251 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

The four-story, 12-unit residential building at 251 Lexington Avenue in Murray Hill, owned by Randy Apfelbaum, has a mixed maintenance history since its 1923 construction. The most significant recent issues occurred in 2021, when the entire building experienced heat and hot water problems that were temporarily resolved within four days. An earlier emergency water leak complaint in 2018 was investigated but resulted in no violations.

In 2023, the building received a violation related to bedbug reporting requirements, though previous records from 2020 and 2021 show consistent zero counts for infested, eradicated, or re-infested units across multiple reporting periods. The building has maintained a strong record of passing rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 showing compliance, and previous inspections dating back to 2010 also resulting in passing grades. The building's history shows generally responsible management regarding pest control, with regular bedbug reporting since 2018 indicating no infestations.

However, the heat and hot water issues in 2021 and the 2023 bedbug reporting violation suggest areas requiring attention. The property has had no documented gas leak incidents since a 2018 violation regarding notification procedures, and all other historical violations appear to have been addressed. The relatively small number of complaints (two in the past seven years) and consistent passing scores on rodent inspections indicate generally good building maintenance practices, though the age of the building suggests ongoing maintenance will be required.