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
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 · 47
- 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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - 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 1, 2021
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, 2019
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 9, 2018
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.
Nov 6, 2017
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 - 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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening locked gate at the west obstructing egress to the fire passage way yard
Oct 30, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Apr 27, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation handrails at bldg front.
Aug 25, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice at roof bldg front.
Aug 25, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at 1 sty public hall.
Aug 25, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - 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 near mailboxes at 1 sty public hall.
Aug 25, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of shed constructed air shaft east obstructing light roof.
Sep 30, 1992
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective outer handle bulkhead door roof.
Sep 30, 1992
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide exterior handle to bulkhead door to roof.
Sep 30, 1992
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.