281 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

281 Lexington Avenue, a 4-story former Class B building constructed in 1915 in Murray Hill, is currently grappling with several significant open violations, most notably related to bedbug reporting requirements as documented in 2023 and 2024. The building experienced notable electrical issues in mid-2022, including multiple power outages (both emergency and non-emergency), followed by a series of violations concerning inadequate electrical service to fixtures across multiple floors and specific rooms, particularly in the 1st through 4th stories and in Room 301.

The building was also cited for various safety concerns in 2022, including problems with entrance doors and self-closing doors in the vestibule, with some violations categorized as Class C, indicating more serious concerns. Recent inspections and incidents from 2025 show some ongoing attention to the building's condition, including a vacant building complaint filed in April 2025, which was closed with no violation warranted upon inspection in July 2025.

However, the building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections between 2010 and 2025, suggesting good pest management practices in this area. The property is currently owned by William McShane and has no recorded units available for rent or occupancy under the current classification. While some of the older violations from 2022 have been closed, the presence of open violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements suggests areas needing attention, though these may not directly impact current resident safety based on the data provided.