1252 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

1252 Lexington Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, built in 1910 and currently owned by Yahya Sarraf. The property has faced recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding sanitation and basic services. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints and violations related to garbage/recycling storage from late 2024 through 2025, with the most recent service request still marked "In Progress" as of June 2025.

The building has experienced heat and hot water service disruptions, with several complaints filed in late 2024 and early 2025, though inspectors often had difficulty accessing units to verify the conditions. Recent rodent-related issues have been documented, with the latest inspections in June 2025 showing passed inspections, though there were previous rat activity reports in 2024. The building has had some infrastructure concerns as well, with violations recorded in late 2024 regarding building safety requirements such as smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector notifications, which were still open as of July 2025.

Historical records show consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2024, with no reported infestations. The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding its boiler system, with violations and penalties recorded in 2021, though these were resolved. Various sanitary conditions have been documented and require attention, with certain complaints having been closed due to lack of access during inspections. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and sanitation management, though recent inspections have shown some improvement in rodent control and other areas.