73 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10010

73 Lexington Avenue is a 5-story, 29-unit residential building constructed in 1930 in Kips Bay, currently owned by John Ilibassi. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, with the most recent being a heat/hot water complaint affecting the entire building in January 2024, for which HPD could not gain access to investigate. In 2023, multiple violations were documented, particularly in Apartment 6B, including problems with water leaks in the ceiling, deteriorating plaster and paint surfaces, and safety concerns regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors - though many of these violations were subsequently closed by May 2023.

The building has also faced various infrastructure challenges, including a potential Bed Bug issue that was alluded to in 2021-2023 reports, though recent filings from 2023-2024 indicate no active infestations. Historical records show the building has been maintained under regular inspections, with the most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 resulting in a "Passed" status. Previous issues have included unsafe window AC unit installations in 2023, and a defective boiler violation in 2020.

The property has maintained a consistent record of filing annual bedbug reports between 2021 and 2024, showing zero reported infestations during these periods. Although there have been various complaints and violations over the years, most recent inspections have shown improvements in compliance, particularly regarding heating system signage and other maintenance issues that were previously noted. The building passed multiple rodent inspections between 2010 and 2025, with only one instance of rat activity noted in August 2010, suggesting effective pest management practices have been in place since then.