 0
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,208 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,360 ft²
- Zoning
- R7D
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1636 / 51
- Assessed value
- $326,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #136268, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 1751 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 1751 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Difonzo, As Trustee, Michael.
Does 1751 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 1751 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 1751 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1751 Lexington Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.