85 Avenue A
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00432-7501Map
Owner of record: Psa 85 Ave A Assocs LP
85 Avenue A is a condominium built in 1991 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 32 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is Psa 85 Ave A Assocs LP. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 3 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 36
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 4
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 5
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required, fixture present. at front areaway
May 1, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective balance lower sash 3 from north window south room 6 sty north apt 6b. , section '' ''
Jul 14, 1993 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating upper casing of north window 6 sty south apt 6c east room. , section '' ''
Aug 13, 1992 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color upper casing of north window 6 sty south apt 6c east room. , section '' ''
Aug 13, 1992 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 36
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 8, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 15, 2010
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 25, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 24, 2007
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 16, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 2
Observed ramp provided for accessibility into somtum der thai restaurant is too steep. also observed one grab bar missing from ada bathroom alone with ada signage missing. this is non compliant to nyc accessibi
Nov 20, 2023 · Penalty $655
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to notify department. at time of inspection in response to complaint #1494924, observed c-hook suspended scaffold installed in place. upon research in dob system, noted that prior notification was not f
Dec 4, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35212846x issued on 12/17/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for using the cellar as a cabaret. remedy: comply
Sep 23, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35212846x issued on 12/17/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to th
Aug 2, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35212846x issued on 12/17/16 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.cellar cabaret with live m
Jun 22, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35212846x issued on 12/17/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for use @ cellar as a cabaret. renedy: comply with
Apr 29, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35212846x issued on 12/17/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. the cellar is use as a cabaret. remedy: comply w/comm's order
Mar 24, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dept records. noted: at the time of my inspection,c of o #96407 approves use of cellar for storage,boiler room & restaurant. what was observed is a cabaret
Dec 17, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Operation of a pa w/oa current certificate of operation. remedy: obtain a pa certificate of operation.
Oct 24, 2009 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o. noted c/o and pa permits do not allow dancing, approx no patrons dancing @ time of inspection, premises operating as a caberet @ time of inspection. remedy:
Oct 24, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Active
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defect: emergency lighting inoperable in exit passageway at basement level (2) lighting packs inoperable. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Feb 8, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted-installed a 15' high fence w/ barb wire on top of parapet wall at the 6 story ne corner w/o 1st obtaining permits & approvals-noted barb wire is not permitted.
Aug 28, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
32a/50 bq9. bq9- raypack boiler has no bl work type. 50- discharge pipe from relief valve has a threaded end/motorized fresh air louvie is not wired into boiler. 32a- at the flow switch.
Feb 7, 2006 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Bq9/36/50. bq9- raypack gas fired hot water boiler has no bl work type. 50- discharge pipe from relief valve has a threaded motor damper & is not wired into boiler.
Feb 7, 2006 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file
May 23, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted. install exhaust duct from stove at rear of falafel store to street terminating at door hight less than 10 ft. from apartment above. remedy:obtain permit if feasible or resto
Jul 1, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
New buidling occupied without a valid c of o. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.
Mar 8, 1990 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 11, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RM)
- Year built
- 1991
- Floors
- 9
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 26,269 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,270 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 432 / 7501
- Assessed value
- $5,399,102
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #140802, last renewed Jan 12, 2026.
Questions about 85 Avenue A
Who owns 85 Avenue A?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Psa 85 Ave A Assocs LP.
Does 85 Avenue A have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 85 Avenue A rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 85 Avenue A built?
City records list 1991 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 85 Avenue A?
It has 32 residential units and 33 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.