159 West 85 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01216-0006Map
Owner of record: Shinwa Real Estate Co., Ltd.
159 West 85 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Shinwa Real Estate Co., Ltd.. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on September 15, 2022. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 57
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 32
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
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 · 57
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Sep 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east & south walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked at boiler room
May 31, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 27, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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., 1st story
May 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 27, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system no access to boiler room at basement
May 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 27, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 27, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
May 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
May 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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
May 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
May 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
May 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
May 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
May 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
May 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall
May 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room at cellar
May 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall
May 25, 2022
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.
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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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 - 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
Sep 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector improperly installed in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2018 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). improperly installed in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2018 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4c, 3rd story
Jun 8, 2018 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2018 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2018 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2018 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Sec: bc3309.6. failure to monitor adjoining structures for movement in all directions w/ 90 degree radius w/ a landmark bldg district. noted: job# 122262728 exp 3/16/17. observed @ cellar level excavation of ce
Jun 21, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to notify the bldg dept 24-48 hrs prior to the start of earth work. noted: job# 122262728 exp 3/16/17. @ time of insp, no earthwork confirmation number on file w/ the dob for the above address. rem: obt
Jun 21, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard public & property affected by construction operations. noted: job# 1222677228 exp 3/16/17. @ time of insp observed a air supply conpressor stored @ curb & air hoses stretched across sidewal
Jun 21, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 3
B354.15.16.32a.34b.50a.50b.50c.50d. 50a air gap and drip;eg required on back flow preventor 50b pigtails required for pressuretrols brass pigtail required for pressure gauge 50c remove debris and storage from
Aug 26, 2009 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 23, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 23, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 19, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 19, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 19, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 19, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 29, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 29, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 29, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Construction
Rain leader
Jul 29, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 30, 2004 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 30, 2004 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1891
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 11,880 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,462 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1216 / 6
- Assessed value
- $1,404,900
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #103924, last renewed Sep 25, 2025.
Questions about 159 West 85 Street
Who owns 159 West 85 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shinwa Real Estate Co., Ltd..
Does 159 West 85 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 West 85 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 159 West 85 Street built?
City records list 1891 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 West 85 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.