The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 51% 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 15.7. 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
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
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
6 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Sidewalk Condition (2) · Lead (1) · Residential Disposal Complaint (1) · Street Condition (1) · Noise (1).
Filed construction activity
$806,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (7 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 (7)
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)
1557 Lex Owner LLC
Head officer
Constantine Alexakos
Managing agent
J&M Realty Service
Last registered
2026-01-22
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
$1,802,400
$811,080
2026
$2,163,000
$973,350
2027
$2,596,000
$1,168,200
The city's market estimate has risen
44% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
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.
6 311 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.
Sales, deeds & mortgages
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $792,575 on
2020-07-13 (lender: Kearny Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2024-05-29
Deed $5,850,000 — from 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC to 1557 LEX TIC LLC; VIM LEX TIC LLC
$5,850,000
2024-05-29
Agreement $2,500,000 — from 1557 LEXINGTON FUNDING LLC to 1557 LEX TIC LLC; VIM LEX TIC LLC
$2,500,000
2024-05-15
Sold for $5,850,000
$5,850,000
$835,714
2020-07-13
Agreement $3,600,000 — from 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC to KEARNY BANK
$3,600,000
2020-07-13
AL&R $3,600,000 — from 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC to KEARNY BANK
$3,600,000
2020-07-13
Mortgage $792,575 — from 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC to KEARNY BANK
$792,575
2015-12-28
Deed $4,200,000 — from MANTA HOLDING CORP. to 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC
$4,200,000
2015-12-28
Mortgage $2,121,424 — from 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC to ORITANI FINANCE COMPANY
$2,121,424
2015-12-28
Agreement $3,000,000 — from 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC to ORITANI FINANCE COMPANY
$3,000,000
2015-12-28
AL&R $3,000,000 — from 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC to ORITANI FINANCE COMPANY
$3,000,000
2006-03-03
AL&R $1,100,000 — from CITIBANK, N.A. to MANTA HOLDING CORP.
$1,100,000
2006-02-10
Mortgage $1,100,000 — from MANTA HOLDING CORP. to CITIBANK, N.A.
$1,100,000
1986-03-28
Mortgage $240,000 — from MANTA HOLDING CORP to GIROLAMO, JOHN S
$240,000
Ten-year activity
20100
2017
2018
2019
19
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
2
2
7
0
2
13
2018
1
2
11
0
4
18
2019
0
1
9
0
3
13
2020
0
1
10
6
2
19
2021
0
0
5
0
2
7
2022
0
0
9
0
2
11
2023
0
4
2
0
4
10
2024
0
1
1
5
3
10
2025
0
2
6
3
4
15
2026
0
0
4
0
5
9
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HPD 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
2026-04-08
Restaurant inspection: YUMMY CITY — grade A
2026-03-18
Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-03-15
311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2025-11-17
HPD 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
2025-11-14
DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2025-11-14
DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2026-04-29HPD 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
2026-04-08Restaurant inspection: YUMMY CITY — grade A
2025-11-17HPD 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
2025-07-21Mortgage satisfied — from 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC to 1557 LEXINGTON FUNDING LLC
2025-07-09311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Waste Left in Front of Other Residence
2025-06-05Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
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
2025-05-28Deed — from VIM LEX TIC LLC; 1557 LEX TIC LLC to 1557 LEX OWNER LLC
2022-11-02HPD 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
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
2022-01-26311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2022-01-19311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2022-01-16311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021
2021-09-07311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-05-31311: Illegal Fireworks — N/A
2021-02-25Boiler inspection
2021-02-25Boiler inspection
2021-02-18Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-01-24311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-01-14311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020
2020-10-08311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020-09-17DTL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2020-08-25Boiler inspection
2020-07-13Mortgage assigned — from ORITANI BANK; ORITANI FINANCE COMPANY; VALLEY NATIONAL BANK to KEARNY BANK
2020-07-13Agreement $3,600,000 — from 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC to KEARNY BANK$3,600,000
2020-07-13AL&R $3,600,000 — from 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC to KEARNY BANK$3,600,000
2020-07-13TL&R — from ORITANI BANK; ORITANI FINANCE COMPANY; VALLEY NATIONAL BANK to 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC
2020-07-13Mortgage $792,575 — from 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC to KEARNY BANK$792,575
2020-06-22311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2020-06-17Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2018-02-04HPD class A: § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES
2018-02-04HPD class C: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO H
2017
2017-12-29311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2017-12-29Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2017-03-22Job filed: RENOVATION OF EXISTING STORE. INTERIOR FINISHES. NEW PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL INSTALLATION. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS USE OR OCCUPANCY.$148,000
2017-03-22Job filed: RENOVATION OF EXISTING STORE. INTERIOR FINISHES. NEW PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL INSTALLATION. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS USE OR OCCUPANCY.$148,000
2017-02-17HPD class A: § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM
2017-02-17HPD class B: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE 1ST STY PUBLIC HALL.
2017-01-26FDNY inspection (COMPLAINT)
2016
2016-12-21Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-09-28Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-09-14Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A BOILER ON 5TH FLOOR. IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOB # 122770304 AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$7,000
2016-09-14Job filed: INSTALLATION OF BOILER IN CELLAR. IN CONJUNCTION TO JOB # 122770304 AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$13,000
2016-08-30DOB complaint, category ?
2016-08-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-08-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-07-13Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2016-07-12311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2016-06-09Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-06-08Permit PL — ISSUED
2016-06-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-06-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-04-28Job filed: INSTALL STRUCTURAL WORK AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$80,000
2016-04-28Job filed: MODIFY MECHANICAL DUCTWORK. INSTALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND RELATED PIPING AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$235,000
2016-04-28Job filed: CONSTRUCT INTERIOR PARTITIONS, CEILINGS, AND DOORS AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS O$175,000
2016-04-08Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2015
2015-12-29TL&R — from JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
2015-12-28Deed $4,200,000 — from MANTA HOLDING CORP. to 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC$4,200,000
2015-12-28Mortgage assigned — from JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA to ORITANI FINANCE COMPANY
2015-12-28Mortgage $2,121,424 — from 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC to ORITANI FINANCE COMPANY$2,121,424
2015-12-28Agreement $3,000,000 — from 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC to ORITANI FINANCE COMPANY$3,000,000
2015-12-28AL&R $3,000,000 — from 1557 LEXINGTON AVE LLC to ORITANI FINANCE COMPANY$3,000,000
2015-12-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-10-23311: General Construction/Plumbing — Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/None
2015-10-23DOB complaint, category ?
2015-10-06Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2015-10-01HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2015-06-02HPD class B: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE BASEMENT STORY AT PUBL
2015-06-02HPD class A: § 27-2022 ADM CODE POST A SIGN INDICATING HOURS OF COLLECTION AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF WASTE MATERIAL WHERE DUMBWAITER SERVICE IS NOT PRO
2015-06-02HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING HANDRAIL AT STAIRS FROM 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL TO REAR EAST BASEMENT PUBLIC HALL
2015-06-02HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITMS AT BASEMENT STORY AT PUBLIC HALL
2015-05-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-04-13311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2015-04-13Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2013-04-28HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2013-01-24311: HEATING — HEAT
2013-01-24Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012
2012-10-03311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2012-05-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-08-04311: Broken Parking Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2011-05-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-01-20Mortgage assigned — from CITIBANK, N.A., A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOC to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
2011-01-04AALR — from CITIBANK, N.A., A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOC to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
2010
2010-12-28Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2010-12-28Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2010-10-24311: HEATING — HEAT
2010-10-24Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2010-10-23311: HEATING — HEAT
2010-10-23Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2010-10-22311: HEATING — HEAT
2010-10-22Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2010-05-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-02-04311: HEATING — HEAT
2010-02-04Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009
2009-12-26Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-12-24Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-12-18Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-12-16Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-12-14Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-12-09Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-12-05Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-11-30Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-11-29Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008
2008-12-22Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008-12-20Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007
2007-12-08Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007-01-18Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2006
2006-03-03AL&R $1,100,000 — from CITIBANK, N.A. to MANTA HOLDING CORP.$1,100,000
2006-02-10Mortgage $1,100,000 — from MANTA HOLDING CORP. to CITIBANK, N.A.$1,100,000
2005
2005-11-26Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005-11-25Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005-11-12Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005-11-12ECB Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXT. BLDG WALL. NOTE: ON NORTH FACADE, 5 FL TO ROOF PARAPET DEFECTIVE BRICK WORK WITH MORTAR MISSING FROM BRIC$2,000
2005-10-22Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005-10-20Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005-10-20Tenant complaint: APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
2005-07-05ECB Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG. NORTH SIDE OF BLDG (OVER LOOKING PARKING LOT)HAS JAGGARD SECTIONS OF BRICKWORK AND DEFECTIVE MORTAR BRIC$2,000
2005-04-05DOB complaint, category ?
2005-04-04Mortgage assigned — from GIRALAMO, JOHN S to 4QU, LLC
2005-04-04Mortgage assigned — from MONOLITH PROPERTIES CORP. to GIRALAMO, JOHN S
2005-03-31DOB complaint, category ?
2005-03-30ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR WALL NOTED NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING (OVERLOOKING LOT ) HAS JAGGARED EDGES OF BRICK AND SPALLING MORTOR $800
2005-03-30DOB complaint, category ?
2005-03-24HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS FIRE ESCAPE WEST STACK, 2 STO
2005-03-23Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004
2004-02-08Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-02-08Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-01-02Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2003
2003-12-11Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2003-12-10Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
1999
1999-12-13CTOR — from GIROLAMO, JOHN S.
1999-12-13CTOR — from MONOLITH PROPERTIESCORP.
1999-12-13CTOR — from SMITH, RAY J.; MANTA HOLDING CORP.; BOCARDO, MARIA DE LACRUZ ROSAS
1999-06-29TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK
1995-02-21Mortgage assigned — from FRANK & ARONOW, P.C. to MONOLITH PROPERTIESCORP
1991
1991-02-25Mortgage assigned — from GIROLAMO, JOHN S. to FRANK, ARONOW & BAUM
1989
1989-02-27HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK 3 STY SOUTH APT 3 ENTRANCE DOOR. , SECTI
1988
1988-01-07HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT 4 STY SOUTH APT 4. , SECTIO
1986
1986-03-28Mortgage $240,000 — from MANTA HOLDING CORP to GIROLAMO, JOHN S$240,000
1982
1982-07-12HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES 2 3 4 AND 5TH STY NO
1982-07-12HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC CEILING WIRES THROUGHOUT 3RD STY SOUTH APT 3. LOCATED AT
1982-07-12HPD class A: § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKIN
1982-07-12HPD class A: § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKIN
1982-05-26HPD class C: D26-17.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 2ND STY SOUTH APT 1 BATHROOM AND KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''
1982-05-10HPD 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
1982-05-10HPD class A: § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKIN
1981
1981-12-04Deed — from GIROLAMO, JOHN S to MANTA HOLDING CORP
1980
1980-04-23Deed — from MACBIND HOLDING CORP to GIROLAMO, JOHN S