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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 44
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at basement
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 23, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items near scuttle ladder at public hall, 4th story
Jan 8, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit boiler room cellar.
Aug 14, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Apr 8, 1996
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.