Manhattan · Block 1624 · Lot 14 · 10128

1488 Lexington Avenue

5 floors · 1,911 sq ft · built 1930 · class K4 · owner of record: Pelas Realty Corp.

57open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
2HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
412dto Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 11 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 412 days
Next cycle year 2027

Open violations

ECB / OATH (10)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jul 19, 2023Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED FACADE AND CHIMNEYS IN STATE OF DISREPAIR. MULTIPLE STEP CRACKS ABOVE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WINDOWS. LOOSE BRICKS
#39090605H
Oct 26, 2023
IN VIOLATION
$0
Apr 24, 2012Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. DEFECT NOTED:ATEXPOSURE ONE BY WEST CORNER FIRST FLR BY STORE AWNING THEY HAVE LOOSE BENCHES IN DANGER OF FALLING AT REAR SOUTH AREA WERE ALL SHAFT IS LOCA
#34916043L
Jul 19, 2012
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jan 18, 2012Unknown CLASS - 3
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE MANNER. DEFECT NOTED:ON EXPOSURE 2 & EXPOSURE 3 MASONARY MOARTAR JOINTS POPING OUT & FALLING TO ADJACENT PROPERTY CHURCH & BUILDINGS COURT YARD ON THIRD FLOOR. REM:REPAIR &/
#34915771P
Mar 8, 2012
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 29, 2011Unknown CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPT OF BLDGS. DEFECT NOTED:AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE DEPT FOR NOV
#34937624M
Apr 5, 2012
IN VIOLATION
$0
Nov 29, 2011Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES.DEFECTS NOTED:ATTIME OF INSPECTION METAL COVER OVER WINDOW AT EXPOSURE #4,NORTH WALL IS LOOSE AND HANGING ABOVE 3RD FLR SET BACK MECHANICAL ROOF OF 1500 L
#34937623K
Jan 19, 2012
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 4, 2011Construction CLASS - 1
DEFECTS NOTED AT TIME OF INSP THERE IS LOOSE SPALLING BRICK AT REAR OF BLDG EXP#3 FALLING DOWN TO 3RD FL TERRACES AND SET BRICK MECHANICAL ROOF DECORATIVE CORNICE AT TOP OF BLDG HAS BROKEN LOOSE CAPPING A 6'IN
#34879674H
Aug 11, 2011
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jan 27, 2009Construction CLASS - 2
POSTING OF PERMIT & THE BLDG PERMIT OF COPY SHALL BE POSTED IN A CONSPICIOUS PLACE AT THE WORK SITE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE DURATION OF THE WORK OR THE USE AND OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT OR UNTIL NO INFO
#34756677N
May 8, 2009
IN VIOLATION
$0
Aug 13, 2008Construction CLASS - 2
SIDEWALK SHED DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS. NOTED: SHED PRESENT APPRX 200FEET WHICH WRAPS AROUND THE CORNER OF 96ST HAS LIGHT FIXTURES W/ NO ILLUMINATION (EVENING INSPECTION)
#34680961M
Jan 8, 2009
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jun 22, 2008Construction Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXT BLDG WALLS NOTED: AT ROOF OF BLDG CHIMNEY IS DEFECTIVE BRICKS ARE LOOSE AND FALLING ON TEMP ADJ PROPERTY ALSO EXT BLDG WALLS 3RD TO 5TH FLR ARE BULGING AND CRACKS AT PROPERTY LEVEL. REME
#34649075M
Sep 17, 2009
IN VIOLATION
$0
Sep 18, 2006Construction Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR.DEFECT NOTED:AT ROOF LEVEL ORNAMENTAL (TIN)CORNICE HAS MISSING SECTIONS AT EAST EXPOSURE & HANGING SECTIONS. ATSOUTH WEST CORNER CORNICE HAS SEPARATED AWAY FROM BLDG PARAPET.
#34538064P
Feb 14, 2008
IN VIOLATION
$0
DOB (22)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 22, 2023FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00054
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 8, 2023IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY
PROVIDE SIDEWALK SHED AT FRONT OF THE BUILDING APPROX. 80 LINEAR FEET ON EAST 96 STREET AND 26 FEET ON LEXINGTON AVENUE TO SAFEQUARD THE PUBLIC
#17868
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 13, 2011LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
#02661
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 31, 2009LOW PRESSURE BOILER

#03110
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 1, 2009LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2008LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

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Jan 19, 2007LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 13, 2004LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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#04947
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 7, 2000LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#05115
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 16, 1999LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#05105
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 4, 1998LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#08159
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 16, 1997LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#186104
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 10, 1997LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#07094
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 29, 1995LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#10910
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 1, 1994LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#06088
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 15, 1994CONSTRUCTION

#11BL01
VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE
Aug 15, 1994CONSTRUCTION

#11BL01
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (19)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 22, 2023AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Dec 13, 2011Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Dec 31, 2009Boiler LBLVIO
Active
Jan 1, 2009Boiler LL6291
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Jan 3, 2008Boiler LL6291
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Jan 19, 2007Boiler LL6291
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Jan 6, 2006Boiler LL6291
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Jan 31, 2005Boiler LL6291
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Feb 13, 2004Boiler LL6291
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Mar 19, 2003Boiler LL6291
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Mar 26, 2002Boiler LL6291
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Feb 27, 2001Boiler LL6291
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Feb 7, 2000Boiler LL6291
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Mar 16, 1999Boiler LL6291
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May 4, 1998Boiler LL6291
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Sep 16, 1997Boiler LL6291
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Feb 10, 1997Boiler LL6291
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Aug 29, 1995Boiler LL6291
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Sep 1, 1994Boiler LL6291
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HPD (6) · C 2 · B 0 · A 1
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
May 20, 2012ISECTION 27-2089 ADM CODE 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 03/28/1985 AND STILL VACANT ON 05/20/2012—
Aug 27, 2013ISECTION 27-2089 ADM CODE 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 05/29/1985 AND STILL VACANT ON 08/27/2013—
Apr 29, 2026A(A) § HMC: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.Aug 2, 2026
Aug 6, 2008CD26-13.03 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF RODENTS CELLAR THRU OUT.Aug 12, 2008
Aug 6, 2008CD26-13.03 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF RODENTS 1ST STY PUB HALL AT WEST & STAIRS TO CELLAR RAT EXCRETA.Aug 12, 2008
Jul 1, 1985ID26-35.01 ADM CODE 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 28 85.Aug 30, 1985

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