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205 West 85 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01233-0027Map

Owner of record: Amda, INC

205 West 85 Street is a hotel built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10024. The owner of record is Amda, INC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on August 14, 2026. 16 of the 22 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 70 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Aug 14, 2026

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
70

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 · 22

  • 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

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

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

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
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  • 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

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

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

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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 17, 2025

    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 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
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required

    Jan 14, 2006

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at east wall at public hall, section ''bldg 205'', at north

    Feb 10, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 11, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 11, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Hb smith hw boiler has defective hw thermometer on hw tank#3+carlin oil burner does not modulate automatically low>high fire;correct violation+submit certificate of correction

    Aug 11, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exp #01 premises 05 stories, failure to maintain premises free of excessive accumilation of combustible waste and debris

    Jun 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1004.1.2 failure to comply w/maximum floor area requirements per occupant load. noted: building illegally being occupied in rooms #51144114;3115;2115 as dormitory w/up to 4 occupants on 2 bunk beds in each

    Aug 13, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob's. noted: no c of c filed for viol #34947892h 041212cmtfvp04 (appl #101778596 approved no permit issued 121084664 disapproved on 7-3-

    Aug 9, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 714.2 failure to provide protection of structural members. noted:at cellar level lounge area. steel girders & columns exposed - w/o fire resistance rating. remedy: provide fire resistance protecting.

    Aug 9, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: use of prohibited door &/or door hardware. per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j) noted: (1) on 1st fl 1 of 2 exit doors leading into staircase not self closing 2 at

    Aug 9, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #110365 noted: building occupied as dormitory for amda (american musical & dramatic) as usegroup 3. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o if

    Aug 9, 2012 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #44625 illegal occupancy.noted:1.combine bldg 205 w 85 st w/207 w 85 st. 2.convert 2 apts in cellar to lounge & community kitchen. rem:discontinue illegal occupancy

    Apr 12, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.noted:demolish & install full height partitions at cellar level.2.install awning @ front (landmark bldg) work 90% complete.3.create opening between 205/207 w 85 st. to connect bldgs on 1 fl (app

    Apr 12, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    508.3.3.4 failure to provide fire separation between 2 individual occupancies noted:create opening between 205/207 w 85 st in bearing wall.install door which is shut open and it is not self-closing.rem:comply w

    Apr 12, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc1008.1.8,27-371(j) having doors leading on to fire escape w/illegal hardware 2 thru 5 floors (rear).rem:provide legal

    Apr 12, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without apermit. work noted: renovation throughout all floors. demolition of walls, new sheet rock walls & ceiling. remedy: stop all work. obtain permits 7 approval or restore to prior legal condition.

    Jun 16, 1994

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 406

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2111

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 1103

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 14, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 16, 2015 · Apt ENTM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2011 · Apt 1101

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 4110

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 3305

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 3305

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 3305

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 3305

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 7, 2003 · Apt 1106

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 7, 2003 · Apt 1106

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Hotel (HR)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
—
Building area
15,035 ft²
Lot area
4,087 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1233 / 27
Assessed value
$1,996,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #113542, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.

Questions about 205 West 85 Street

Who owns 205 West 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Amda, INC.

Does 205 West 85 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 205 West 85 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 70 rent-stabilized units here in 2024. To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 205 West 85 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

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