334 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

334 Lexington Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story residential building located in Murray Hill, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Catherine Mcgovern. The property has experienced recurring heating system issues, with heat and hot water complaints registered in both 2019 and most recently in January 2025, the latter being promptly resolved by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has faced multiple plumbing and safety challenges, as evidenced by three active ECB violations from 2019 relating to boiler pressure relief valve issues (with penalties totaling $5000), and several past emergencies including gas cooking system problems and flooring concerns.

A notable history of rodent-related issues has been documented, with 2025 inspections showing rat activity in March and a compliance pass in April. The building has maintained a no-bedbug status for several years, as confirmed by annual reports between 2018 and 2025. While the property faced several health and safety inspections in 2019 including standing water and unsanitary conditions complaints, most recent health inspections have shown either compliance or passed results. The building's management has demonstrated some responsiveness to violations, as evidenced by multiple permit issuances for various repairs and maintenance work in 2019, though there are active violations for failure to certify correction of immediately hazardous conditions dating back to 2019-2020 that should be noted.

The property has undergone regular rodent inspections between 2019 and 2025, with varying results including both passing and failing outcomes. In 2022, there was a brief period of rat sightings reported through the DOHMH. Three separate cooking gas-related emergencies were reported in 2019, and various general maintenance issues have been documented, including complaints about stairs, unsanitary conditions, and standing water. The building's most recent inspection records indicate some improvement in compliance with health regulations, with a passing inspection in 2025.