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
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 · 99
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice yard, section ''bldg front''
Oct 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Aug 26, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 23, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Jun 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.