Manhattan · Block 1634 · Lot 17 · 10029

1698 Lexington Avenue

3 floors · 6 apartments · 2,944 sq ft · built 1900 · class C5 · owner of record: Tower Lexington Inc

31open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
2HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
46dto Bedbug annual filing

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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 46 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 62 days
Annual
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 290 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
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 411 days
Next cycle year 2027

Open violations

ECB / OATH (12)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jun 17, 2011Construction 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
#34907524H
Sep 8, 2011
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jun 17, 2011Construction 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.
#34907554Z
Sep 8, 2011
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jun 17, 2011Construction 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.
#34907550L
Sep 8, 2011
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jun 17, 2011Construction 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
#34907521M
Sep 8, 2011
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$0
Jun 17, 2011Public Assembly 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
#34907553R
Sep 8, 2011
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$0
Jun 17, 2011Construction 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
#34907552P
Sep 8, 2011
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$0
Jun 17, 2011Construction 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
#34907522Y
Sep 8, 2011
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$0
Jun 17, 2011Construction 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.
#34907551N
Sep 8, 2011
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$0
Jun 17, 2011Zoning 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.
#34907523X
Sep 8, 2011
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$0
Jun 17, 2011Construction 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
#34907555K
Sep 8, 2011
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$0
Aug 9, 2002Construction 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
#34335867Z
Sep 26, 2002
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$0
Jun 29, 2000Construction 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
#34257411J
Aug 24, 2000
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$0
DOB (7)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 21, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00052
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 21, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00053
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 21, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00054
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 21, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00055
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 21, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00056
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 21, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00057
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 21, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00058
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (8)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 11)
Active
Sep 21, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 21, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 21, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 21, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 21, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 21, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 21, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
HPD (4) · C 2 · B 1 · A 1
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Sep 23, 2025B§ 27-2021 ADM CODE 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.Oct 28, 2025
Mar 21, 2025C§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HEAVY DUTY LOCKING MECHANISM AT DOOR AT VESTIBULE , 1st STORYMar 27, 2025
Mar 25, 2002AApt 2 · § 27-2142 ADM CODE 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 SOUTHJul 3, 2002
Apr 18, 1995CApt 3 · § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES KITCHEN RANGE 2 STY SOUTHWEST APT 3 ER1. , SECTION '' ''May 8, 1995

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