A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 86% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 16. In ZIP 10016, 71% of residential buildings hold an A and
4% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
C
Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no
pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.
Patterns
2 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2023–24: 2).
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
15 service requests in the last three years. Most common: For Hire Vehicle Complaint (4) · Noise (3) · Food Establishment (2) · PLUMBING (1) · HEAT/HOT WATER (1) · Water System (1).
Filed construction activity
$91,938 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (1 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively
the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not
capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1910)
No
Six or more residential units (4)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
176-178 LEXINGTON AVENUE,LLC
Head officer
DENIZ TURKBAS
Managing agent
DENIZ TURKBAS
Last registered
2025-05-28
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$3,766,800
$1,695,060
2026
$4,018,000
$1,808,100
2027
$4,236,000
$1,906,200
The city's market estimate has risen
12% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
2 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Contains Foreign Object, Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Hurricane evacuation zone 6 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
33 St — 6 · 450 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Lexington Av / E 31 St — M101 M102 M103 · 150 ft
Citi Bike
E 30 St & Park Ave S · 450 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
15 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 1 of them about heat or hot water.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Sales, deeds & mortgages
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $1,732,343 on
2018-02-22 (lender: Teachers Federal Credit Union), covering 2 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2018-02-22
AL&R $4,849,000 — from 176-178 LEXINGTON AVENUE LLC to TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
$4,849,000
2018-02-22
Agreement $4,849,000 — from 176-178 LEXINGTON AVENUE LLC to TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
$4,849,000
2018-02-22
Mortgage $1,732,343 — from 176-178 LEXINGTON AVENUE LLC to TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
$1,732,343
2012-08-06
Agreement $3,500,000 — from 176-178 LEXINGTON AVENUE LLC to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
$3,500,000
2012-08-06
Mortgage $1,932,429 — from 176-178 LEXINGTON AVENUE LLC to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
$1,932,429
2004-09-03
AL&R $1,800,000 — from ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA to TURKBAS, OZEL
$1,800,000
2004-09-03
M&CON $1,800,000 — from TURKBAS, OZEL to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
$1,800,000
2002-06-14
Mortgage $383,008 — from TURKBAS, OZEL to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATI
$383,008
1987-08-28
Mortgage $339,721 — from TURKBAS, OZEL to LINCOLN SAVINGS BK
$339,721
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
2019
24
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
2
4
0
0
6
2018
0
0
4
5
1
10
2019
0
0
12
0
1
13
2020
0
6
17
0
1
24
2021
2
0
1
0
1
4
2022
1
0
5
0
1
7
2023
0
0
10
0
3
13
2024
0
0
11
0
1
12
2025
0
0
7
0
4
11
2026
0
1
3
0
1
5
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2025-06-04HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2025-01-31311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2025-01-19311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2024
2024-12-13Boiler inspection
2024-11-22HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2024-08-18311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2024-08-18311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2024-08-18311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2024-07-19311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2024-07-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-05-13311: Water System — LOW WATER PRESSURE - WLWP
2024-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2024-02-11311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-02-11Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2023
2023-11-27Restaurant inspection: VEZZO — grade A
2023-11-17311: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2023-11-17Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2022-02-15HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2021
2021-12-17Boiler inspection
2021-05-06Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2021-04-27Job filed: Interior renovation (patch and repair) due to fire damage.$91,938
2020-10-27HPD class I: § 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS 4T
2020-10-27HPD class I: § 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS 5T
2020-10-27HPD class I: § 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS 3R
2020-10-27HPD class I: § 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS 2N
2020-10-14HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORY, 1st APART
2020-10-14HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APART
2020-10-14HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APART
2020-10-14HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 5th STORY, 1st APART
2020-10-13DOB complaint, category ?
2020-10-08DOB violation C: STRUCTURE RENDERED NON-COMPLAINT. AT TIME TIME OF INSPECTION, DAMAGED OBSERVED TO HAVE BEEN SUSTAINED TO ENTIRE BUILDING DUE TO FI
2020-10-08DOB complaint, category ?
2020-09-21Boiler inspection
2020-08-25311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2017-11-06HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2017-05-11FDNY inspection (RISK)
2017-04-24311: Food Establishment — Facility Construction
2017-04-21311: General Construction/Plumbing — Site Conditions Endangering Workers
2017-04-21DOB complaint, category ?
2017-03-19311: Snow — E9 Snow / Icy Sidewalk
2016
2016-10-25HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2015
2015-10-01HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2015-09-14311: Dead Tree — Dead/Dying Tree
2015-06-17311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2015-02-02HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2011-12-12Job filed: CREATE 3 OPENINGS TO ADJACENT FIRST FLOOR COMM. SPACE IN PARTY WALL. NO CHANGE TO OCCUPANCY USE OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATIOIN.$3,000
2011-12-12Job filed: CREATE 3 OPENINGS TO ADJACENT FIRST FLOOR COMM. SPACE IN PARTY WALL. NO CHANGE TO OCCUPANCY USE OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATIOIN.$3,000
2011-07-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-05-01311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2008-03-28Deed — from TURKBAS, OZEL to 176-178 LEXINGTON AVENUE LLC
2006
2006-01-30Permit PL — ISSUED
2006-01-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-01-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-01-12Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PARTITIONS AND PLUMBING FIXTURES IN FIRST FLOOR RESTAURANT AND ACCESSORY CELLAR. MODIFY EXHAUST HOOD AND DUCT. NO CHANGE TO OCCUPANC$30,000
2004
2004-09-03AL&R $1,800,000 — from ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA to TURKBAS, OZEL$1,800,000
2004-09-03PAT — from TURKBAS, OZEL to TURKBAS, AYHAN
2004-09-03M&CON $1,800,000 — from TURKBAS, OZEL to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA$1,800,000
2004-03-12Permit PL — ISSUED
2004-03-11Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-03-11Job filed: UPGRADE EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, ADD HOOD TO EXISTING EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND ADD COOKING EQUIPMENT, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANC$15,000
2004-02-27Permit SG — ISSUED
2004-02-27Permit SG — ISSUED
2004-02-27Permit AL — ISSUED
2004-02-18Job filed: Install Storefront Non-Illuminated Business Awning. Wording: ABRUZZI PIZZERIA.$3,000
2003
2003-01-30Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-01-27Job filed: REPLACE EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY. EXISTING GAS SHUT OFF VA VE. NO CHANGE TO BULK, USE OR EGRESS.$2,000
2002
2002-06-14Mortgage $383,008 — from TURKBAS, OZEL to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATI$383,008
2002-06-14Mortgage assigned — from TURKBAS, OZEL to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATI
2002-06-14SAGE — from EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP
2002-06-14Mortgage assigned — from EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATI
2002-06-14Agreement — from TURKBAS, OZEL to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATI
2002-03-26DOB complaint, category ?
2002-03-20DOB violation C:
2002-03-20DOB violation C:
2001
2001-10-15Job filed: ERECTION OF 12 LINEAR FEET OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY.
1997
1997-08-19Mortgage assigned — from DIME SAVINGS BANK OFNEW YORK to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
1997-08-19SAGE — from DIME SAVINGS BANK OFNEW YORK
1997-08-19Mortgage assigned — from TURKBAS, OZEL to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
1997-08-19Agreement — from TURKBAS, OZEL to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
1997-01-30Permit EW — ISSUED
1993
1993-10-06Permit EW — ISSUED
1993-09-15Permit EW — RE-ISSUED
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1992
1992-12-15Permit PL — ISSUED
1992-10-08Permit EW — ISSUED
1992-06-01DOB violation ES:
1991
1991-09-30ECB Hazardous violation: EXIT DOOR: TOTAL CONSTRUCTION ON GROUND FLOOR OF (DELI) NORTH SECTION OF DELI. (NOTE: REFRIGERATION SYSTEM BLOCKING EXIT.) REMEDY:
1991-09-24DOB complaint, category ?
1990
1990-03-22DOB violation B: 32 INADEQUATE VENTILATION/INSTALL VENT ON BOTTOM HALF OF BOILER ROOM DOOR-BREECHING PIPE NOT PROPERLY SEALED AT BASE OF CHIMNEY
1987
1987-08-28Mortgage assigned — from SHIFRIN, NORMA; SHIFRIN, HERBERT; 178 LEXINGTON AVE CODBA to LINCOLN SVGS BK
1987-08-28Agreement — from TURKBAS, OZEL to LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
1987-08-28Mortgage assigned — from TURKBAS, OZEL to LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
1987-08-28Mortgage $339,721 — from TURKBAS, OZEL to LINCOLN SAVINGS BK$339,721
1980
1980-06-17MISC — from CENTRAL FDRL S/L ETAL
1980-03-06Deed — from 178 LEXINGTON AVE CO to TRUKBAS, OZEL
1980-03-06Mortgage — from TRUKBAS, OZEL to 178 LEXINGTON AVE CODBA; SHIFRIN, HERBERT; SHIFRIN, NORMA
1974
1974-10-21Mortgage assigned — from HEISLER, SOLOMON; FRIEDMAN, MARTIN to BINYAN MEIRON INC
1974-10-21Mortgage — from N Y A REALTY CO, INC to CENTRAL FDR S/L A NSCNT
1974-10-21Deed — from N Y A REALTY CO, INC to 178 LEXINGTON AVE CO; SHIFRIN, NORMAN J; SHIFRIN, HERBERT E
1974-10-21Deed — from SHIFRIN, NORMA J; 178 LEXINGTON AVE CO; SHIFRIN, HERBERT E to N Y A REALTY CO, INC
1966
1966-12-22Agreement — from SHIFRIN, HERBERT E; 178 LEXINGTON AVE CODBA; SHIFRIN, TESSIE; SALZMAN, BEATRICE to DOMESTIC FOREIGN ETAL