131 West 85 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01216-0016Map
Owner of record: 131 West Owners Corp
131 West 85 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1977 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 41 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 131 West Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 2
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 · 9
- 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 29, 2026
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 25, 2019
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.
Oct 26, 2016
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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway door passageway west at rear r61.
Sep 8, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors hopper 2nd 3rd and 5th stys public halls.
Sep 8, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors hopper 1st story public hall.
Aug 31, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats cellar thru out.
Oct 11, 1979
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 19
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Jun 25, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Jun 25, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 12, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 12, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 20, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Feb 16, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p28550
Jan 22, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
At time of inspection of a 6 stories building i observed sidewalk shed in place without a project information panel or sign on parapet to display the name and the contact information of the general contractor p
Oct 1, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file acceptable amended report.
Nov 7, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failuer to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Apr 21, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new altered plumbing system tested. at time of inspection i observed a mechanical room on roof converted into a class"a" aptw/gas fired stove,kitchen sink, and bathroom w/shower and toilet. no
Dec 16, 2013 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection i observed a mechanical room on roof converted into a class 'a' apt w/gas fired stove, kitchen sinkand bathroom w/shower and toilet. no permits or inspections on file
Dec 9, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #69883.there is an apt created on the roof that is contrary to c/o #69883.remedy:discontinue illegal use of amend c/o.
Apr 7, 2008 · Penalty $400
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted having created a penthouse on roof with a full kitchen and bathroom remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition
Apr 7, 2008 · Penalty $250
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg-hazardous. defects noted: ventilation system not connected. location noted: appt 5f. remedy: maintain bldg.
Mar 19, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with a stop work order#54
Jan 19, 2008 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Suspension use of rigging equipement w/o a special riggers license no notice to dob prior to use install c hooks in connection with suspended scaffolds b52 27-102 b sidewalk shed over loaded storage debris lags
Nov 29, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Supervision or use of riggers license failure to provide notice to dob prior to use install "c" hooks in connection with suspended scaffold alteration work on facade (lintel replacement layer 4') w/o permit
Oct 25, 2007 · Penalty $7,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
8j1,57z9. 8-adjust fl stops for leveling. 57-clean water from pit.
Mar 31, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16h,18l,21x,37l,29m,75t, 18l- exposed wiring 6th floor 37l-loose wiring back of controller, 29m-pit shield guard
Apr 13, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 1E
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 4, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | $535,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1977
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 41
- Building area
- 25,090 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,508 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1216 / 16
- Assessed value
- $3,357,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #107051, last renewed Oct 27, 2025.
Questions about 131 West 85 Street
Who owns 131 West 85 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 131 West Owners Corp.
Does 131 West 85 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 131 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 131 West 85 Street built?
City records list 1977 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 131 West 85 Street?
It has 41 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.