50 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10010

The 26-story building at 50 Lexington Avenue, owned by Soni Shijaku and containing 185 units, was constructed in 1987 in the Flatiron District. The property has experienced several recurring issues, most notably with heating and hot water systems, having received multiple emergency complaints about these services in 2023-2025, including a recent open complaint as of June 2025. The building has also faced challenges with pest control, including rodent sightings (most recently reported in June 2025) and a history of rat activity, although multiple inspections have shown some compliance with rodent control measures.

Regulatory compliance has been a focus, with active investigations in 2024 regarding Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections, a violation related to the exterior facade maintenance, and a previous citation for failure to submit an acceptable Cycle 9B report regarding exterior wall conditions, though these violations were eventually resolved. Recent inspection records show the building has maintained good standing regarding bedbug management, with no reported infestations in the past five reporting periods from 2019 to 2024. Historical records indicate the building had several heat/hot water complaints in 2021 and 2023, suggesting this has been an ongoing infrastructure challenge.

The property has undergone various permit approvals since 2019 for maintenance work, including exterior and plumbing-related projects. While the building has generally complied with rodent control measures based on inspection results, the persistence of heating system issues and recent rodent sightings indicates some ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's environmental control board and department of buildings violations from 2024 and 2023 were either resolved or dismissed upon inspection, and there have been no recent violations related to elevator service, which had been a recurring issue in previous years.