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340 West 85 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01246-0049Map

Owner of record: Brandon Housing Development Fund Company , INC.

340 West 85 Street is a hotel built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10024. The owner of record is Brandon Housing Development Fund Company , INC.. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 1 of the 44 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
51
ECB violations
23
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2024

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 · 44

  • 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

    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.

    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 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose door knobs in the entrance located at apt 613, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 613

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east at north located at b-room 802, 8th story, 6th b-room from west at north

    Oct 5, 2000 · Apt 802

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over in the 1st room from east at north located at b-room 802, 8th story, 6th b-room from west at north

    Oct 5, 2000 · Apt 802

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet community bathroom 8 sty public hall north section.

    Oct 3, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets community bathroom showerhead 8 sty public hall north section.

    Oct 3, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 6 sty east room 612 zamora

    Jan 5, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Replace with new the missing control valve knob radiator 6 sty east room 612.

    Jan 5, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet community bathroom 6 sty west room 612 bathroom.

    Jan 5, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection faucet washbasin thru out 6 sty west communtiy bathroom.

    Jan 5, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire 4 5 6 and 8 sty public hall thru out.

    Jan 5, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness ceiling 7 sty shower compartment west community bathroom.

    Jan 5, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing panel of ceiling 7 sty shower compartment west community bathroom.

    Jan 5, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 5, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 4 sty north community bathroom.

    Dec 13, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub at north community bathroom 3 sty.

    Dec 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating ceiling 8 sty public hall.

    Dec 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling 8 sty public hall.

    Dec 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 8 sty public hall.

    Dec 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating ceiling community bathroom all stys at north & south.

    Dec 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile wall at shower stall south community bathroom at 8 sty .

    Dec 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub at south bathroom 7 sty community bathroom.

    Dec 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing knobs at bathtub south community bathroom 6 sty.

    Dec 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile east wall north community bathroom 6 sty.

    Dec 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective south wall at south community bathroom 5 sty.

    Dec 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub at north community bathroom 4 sty.

    Dec 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective west wall at bathtub south community bathroom 4 sty.

    Dec 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet at 7th sty northwest public bathroom.

    Dec 17, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front room 7 sty south apt 724. , section '' ''

    May 11, 1987 · Apt 724

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Feb 26, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. properly secure metal handrail stairs main roof and upper at north.

    Feb 26, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leaks walls and ceiling 7th sty north east apt community bathroom.

    Feb 26, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electric ceiling fixture 3rd sty north east community bathroom.

    Feb 26, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling 3rd sty north east community bathroom.

    Feb 26, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage boiler room at cellar.

    Feb 26, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide wire screen over skylight roof at southeast.

    Feb 26, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling at north and southeast community bathroom 3 to 8 stys.

    Feb 26, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit fire door 3rd sty south fire stair extension roof.

    Feb 26, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls and ceiling 8th sty southeast laundry room.

    Feb 26, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code replace the broken or defective washbasin 3rd sty southeast community bathroom.

    Feb 26, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 3rd sty northeast community bathroom.

    Feb 26, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 51

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9a no report filed

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 13, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 13, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 9, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017

    May 31, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 31, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 13, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 1, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 1, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Jul 13, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 31, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 31, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 27, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 22, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Emergency power none

    Ll2604e-emergency power none

    Mar 31, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency power none

    Ll2604e-emergency power none

    Mar 31, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 21, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 21, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 19, 2006

    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

    Nov 6, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p15626

    Oct 10, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1s2953

    Sep 29, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p15626

    Sep 29, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    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
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional

    Oct 6, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 23

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with code requirement for 3307.4.7 work or storage zones. observed street storage area related to the construction adjacent to a sidewalk shed, and such area is not protected with a fence in a

    Jun 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed active construction site. upon reviewing supported scaffold drawings for scaffold at exp. 3 notice it does not conform. as per details on page eq-006.01 shows require double wra

    May 19, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order. note; respondent failed to comply with previous violation #35670925m dated 05/11/23 which requires adequate safety measures. however, as of today 07/13/23 no safe

    Jul 13, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply with commissioner's order.note:at the time of inspection observed respondent failed to comply with previous violation#35670788p dated 03/27/2023 which requires respondent to prov

    Jun 23, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order. note:as previous vio#35670788p issued on 3-27-23 and as of today time of inspection 5-11-23 observed still no any safety measures in place along the exterior facad

    May 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take and provide safety measures,sidewalk shed,netting,etc.where required to protect and secure public safety from documented unsafe facade.the technical report tr6 received from pe/ra on 3/9/2023 fi

    Mar 27, 2023 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o a permit. i observed on floors 7,6,5 and 4 electric fans mounted to the soffit. the electric fans has an attchment powerplug that is intended to be plugged into a receptacle outlet,the attac

    Mar 27, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Temporary wiring not installed as per section 590 in the national electrical code. i observed in the basement temporar romex cable supplyingtemporary lights. the lights did not have cages protecitn them from da

    Mar 27, 2019 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to properly ground electrical systems. i observed at the watermain pipe, the gorunding electrode conductor water pipe clamp, extremely deteroriaed to the point of disrepair. the clamp is not giving suf

    Mar 27, 2019 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Flexible cord being used as a permanent wiring method. i observed on mq 7t,6th,5th,and 4th floor an electric fan mounted on teh soffit, withits flexible power cord cut and hardwired to a junction box. flexible

    Mar 27, 2019 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Fgc411.1/residential gas flex used on commercial equipment.observed on 9/19/18 at above address residential gas flex used on commercial laundry equipment.location of the residential gas flex is in the basement

    Sep 19, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an architect engineer report certifying exit directional signs are connected to emergency power source storage battery equipment rem: file architect/engineer report

    Jan 27, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules & regulations

    Mar 13, 2009

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    40q06,39d09. (40) provide safe egress install railing around platform outside motor room on roof. (39) remove old d.c. service wiring from motor room.

    Feb 20, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit/expired permit:work noted at roof top facade restoration permit # 103399190 expired 5/1/03 remedy : renew permit # 103399190

    Jun 17, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x, repair elevator to file for dismantial.

    Dec 7, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    37i,37i,30#,31m,35z,50y,52a,57o, 37-cease use properly secure and broken coil bracket secure all electric cause coil is cherry red hot may cause fire for reinspection call 312-8732 39-electric cover missing mo

    Dec 9, 1997 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    58d58k73u33d2714m 58-celaase use car rails brackets unsecured call for reinspection 312-8732 33-expost wire from controller.

    Sep 29, 1997 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    22d31m35o37l50o50y52a57o cover electric box missing form fan (37) controller coil plate broken replace back to controller brake has paper incoil remove.

    Sep 27, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57o,52j,10i,46h,34h,31q,37i,33h, 52-adjust brakes 10-cover exposed switches 46-worn hoist cable 34-replace worn traveler 31-provide covers for elect boxes 37-repair controller resistal rack 33-worn traction she

    Aug 29, 1997 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57o,52j,10i,46h,34h,31q, 52-adj. brake have shoes make full contact 10-cover expressed switches 46-worn hoist cables 34-replace worn travel cable 31-provide covers for all electrical boxes.

    Jul 21, 1997 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57o,31q,46h, 31-provide covers for all electrical boxes includung interlocks 46-replace hoist cables-cables are worn & rusty.

    Jul 21, 1997 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    18m. 18) basement door cease use elevator till conditions are remediedfor reinspection call this department. at 312-8730.

    Oct 12, 1993 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 25, 2025 · Apt PENTHO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2018 · Apt 422

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2018 · Apt 422

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 22, 2016 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 613

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 613

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 613

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 613

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 613

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 613

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 613

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 613

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 22, 2004 · Apt 721

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 21, 2004 · Apt 721

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 21, 2004 · Apt 721

    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 (HH)
Year built
1927
Floors
9
Residential units
—
Building area
51,520 ft²
Lot area
7,663 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1246 / 49
Assessed value
$3,333,600
Landmark / historic district
Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I

HPD registration #106724, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.

Questions about 340 West 85 Street

Who owns 340 West 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brandon Housing Development Fund Company , INC..

Does 340 West 85 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 340 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 340 West 85 Street built?

City records list 1927 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.