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221 East 85 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01531-0012Map

Owner of record: East 85th Street Ass

221 East 85 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 28 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is East 85th Street Ass. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
58

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 7% of the building's 28 apartments

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 · 24

  • 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
  • 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 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 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor. in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2017 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2017 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2017 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2017 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2017 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglazed bathtub surface in the bathroom located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2017 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the range in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 30, 2015 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2015 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Dec 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Oct 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas at range in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 28, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 28

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 2, 2015 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system at basement

    Feb 21, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

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

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    Feb 21, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Bc3314.4.8 inadequate debris netting contrary to bc3314.8.2 observed on exposure 2 at 3rd and 4th floor contrary to building code creating hazards for pedestrians . stop all work and use of supported scafold on

    Jun 20, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8c report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #805735. agg1: prior nov 37026068m under 28-302

    Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #905735. remedy: submit acceptable requ

    Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior facade and appurtenances.notes;verticle crack at brick/masonry parapet wall at exp#1(south elevation)displaced brick/masonry at exp#1(south elevation).rem:maintain exterior facade t

    Sep 11, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8c report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#805735.agg1:prior nov 37022281n under 28-302.5

    Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed sidewalk shed at exposure 1. the mudsills for the shed were not secured with nails and some were rotten and displaced creating a hazardous of falling and collapses, also it was voids between baseplate

    Jul 8, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8c report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#805735.rem:file acceptable report.

    Oct 8, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain builidng exterior facades/walls and appurtenances.exp1 (south) broken/spalled decorative stone heads at 6th story. rmdy: maintain building exterior facades/walls,make repairs,as per 1

    Mar 11, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide adequate safety measures, such as shed, netting etc where required to protect and secure public safety from doucmented unsafe facade as per 1rcny 103-04. note: t time of inspection observed

    Mar 11, 2019 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Stop work:work w/out permit:work noted @ 10:20 a.m. in cellar gas lines being can on gas pipe (new) for gas meter for apts no app or permit for this type of gas work w/the dob.photo's taken.rem:obtain permit or

    Oct 20, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.i observed @ 12:50pmgas entering bldg has been locked by con edison due to bldg gas leak.photo taken of utility locked service valve.rem repair &/or replace

    Aug 31, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 12

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 25, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 23, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 30

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 12, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 10, 2015 · Apt 18

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 28, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 30

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 23, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 16, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 30

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 31, 2015 · Apt 28

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 28

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 12

    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 (C1)
Year built
1901
Floors
7
Residential units
28
Building area
14,304 ft²
Lot area
2,486 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1531 / 12
Assessed value
$2,138,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #103536, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.

Questions about 221 East 85 Street

Who owns 221 East 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is East 85th Street Ass.

Does 221 East 85 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 221 East 85 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 7% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 221 East 85 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221 East 85 Street?

It has 28 residential units.

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