342 East 85 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01547-0035Map
Owner of record: 342 East 85th Street LLC
342 East 85 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 16 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 342 East 85th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on June 16, 2026. 11 of the 39 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 51
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 39
- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet covers at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 2, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 2, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 2, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 26, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 26, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and south wall at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 26, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 26, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent matrial at ceiling, north and south wall at public hall, 4th story
Apr 26, 2026
Open — Nov certified late
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- BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wire at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 26, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 2nd story balcony at building front at fire escape
Apr 26, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wire at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 26, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, north and south wall at public hall, 4th story
Apr 26, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Sep 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door.
Feb 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door
Feb 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 6th story
Nov 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide metal screen below skylight at bulkhead , 6th story
Nov 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective leaking air valve at radiator at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 6th story
Nov 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Nov 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 7, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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, 1st story
Jun 14, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceramic floor tiles at public hall , 1st story
Jun 14, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of window nailed shut leading to fire escape in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear yard.
Jul 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wire at ceiling at entrance door to building , 1st story
Jul 16, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure the 12th tread up from building front balcony , 2nd story
Jun 17, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at second and third stories at public hall
Apr 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all storys at public hall
Apr 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at the building front at fire escape
Apr 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
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, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
36)found weil mclain boiler model-880 1,082,000 btu's unregistered and operating. register boiler and correct any violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.
Sep 29, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,50,50a,50b,50c. 50-incorrect boiler flue pipe installed on weil mclain boiler/power flame gas burner-must be 24 guage or less; 50a-incorrect outside chimney-must be l vent to roof; 50b-incorrect pvc ventin
Nov 17, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedapproved amendments.noted job#122137464 to work on 3rd & 4th fl has been permitted & work completed.however the fl layout @ 4th fl does not
Jul 16, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o permit.observed @ 3:00pm branch circut wiring installed in apt 7,15 & hallways all fls outlets switches & fixtures panels.no application on file for electrical work.rem:obtain permit.
Jul 16, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Unsafe unsuitable unapproved electrical equipment devices apparatus applicances materials or wiring in use.expose wiring in ceiling entranceover doorway.rem:comply w/ ec code.
Jul 16, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28.118.3.1-28.118.3.2.1 noted alt1 job#122137464 to convert 2 1/2 apartments on 3rd & 4th fls into class a apartments.@ time of inspection apt7 is occupie
Jul 16, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equaipment devices apparatus applicances materials or wiring in use.outdoor fixtures in rear & side of bldg not installed in an approved manner.rem:comply w/ ec code.
Jul 16, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted @ exp1 & 3 fire escape is obstructed w/ household materials & window ac unit,@ exp2 & w/in the bldg,public exit passageway is obstructed w/ construction m
Jul 16, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted @ front,2nd,3rd,& 4th fl level,vent opening are approx 1ft away from windows.rem maintain bldg
Jul 16, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans: work appl. # 104333721 non conforming work noted at apt. #7 3rd flr & # 10 4th fl structural flr joist replaced w/ 2 x 12" & load bearing partition wall added changing h
May 3, 2006
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied a valid c of o at 2nd floor from three apts to two apts.
Feb 22, 1990 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Alrtered building occupied without a c of o as duplex apt 3rd and 4th floor. remedy: discontinue unlawful use or obtain a valid c of o
Feb 22, 1990 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 9
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 4THAND
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 2, 2024 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 31, 2024 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 125THF
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2016 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2016 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 11
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 10, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 10, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 10, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 10, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 10, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 11
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 22, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 11,236 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,554 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1547 / 35
- Assessed value
- $1,701,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #100359, last renewed Jun 24, 2026.
Questions about 342 East 85 Street
Who owns 342 East 85 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 342 East 85th Street LLC.
Does 342 East 85 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 342 East 85 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 342 East 85 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 342 East 85 Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.