The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 70% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 6. In ZIP 10029, 43% of residential buildings hold an A and
12% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
14 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 6 class B, 8 class A. Oldest open since 1979-09-17.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
3 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Dirty Condition (2) · Lead (1).
Filed construction activity
$148,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (4 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)
Yes
Six or more residential units (10)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. 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)
97 LEXINGTON CORP.
Head officer
MATLA WIENER
Managing agent
RIALTO MANAGEMENT CORP
Last registered
2025-09-05
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
$2,248,000
$1,011,600
2026
$2,398,000
$1,079,100
2027
$2,878,000
$1,295,100
The city's market estimate has risen
28% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.
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
96 St — 6 · 350 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: none 96 St — Q · 1,050 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Lexington Av / E 98 St — M101 M102 M103 · 300 ft
Citi Bike
E 97 St & 3 Ave · 350 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.
3 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
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.
2020-03-31311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019
2019-10-17DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-10-17DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-09-20Job filed: HEREWITH FILE TO RENOVATE EXISTING APARTMENT UNIT #3E. WORK INCLUDES REPLACE PLUMBING WORKS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY.$4,000
2019-09-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-09-04Job filed: HEREWITH FILE TO LEGALIZE EXIST. APARTMENT UNIT #3E TO COMPLY WITH ECB#35426303N, 35426304P INCLUDES ERECT NON-LOAD PARTITION WALL W/FIRE-STOP, REPLAC$42,000
2019-09-04Job filed: HEREWITH FILE TO LEGALIZE EXIST. APARTMENT UNIT #3E TO COMPLY WITH ECB#35426303N, 35426304P INCLUDES ERECT NON-LOAD PARTITION WALL W/FIRE-STOP, REPLAC$42,000
2019-07-18ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT.NOTE:AT APT.#3E ON 3RD FL.OF ABOVE PREMISES.OBSERVEDNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING LEADING TO FUSE PANEL,NEW SWITCHES,PLU$1,250
2019-07-18ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLD. IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NO FIRE STOPPING PERBC 712.3;27-345.NOTE:AT APT.#3 ON 3RD FL.OF ABOVE PREMISES,O$2,500
2019-07-17311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2019-07-17DOB complaint, category ?
2019-06-07Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-01-30Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-12-10Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2018-11-23Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2018-10-24Eviction executed (1-W)
2018-10-09HPD 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
2018-07-17Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2018-06-18Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2018-03-29Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2018-03-06Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2018-02-21FDNY inspection (COMPLAINT)
2018-02-15Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2017
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
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
2016-09-08ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING OR APPURTENANCES.NOTED: OBSERVED AT TIME OF THE INSPECTION SOME CRACKS AND SEPARATION AT EXTERIOR LIM$500
2016-09-02HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE EROODED MOTOR/BRICKWORK AND STUCCO CEMENT AT RETAINING WALL
2016-09-02HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION SUPPORT BRACKETS UNDER FRONT STOOP STAIRCASE LEADING TO BUILDING
2016-09-02HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT MOTAR JOINTS ALL TREADS AT FRONT STOOP
2016-04-12311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2015
2015-12-08Rodent inspection: Passed
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
2015-02-25Rodent inspection: Passed
2013
2013-11-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2012
2012-03-06Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2011
2011-06-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-05-17Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2010
2010-05-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2009
2009-12-24Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2009-12-18Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2009-12-10Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2009-10-07Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2000
2000-02-04Deed — from 97 LEXINGTON COMPANY to 97 LEXINGTON CORP.
1997
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-09-01DOB violation LL6291:
1988
1988-02-24Deed — from 97 LEXINGTON CORP to 97 LEXINGTON COMPANY
1984
1984-03-22Mortgage satisfied — from ROBARE, CHARLES E. ANO; KAUFT, MARGARET; EXPLORATION RLTY INC; KARDEE REALTY CORP to TITLE GUARANTEE TR CO; WILLI, GEORGE; KLECKA, ROSE; SHELTERING ARMS ETC; NEUMANN, ANNA
1983
1983-11-09HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC WALL OUTLET 4TH STY FRONT WEST APT 4W FRONT ROOM. , SECTION '' ''
1983-11-09HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS 4TH STY FRONT WEST APT 4W FRONT AND
1983-11-09HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR 4TH STY FRONT WEST APT 4W ENTRANCE. , SECTION '' ''
1983-11-09HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR 4TH STY FRONT WEST APT 4W KITCHEN. , SECTION ''
1983-11-09HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURE 4TH STY FRONT WEST APT 4W CEILING 3RD ROOM FROM FRONT. , S
1980
1980-05-17HPD class A: D26-19.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
1980-05-11HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CLG 2 STY WEST APT 2W BATHROOM. , SECTION
1980-05-08HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALL 3RD STY WEST APT 3W BATHROOM. LOCATED
1980-05-08HPD class A: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE ROOF THRU OUT.
1980-05-08HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DOOR GLASS VESTIBULE TO 1ST STY PUB HALL.
1980-05-08HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING REAR YARD.
1980-05-08HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE TILE WALL 3 STY WEST APT 3W BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''
1980-05-08HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CLG 3RD STY WEST APT 3W BATHROOM. , SECTIO
1980-05-08HPD class B: D26-15.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM 4TH STY EAST APT 4E. LOCATED AT APT 4E
1980-05-08HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS REAR ENTRANCE 3RD STY WEST APT 3W. LOCATED AT APT 3W
1980-05-08HPD class A: D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CLG 3 STY WEST APT 3W THRU OUT. LOCATED A
1980-05-08HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CLG 3RD STY WEST APT3W THRU OUT.
1980-05-08HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 3RD STY WEST APT 3W PVT HALL. LOCA
1980-05-02HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWERS & POTS REAR F
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DOOR KNOB ENTRANCE DOOR TO BLDG.
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF METAL BEAMS EXTENDING ACROSS ROOF OBSTRUCTING EGRESS TO REAR FIRE ESCAPE.
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE APPVD FIRE PROOF SELF CLOSING DOOR WITH KEY OPERATED DEADBOLT & LATCH SET PEEPHOLE & CHAIN DOOR GUARG ENTRANCE 4T
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIGHT BULB AT ENTRANCE OF BLDG AT WEST.
1980-05-02HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKING DEVICE VESTIBULE TO 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REFIT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BLDG.
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING CELLAR THRU OUT.
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CLG 4TH AND 5TH STY AND BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL.
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANELS VESTIBULE TO 1 STY PUB HALL DOOR.
1980-05-02HPD class B: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE FRONT AREA WAY AND W
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BULKHEAD DOOR TO ROOF IN PUBLIL HALL .
1980-05-02HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVER FOR MAIN HOUSE TRAP PIT IN CELLAR.
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-20.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE APPROVED ONE-HOUR RESISTANCE RATED SELF-CLOSING DOOR AT ALL OPENINGS TO PUBLIC HALL OTHER THAN APT MAIN ENTRANCE
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE ONE HOUR FIRE RETARD MATERIAL AS SEAL FOR TRANSOMS OVER ALL DOOR OPENINGS TO PUB HALL AT 4TH STY ALL APTS.
1980-05-02HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TY
1980-05-02HPD class B: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE EAST & WEST COURTS &
1980-05-02HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 2ND STY WEST APT 2W. LOCATED AT APT 2W
1980-05-02HPD class B: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE GARBAGE CELLAR THRU
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CLG 3 STY WEST APT KITCHEN.
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD THRESHOLD AT TOP OF BULKHEAD STAIRS TO ROOF .
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CLGS 2 STY WEST APT 2W THRU OUT. LOCATED AT
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CLG 2ND STY WEST APT 2W KITCHEN AND BATHRO
1980-05-02HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CLG LIGHT FIXTURE 2ND STY WEST APT 2W BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 2W
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RETAINING WALL AT FRONT AREA WAY AT SOUTH.
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CLG 1 STY WEST APT KITCHEN.
1980-05-02HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DISUSED METAL CHIMNEY WEST COURT.
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-12.03 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT REAR FIRE ESCAPES ALL STYS
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-20.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE SEAL OF ONE-HOUR FIRE RETARDING MATERIAL FOR TRANSOMS OVER ALL DOOR OPENINGS TO PUBLIC HALL FROM 5 STY APTS.
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE TILE WALL 2 STY WEST APT 2W BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 2W
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-20.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE APPROVED ONE-HOUR RESISTANCE RATED SELF-CLOSING DOOR AT ALL OPENINGS TO PUBLIC HALL OTHER THAN APT MAIN ENTRANCE
1980-05-02HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED CEILING LEAK CELLAR AT REAR EAST.
1980-05-02HPD class A: D26-16.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE 2ND STY WEST APT 2W AT BASEBOARD OF KITCHEN. LOCATED AT APT 2W
1979
1979-09-17HPD class A: D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CLGS 1 STY WEST APT 1W THRU OUT. LOCATED AT
1979-09-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 1 STY WEST APT 1W TILE WALL OF BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 1W
1979-09-17HPD class C: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CLGS 1 STY WEST APT 1W BATHROOM & KITCHEN
1979-09-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING RADIATOR 1 STY PUB HALL AT FRONT WEST.
1979-09-14HPD class A: D26-20.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE APPROVED ONE-HOUR FIRE RESISTANCE RATED SELF-CLOSING DOOR AT ALL OPENINGS TO PUBLIC HALL OTHER THAN APT MAIN ENTR
1979-09-14HPD class A: D26-20.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE APPROVED ONE-HOUR FIRE RESISTANCE RATED SELF-CLOSING DOOR AT ALL OPENINGS TO PUBLIC HALL OTHER THAN APT MAIN ENTR
1976
1976-10-01Deed — from GYSE REALTY, INC to 97 LEXINGTON CORP
1976-09-24REL — from CHEMICAL BANK to GYSE REALTY INC
1974
1974-02-13Mortgage — from GYSE REALTY, INC to CHEMICAL BANK
1974-02-13Deed — from HAVEN HILL PROPERTIEINC to GYSE REALTY INC
1974-02-13Mortgage assigned — from DELERMO REALTY CORP to CHEMICAL BANK
1974-02-13Agreement — from GYSE REALTY, INC to CHEMICAL BANK
1973
1973-08-07Mortgage assigned — from KARHAN, CHARLES F SR to DELUMO REALTY CORP
1971
1971-12-15Mortgage assigned — from DIVISEK, FRANCIS C to KARHAN, CHARLES F SR
1971-12-15REL — from KARHAN, CHARLES F SR to HAVEN HILL PROPERTIES
1971-12-15Mortgage — from HAVEN HILL PROPERTIES to KARHAN, CHARLES F SR
1971-12-15Deed — from KARHAN, CHARLES F SR to HAVEN HILL PROPERTIES
1971-12-15Mortgage assigned — from KLECKA, ROSE to KARHAN, CHARLES F SR
1971-07-30Mortgage assigned — from KARHAN, CHARLES F SR to DIVISEK, FRANCIS C
1971-07-30Deed — from DIVISEK, FRANCIS C to KARHAN, CHARLES F SR
1970
1970-04-21Deed — from KLECKA, ROSE to KARHAN, CHARLES F SR; DIVISEK, FRANCIS C
1970-02-13Deed — from 97TH HOLDING CORP to KLECHA, ROSE