104 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

104 Lexington Avenue is a four-story, six-unit residential building located in Midtown, owned by David Shemel and dating back to 1910. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing being a building-wide heat/hot water complaint in May 2025, which HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues.

Of particular concern are two active violations from May 2025 regarding the building's facade conditions, including loose/bulging bricks at the top floor, cracks, defective lintels, and the need for approximately 20 feet of sidewalk shed installation for public safety. The building has a history of water-related issues, with non-emergency water leak and ceiling plaster problems documented in March 2023, though these were resolved. The property has undergone multiple food establishment inspections, with the most recent being in April 2025, though specific details about any violations or concerns are not provided in the records.

There are recurring historical complaints regarding illegal hotel rooms in the building, with the most recent investigations in May 2025 being marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access." The building's maintenance record shows regular bedbug reporting since 2019, with all reports indicating zero infested or re-infested units throughout this period. Additionally, rodent inspections from 2010-2012 consistently passed, indicating effective pest control measures. While the bedbug reports suggest successful management of that particular issue, the current facade violations and heat/hot water access problems in 2025 are the most significant concerns affecting resident safety and comfort as of July 2025.