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1539 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan — Grade B | OpenStoop

1539 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

Building Health Grade: B (83/100)

Year Built: 1951 · Units: 225

1539 Lexington Avenue

Manhattan 10029

B

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B

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building is in good shape with only minor issues on record

Minor issues on record. Review the details below, but no major concerns.

1539 Lexington Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1951 in Manhattan with 225 residential units. It holds a Grade B health score — most influenced by management quality — with 20 open HPD violations. Our analysis reviewed 448 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large postwar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10029)

1,113 buildings in this zip code

54th

Better than 54% of buildings in 10029

Average

Avg score: 72

WorstBest in 10029

Alerts

Rat Activity

This building has repeated rodent inspection failures (3+ in 5 years), indicating a persistent pest problem.

Facade Needs Repair

The building facade has been classified as requiring repair (SWARMP status) during a required inspection.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

92Excellent

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

76Good

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

96Excellent

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

48Poor

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

No issues

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

60Fair

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 55 violations · Peak: 12 in 2019

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

157

Inspections

123

Permits

80

Violations

55

Compliance

30

Financial

3

Total: 448 events across 6 categories

Key Statistics

21

Housing Violations→

(20 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

Below average

1

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

Below average

25

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

2.0x neighborhood avg

139

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

3.5x neighborhood avg

29

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1951

Built 75 years ago

No sale or transaction records found for this property.

No tax liens found for this property.

No litigation records found for this property.

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

Informational (3)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $28,877,000 Exemptions: $12,994,650

Year Built: 1,951

Building Class: D3

Gross Area: 200,300 sqft

Units: 225

Stories: 14

Zoning: R7-2

Assessed Value: $12,994,650

Market Value: $28,877,000

Facade Inspection

Sep 4, 2025• 7 months ago

SWARMP

Facade inspection (LL11/FISP)

Status: SWARMP

Filing: SWARMP

Type: Initial

Cycle: 10

Penalty (Failure to Correct): $0

Penalty (Failure to File): $0

Late Filing Penalty: $0

Facade Inspection

Aug 28, 2025• 7 months ago

SWARMP

Facade inspection (LL11/FISP)

Status: SWARMP

Filing: SWARMP

Type: Initial

Cycle: 10

Penalty (Failure to Correct): $0

Penalty (Failure to File): $0

Late Filing Penalty: $0

Other Events (17)

311 Complaint

Apr 12, 2026• 4 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Apr 12, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 24, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/None

Complaint Type: General Construction/Plumbing

Descriptor: Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/None

Resolution Description: Your Service Request has been submitted to the Department of Buildings. Please check back later for status.

Closed Date: Feb 24, 2026

Agency: Department of Buildings

311 Complaint

Feb 16, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Trash

Complaint Type: Dirty Condition

Descriptor: Trash

Descriptor2: Not Cleaned by Property Owner

Resolution Description: The Department of Sanitation investigated this complaint and no DSNY related conditions/violations were observed. Location will be referred to the appropriate agency for further action.

Closed Date: Feb 17, 2026

Agency: Department of Sanitation

Location Type: Sidewalk

Boiler Record

Feb 9, 2026• 2 months ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure) — BURNHAM 45L-250

Make: BURNHAM

Model: 45L-250

Pressure: Low Pressure

Defects: No

Boiler Record

Feb 9, 2026• 2 months ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure) — BURNHAM 45L-250

Make: BURNHAM

Model: 45L-250

Pressure: Low Pressure

Defects: No

Boiler Record

Feb 9, 2026• 2 months ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure) — BURNHAM 45L-250

Make: BURNHAM

Model: 45L-250

Pressure: Low Pressure

Defects: No

311 Complaint

Jan 27, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Jan 27, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Dec 23, 2025• 3 months ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Dec 23, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Dec 1, 2025• 4 months ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Dec 1, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Inspection

Nov 21, 2025• 4 months ago

Rat Activity

Initial (Job PC8633831)

Type: Initial

Result: Rat Activity

Job: PC8633831

Approved: Nov 24, 2025

Inspection

Nov 17, 2025• 5 months ago

Rat Activity

Initial (Job PC8629367)

Type: Initial

Result: Rat Activity

Job: PC8629367

Approved: Nov 18, 2025

Inspection

Sep 18, 2025• 7 months ago

Permit Issued

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: Supported Scaffold

Job Description: INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AT 1539 LEXINGTON AVENUE, MANHATTAN, NY 10029 AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $10,000

Applicant Name: KULDIP SINGH

Work On Floor: Open Space

Inspection

Sep 18, 2025• 7 months ago

Permit Issued

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: Supported Scaffold

Job Description: INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AT 183 EAST 98 STREET, MANHATTAN, NY 10029 AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $10,000

Applicant Name: KULDIP SINGH

Work On Floor: Open Space

Inspection

Sep 18, 2025• 7 months ago

Permit Issued

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: Sidewalk Shed

Job Description: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AT 1539 LEXINGTON AVENUE, MANHATTAN, NY 10029 AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $10,000

Applicant Name: KULDIP SINGH

Work On Floor: Open Space

Inspection

Sep 18, 2025• 7 months ago

Permit Issued

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: Sidewalk Shed

Job Description: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AT 183 EAST 98 STREET, MANHATTAN, NY 10029 AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $10,000

Applicant Name: KULDIP SINGH

Work On Floor: Open Space

Inspection

Sep 18, 2025• 7 months ago

Permit Issued

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: Construction Fence

Job Description: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE AT 1539 LEXINGTON AVENUE, MANHATTAN, NY 10029 AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $10,000

Applicant Name: KULDIP SINGH

Work On Floor: Open Space

Inspection

Sep 18, 2025• 7 months ago

Permit Issued

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: Construction Fence

Job Description: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE AT 183 EAST 98 STREET, MANHATTAN, NY 10029 AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $10,000

Applicant Name: KULDIP SINGH

Work On Floor: Open Space

Property Details

Year Built

1951

Total Units

225

Residential Units

225

Building Class

D3

Location

BBL

1016260021

Zipcode

10029

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