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101 West 85 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01216-0027Map

Owner of record: 85th Columbus Corp

101 West 85 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 41 residential units across 6.5 floors. The owner of record is 85th Columbus Corp. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on September 1, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
70
DOB violations
47
ECB violations
62
HPD complaints
383

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 1, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
14
About 34% of the building's 41 apartments
Down from 15 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 · 70

  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of the drop ladder is obstructed by sidewalk shed at building front at fire escape

    Sep 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 36, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 36

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 36, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 36

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 36, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 36

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive water hammer at heat riser in the entire apartment located at apt 36, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 36

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

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 11, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2019 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2019 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 11, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th story balcony, front stack

    Jun 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 28, 2019 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ,,, in the entrance located at apt 44, 4th story, apartment at east

    Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the entrance door to public hall from vestibule , 1st story

    Aug 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrace to public hall from vestibule , 1st story

    Aug 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit entrance door to vestibule , 1st story

    May 6, 2018

    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 improper sign at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 11, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 21, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate at second window from west in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 11, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 21, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the foyer located at apt 11, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 21, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 11, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 21, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at apt 11, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 21, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at apt 11, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 21, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective shower head in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at west wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob in the 3rd room from north located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper window sashes at east and south walls in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 34

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective water closet in the 4th bathroom from north located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly in the entrance located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 101

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure 1st tread from bottom of 4th sty. east balcony at fire escape

    Oct 9, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door to fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 11, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 9; in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to apartment located at apt 11, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit entrance door to apartment located at apt 11, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 55, 8th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 27, 2013 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 55, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 16, 2013 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; wrong screws install in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 16, 2013 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 47

  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)

    Jun 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2019)

    Jun 29, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2018)

    Mar 18, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2017)

    Mar 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2016

    Mar 16, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 20, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 19, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 19, 2016

    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
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 26, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 31, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Aug 13, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 26, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 19, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 15, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 27, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 28, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 14, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 20, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 3, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 4, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 9, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 9, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 16, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 21, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 8, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 8, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 8, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 8, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 8, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p8681

    Feb 16, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p8681

    Jan 22, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 8, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Device #1p8681

    Jun 6, 1991

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Jan 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 25, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 20, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 62

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed at exp#1 exit passageway from fire escape partially obstructed by sws cross braces.; bc3301.2, comply with code; remove obstruction.

    Sep 29, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed exp#1 fire escape passageway partially obstructed by fence., repair and/or replace; remove obstruction.

    Sep 29, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. noted: #temp c of o #120164464 exp 5/12/2021 with no renew or final of c of o cellar daycare fully occupied obse

    Apr 25, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at cellar day care second means of egress in adeqaute/obstructed with materials/various items garbage, mop pails etc... remedy: comply with code.

    Apr 25, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed rear yard exit passageway partially obstructed with restaurant storage. excessive debris, furniture and restaurant items stored on exit passage way on rear courtyard., repair and/

    Jul 27, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Summons issued for failure to provide unobstructed passageway due to hallway at cellar partially blocked with cabinets, washer , dryer and carboard boxes leading to exit door, remove obstruction

    Jul 23, 2022 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:observed substandard exit signs & exit doors at 1st & cellar level for upk("all my children daycare & nursery school")(1)the exit signs on the exit path

    Mar 15, 2021 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    5m7)cease use item, missing door zone restrictor. this is a safety device to ensure delevator passenger safety. provide restrictor and contact nyc dob at eir @ buildings.nyc.gov and 212-393-2435 to return to se

    Nov 27, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.from apt 1-1 second ary means of egress obstructed by play house erected in courtyard.rem:remove obstruction.

    Sep 29, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperation.noted:at courtyard northside of bldg exposure 3)replacement of one 3 inch yard drain and about 30 ft long into the existing combin

    Jul 7, 2017

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard public & property affected by construction operations. in rear court yard 2 piles of masonary debris blocking secondary egress from apt. remedy: safeguard public & property.

    Jul 3, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,15,32a,40,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f. 50a-no support on flue pipe; 50b-no support on water lines; 50c-seal all holes in boiler room; 50e-oil tank room seal all holes; 50f-oil tank rom no exposed wiring

    Jan 17, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    2x10 phone in car inoperative.

    Jan 17, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Use of prohibted door @/or handware. noted: @ time of insp, emergency exit @ cellar has deadbolt installed, requiring door to be unlocked & handled turned. door will not open w/ use of push bar alone. rem: remo

    Aug 8, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. noted: @ the time of my in spection, large amounts of debris has been stored @ rear yard. no work was taking place @ this time in this area. remedy:maintain adequate h

    Jun 17, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant. noted: the metal stairs leading from the cellar to rear yard have partially collapsed @ time of inspection. remedy: make repairs,replace maintain bldg.

    May 27, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o a permit. observed at 10:45am in apt #11 1 new outlet & face date. also in the basement demo of electrical switches,outlets,fixtures,boxes & wires (bx cables) remedy: obtain permit.

    Mar 31, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction document &/or amendment.noted: work in progress at apt #2-6 under appl #121616750 including installing 2x4 wood studding for interior partition walls where wall

    Oct 22, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defects noted: at time of inspection stairs leading to cellar are obstructed by tools & a bicycle & other household items. hallway & door leading to rear exit is

    Oct 7, 2013 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit:note:at time of inspection at cellar level new water, waste pipes have been installed throughout cellar.no permit on file for this work.approx 25%, no sheetrock on walls & ceiling at this

    May 31, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans @job site at time of inspection.note:at time of inspection permit #120164464 is active.1 worker on site working.no approved plan was provided at time of inspect.*stop

    May 31, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. as per co#102240102 at 6th flr level.there are 12 apt. at time of inspection there were 14 apt class a. new j

    Jul 16, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.work noted at cellar level repalce 90% of concrete floor. as per job#120164464 states concrete work not authorized.remedy:stop all work make safe obtain permit.

    Jul 16, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations. defect: construction work at basement (west) trenching, concrete flr removed - compromising secondary means of egress from basement

    Mar 21, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 27-751. minimum dimensions of habitable rooms. noted: at apt 611 (originally a studio apt), the installation of a full height partitionw/a central opening of approx 42 sq ft, and dividing the space into 2

    Dec 9, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. mdl 214.1a. size of rooms. noted: at apt 611, found a full heightpartition installed, creating 2 rooms, 1 room being approx. 90 sq ft and the 2nd room being approx 104 sq ft. mdl 214.1a. requires that

    Dec 9, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments for this pro cert job, dwg 1.8.10. noted: 1) at apt 611,plan proposes an open area (studio apt) running 16'-10 1/2" from north

    Dec 9, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Fence exceeds permitted height.defects noted:@ time of inspection 2 wooden decks erected @ rooftop have fences around perimeter of deck exceeding 6' in height.remedy:conform fence to code.

    Oct 22, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit.work noted:@ time of inspection 2 penthouses have been built w/ 2 fenced in wooden decks built 2x6 framing & wood decking(combustible).job application#102240102 approved but never permitted.obta

    Oct 22, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.defects noted:@ time of inspection there is flower pots on fire escape blocking platforms.there is excessive debris & housekeeping items obstructing walkway/hallw

    Oct 22, 2010 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.defects noted:@ time of inspection there is missing illuminated exit signs in bsmnt yard drain in rear of bldg is blocked up w/ leaves & dirt causing a standi

    Oct 22, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w.o permit. work noted: the installation of an air conditioning unit on the interior of the restaurant. noted location: 1st floor. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Jun 9, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    05b10.71m07.70z09.40p16.05b10 car door operation insufficient doesn't fully open & operate arm is banging repaior 71m07 provide pit lighting70z09 remove water & debris from pit 40p16 provide access to m.r

    Oct 24, 2008 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defects noted connection of leader not sealed gutter leader not pitched properly for water flow noted location exposure 3 remedy: repairs defects maintain building

    Mar 4, 2008 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/out a permit. work noted: erection of full height partitions. installation of kitchen sink with faucet & associated pluming. installation of 3 piece bathroom(bath tub,sink w/faucet & water closet and

    Jan 23, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior.noted:at exposure #3 low set back roof adjacent to commercial space laundry side door(low root scutter opening does not properly connect to down spout leader.(not present/missi

    Jan 14, 2008 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sec.27-1055. no protection of ropes around sharp bends. ropes shall not be made past to sharp objects. ropes sharp to scupper.

    Oct 10, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    56q03,41d06,55o02,60t07,38o02,84l10,28b01,10m07,66z07,37o02. 56-q hoists ropes (fron fl of machine) 41-d secure 1" tubing (top of control 1"connector missing) 60-t label emergency # elev co # on main line. 84-l

    Oct 5, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defects noted: 1. missing scupper box and leader from roof drain 2. missing bricks and eroded mortar joints. noted location: exposure #3. remedy: repair/replace - maintain bldg.

    Aug 13, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit at basement level partitions have been erected w/doorway creating enclosed space new electrical also installed trap for sink.this work was done in 2 areas adjacent to each other in meter

    Dec 26, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg- hazardous defects noted: missing scupper boxfrom leader at roof level (2nd level) rear nw location, missing roof approx (6'x 12') at rear nw location, missing protection from edge of

    Oct 25, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:the construction of a plywood structure approx.10'w x 14'd x 8'h.noted location:rear yard of bldg.remedy:obtainpermit.

    Oct 25, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit:expired permit permit#102240102 expired 06/23/06. remedy:stop all work except to make safe,renew permit.

    Jul 17, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defects noted:dislocated leader(approx 20'l) from scupper box at roof level,disconnected leader from yard drain,non-installation of door at cellar level rotted wooden protection

    Jul 13, 2006 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit work noted:the erection of a plywood structure approx 12'w x 20'd x 9'h. noted location:rear yard north side remedy:obtainpermit

    Jul 13, 2006 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed overloaded noted:the construction of temporary shed madeof plywood approx 11'w x 6'd x 8'h shed is staged on top of sidewalk shed at the se corner of shed approx 251'l x 12'd x 12'h

    Jun 29, 2006 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building-hazardous.defect noted:defective,broken,missing & pieces of defective metal ceiling hanging creating a hazardous condition.also ceiling is sagging and exposing wooden members.remedy

    Feb 7, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior wall (hazardous) noted-stone lintel above most window opening are chipped + spalling.(2) some stone exterior window sills are chipped, cracked + spalling (3) mortar is missing at to

    Nov 16, 2001 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57z9-30q3-31q3-30i11-40m7 40 up switch

    Jun 27, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x11-restore to proper working order call for reinspection 2123128738

    Jun 15, 2001 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 46

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 11, 2021 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 13

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 36

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 28, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 1, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 7, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 7, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 7, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 7, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 7, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 7, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 7, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 7, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 22, 2019 · Apt 41

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 20, 2019 · Apt 51

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 20, 2019 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2018 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 30, 2018 · Apt 51

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D6)
Year built
1900
Floors
6.5
Residential units
41
Building area
73,764 ft²
Lot area
15,776 ft²
Zoning
C1-8A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1216 / 27
Assessed value
$6,527,250
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #104258, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.

Questions about 101 West 85 Street

Who owns 101 West 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 85th Columbus Corp.

Does 101 West 85 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.

Is 101 West 85 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 34% of its 41 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 101 West 85 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 101 West 85 Street?

It has 41 residential units and 45 units in total.

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