49 West 85 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01199-0013Map
Owner of record: 49 51 W 85 St Corp
49 West 85 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1972 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 49 51 W 85 St Corp. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on April 2, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 56
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 · 50
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at west and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 17395370 issued 03-nov-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 6C
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at west and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at section fire door at public hall, 6th story
Sep 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 5A
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 17166539 issued 01-aug-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 6C
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at east fire door leading to stairs at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at firedoor at east leading to stairs at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at south firedoor inside stairs leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook & eye device at building entrance door
May 25, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinge in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
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 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.
Mar 16, 2023
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.
Nov 2, 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 32 sq ft at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 6C
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak water penetrating west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balances at lower window sash at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electtical outlets at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 1C
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.
Oct 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2009 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2006 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2006 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the foyer located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2006 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical south wall outlet in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2006 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical east wall outlet in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2006 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2006 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - 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 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2006 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective main steam pipe from boiler to basement apt at rear north east er1.
Apr 9, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective open wood floor entrenching main steam pipe basement apt at rear north east er1.
Apr 9, 1982
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 21
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 11, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p28935
Jan 16, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p28935
Oct 4, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 30, 1998
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 30, 1998
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls. observed at exposure#1 vertical crack in bricks at parapet level approximately 6' in length also painting peeling and mortar missing at various locations., repair and/or repl
Sep 11, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
42b7,52m7,53m7,42b9,68b7,2x10,70o2,66bb10. (42b)upon position monitor is inoperative. open should had been activated during installation. activate door to comply w/ code. (52m)provide data tag. (53m)provide dat
Jan 3, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v01.51b11.10h11. 08v01 fl stops out of level 51b11 install proper antispin device
Mar 31, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50u16,54u16,37u16,74o02,57o02,74i12.50,54,37,properly tag devices with city id no,74-clean top of car.57-properly clear pit.74-damaged roller guide bottom replace.
Nov 28, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08j 50i 08 adjust 50 elimiante exessive lost motion
Jun 8, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 6C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 6C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 6C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 6C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 6C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 6C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 13, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 6D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 31, 2021 · Apt 6C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 31, 2021 · Apt 6C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 31, 2021 · Apt 6C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 31, 2021 · Apt 6C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 31, 2021 · Apt 6C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 31, 2021 · Apt 6C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 5A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 30, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Doors
Dec 1, 2010 · Apt 5A
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 1, 2010 · Apt 5A
Close - Construction
Elevator
Dec 1, 2010 · Apt 5A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 1, 2010 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Floor
Dec 1, 2010 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Dec 1, 2010 · Apt 5A
Close - Appliance
Air-conditioner
Dec 1, 2010 · Apt 5A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 12, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 12, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 10, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 7, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 11, 2006 · Apt 6D
Close - General
Mold
Apr 11, 2006 · Apt 6D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1972
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 16,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,661 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1199 / 13
- Assessed value
- $1,015,200
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #125813, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 49 West 85 Street
Who owns 49 West 85 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 49 51 W 85 St Corp.
Does 49 West 85 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 49 West 85 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 49 West 85 Street built?
City records list 1972 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 49 West 85 Street?
It has 25 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.