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155 East 85 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01514-0025Map

Owner of record: 1271 Lexington Avenue

155 East 85 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 15 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1271 Lexington Avenue. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 33 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
48

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
3
About 20% of the building's 15 apartments
Up from 2 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 · 33

  • 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

    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 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
  • 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 15, 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.

    Feb 15, 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

    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.

    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 9, 2018

    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 25, 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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at the fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 24, 2015 · Apt 23

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden counter top in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story

    Mar 11, 2012 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story

    Mar 11, 2012 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at celing in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story

    Mar 11, 2012 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story

    Mar 11, 2012 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story

    Mar 11, 2012 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story

    Mar 11, 2012 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 15, 2012 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 15, 2012 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetration over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 15, 2012 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 15, 2012 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 15, 2012 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 15, 2012 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper window sash counter balance in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 15, 2012 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2010 · Apt 23

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story

    Sep 1, 2010 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2010 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2010 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate air conditioner installed at fire escape window impeading secondary means of egress in the 1st room from north located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2010 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2004 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    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 · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. at cellar level cement fl cracked & lifting in several areas slab is skim coat & not due to structural instabilityremedy: repair skim coat cellar fl.

    Jan 25, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit noted demoliition of partition walls at 4th apartments 42 & 43 premises is partially vacant with fow tenents remedy:stop all work obtain the necessary permits inform the dept of building t

    Aug 24, 2004 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 43

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 43

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 21

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 21

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 9, 2012 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 9, 2012 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 27, 2011 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 27, 2011 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 27, 2011 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Aug 25, 2010 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 25, 2010 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 25, 2010 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 25, 2010 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 25, 2010 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 25, 2010 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Mar 24, 2008 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Mar 11, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 41

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 31, 2005 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 32

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 32

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 24, 2004 · Apt 32

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 24, 2004 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 24, 2004 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Aug 24, 2004 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 24, 2004 · Apt 32

    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 (C4)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
15
Building area
8,280 ft²
Lot area
2,656 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1514 / 25
Assessed value
$1,211,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #113710, last renewed Jan 22, 2026.

Questions about 155 East 85 Street

Who owns 155 East 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1271 Lexington Avenue.

Does 155 East 85 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 155 East 85 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 155 East 85 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 155 East 85 Street?

It has 15 residential units.

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