1555 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

The five-story, 9-unit tenement building at 1555 Lexington Avenue in East Harlem, built in 1910 and owned by Christopher Cirillo, has experienced significant maintenance challenges throughout 2025. Most notably, there were two recent heat and hot water emergencies in May 2025 affecting the entire building, with inspectors verifying inadequate services in one incident. Multiple maintenance issues were documented in February 2025, including water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks), unsanitary conditions, and various problems with flooring, walls, and utilities, though inspections found these conditions did not violate housing laws.

The building has an active record of housing maintenance code violations, particularly in apartment 2A, where issues with pest infestation, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and infrastructure problems have been documented between 2023-2024. As of the latest information, violations remain open for defective plaster surfaces and various maintenance issues in apartments 2B and 5B. The building's recent history shows consistent rodent management efforts, with regular inspections conducted throughout 2024-2025, though some inspections have indicated rat activity.

While the property has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2019 according to the required filings, the frequency of maintenance complaints and violations raises concerns about ongoing building conditions. The most recent complaints have shown a particular pattern of heat/hot water issues and water-related problems, suggesting systemic maintenance challenges. All documented service requests and violations have been officially closed through HPD or the Dept of Buildings, though some housing maintenance code violations remain open as of the latest inspections. The building has undergone several inspections and received various permits in recent years, demonstrating ongoing oversight and regulatory compliance efforts, though the number and nature of service requests indicate persistent maintenance challenges impacting resident comfort and safety.