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21 West 85 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01199-0026Map

Owner of record: Helen Hart

21 West 85 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Helen Hart. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 13 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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 · 20

  • 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 17, 2025

    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

    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
  • 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 10, 2018

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 at or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 5, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors stair bulkhead door to roof.

    Oct 5, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty vestibule.

    Sep 2, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof.

    Sep 2, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wire screen under skylight.

    Sep 2, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of door and shelves at 5 sty public hall.

    Sep 2, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles and chair at 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 2, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-22.03 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Apr 9, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.03 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stys pub hall.

    Apr 9, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-16.01 adm code remove all obstructions from water closet at bathroom 5th sty front apt 5a er1. , section '' ''

    Dec 31, 1980 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door shelves of refrigerator at kitchen 5th sty front apt 5a. , section '' ''

    Dec 31, 1980 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective oven door of gas range at kitchen 5th sty front apt 5a. , section '' ''

    Dec 31, 1980 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg and walls of bathroom 5th sty front apt 5a. , section '' ''

    Dec 31, 1980 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 18, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 20, 2007

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    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

    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 · 4

  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to correct the condition in 34617725-z erected full height partitions removed fire rated materials no record of correction in dob records no access remedy:

    Feb 27, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with commissioners order to correct the violating condition and file a c of c with the dob for violation 34617725z and dob 102007c07vp02 remedy: correct the violating condition and file a

    Jan 10, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit work noted: @ apt 2b 2nd fl removed fire rated materials erected new full height partitions, electrical work. remedy: stopall work obtain permit or restore to prior legal conditions.

    Oct 20, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit (apt# 2b) noted:demolition of ceiling materials & demolition of plaster from walls leaving wooden beams joists & studs expose which reduce fire rating leaving all electric wiring expose all

    Sep 12, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 13, 2007 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C5)
Year built
1907
Floors
5
Residential units
9
Building area
7,054 ft²
Lot area
2,043 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1199 / 26
Assessed value
$1,533,600
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #120778, last renewed Jul 21, 2026.

Questions about 21 West 85 Street

Who owns 21 West 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Helen Hart.

Does 21 West 85 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 21 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 21 West 85 Street built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 21 West 85 Street?

It has 9 residential units.

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