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535 East 87 Street

Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01584-0018Map

Owner of record: Wakefield Towers, INC.

535 East 87 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Wakefield Towers, INC.. HPD has recorded 99 housing violations here, most recently on October 19, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
99
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
271

What to know

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 19, 2026

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
1
About 7% 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 · 99

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice yard, section ''bldg front''

    Oct 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building front yard yard

    Oct 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles by stairs at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood riser 13th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Oct 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles by stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department chain and padlock missing at cellar

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal tread, the third from bottom up at building front exterior staircase leading to the 1st story at basement at front areaway

    Oct 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Oct 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing sprinkler cover at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the 2nd room from north, the kitchenette , the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tread, the 3rd metal tread from bottom up at stairs leading to basement at building front

    Sep 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room

    Aug 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber nosing at 17th tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    Aug 23, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber nosing at 16th tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Aug 23, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at throughout at basement

    Aug 23, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 23, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spinkler cover in the 1st room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash balance in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Jun 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Jun 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at east wall in the foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 30, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    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 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Dismantled supported scaffold w/o a scaffold certificate or completion.noted:the following workers has not have a 32hr scaffold certificate three workers only had a 10hr osita card.1.anoop singh 2.kuljit singh

    Dec 5, 2014 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrain protection does not meet code specification.noted:shed panels are missing on exp #2,#4 leaving areas exp to falling debris while ongoing work being done on supported scaffold.rem:comply to code speci

    Oct 31, 2014 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3307.6.2,areas to be protected sidewalk shed shall extend 5ft past theholding when the bldg is less than 100 ft in height.noted:bldg is @ a height of 50ft & sidewalk shed is missing 5ft extensions on either sid

    Oct 31, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Pswo(supported scaffold)issued pursuant to 28-207.2 posted use or supported scaffold w/o a scaffold user cert.noted:@ time of insp worker onsupported scaffold on exp#1,did not have a the user cert nor had he ha

    Oct 31, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit illegal work noted:@ 1st flr east studio apt front removal of all walls & ceiling also note @ 4th flr west apt partitions erected to create new rooms & closets to change layout also @ 5th flr

    Sep 22, 2006 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    49.49-boiler installed without work permit (27-147 bq9 new hb smmith cast iron boiler just installed

    Apr 11, 2000 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
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  • General

    Janitor/super

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • General

    Signage missing

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    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
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
15
Building area
8,745 ft²
Lot area
2,517 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1584 / 18
Assessed value
$1,009,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #134914, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.

Questions about 535 East 87 Street

Who owns 535 East 87 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wakefield Towers, INC..

Does 535 East 87 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 99 housing violations at this property.

Is 535 East 87 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 7% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 535 East 87 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 535 East 87 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.