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170 West 85 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01215-0061Map

Owner of record: 170 W 85 St HDFC

170 West 85 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 27 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 170 W 85 St HDFC. HPD has recorded 117 housing violations here, most recently on September 14, 2023. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
117
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
155

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 14, 2023

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 · 117

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2wr, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 2WR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2wr, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 2WR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1er, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1ER

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2wf, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2WF

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 2wf, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2WF

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3wr, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 3WR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at west in the bathroom located at apt 3wr, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 3WR

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, all walls, doors and trim molding in the entire apartment located at apt 3wr, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 3WR

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape in the building front

    Sep 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape at west exterior wall

    Sep 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 15, 2022

    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.

    Feb 15, 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Mar 27, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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

    Mar 27, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Mar 27, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 27, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Mar 27, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 27, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 27, 2019

    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 5, 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 24, 2016

    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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2ef, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 25, 2014 · Apt 2EF

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2ef, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 25, 2014 · Apt 2EF

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2ef, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 25, 2014 · Apt 2EF

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative bell and return buzzer intercom system in the entrance located at apt 2ef, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 25, 2014 · Apt 2EF

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4nw, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 29, 2014 · Apt 4NW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4nw, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 29, 2014 · Apt 4NW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1ef, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 1EF

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets ( hot water ) at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1ef, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 1EF

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve in the 1st room from north located at apt 1ef, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 1EF

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 located at apt 4nw, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 13, 2012 · Apt 4NW

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective crack glass upper sash window in the 1st room from east located at apt 2wf, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 2WF

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 , at lobby, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 lobby, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at lobby, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at lobby, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 3ne, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 3NE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3ne, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 3NE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door of room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3ne, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 3NE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3ne, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 3NE

    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 2wf, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 2WF

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Apr 23, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 , at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 public hall, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Apr 23, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner stop work order application #140937850 due to applicant withdrawal. upon inspection 0% of construction work has been completed.

    Oct 27, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 25, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 18, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 18, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 5, 2001

    Dob violation - active
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 9, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 9, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Flue piping metal gauge not as per fuel gas code-no body drain on safety valve-no drip-drain for back flow valve.

    Aug 20, 2021 · Penalty $312

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post and distribute tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed work being peformed in the first story public hallunder the aformentioned job number with no tpp posted or distributed i

    Feb 22, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted construction documents at jobsiteat time of inspection.noted at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractor did not have approved/accepted plans onsite.total

    Feb 22, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan.note at time of inspection observed work being performed under the aformentioned job number.the submitted tpp lacks specifc means and methos of protecting tenants on h

    Feb 22, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute"safe construction bill of rights."at time of inspection observed work being performed under the aformentioned job number.by code it is required to post or distribute scbofr.no scbo

    Feb 22, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-104.8.4 inadequate tenant protection plan. note at time of inspection observed no work in progress owner of apt gave access job started removing of doors,door frames walls. the tpp that was filed lacks on th

    Aug 24, 2020

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit. work noted: at cellar level store side erected water and waste for 3 lines. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legalconditions.

    Feb 1, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy c/o60576 state cellar boiler & storage now a section of the cellar being used for food prepartion for resturant. remedy: discontinue illegal

    Jan 24, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit : noted : a office has been erected in the cellar of siad premises along with a new staircase to said office which is now accessary use to dba ( the desktop depot ) also a room has been erecte

    Jan 17, 2002 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o noted : c of o # 60576 states cellar to be used for storage & boiler room when in fact cellar is being used as (1) office space accesory to d.b.a.: the deck top

    Jan 16, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 1ER

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 1ER

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3EF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3EF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 4NW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 4NW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 2WF

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 2EF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2014 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 25, 2014 · Apt 4WF

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2014 · Apt 4NW

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 9, 2014 · Apt 4NW

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 3NE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 6, 2013 · Apt 2EF

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 5, 2013 · Apt 2EF

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2013 · Apt 1EF

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 15, 2013 · Apt 1EF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 15, 2013 · Apt 1EF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 15, 2013 · Apt 1EF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 15, 2013 · Apt 1EF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 15, 2013 · Apt 1EF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 13, 2013 · Apt 1EF

    Open
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2013 · Apt 1EF

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 12, 2013 · Apt 1EF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 12, 2013 · Apt 1EF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 12, 2013 · Apt 1EF

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 2WF

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 2NW

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 4NW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 4NW

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 2EF

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2012 · Apt 4NW

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2012 · Apt 4NW

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 2WF

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 2WF

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 2WF

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 2WF

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 2WF

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 24, 2011 · Apt 2WF

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 4NW

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 4, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Feb 2, 2011 · Apt 3NE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 2, 2011 · Apt 3NE

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 2, 2011 · Apt 3NE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 2, 2011 · Apt 3NE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 3NE

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 4NW

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 3NE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 4NW

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 6, 2010 · Apt 3NE

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Apr 8, 2026$700,000Coops - walkup apartments—
Nov 20, 2025$700,000Coops - walkup apartments—
Nov 19, 2025$510,000Coops - walkup apartments—

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
27
Building area
20,945 ft²
Lot area
4,800 ft²
Zoning
C2-7A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1215 / 61
Assessed value
$1,888,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #111165, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.

Questions about 170 West 85 Street

Who owns 170 West 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 170 W 85 St HDFC.

Does 170 West 85 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 117 housing violations at this property.

Is 170 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 170 West 85 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 170 West 85 Street?

It has 27 residential units and 28 units in total.

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