1 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10010
1 Lexington Avenue is a 12-story, 28-unit residential building located in Gramercy, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Patricia Pettwaybrown. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, there are three active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations from 2023-2024 related to unsafe conditions and swarming issues that remain unresolved as of July 2025.
The building has a documented history of elevator problems, with violations recorded in 2018 and 2019 related to inoperative phones, required re-shackling, and oil leaks from the hoist machine. Additionally, there were compliance issues regarding facade maintenance in 2018-2019 that resulted in two separate violations. The property has maintained a strong record in other areas, with regular rodent inspections showing consistent passing results between 2009 and 2025, indicating good pest management.
The building has also demonstrated effective bedbug management, with no reported infestations in the past eight reporting periods from 2019-2024. The owner has obtained multiple permits for various work on the property between 2018 and 2021, including plumbing and elevator-related work. Of particular note is the most recent bedbug report from 2024, which shows no infested or eradicated units, maintaining a clean record in this regard. While the building has experienced recurring issues with elevator systems and facade maintenance, these have typically been addressed through proper channels, though some recent violations remain open.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 28 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 75379 sq ft |
Floors | 12 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 123 East 21st St, New York, NY 10010
- 49 Gramercy Park North, New York, NY 10010
- 1 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010
- 3 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010
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