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316 West 85 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01246-0040Map

Owner of record: Saylor Bruce

316 West 85 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1892 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Saylor Bruce. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 18 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 26

  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 16, 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet north room east wall 2 sty north apt 2f. located at apt 2f

    Apr 16, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty north apt 2f ms weed. located at apt 2f

    Apr 16, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective or replace mortise lock entrance door 2 sty north apt 2f. located at apt 2f

    Apr 16, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective broken mailboxes 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 16, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire vestibule near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 16, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty north apt 2f weed. , section '' ''

    Apr 10, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective electrical wall outlet east wall 3 sty north apt 2f north room. , section '' ''

    Apr 10, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty north apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Apr 10, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 night inspection.

    Dec 12, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 fixture present lights not on 100 watts.

    Dec 8, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 13, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 night inspection fixtures present lights not on.

    Aug 16, 1982

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 30, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 16, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Install sidewalk shed approximately 25 linear feet at exposure #1 along west 85 street to safeguard public and property

    Jan 13, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection noted:at exposure#(1) missing and or loose clay roofing tiles at 2nd and 4 floors. note no overhead protection in place to protect pu

    Jan 7, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.noted:at front of premises at 2nd & 3rd floor windows the overhang with terracotta shingles has some shingle disloged onto pavement.several missing shingles o

    Nov 18, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 4, 2011 · Apt 3RD

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 1R

    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
1892
Floors
3
Residential units
7
Building area
3,206 ft²
Lot area
1,703 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1246 / 40
Assessed value
$942,750
Landmark / historic district
INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK

HPD registration #128679, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.

Questions about 316 West 85 Street

Who owns 316 West 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Saylor Bruce.

Does 316 West 85 Street have violations?

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

Is 316 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 316 West 85 Street built?

City records list 1892 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 316 West 85 Street?

It has 7 residential units.

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