85 4 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00556-0001Map
Owner of record: 85 Fourth Partners, L.p.
85 4 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1959 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 159 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is 85 Fourth Partners, L.p.. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. City tax records listed 47 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 42
- ECB violations
- 23
- HPD complaints
- 65
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 4
- ANon-hazardous
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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 · 42
- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 28, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 28, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued - failure to file 2017 external high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 16, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued - failure to file 2017 internal high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 16, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 10, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2013 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Jun 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p24063
Mar 7, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p24062
Mar 7, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p24063
May 28, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p24062
May 28, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p24063
Jul 18, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p24063
May 6, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 13, 1997
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Feb 19, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Sep 4, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 23
- Class - 1
I observed use of extension cords as permanent wiring to to power all light fixtures including outdoor flood lights.; nec 400.12, comply with ec code; fix all conditions as per nec and nyc amendments
Sep 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code compliant note:at the time of inspection observed that the exterior wall conditions certificate was notposted in the interior of building lobby or vestibule.rem:comply with
Nov 20, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtenances:exposure 4 south elevation damaged at masonry band 1 floor.roof area crack at parapet wall exposure 1 and 3.exposure 3 spalling at parapet co
Nov 20, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
B154,18(a)(b),50(a),48(a)(b),50(b),51 fulton v.t. boiler, 10hp, nb55511, hp5th, oil fired, 1988 18(a)(b)major corrosion, scale accumulation and leakage at upper and lower handhole openings. perform repairs. 50(
Aug 3, 2017 · Penalty $1,030
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit.noted:illuminated business accessory sign installed store front with plastic structure approx. 2'h x 60'w x 12'h from curb level wording"tim howan"without a permit.rem:obtain all required
Apr 5, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit. outside electrical signs: five electrical signs, no nyc tags provided. rmdy: obtain permit.
Dec 15, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 3
Electrical work w/o a permit. outside electrical signs: no applicationfor electrical signs connections: "please note"m384910,m381845 does not cover the above elec work!! rmdy: obtain permit.
Dec 15, 2016 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 3
50a.50b.50c.48a,b fulton vt boiler 15hp nb55511 oil 1988 50a soot accumilation around boiler evidence of pool combustion service oil burner and vacuum combustion chamber and flue pipe 50b excessive furnace cem
Sep 1, 2009 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Class - 3
50 back oil fired storage water heater 50 obsolete pressure vessel is connected to active flue gas emission and fuel oil supply systems in the boiler rm completely disconnected and remove the unit and discard a
Sep 1, 2009 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to affix date of sign's erection to outdoor advertising sign. "adult sign" rem:remove illegal sign.
Dec 18, 2008
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedia
Nov 7, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50a,b. fulton v-t boiler,15hp,nb55511,oil-filed,1988. 50a-fuel oil lines to the boiler burner are too close to the boiler. fuel oil lines are run below the boiler base. re-position fuel oil piping & cover @ fl
Sep 28, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
B4a/18a/32a/44a/50/50a/50b/50c. 50-flue pipe has signs of corroding at chimney base, & base not sealed. 50a-missing back flow preventer on water pressure line to reciever tank. 50b-reverse blow down valves for
Feb 13, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy # 97501lawful use is class a apartment, now converted to commercial office with three desk's contrary to c of o note - apt. 6e 6th fl converted to
Mar 9, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to proide approved plans at premises under application #103468061 at time of inspection.remedy:stop all work provide approved plans.
Oct 15, 2003 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36i11,30o2,62o2. 36- repair m.r. door and lock. 30 clean hoistway. 62- clean underside platform.
Jul 2, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
55i11,57o2,30o2,36i11,36t7,74m7,03m7,03m7,03l11,15p7,74o6,36i12,62m7. 55repair pit light. 57 clean pit. 30 clean hoistway. 36 label & lock motor room door. 74 provide fire extingusher. 03 25 provid covers on
Jun 24, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36i11, 36t7, 35i12, 3o2, 62m7, 57o2, 55i11, 3i7, 3m7, 25m7, 50f11
Jun 24, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to carry out permitted work in accordance with applicable laws& regulations in that construction activities are being performed othethan on weekdays between hours of 7am-&6pm without variance.stop all
Apr 13, 1997 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide adquate protection for sidewalks and walkways durinconstruction operations. removing, repairing parapet wall at various locations. no sidewalk shed for the protection of the public.
Apr 13, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Pa contrary to approved plans dates 2-24-82 wall erected in exit passage to front-4 ave, stairs installed to cellar or lower level. remedy:amend plans to show change effecting eqress at primary exit-note one
Jun 17, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alt#939/89. remedy:obtain a valid certificate of occupancy or disconti- nue use.
Jul 14, 1990 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted front entrance doors relocated at bottom of steps to cleaners at basement level remedy obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior lawful condition
Mar 22, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 5MM
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 7E
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 7E
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 7E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 7E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 7E
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 7DD
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 7NN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 72G
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 72G
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 27, 2023 · Apt FLOOR2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 401
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 3G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 31, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2021 · Apt 3G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 6, 2020 · Apt 7GG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 3G
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 25, 2018 · Apt 7CC
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 25, 2018 · Apt 7CC
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 7CC
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 3G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2013 · Apt 2LL
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Oct 27, 2013 · Apt 2LL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2013 · Apt 2LL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 2LL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2013 · Apt 2LL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2LL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2013 · Apt 2LL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 2LL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 3G
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3G
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 3G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 3G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2011 · Apt 3G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 3G
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D8)
- Year built
- 1959
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 159
- Building area
- 163,665 ft²
- Lot area
- 26,097 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 556 / 1
- Assessed value
- $16,491,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #137845, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 85 4 Avenue
Who owns 85 4 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 85 Fourth Partners, L.p..
Does 85 4 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 85 4 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 47 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 159 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 85 4 Avenue built?
City records list 1959 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 85 4 Avenue?
It has 159 residential units and 164 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.