2 Lexington Avenue
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 0 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Gramercy average of 8.4.
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How 2 Lexington Avenue's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 356 buildings in this neighborhood, 174 have a higher predicted risk.
violations
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(10+)
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What's in the 2 Lexington Avenue report
| Total units | 501 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 17 |
| Year built | 1924 |
| Gross area | — |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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2 Lexington Avenue event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Food Establishment | Water | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | 1720957 | Closed | 8A | 04/15/2026 |
| 03/30/2026 | 1720958 | Closed | 8A | 04/15/2026 |
| 03/30/2026 | 1720959 | Closed | 8A | 03/31/2026 |
| 12/05/2025 | 1711845 | Closed | 30 | 12/05/2025 |
| 08/01/2025 | 1701312 | Closed | 83 | 08/14/2025 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/02/2024 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Bench-Failure To Benchmark None | Failure To File Benchmarking Report Of Energy Use As Per Ad. Code Sec. 28-309.4 | 08/14/2025 |
| 05/02/2024 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Bench-Failure To Benchmark None | Failure To File Benchmarking Report Of Energy Use As Per Ad. Code Sec. 28-309.4 | 08/14/2025 |
| 02/22/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Fispnrf-No Report And / Or Late Filing (Facade) Facade Required | Failed To File Fisp Cycle 9B Technical Report By 2/21/2023 | |
| 12/01/2022 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Egrade-Failure To Post Energy Grade/Score None | Failure To Display Energy Efficiency Score And Energy Efficiency Grade As Per Adcode Sec. 28-309.12.3 | 08/14/2025 |
| 06/02/2022 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Bench-Failure To Benchmark None | Failure To File Benchmarking Report Of Energy Use As Per Ad. Code Sec. 28-309.4 | 08/03/2022 |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | 39552408M | Resolve | During Inspection Of The 17-Story Building Alteration, Observed On Multiple Locations Of The Building Expired Fire Extinguishers And Some Were On The Floor. Expired Fire Extinguishers Creates Hazards In Case Of | $2,500 |
| 03/30/2026 | 39552411N | Resolve | At The Time Of Inspection Of An Alteration Of 17 Story Building Missing/Inadequate Guardrail System Observed. Guardrail Installed @ Floor Openings On Multiple Floors Without Netting. This Condition Creates Haza | $0 |
| 03/30/2026 | 39552409Y | Resolve | At Time Of Inspection On An Active Jobsite 17 Story Building, Obserbed Uncovered Floor Openings Greater Than 2", These Openings Create Significant Risk Of Tripping And Fall Hazard And Materials Can Fall Thru H | $0 |
| 03/30/2026 | 39552395M | Active | During Inspection Of The 17-Story Building Alteration, The Roof (Exposure 3) Guardrail System Was Found Without Required Toe Boards And With Unsecured Bottom Netting. This Creates A Falling-Object Hazard That C | $2,500 |
| 11/12/2024 | 39534300L | Resolve | At Time Of Inspection I Observed Sidewalk Shed In Place Not Maintain As Per Code Observed Missing And Displaced Shed Parapet, Opening Gaps On The Shed , This Created Unsafe And Debris Falling Condition Unto The | $2,400 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
|---|
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2004 | $0 | H1 | Gramercy |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 07/08/2020 | Initial | Passed |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2026 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 1 through 1 | Partial Interior Renovation Of Existing 1St Floor Spaces Inclusive Of Toilet Rooms And Hotel Lobby. New Finishes And Lighting With Partition Modifications. Updates To Existing Marquee With New Metal Panel Finish And Modified Lighting. | Permit Issued | 06/12/2026 |
| 06/11/2026 | Initial Permit | Mechanical Systems | Floor Number(s) 1 through 1 | Modifications To Existing Mechanical Systems Related To Partial Interior Renovation Of Existing 1St Floor Spaces Inclusive Of Toilet Rooms And Hotel Lobby. New Finishes & Lighting With Partition Modifications. No Change In Occupancy, Use Or Egress. | Permit Issued | 06/11/2026 |
| 06/10/2026 | Initial Permit | Mechanical Systems | Floor Number(s) 1 through 2 | Modifications To Existing Mechanical Systems Related To Partial Interior Renovation Of Exist. 1St Floor Spaces With Public Bar Space (Rose Bar). No Change In Occupancy, Use Or Egress. | Permit Issued | 06/10/2026 |
| 06/10/2026 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 1 through 1 | Partial Interior Renovation Of Exist. 1St Floor Spaces With Public Bar Space. New Finishes, Lighting And Replacement Of Exist. Fireplace. New Exterior Lighting Fixtures, Window Awnings And Replacement Of Exist. Bronze Door Within Existing Masonry Opening. | Permit Issued | 06/10/2026 |
| 06/02/2026 | Initial Permit | Protection And Mechanical Methods | Roof | Installation Of Temporary Roof Protection& Overhead Protection As Per Plan. No Change In Use, Egress, Or Occupancy. | Permit Issued | 06/02/2026 |
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