1621 Lexington Avenue
This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.
This building has 112 recorded HPD violations, above the East Harlem average of 28.1.
The 1621 Lexington Avenue building, a 5-story, 16-unit residential property in East Harlem built in 1930 and currently owned by E.103 St.&lex Av Rlty Cp, has a concerning pattern of maintenance issues over the past seven years. Most recently, in 2026, the building has experienced multiple water leak incidents (including heavy flow and slow leaks) and a heat/hot water problem in August, along with ongoing unsanitary conditions related to garbage storage from May 2026. The property has documented 35 Class A violations, 64 Class B violations, and 48 Class C violations, with 150 housing complaints and 155 311 service requests in the past seven years. Recent inspections in 2026 identified hazardous mold conditions in an apartment bathroom and various maintenance issues in Apartment 1, including a broken window sash balancing spring and a missing heat riser pipe escutcheon plate.
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What's in the 1621 Lexington Avenue report
Is 1621 Lexington Avenue rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
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Is 1621 Lexington Avenue covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
How 1621 Lexington Avenue's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 1682 buildings in this neighborhood, 201 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
in the next 12 months
What's driving this score
These are the three data points that most influenced this building's score — ranked by how much weight the model placed on each one.
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| Total units | 16 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 5 |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Gross area | 8,880 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
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1621 Lexington Avenue's landlord & ownership
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Filed Sep 18, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2026 .
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Hartsdale, NY 10530
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1621 Lexington Avenue's mortgage & ownership history
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and satisfactions recorded against this property with the NYC Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) — the public paper trail behind who owns it and who has lent against it.
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1621 Lexington Avenue event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Less Than 10Sq Feet At East Wall In The Bathroom Located At Apt 1, 2Nd Story, 1St Apartment From East At South Original Violation 18911644 Issued 11-May-26 Has Been Upgraded To Class B Per Administrative Code 27-2017.3A(3)(A) Or (B). | Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant |
| 06/16/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Hmc: Properly Repair Or Replace The Broken Or Defective Balancing Spring At Lower Window Sash At South Wall In The 1St Room From East Located At Apt 1, 2Nd Story, 1St Apartment From East At South | Violation Closed |
| 06/16/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Replace With New The Missing Upper Escutcheon Plate At Heat Riser Pipe In The 1St Room From East Located At Apt 1, 2Nd Story, 1St Apartment From East At South | Not Complied With |
| 05/18/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2013 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department The Ceiling, South Wall, West Wall In The Bathroom Located At Apt 1, 2Nd Story, 1St Apartment From East At South | Nov Sent Out |
| 05/18/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2013 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department The East Wall In The Kitchen Located At Apt 1, 2Nd Story, 1St Apartment From East At South | Nov Sent Out |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | Water Leak – Slow Leak | Non Emergency | Open | 16 |
| 08/26/2026 | Water Leak – Heavy Flow | Emergency | Open | 16 |
| 08/26/2026 | Water Leak – Heavy Flow | Emergency | Open | 16 |
| 08/13/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 11 |
| 04/30/2026 | Door/Window – Window Frame | Emergency | Close | 1 |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2026 | Water Leak | Heavy Flow | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 08/27/2026 | Water Leak | Slow Leak | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 08/27/2026 | Water Leak | Heavy Flow | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 08/13/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Apartment Only | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 05/17/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Garbage/Recycling Storage | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2025 | 1704690 | Closed | 79 | 10/08/2025 |
| 03/27/2024 | 1663558 | Closed | 7G | 03/27/2024 |
| 05/09/2023 | 1636379 | Active | 7K | 08/03/2023 |
| 02/27/2023 | 1630076 | Closed | 7K | 03/06/2023 |
| 10/20/2022 | 1620742 | Closed | 23 | 10/21/2022 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | 39163125N | Resolve | At Time Of Inspection Observed Illuminated Sign "Mexican Ny Deli" Approx. 20'X 5' Has Been Installed At Exp.1 (Front Of Building). No Permit For This Work Found On Dob Records., Obtain All Permits | $0 |
| 10/17/2022 | 39507690M | Resolve | Sidewalk Shed Not Maintained, Vertical Member Not Plumb On Corner, Bracing Bent, Some Bolt Caps Missing And Some Mudsills Cracked.Maintain Sidewalk Shed | $0 |
| 05/23/2022 | 39501604J | Resolve | I Observed Sidewalk Shed(Sws) At Exp1 And 4 With Vertical Posts Not Plumb As Required By Bc3307.6.4.4(2). Also 3 Wooden Planks Between Header And Junior Beam Not Per Plans. Hazard Of Collapse Exists-Stop All Ex | $2,400 |
| 05/23/2022 | 39501605L | Resolve | I Observed Sidewalk Shed(Sws) At Exp1 And 4 With No Building Address On The Sws Parapet Panel As Required By Code. Post Building Address On Sws As Per Code | $1,250 |
| 03/17/2022 | 35639294J | Resolve | Pedestrian Protection Not To Code Specs Note Atoi I Observed Sws In Place Not To Approved Plans 1)Bracing Off 2)Ht Wrong 3)Vert Members Of Sws Shall Be Plumb.Comply W/Code-Make Codecompliant Per Plans | $2,400 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
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Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/05/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/22/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/30/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 02/28/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 04/14/2026 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 10/09/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 05/08/2025 | Compliance | Passed |
| 04/11/2025 | Initial | Passed |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2026 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 001 | Installation Of Commercial Cooking Equipment At Existing Restaurant. All Work Per Proposed Plan Submitted. Ot, Mh, Pl, & Eq Previously Filed Under Job# 104794563. | Permit Issued | 03/10/2026 |
| 04/30/2025 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Ground Floor | Work Limited To Painting And Plastering Of Existing Walls & Ceiling, No Change In Use Egress Or Occupancy. | Signed-Off | 04/30/2025 |
| 12/11/2023 | Initial Permit | Antenna | Roof | T-Mobile - Removable Of Existing Antennas, Rrus, Battery Cabinet; Installation Of New Antennas, Rrus, Eq. Cabinets, Cables On The Rooftop(Ny05044A) As Per Plans. All Work Is Incompliance With Tppn 5/98 & Bb 11/21. No Change To Use, Egress Or Occupancy. | Signed-Off | 12/11/2023 |
| 12/01/2022 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Ground Floor | Proposed Installation Of Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. Live Load 300 Lbs Per Square Feet. Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of The Nyc Building Code. No Change In Use, Occupancy, Or Egress Under This Application. | Permit Issued | 12/01/2022 |
| 05/26/2022 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Ground Floor | Proposed Installation Of Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. Live Load 300 Lbs Per Square Feet. Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of The Nyc Building Code. No Change In Use, Occupancy, Or Egress Under This Application. | Permit Issued | 05/26/2022 |
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