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123 West 85 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01216-0020Map

Owner of record: Bianco, George

123 West 85 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 9 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bianco, George. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2023. 1 of the 26 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 15, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 22% of the building's 9 apartments
Down from 4 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 26

  • 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 15, 2023

    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
  • 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 2, 2015

    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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, north and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 25, 2002 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of leak at ceiling and wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 20, 2001 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 20, 2001 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling studip room 3 sty north apt 7 er1 mother rutanya child jeremy 4yrs 799-6947 2952-104. , section '' ''

    Oct 21, 1992 · Apt 7

    Open — Defect letter issued
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom basement sty rear apt 1. located at apt 1

    Feb 22, 1991 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle entrance to basement north apt 2. located at apt 2

    Feb 5, 1991 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective basement north apt 2 cutlip. located at apt 2

    Feb 5, 1991 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline washbasin bathroom basement north apt 2. located at apt 2

    Feb 5, 1991 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit entrance door street to vestibule.

    Sep 5, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive hot water kitchen bathroom fixture basement rear apt 2. , section '' ''

    Nov 20, 1989 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty rear apt 2 cutlit. , section '' ''

    Mar 10, 1989 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass low sash window of rear room basement sty rear apt 2. located at apt 2

    Jan 5, 1988 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard throughout.

    Jan 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balustrades of 1 to 2 sty public hall stairs.

    Jan 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches basement rear apt 2 thru out. , section '' ''

    Nov 1, 1983 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor basement sty rear apt 2 front room. located at apt 2

    Nov 1, 1983 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wall basement sty rear apt 2 bathroom. located at apt 2

    Nov 1, 1983 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose electrical junction box basement sty rear apt 2 front room at rear. located at apt 2

    Nov 1, 1983 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to basement sty rear apt 2. located at apt 2

    Nov 1, 1983 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door street to vestibule at 1 sty public hall r178.

    Nov 1, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 23, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 23, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain housekeeping per section requirements.at time of inspection,observed work being performed under the aformentioned job number contractor failed to keep/maintain housekeeping as per code.as a

    Aug 5, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Ac2810484-inadequate tenant protection plan.at time of inspection,observed work being performed order afromentioned job number.the submittedtpp lack specific means and methods of protecting tenants on the fire

    Aug 5, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc330310-failure to comply with tpp.at time of inspeciton,observed work being performed under aformentioned job number.the contractor failedto comply with section requirements of this tpp is not being complied

    Aug 5, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Erected or installed supported scaffold 40' or higher w/o a permit. stop work issued: - 5 sections of pipe scaffold erected on top of a 16' sidewalk shed, equals over 40' remedy: obtain permit. stop work. call

    Dec 21, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. - no plans for 16' sidewalk shed on site at exp 1, w/supportedscaffold on top remedy: provide plans.

    Dec 21, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Fialure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is masonry at front3rd fl. is spalling loose and pulling away. remedy:repair or replace all defective masonry.

    Jan 7, 1993 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 12, 2005 · Apt ENTIR

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 12, 2005 · Apt ENTIR

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    May 12, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 12, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 2

    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
1891
Floors
3
Residential units
9
Building area
4,172 ft²
Lot area
1,853 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1216 / 20
Assessed value
$982,350
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #101019, last renewed Jun 30, 2025.

Questions about 123 West 85 Street

Who owns 123 West 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bianco, George.

Does 123 West 85 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 123 West 85 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 22% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 123 West 85 Street built?

City records list 1891 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 123 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.