1993 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

1993 Lexington Avenue is a 5-story, 9-unit tenement building in East Harlem, owned by Eliot Goldman and constructed in 1900. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems throughout 2024, with multiple complaints from tenants unable to gain access for HPD inspections. More recently, in June 2025, there is an ongoing Department of Health complaint regarding construction lead dust in common areas. The building has faced significant maintenance challenges, including two persistent mold cases (closed by HPD in December 2024), rodent-related violations (notably in December 2024), and a concerning pattern of water-related issues, including a heavy flow water leak complaint recorded in October 2023.

The property has documented structural concerns, with inspections in 2024 noting decorative brickwork disrepair and vertical step cracks between left side windows on multiple floors, resulting in a $6,250 penalty. Historical violations reveal past safety concerns, including missing smoke detectors, broken window guards, and carbon monoxide detector issues in apartment 9, which were addressed according to records. The building's management has maintained an active bedbug reporting history, with no recorded infestations in recent years. Rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025 show variable results, with most recent compliance achieved in February 2025.

Notably, there have been multiple instances where HPD could not gain access to units for inspections, particularly regarding heat/hot water issues, suggesting possible resident access challenges during these periods. The building's complex violation history includes open violations regarding lead paint hazard control requirements, though recent inspections show improved rodent control measures. A structural monitoring complaint from March 2024 and a building shaking complaint from 2019 raise basic structural concerns, though inspections did not find violations at that time. The property has maintained compliance with monthly bedbug monitoring requirements, consistently reporting zero infested units over the past several years.