1743 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

1743 Lexington Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building located in East Harlem, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Abraham Benelyahou. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent months, with multiple complaints filed by residents in September and October 2023, resulting in violations being issued and access problems for inspectors. These heating system access issues were previously noted in a 2021 violation regarding boiler access notice compliance, which remains active with a $3,125 penalty.

Additional significant concerns were documented in October 2023, including various self-closing door deficiencies throughout the building, a defective fire escape tread, and issues with the heating system access. These violations were accompanied by requirements to post proper notices regarding carbon monoxide detector requirements and to remove encumbrances blocking public hall areas. The building's maintenance history shows consistent rodent inspections have been conducted from 2018 through 2025, all passing without issue.

Previous health-related incidents include a food poisoning complaint in 2019 and a food spoilage incident in 2022, though these were not directly related to the building's primary systems or structure. The property's most pressing current concerns appear to be centered around heating system maintenance and access, with multiple open violations related to door mechanisms and safety requirements throughout common areas. While the building has demonstrated good rodent control through regular inspections, the recent cluster of heating-related complaints and violations suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges that require attention.