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85 Vermilyea Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10034BBL 1-02225-0016Map

Owner of record: Emerald 85-87 Vermilyea LLC

85 Vermilyea Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Manhattan, 10034. It has 58 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Emerald 85-87 Vermilyea LLC. HPD has recorded 272 housing violations here, most recently on September 11, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 56 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
272
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
364

What to know

Concern
18 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 11, 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
56
About 97% of the building's 58 apartments
Down from 57 in 2018

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 · 272

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 1o square feet at the west wall and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration dwarf partition wall erected subdividing the room and reducing natural light and ventilation in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 1o square feet at the east wall and the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall and the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the west wall and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building vestibule , 1st story

    Aug 17, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at bsmt-apt b2, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 14, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 45, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 45

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator uncapped steam pipe at vestibule , 1st story

    Jul 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies and treads at all stories at building front at fire escape

    Jul 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''87''

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 31

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at closet door at east in the foyer located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at closet door at east in the foyer located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 33

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 33

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 33

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''87''

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at north in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''87''

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and west walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''87''

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''87''

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''87''

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Apr 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in a residential district. noted: basement at north east side of bldg now being used as beauty salon dba "norma salon" in a r7-2 distict when such is not permitted. remedy: discontinue illegal use!

    May 2, 1997 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 1ITS87

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 1ITS87

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 1IM87V

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 1IMUNI

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 33

    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
1924
Floors
5
Residential units
58
Building area
36,440 ft²
Lot area
10,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2225 / 16
Assessed value
$1,562,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #119111, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.

Questions about 85 Vermilyea Avenue

Who owns 85 Vermilyea Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Emerald 85-87 Vermilyea LLC.

Does 85 Vermilyea Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 272 housing violations at this property.

Is 85 Vermilyea Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 56 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 58 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 85 Vermilyea Avenue built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 85 Vermilyea Avenue?

It has 58 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.