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20 West 85 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01198-0040Map

Owner of record: 22 W 85th St Corp

20 West 85 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 22 W 85th St Corp. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on October 25, 2025. 32 of the 44 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2022.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
38

What to know

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 25, 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 2022
1
About 10% of the building's 10 apartments

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 · 44

  • C

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

    Oct 25, 2025 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 6, 2025 · Apt B

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2025 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice at basement

    Oct 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber baseboard at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
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  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 23, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Sep 23, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

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

    Sep 23, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • I

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector not installed within 4 to 12 inches of ceiling located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2016 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2016 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system , locked door leading to the basement. in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st ceramic tile intermediate landing from bottom at 1st story public hall stair

    Sep 26, 2010

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective crack inner glass pane at lower sash window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items near scuttle ladder at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 8, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit boiler room cellar.

    Aug 14, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.

    Apr 8, 1996

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Apr 8, 1996

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty front east apt 1a er1. , section '' ''

    Jan 18, 1996 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 11

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted removed existing windows and blocked up openings at cellar south east relocated sliding glass door at basement southeast erected new 8" concrete block enclosure wall at bsmt

    May 24, 1989 · Penalty $125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 12, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 12, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 12, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 9, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 6, 2016 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2016 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 1, 2016 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 11, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 11, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 11, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2007 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2006 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C5)
Year built
1887
Floors
4
Residential units
10
Building area
6,735 ft²
Lot area
1,941 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1198 / 40
Assessed value
$2,364,750
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #120836, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.

Questions about 20 West 85 Street

Who owns 20 West 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 22 W 85th St Corp.

Does 20 West 85 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 20 West 85 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2022 (about 10% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 20 West 85 Street built?

City records list 1887 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 20 West 85 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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