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85 John Street

Manhattan, NY 10038BBL 1-00077-0001Map

Owner of record: Henry 85

85 John Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10038. It has 160 residential units across 14 floors. The owner of record is Henry 85. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
2
DOB violations
47
ECB violations
21
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 15, 2023

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
14
About 9% of the building's 160 apartments
Up from 1 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 · 2

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 47

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 27, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 27, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 4, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 26, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Cease use

    Feb 26, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 26, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 8, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 8, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 8, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 8, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 21, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 21, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 21, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 7, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 9, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 11, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 26, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 26, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 26, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 16, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 16, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 16, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 16, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 18, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 18, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 18, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 13, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 13, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 13, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 13, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 21, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 21, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p144662

    Feb 7, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p14663

    Feb 7, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p14664

    Feb 7, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 29, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jun 11, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (74)eliminate noise from excitor motor on controller

    Oct 3, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 3, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 3, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (21)renew hoist cable on passenger #14659

    Aug 1, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (21)renew hoist cable on elev. #14660.(45)clean the pit

    Aug 1, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)repair or renew relay on starting panel for elevator #p14663

    Aug 1, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 21

  • Class - 1

    Work contrary to plans -suspended scaffold built not accordanance to cd-5-additional beam connect at exposure 3 scaffold,set up on top of pavers supposed to on main roof,.connect 2 outriger beam insted of 3. ps

    Sep 2, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Active construction occuring at a nonessential construction site: at time of inspection,observed ongoing construction activities contrary to governor's executive order #202.6 & subsequently orders & guidance

    Apr 28, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed with the following objections: -displaced mudsill. -exposed bolts. -vertical post out of plumb. -dama

    Jan 19, 2018 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Owner failed to replace or patch window sills in courtyard in the timefrmae. recommend by qewi. the qewi recommended repairs be made by september 2013. as of 01/02/18 repairs had not been completed. as per

    Jan 2, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all person and propertys affected by constructionoperation.note:at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed in progresof installation,no flag men to redirect public or pedestrian in a safe

    Sep 22, 2017 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    100bb5 100bb5 current test tag expired also one current test located at the controller has no information of what the test was for

    Mar 8, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    98m11.98m11 current 5 yr test tatg missing replace tag

    Mar 8, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    02x10.02x10 repair alarm system to activate when pressing alarm button and emerg. stop buttons

    Jun 24, 2009

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Noted: sidewalk shed not adequately maintained-missing southeast end planking & vertical panels. permit #104121219 issued 6/1/05 expires 12/31/06. remedy: maintain sidewalk shed.

    Aug 30, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    37o02-52o02-36o02-28m07-80o02. 28-m-07 provide cover final limit in pit area 80-o-02 clean secondary.

    Apr 1, 2003

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    52o02-80o02-80#09-36o02. 80-o-02 celan secondary 80-#-09 remove old governor from secondary.

    Apr 1, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    52o02-80m07-80o02-80m07-80x11-36o02. 80-m-07 provide all covers motor room 80-o-02 clean secondary 80-m-07 provide light switch secondary 80-x-11 repair lighting secondary.

    Apr 1, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73m07. 73-device number 1p14659 has been removed. there is no documentation availble from building management proring legal removal.

    Jan 24, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    03i,46i,73#, 73-restore device service and have sake inspected(refer to accident no. 40/98.

    Jul 24, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u,

    Jul 30, 1997 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u

    Jul 30, 1997 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u

    Jul 30, 1997 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u

    Jul 30, 1997 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u

    Jul 30, 1997 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide adequute emergency power exit lighting on various floors connecting staircases n+s (ie floor #3,4,8,10,11,12 etc)failureto provide emergency power exit sign on 3rd floor staircase s. remedy:

    Aug 7, 1995 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file a report of compliance witj ll 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems remedy file report

    Dec 21, 1990

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 6M

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 7, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 10N

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 11A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built
1926
Floors
14
Residential units
160
Building area
160,000 ft²
Lot area
12,180 ft²
Zoning
C6-4
Community board
101
Council district
1
Block / lot
77 / 1
Assessed value
$18,292,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #141472, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.

Questions about 85 John Street

Who owns 85 John Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Henry 85.

Does 85 John Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 85 John Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 9% of its 160 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 85 John Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 85 John Street?

It has 160 residential units and 163 units in total.

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