465 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017

465 Lexington Avenue is a 5-story, 15-unit residential building located in Midtown, built in 1924 and currently owned by Jane Goldman. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple heat/hot water complaints filed in 2019 and 2024 that resulted in emergency responses, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. A significant cluster of problems was documented in November 2022, primarily affecting apartment #32, including violations for water leaks, pest infestations (mice), and various plaster/paint issues.

These violations were addressed through official corrective actions, with some being classified as Class B requiring prompt attention and others as Class C representing more serious conditions. The building has maintained active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019 to 2024, consistently reporting zero infested or re-infested units, and recent inspections in 2025 showed passing results for rodent inspections, indicating effective pest management. The property has undergone various maintenance challenges over the years, including the need to address ceiling problems (both in 2020 and 2019), flooring concerns (2020), and a mix of wall-related issues requiring repairs and repainting.

Notable safety concerns were identified in 2022 regarding exposed electrical wiring in apartment #32, though this violation was subsequently closed. The building has demonstrated a pattern of requiring multiple service requests for similar issues, particularly heating system problems, suggesting ongoing mechanical challenges. However, the most recent inspection records indicate improved conditions, with no current open violations and compliant bedbug reporting, though the persistence of heating system access issues during inspections remains notable.