90 Lexington Avenue
90 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016
NoMad
BBL 1008827502 · BIN 1018153
- Year built
- 1957
- Type
- Condominium
- Landmark
- No
Every recorded sale at this building, 2007–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $1,116
- Listing discount
- 2.4%
- Recorded sales
- 88
- On record
- 2007–2026
90 Lexington Avenue, part of the 88 & 90 Lex condominium, is a mid-century building reimagined for residential ownership at the eastern edge of NoMad. Originally built around 1957–1959 as an office structure by Carson & Lundin, it was converted to luxury condominiums in 2015 by HFZ Capital Group, with interiors by Workshop/APD — the firm known for blending modern luxury with a building's existing character. The conversion paired two adjacent properties into a single amenity-rich condominium, bringing a level of service and facilities uncommon for a building of its vintage and scale.
The location is the building's quiet strength. From Lexington Avenue in the upper 20s, residents sit at the meeting point of NoMad, Flatiron, Gramercy, and Murray Hill — within easy reach of Madison Square Park, the neighborhood's celebrated dining, and the transit that converges around the East 20s. As NoMad has matured from a commercial district into one of Manhattan's most sought-after residential neighborhoods, conversions like this one have anchored the transformation.
For buyers, 88 & 90 Lex offers a full-service condominium with a genuine wellness package — including an indoor pool and a private garage — and the ownership flexibility of a condominium, at a cost basis below the marquee Flatiron and NoMad new-construction towers.
Architecture and unit composition
The building's bones are mid-century: a Carson & Lundin structure whose solid floor plates and efficient massing translated cleanly into residential use. The 2015 conversion modernized the envelope and the interiors while keeping the building's straightforward, dignified scale. Workshop/APD's interior program gives the residences a coherent contemporary-luxury finish, a consistency that distinguishes a planned conversion from a piecemeal one.
The 73 residences — across the combined 88 & 90 Lexington program — span fourteen stories in a range of layouts, from one-bedroom homes to larger family residences and penthouse units. As a conversion of a substantial mid-century structure, the apartments offer efficient, well-proportioned layouts with the light and outlook that the building's corner position affords; upper-floor homes capture the best of both. Penthouse and high-floor residences command the building's premium.
Building operations
88 & 90 Lex runs as a full-service condominium with a notably deep amenity set: a 24-hour doorman, a resident manager, a private garage, a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool with a Jacuzzi, a steam room, and a sauna — a wellness-and-convenience package that few buildings in the immediate area match, especially with on-site parking. Common charges reflect that staffing and the amenity upkeep; real estate taxes are billed per unit in the standard condominium structure.
The condominium format gives buyers the flexibility NoMad expects. Financing is flexible, purchases clear through a right-of-first-refusal rather than a board interview, and pied-à-terre, trust, LLC, and investment ownership are customary — well suited to the professional, international, and part-time-resident buyers the neighborhood attracts. Subletting and pet specifics follow the condominium's governing documents and are confirmed through the managing agent.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $44,394/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $70
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the engineer identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair before the next inspection cycle. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent). Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library.
See the full facade history →Recent sales
Recent closings at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. Apartment-level facts are independently verified before publishing; sale prices reflect the recorded transfer amount at the NYC Department of Finance.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | TOWNHOUSE | 3 BR · 3.5 BA · 2,262 sf | $2,525,000 | $1,116/sf | +1.2% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 5D | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,539 sf | $2,550,000 | $1,657/sf | -1.9% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 9B | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,531 sf | $2,900,000 | $1,894/sf | off-mkt |
| Jun 5, 2025 | PHC | 3 BR · 3.5 BA · 1,858 sf | $5,600,000 | $3,014/sf | -1.7% |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1F | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,067 sf | $1,375,000 | $1,289/sf | -3.5% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 3E | 1,126 sf | $1,237,637 | $1,099/sf | off-mkt |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 9D | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,539 sf | $3,200,000 | $2,079/sf | -7.2% |
| Sep 11, 2024 | THA | 2,364 sf | $2,375,000 | $1,005/sf | off-mkt |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,116/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 2.4% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-00882-7502) and verified listing data. Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified by The Roebling Team research desk. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
What to know if you’re buying
The reason to buy here is full-service, amenity-rich living at a NoMad value. You get a 24-hour doorman, an indoor pool, a fitness center, a sauna and steam room, and — uncommonly for the neighborhood — a private garage, all in a condominium with flexible financing and a light purchase process, at a cost basis below the marquee new-construction towers nearby. The trade-offs are that this is a mid-century conversion rather than a glass tower: the layouts are efficient and the views are city-scaled rather than sweeping, and floor level and exposure drive the difference between lines. Buyers who value amenities — especially the pool and the parking — the central location, and condominium flexibility over trophy views will find the building well-matched; upper-floor and penthouse homes are worth targeting for light and outlook.
What to know if you’re selling
A resale at 88 & 90 Lex sells on its amenities, its location, and its condominium flexibility. The wellness package — the indoor pool, the gym, the sauna and steam room — and the rare private garage are the headline draws, and the NoMad location backs them up. The condominium structure widens the buyer pool to professional, international, and pied-à-terre purchasers and delivers a faster closing through a right-of-first-refusal. Pricing belongs against the contemporary and converted condominium set in NoMad and the East 20s, with floor level and exposure driving the spread. Presentation should foreground the amenities, the light, and the convenience of the location and parking. Marketing to the amenity-focused, flexibility-minded buyer NoMad attracts is the path to a clean sale.
Comparable buildings
If you're evaluating 90 Lexington Avenue, these nearby NoMad, Flatiron, and Murray Hill buildings make a useful comparison set:
- 88 Lexington Avenue — the companion building in the 88 & 90 Lex condominium
- 260 Park Avenue South — converted loft condominium nearby
- 240 Park Avenue South — full-service Park Avenue South building
- 425 Park Avenue South — a 1927 Art Deco cooperative
- 273 Lexington Avenue — Murray Hill pre-war co-op
- 325 Lexington Avenue — Murray Hill pre-war co-op
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