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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 2, 2026

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 2024
25
About 100% of the building's 25 apartments
Up from 14 in 2018

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 · 50

  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook & eye device at building entrance door

    May 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 16, 2006 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.