174 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

174 Lexington Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building located in Midtown Manhattan and built in 1910, currently owned by Jackson Ma. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues recently, with multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, mold, pests, and issues with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings reported in January 2025. HPD attempted to inspect these complaints but was unable to complete the inspections.

In 2023, significant heating problems were documented, with violations issued for inadequate heat and hot water in October, although a subsequent inspection of a different apartment found the conditions to be acceptable. Apartment 2A had several violations documented in late 2023, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, rodent infestations, and heating system deficiencies, though these have since been marked as closed. The building has a mixed history of maintenance compliance, with more recent years showing clusters of related issues such as heating problems and pest infestations.

Notably, there were violations related to appliance maintenance in May 2023, and safety concerns in September 2023 regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. While the building has passed rodent inspections in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2019, the most recent complaints suggest ongoing pest management challenges. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations for several years, with all recent filings showing zero affected units. Two complaints regarding illegal conversion and ventilation issues were filed in 2019 and 2023, respectively, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate thoroughly.