7 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10010

7 Lexington Avenue is a 12-story, 93-unit residential building located in Gramercy and owned by Chris Ferlisi. The building, constructed in 1951, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years.

Most concerning is a recent mold complaint filed in February 2024, which was investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development; while no violations were issued, the presence of mold indicates ongoing building maintenance challenges. In addition, the building has had several violations related to door maintenance and safety, including a February 2024 violation concerning defective hinges on the self-closing door to the south package room on the first floor, and a November 2022 violation regarding inadequate sidewalk shed protection that resulted in an Oath violation being served. The building's history shows a pattern of rodent concerns, with significant issues noted in 2011 and 2013 when rat activity was observed, though subsequent inspections through 2018 and most recently in May 2025 have passed without issues.

The property has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in annual reports from 2019 through 2024. Between 2019 and 2021, there were multiple DOB violations regarding elevator systems, though these were resolved, and there was a period of construction work in 2018 that resulted in several permits being issued. The building's overall maintenance record shows a mix of resolved violations and ongoing maintenance challenges, with particular attention needed to address the building's door and mold issues.