157 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

157 Lexington Avenue is a 7-story, 12-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920 in Kips Bay, currently owned by Regina Ajodan. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly during January 2025 when multiple emergency complaints were filed, though most were reported as resolved after follow-up inspections. The building has also faced significant challenges with rodent conditions, with multiple complaints in 2025 leading to inspections that noted both rat activity and conditions attracting rodents, though a June 2025 inspection ultimately passed.

Compliance issues have been documented regarding elevator maintenance, with multiple violations in 2018 and 2020 related to cable systems and door operation, though no current violations are active. The building's fire safety systems were inspected in late 2023 and found to have multiple self-closing door issues in various locations, including stairways and utility areas, though these violations were later closed. Recent maintenance history shows a variety of building-wide and individual unit issues, including a power outage in May 2024, flooring concerns, and plumbing problems documented in early 2024.

The building's bedbug reports from 2020-2024 indicate no infestations were recorded during these periods. Inspections have shown mixed results, with several passing inspections for various issues, though concerns about building systems such as heating and electrical power have persisted. The property's maintenance record shows regular compliance with annual requirements, though there was one active DOB violation noted in June 2023 regarding an external low pressure inspection that had not been filed.