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55 West 85 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01199-0012Map

Owner of record: Marcia Grace Family 2012 Trust

55 West 85 Street is a two-family home built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Marcia Grace Family 2012 Trust. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on January 16, 2015.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
34

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jan 16, 2015

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 21

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt BASEME

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt BASEME

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt BASEME

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt BASEME

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Jan 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Feb 13, 2008

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom-bell/buzzer in the private hallway located at apt bsmt

    Feb 11, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell and return buzzer to the intercom system in the entire apartment located at cellar apt 1, cellar apt at east

    Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at cellar apt 1, cellar apt at east

    Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at cellar apt 1, cellar apt at east

    Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective north wall in the bathroom located at apt grnd, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2004 · Apt GRND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    § 187 m/d law provide a sprinkler system or a legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing this work public hall all stys and cellar er1.

    Mar 9, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-21.07 adm code maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler tes t for the current year.

    Mar 9, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system basement at front east apt.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing basement sty front east apt.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock basement public hall door to front areaway.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock 1 sty public vestibule door to street.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective lock on gate front areaway to basement public hall.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar.

    Mar 8, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Dec 17, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Private residential elevator elevatoroptional

    Violation issued to elevators in private res dwellings (1 or 2 family dwellings)

    Nov 12, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building.(hazardous) noted: 2 chimmeys on west party wall are leaning out of plum 6 (1) north chimney leaning approx 4 toward the east (2) south chimeny leaning apprx. 2" toward the east not

    Oct 16, 2001

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 14, 2015 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2013 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 2, 2009 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 21, 2009 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2008 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 23, 2007 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2007 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2006 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2006 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 6, 2006 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2006 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2005 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2005 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2005 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Feb 10, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 10, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 10, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 25, 2005 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Oct 8, 2004 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 17, 2004 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 14, 2004 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2003 · Apt BASEM

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1887
Floors
4
Residential units
2
Building area
4,950 ft²
Lot area
1,788 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1199 / 12
Assessed value
$483,840
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

Questions about 55 West 85 Street

Who owns 55 West 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Marcia Grace Family 2012 Trust.

Does 55 West 85 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 55 West 85 Street 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 55 West 85 Street built?

City records list 1887 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 55 West 85 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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