296 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

The 15-story, 94-unit building at 296 Lexington Avenue in Murray Hill, owned by Julie Thompson and constructed in 1940, has experienced several noteworthy events affecting resident experience and building maintenance over the past few years. Most recently, the building has faced multiple smoking violations in 2022 and 2023, both of which were addressed and closed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

A significant heat and hot water emergency was reported and resolved within days in November 2020, which was accompanied by a corresponding housing maintenance code violation. The building's management has generally maintained good pest control practices, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past four annual reports (2019-2023), though a rat sighting was recorded in September 2021 that resulted in violations requiring follow-up inspections. The property has shown compliance with various regulatory requirements, though there were two recent environmental control board violations in 2024 related to energy efficiency score display and low pressure inspection filing, both of which were dismissed.

Routine rodent inspections have shown consistent success, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 passing, and previous failures being resolved promptly. The building has undergone several permitted works between 2018 and 2020, including multiple electrical and plumbing projects, with records showing proper issuance and completion of these permits. While the building's violation history shows occasional issues, the management response has generally been prompt, with most violations being addressed and closed within reasonable timeframes.