524 East 85 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01581-0142Map
Owner of record: George Robert Revocable Trust
524 East 85 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is George Robert Revocable Trust. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on October 25, 2023. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 36
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition class a apartment created at cellar that increases occupancy from 10 to 11, contrary to co
Oct 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections shower stall, wash basin and residential sink at cellar
Oct 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye door stopper at building entrance
Oct 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye door stopper at vestibule door to public hall, 1st sty.
Oct 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2021 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tile walls at north and west in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2021 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2021 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ....... in the entrance located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 24, 2018 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 24, 2018 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 11, 2016
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
Jan 11, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglazed surfaces at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2014 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2014 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling thru out 3 sty southwest apt 3w , section '' ''
Jun 21, 1993 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall behind watercloset bathroom 3 sty southwest apt 3w , section '' ''
Jun 21, 1993 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also missing 3 sty southwest apt 3w , section '' ''
Jun 21, 1993 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard installed 3 sty west apt 3w. , section '' ''
Apr 28, 1993 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall south room 3 sty west apt 3w. , section '' ''
Apr 28, 1993 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall kitchen 3 sty west apt 3w. , section '' ''
Apr 28, 1993 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink 3 sty west apt 3w. , section '' ''
Apr 28, 1993 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling north room and bathroom 3 sty west apt 3w. , section '' ''
Apr 28, 1993 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 3 sty apt 3w. , section '' ''
Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 3 sty apt 3w. , section '' ''
Feb 5, 1990 · Apt 3W
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.
Aug 9, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof at rear.
Dec 22, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar boiler room and front.
Dec 22, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of ladders etc all stys public hall.
Dec 22, 1983
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
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 - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Oct 24, 1995
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
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- 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Oct 24, 1978
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or department of building records. illegal class "a" apartment created at cellar. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o.
Oct 25, 2023
Resolve - Class - 3
15,34a,34b
Oct 13, 2009
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 15, 2020 · Apt 3W
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 22, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 20, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 23, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 23, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 23, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 23, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 23, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 23, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 3W
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 13, 2016 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 24, 2016 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3W
Close - General
Janitor/super
Oct 31, 2015 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 3W
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 3W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 25, 2014 · Apt 3W
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 25, 2014 · Apt 3W
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 3W
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 3W
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3W
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 3W
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 8,145 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,554 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1581 / 142
- Assessed value
- $2,859,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117009, last renewed Aug 13, 2025.
Questions about 524 East 85 Street
Who owns 524 East 85 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is George Robert Revocable Trust.
Does 524 East 85 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 524 East 85 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 524 East 85 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 524 East 85 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.