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509 East 85 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01582-0104Map

Owner of record: 509 East 85 LLC

509 East 85 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 509 East 85 LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on November 2, 2022. 38 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
51

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 2, 2022

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
6
About 40% of the building's 15 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 · 47

  • 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
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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
  • 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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective door frame at the door to the rear yard in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing exterrior door handdle at the door to the rear yard in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

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

    Oct 30, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening locked gate at the west obstructing egress to the fire passage way yard

    Oct 30, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective north metal door frame in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approx. 1 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd story balcony,front south at fire escape

    Aug 9, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2011 · Apt 2FW

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 27, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 27, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Apr 27, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk., 1st story

    Apr 27, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 27, 2011 · Apt 2FW

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window in the 41st room from north located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2011 · Apt 2FW

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation handrails at bldg front.

    Aug 25, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes at bldg front all floors.

    Aug 25, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice at roof bldg front.

    Aug 25, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 25, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioners from 4 & 5 sty balconies bldg front.

    Aug 25, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 near mailboxes at 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 25, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 25, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty front east apt 1fe gertrude mcdermott. , section '' ''

    Jan 22, 1996 · Apt 1FE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom & ktichen 1 sty east apt 1e located at apt 1e

    Dec 23, 1994 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable night thermostat set at 35 degrees boiler room cellar

    Dec 23, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 2 sty north apt 2r bathroom. , section '' ''

    Oct 1, 1992 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bathroom ceiling 1 sty east apt 1e. , section '' ''

    Oct 1, 1992 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of shed constructed air shaft east obstructing light roof.

    Sep 30, 1992

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of boards that cover air shaft at east wall center roof.

    Sep 30, 1992

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.

    Sep 30, 1992

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective outer handle bulkhead door roof.

    Sep 30, 1992

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide exterior handle to bulkhead door to roof.

    Sep 30, 1992

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock installed front door 5 sty west apt 5fw. , section '' ''

    Oct 19, 1990 · Apt 5FW

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty west apt 5fw. , section '' ''

    Oct 19, 1990 · Apt 5FW

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty west apt 5fw lombardo. , section '' ''

    Oct 19, 1990 · Apt 5FW

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 21, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect window sills & ornaments facade is cracked spalling between 1 & 2 2 &3 3 & 4floor remedy provide protection remove & restore defective facade

    Apr 19, 1989

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted furring stripps at 2 sty south west wall new sheetrock lam nation removal of plumbing & kitchen appliances new entrance doors to building obtain a permit if feasible or restore

    Mar 21, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 13, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 13, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 13, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 2FW

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 5FW

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 12, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 12, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 12, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 12, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 4FE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 9, 2010 · Apt 2FW

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 2FW

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
15
Building area
8,180 ft²
Lot area
2,661 ft²
Zoning
R10
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1582 / 104
Assessed value
$882,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102831, last renewed Oct 7, 2025.

Questions about 509 East 85 Street

Who owns 509 East 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 509 East 85 LLC.

Does 509 East 85 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 509 East 85 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 509 East 85 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 509 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.