1488 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
1488 Lexington Avenue is a 5-story, 1930's residential building owned by Peter Chiopelas, located in East Harlem. The building has experienced recurring issues with compliance regarding bedbug reporting, with Housing Maintenance Code violations documented in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 all remaining open. The building currently faces significant structural concerns, as evidenced by an active Environmental Control Board violation from July 2023 regarding building facade and chimney disrepair, including step cracks above second and third-floor windows and loose bricks.
This violation incurred a penalty of $1,250. Additionally, there are current active violations from November 2023 regarding failure to certify correction of hazardous conditions and from September 2023 concerning the need for a sidewalk shed to safeguard the public. The property has a documented history of rodent-related issues, though recent inspections show improvement.
While inspections in January 2024, July 2024, and July 2025 passed, there were failures noted in inspections from January 2023 (failed for other reasons) and January 2024 (rat activity). The building has also experienced various Department of Buildings complaints, including matters related to unsafe material storage (September 2023), construction work (July 2023), and an illegal vent/exhaust issue (December 2021), though most of these complaints were resolved without major penalties. A food establishment inspection was conducted in May 2024, with results available through the NYC Health Department's online portal, though the specific nature of the complaint resolution is not detailed.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 0 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1930 |
| Total area | 1911 sq ft |
| Floors | 5 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 141 East 96th St, New York, NY 10029
- 1488 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029
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