1297 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

1297 Lexington Avenue is a 5-story, 12-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, constructed in 1918 and currently owned by Randy Glick. The building has experienced consistent maintenance issues over recent years, particularly regarding heating systems, ventilation, and pest control. Most notably in 2023-2024, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions involving pests and food establishments, with several rodent and vermin-related incidents reported through 311 services.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) responded to heating and hot water complaints in October 2023, though access issues limited their inspections. Current housing maintenance violations primarily affect Apartment 2, with issues documented in 2024 including an active open violation regarding ceiling plaster and paint, previously cited water leak problems, and window repair needs. Other violations have been corrected, including those related to self-closing doors and fire escape maintenance.

The building has passed recent rodent inspections (May 2025) but showed signs of rat activity in 2024-2023 inspections, indicating ongoing pest management challenges. Historical maintenance records from 2021-2022 show various infrastructure issues including heating systems, plumbing, and electrical concerns, with emergency responses required in some cases. While the building has had multiple complaints about ventilation systems and indoor air quality, plus some food establishment-related issues, it has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status, with zero infestations reported since 2018. The most recent building permits from 2018 and 2020 suggest regular maintenance and improvements have been undertaken, though specific details of these works are not provided in the available data.