85 Pitt Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

The six-story, 21-unit tenement building at 85 Pitt Street in the Lower East Side, built in 1920 and currently owned by Adam Daniels, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years, with particularly concerning patterns emerging in late 2024 and early 2025. The property has multiple open complaints as of December 2024 related to plumbing issues (including radiators and toilets), mold problems, and sanitary conditions. Housing Maintenance Code Violations from December 2024 indicate significant concerns in Apartment 7, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, mold issues, water leaks, and problems with fire escape access.

The building has also faced challenges with basic services, evidenced by multiple heat and hot water complaints in late 2024, as well as ongoing concerns about its fire escape system, which was previously cited for defective steps and operational issues. Recent inspections (2025) have shown mixed results, with some rodent inspections failing for unspecified reasons, though there have been periods of compliance demonstrated in earlier inspections. The building's history includes a series of violations related to construction work without proper permits in 2019, resulting in multiple Environmental Control Board penalties totaling over $12,500.

While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases through 2024, the ongoing maintenance issues suggest challenges in building upkeep. Current Department of Buildings violations from 2022-2023 remain active, including failure to file required external low-pressure inspections. The pattern of complaints and violations indicates ongoing maintenance and safety compliance challenges, particularly regarding water systems, sanitation, and building safety systems.