1669 Lexington Avenue
1669 Lexington Avenue in East Harlem, Manhattan, has 6 open HPD violations, and its rent-stabilization status could not be verified, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (46/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 3 units · Built 1890
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 46/100)
- 6 open housing violations, none in the most serious class.
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
More open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (6 open), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (No bedbug filing, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Not on file, records as of Oct 28, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
6 open violations: 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 3 class B, 3 class A. 1 issued in the last 12 months. 6 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2009-08-13. Newest violation issued 2026-08-28.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class B: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 3rd floor. ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3RDFLO, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 3RDFLO), issued 2026-08-28. HPD violation 19163878
- Class B: Missing or broken smoke / CO detector, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT TOP, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt TOP), issued 2009-08-13. HPD violation 5011510
- Class B: Items blocking a hallway or exit (hallway). SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CLOTHING AND FLOWERING PLANTS AND POTS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, issued 2009-08-13. HPD violation 5011534
- Class A: Damaged plaster or paint (hallway). POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2009-08-13. HPD violation 5011565
- Class A: Floor or stair defect (hallway). SECTION 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 EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR .. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2009-08-13. HPD violation 5011567
- Class A: Damaged plaster or paint (entrance). PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN VESTIBULE , 1st STORY, issued 2009-08-13. HPD violation 5011575
311 housing complaints
1 in the last 12 months, 1 in 5 years. Most common: Plumbing (1).
Bedbugs
No bedbug filing on record for the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
Stabilization status could not be verified.
Owner and management
Owner: LYNN KRAEHLING. See the full portfolio.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1016320152, HPD building ID 23990. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 103 St (6), 1 min walk
- 110 St (6), 6 min walk
- 96 St (6), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 6 open (3 class B, 3 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 1 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC Dept. of City Planning PLUTO (tax-roll owner). Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.