135 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

135 Lexington Avenue is a 5-story, 14-unit converted Class A building located in Kips Bay, owned by Daniel Frishwasser and constructed in 1920. The building has experienced several noteworthy maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns being related to unfiled annual bedbug reports (2023 and 2024 violations), electrical system problems, and various safety compliance matters. Class B violations from 2020 specifically document issues in Apartment 6 regarding inadequate electrical service and defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Multiple violations exist regarding fire safety compliance, including failures to maintain proper notices and requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems in common areas. The building has had periodic rodent issues, though recent inspections in 2025 and 2021 showed compliance with rodent control standards. Electrical infrastructure appears to be an ongoing concern, with a power outage incident in 2020 leading to Housing Preservation and Development violations.

The property has also faced issues with unauthorized construction work, as evidenced by closed complaints in 2022 and 2025, though these were resolved through Oath Violations. Two recent environmental control board violations from 2023 and 2024 indicate failure to file required external low-pressure inspection documentation, suggesting potential regulatory compliance issues. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status in recent reports (2019-2022), the failure to timely submit annual reports remains an open violation. The property has undergone various health and safety inspections with mixed results, though most recent rodent inspections have shown compliance with health department standards.