1713 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

1713 Lexington Avenue is a 5-story, 3-unit old law tenement building located in East Harlem, owned by Adan Castillo and constructed in 1910. The building's recent history shows some concerning patterns, particularly regarding pest management and compliance with housing maintenance regulations.

As of April 2024, there are open Class A violations related to failure to file the required annual bedbug reports for multiple years (2021-2024), which could indicate irregularities in the building's pest management practices. Notably, in 2022 and 2023, there were documented rat sightings that triggered inspections, though subsequent rodent inspections from 2023 through 2025 have consistently passed, suggesting improved conditions. The most recent service request in February 2023 regarding plumbing issues was investigated by HPD and closed without violations being found.

The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent five inspections from 2023 to 2025 passing without issues, indicating effective current pest management. While there were initial concerns about both rodent and plumbing issues in 2022-2023, these appear to have been addressed, as evidenced by the absence of recent complaints in these areas. The building's age and classification as an old law tenement remain important factors in its maintenance history, and the pattern of open bedbug report violations suggests ongoing challenges with compliance to housing maintenance codes.