39 West 85 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01199-0018Map
Owner of record: Helen Hart
39 West 85 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Helen Hart. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2023. 18 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 50
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 26
- 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
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 - 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 - 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 6, 2017
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.
Oct 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe supply pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Jun 16, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ''missing'' at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2006 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2006 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material ceiling all stys at public hall
Jun 4, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... wall and ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jun 4, 2006 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2006 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material ceiling all sty at public hall
Jun 4, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling all sty at public hall
Jun 4, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2006 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at window reveals in the 1st room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2006 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder bulkhead stairs 5th sty public hall.
Sep 9, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts incandescent required night inspection.
Sep 9, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following night inspection fixture present light not on.
Jul 17, 1979
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 28, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 11, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mold
Jul 11, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 11, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 11, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 11, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mold
Jul 10, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 10, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 10, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mold
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 30, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mold
Jun 30, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mold
Jun 30, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 30, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 30, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 30, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 10, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 10, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 10, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 7, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Stairs
Jun 3, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 2, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 2, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 2, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mold
Jun 2, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 26, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 26, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 26, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mold
May 26, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 26, 2006 · 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
- 1907
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 7,107 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,043 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1199 / 18
- Assessed value
- $2,317,050
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #120780, last renewed Jul 21, 2026.
Questions about 39 West 85 Street
Who owns 39 West 85 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Helen Hart.
Does 39 West 85 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 39 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 39 West 85 Street built?
City records list 1907 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 39 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.