856 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

The three-story, two-unit building at 856 Lexington Avenue in the Upper East Side, owned by Wright Palmer, was constructed in 1879 and has maintained its Class A designation through previous conversions. The most recent notable issue occurred in August 2023, when a complaint about unsanitary conditions related to garbage and recycling storage was filed with HPD; though no violations were found during inspection, the complaint remained open until May 2024.

In 2020, the building experienced multiple emergencies simultaneously, including reports of a heavy water leak, ceiling paint/plaster issues, and mold, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in each case. The building's maintenance record shows regular compliance in significant areas. A violation notice was issued in February 2022 for failing to file an annual bedbug report, though this appears to have been resolved as subsequent filings from 2023-2024 show zero infested units and eradications.

Importantly, the building has demonstrated consistent rodent control measures, having passed all inspections between 2010 and 2019. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2019, with no reported infestations or eradications in any of the annual filings from 2019 through 2024. While there have been some maintenance issues, particularly in 2020, and a recent complaint about garbage storage, the building's overall record shows regular compliance with housing maintenance requirements and successful pest management programs.