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85 South Street

Manhattan, NY 10038BBL 1-00072-0027Map

Owner of record: 85 South Street LLC

85 South Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1902 in Manhattan, 10038. It has 24 residential units across 8 floors. The owner of record is 85 South Street LLC. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2025. 23 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
36
ECB violations
45
HPD complaints
139

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 7, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
12
About 50% of the building's 24 apartments
Down from 13 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 40

  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18281258 issued 07-oct-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 4N

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    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.

    Oct 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Oct 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing

    Oct 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing

    Oct 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical vent at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 4N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Mar 28, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling at center section at public hall, 8th story

    Feb 27, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8s, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 8S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8s, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 8S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the bathroom located at apt 8s, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 8S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wooden ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 8s, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 8S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 8s, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 8S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance doors from vestibule to 1st story public hall

    Dec 21, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures -no electrical supply to all ceiling fixtures at lobby, 1st story

    Dec 21, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures no electrical supply at all ceiling light at 2,3,4,5,6,7 & 8 stories at public hall

    Dec 21, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures no electrical supply at all ceiling light at 2,3,4,5,6,7 & 8 stories at public hall stairs at public hall stairs

    Dec 21, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures no electrical supply to building front intercom system panel.

    Dec 21, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system at the building entrance.

    Dec 20, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required

    Dec 20, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at public halls & stairs throughout entire building

    Dec 20, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material and rubblish at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak conceal water leak ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 8f, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2005 · Apt 8F

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak conceal water leak ceiling in the 1st bedroom from north at east located at apt 8f, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2005 · Apt 8F

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak conceal water leak ceiling in the 1st living room from north at west located at apt 8f, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2005 · Apt 8F

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 6s, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2005 · Apt 6S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening panic bar at door not openable from outside , roof

    Jun 8, 2004

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective water damaged wood head casing north window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 8f, 8th story, apartment at west , section at east

    Jun 8, 2004 · Apt 8F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department water damaged ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 8f, 8th story, apartment at west , section at east

    Jun 8, 2004 · Apt 8F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department water damaged ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 8f, 8th story, apartment at west , section at east

    Jun 8, 2004 · Apt 8F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the foyer located at apt 8f, 8th story, apartment at west , section at east

    Jun 8, 2004 · Apt 8F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Provide a mirror in self-service elevator arranged so as to enable a person entering, to view inside of elevator number missing

    Jun 8, 2004

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leak at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 3N

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak , in the 2nd room from north located at apt 8n, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2004 · Apt 8N

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor tiles under bathtub unfinish work large hole at bathroom, 3rd story, apartment

    Sep 2, 2003 · Apt 3N

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass lower sash window, at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 5, 2000 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Refit entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 5, 2000 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice thru out 2 sty west apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Mar 30, 1998 · Apt 2F

    Open — False certification

DOB building violations · 36

  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non compliant observed cellar level flooded at expo sure #2 due to flooding conditions at 80 south street .structure must be maintain in code compliant manner

    Feb 14, 2026

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 2, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 16, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 4, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Issued for failure to file annual 2012 boiler inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 4, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 10, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 12, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 11, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 20, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Aug 25, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Aug 25, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 7, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 9, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p36172

    Dec 18, 1998

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional

    Sep 17, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 29, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Provide access with this dept (make appointment) so a inspection can be made

    Aug 29, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 45

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #900204. remedy: submit acceptable requ

    Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide scaffold training card as per 3314.4.5.8. note @ time of insp i observed worker on supported scaffold did not have his cards readily available. 16 hour suspended user card & certificate of fi

    Jul 13, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec: 3314.6.2. failure to protect ropes & cables as per 3314.6.2. note @ time of insp i observed ropes for lifelines & electrics cables not protected for suspended scaffolding. rem: comply w/ code.

    Jul 13, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pswo built in accordance w/ plan as per 28-105.12.2. work only to make safe. note @ time of insp i observed 3 suspended scaffolds in place, 1 on exp#2 & 2 others in courtyard @ center of bldg w/ the incorrect c

    Jul 13, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pswo failure to have built in accordance to plan as per 28-105.12.2. work only to make safe. note at time of insp i observed supported scaffold in place that was not built in accordance to plan. no toe boards,

    Jul 13, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved constr documents @ job site @ time of inspas per 28.104.2.2. note @ time of insp & observed sidewalk shed in place w/ no approved plan on site. rem: comply w/ code.

    Jul 13, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    02l10,05m07,70z10,34i10,77d06. 02l10-phone not working; 05m07-zone lock missing; 70z10-remove water from pit and repair sump pump; 34i10- patch hoistway wall betwen pit and 1st flr; 77d06-secure electrical bo

    Sep 17, 2014 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    41t7,11u10,60b7,67l10,99bb05,68b01,39o02,32e2,81m7,70z02,41t7-machine room door unlabeled,11u10-repair led,60b7-provide lighting,67l10-repair commucnication,99bb5-perform cat 1 test,68b01-provide mcp & current

    Jun 13, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B251.02x10,41m07,05m07.02x:phone inside elevator not working.41m:machine room door missing signage.05m:zone lock missing on car door.

    Apr 9, 2014 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    100l10,71l10,73k02,74k02,68m07,41m07. 100l10-inside car communication not working must repair; 71l10-pit light not working; 73k02-car guide rolls with rust must clean and repaint;74k02-cwt guide rails with rust

    Jan 17, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.1-exit from cellar up metal stairs onto a lobby-cellar flr obstructed by boxes.2-satirs to second flr bldg lobby-glass door.rem:immediately remove obstructions

    Nov 30, 2010 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa

    Oct 17, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa

    Oct 17, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg west elevation show missing facade,loose bricks & opening in its facade.remedy:maintain exterior bldg.replace & repair damage facade,provide safety measures make area safe.

    Aug 26, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file an amended 6 round report acceptable to this dpmt indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in intial local law 1198 report remedy file an amended report following remedial repairs of

    Jun 20, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file an amended 5 round report acceptable to this dpmt indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in intial local law 1198 report remedy file an amended report following remedial repairs of

    Jun 20, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedial repo

    Mar 28, 2008 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    27-129(d)(1)(b&c) failure to file an amended 5th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report rem: file an amended report following

    Mar 21, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Drainage system not in accordance w/rs-16 location:bldgs#85 at south street in drainage system in basement installed ferenco coupling jim caps,pipes improper supported haz remedy:modify plumbing to conform

    Dec 28, 2006 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    2nd off.item.66z10.2nd off.item.10m07/85bb05/86m05/57l10.2nd off.{66-water in pit;repair sump pump}2nd off.item.10-car door gibs missing provide.85-5yr tag expired perform & file test.86-2yr tag missing perform

    Dec 15, 2006 · Penalty $880

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    28q07,66z13,66o02. #28-q-07 put over on door operator. #66-o-02 removepallet.

    Sep 13, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg.east elevation shows in the parapet facade areas of spalling, deteriorating,cracks w/in the plaster cementcoating.also middle of parapet shows expose mortar joints & vertical

    Sep 5, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a 5th round technical report in compliance with codeprovisions:periodic insp of exterior walls & appurtenances as requiredby local law 11/98 & the dob rules & regulations.remedy:file the req

    Aug 18, 2006 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect noted:(1) approx 8'-0 long x 1/4" wide vertical cracked @ front facade 1fl level right hand side of bldg.(2)cracked & loose brickwork @ front facade top fl level

    Aug 8, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance w/ codeprovisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 & the dob rules & regulations.

    May 19, 2006 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance w/code privisions: periodic insp. of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 & the dept. of bldg.. rules & regulations.

    Jan 20, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspecion of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rul

    Jun 3, 2005 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a 5th round tech. report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic insp. of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by ll 11/98 & the dept.of bldgs rules & regulations.remedy:file the requir

    Apr 8, 2005 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules & regulations. remedy: file the

    Aug 20, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round tehcnical report periodic inspection or exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the dept of bldg rules and regulations file the required report

    Nov 28, 2003 · Penalty $700

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83x10. #83-x-10-to be fully inspected by a d.o.b elevator inspector

    Aug 26, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defect noted: on the 7th floor exit door at rear stair not self closing & opens only half way on the 1st floor (lobby) exit door by elevator with broken panic bar (hardware). remedy: repair

    Jun 30, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sprinkler installation not in accordance with rs 17-2 location laundry room no sprinkler installed cooridor area infront of laundry room no sprinkler installed rear stairway no sprinkler installed from the 1st

    Jun 23, 2003

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing and/ appurtenances hazardous location: 1st fl laundry room commercial dryers hooked up by flexable connections drain for the shope and washing machiners does not have any venting

    Jun 23, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: exhaust fan vented into the side of building first floor level (exhaust fan duct must be vented to the roof. remedy: conform to code.

    May 22, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: exterior wall (brick) has vertical crack (approx 6x4') at northeast corner. remedy: repair defect

    May 22, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed according to dob records. no public assembly permit on filr at time.cofo on file does not allow for public assembly.premises occuiped by approx 125 persons at time of inspect

    Apr 18, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required.location:first flr occupied as illegal place of assembly remedy:provide required means of egress

    Apr 18, 2003 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    7th floor apt 7n. observed the recent relocation and installation of gas piping and the removal of plumbing fixtures. violation: plumbing work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore

    Mar 9, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Plumbing work w/o a permit. noted: new hot water heate & new bath rm installed demolished part of 2nd bath rm installed new shower body. re-locating kitchen all in apt 7n. bldg dept records indicate that no

    Feb 5, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Plumbing work w/o a permt. noted: 30' of no hub 2" cast iron drain from cellar to 1st fl for washing machine. 46' of 4" no hub cast irondrainage pipe installed in cellar & connected to risers for upper fls.

    Nov 23, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted installed new partitions for a kitchen & bath room also new plumbing & electrical location 7th floor apt 7-n remedy stop all work obtain all necessary permit

    Nov 18, 1998 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit, hazardous. erected block and sheet rock partitions various locations cellar. three stairs leading to cellar from first floor. girders cut cellar area. file plans obtain all approvals and

    Oct 29, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department of buildings records.hazardous cellar being used for office and living area.legal use for cellar is storage. discontinue illegal use.

    Oct 29, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u perform 5yr terst properly tag device and file elv3 form 53b

    Jan 29, 1996

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    May 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2016 · Apt 21

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 20, 2014 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Feb 20, 2014 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 6N

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 6N

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 8N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 6, 2014 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jan 6, 2014 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 8N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 8N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 8N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 3N

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  • General

    Mold

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 8S

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  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Aug 16, 2013 · Apt 6S

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  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Apr 14, 2013 · Apt 3N

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  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 6N

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  • General

    Floor

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 8S

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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 8S

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  • General

    Mold

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 8S

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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 8S

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  • General

    Mold

    Dec 27, 2012 · Apt 8S

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  • General

    Floor

    Dec 27, 2012 · Apt 8S

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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 27, 2012 · Apt 8S

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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 27, 2012 · Apt 8S

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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 8N

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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 8N

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  • General

    Doors

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 8N

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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 8N

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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 8N

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  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 8N

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  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 8N

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  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 8N

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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 8N

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  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 8N

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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 8N

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  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 6N

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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 6N

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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 17, 2012 · Apt BLDG

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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 17, 2012 · Apt 8F

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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 17, 2012 · Apt 8F

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Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 28, 2026$8,250,000Rentals - elevator apartments25

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D2)
Year built
1902
Floors
8
Residential units
24
Building area
52,005 ft²
Lot area
7,618 ft²
Zoning
C5-3
Community board
101
Council district
1
Block / lot
72 / 27
Assessed value
$2,673,000
Landmark / historic district
South Street Seaport Historic District

HPD registration #140710, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.

Questions about 85 South Street

Who owns 85 South Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 85 South Street LLC.

Does 85 South Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 85 South Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 85 South Street built?

City records list 1902 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 85 South Street?

It has 24 residential units and 25 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.