102 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

The 4-story, 7-unit building at 102 Lexington Avenue, owned by David Shemel, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to heating systems and infrastructure. Most notably, the property has faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints filed in late 2024 regarding both entire building and apartment-specific issues.

The building has undergone multiple inspections and received various violations in late 2024 through early 2025, including critical safety concerns such as defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2R, and multiple violations in Apartment 4R involving plumbing, water supply, and pest control issues. Recent structural concerns have emerged in 2025, with complaints regarding building shaking and structural stability, along with active violations related to deteriorating building facade conditions, including window lintel issues and mortar joint deterioration.

The Department of Buildings has requested engineering reports and sidewalk protection measures in response to these findings. While the building has maintained a consistent record of addressing bedbug issues (with no infestations reported since 2019), it showed evidence of rodent activity in 2019, though earlier inspections from 2010-2018 passed without issues. The property has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, including unauthorized work (as noted in a December 2024 complaint), water leaks, plumbing problems, and multiple instances requiring attention to paint/plaster conditions, though most violations from 2022-2024 have been resolved.