46 West 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

46 West 85th Street is a 5-story, 15-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side. Built in 1887 and currently owned by Alan Roitman, the building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three documented outages affecting the entire building in early 2023 alone (January and March), despite the HPD confirming restoration in response to complaints. These were preceded by similar complaints in 2019, suggesting an ongoing maintenance pattern.

The building has also faced notable elevator safety concerns, with multiple complaints from 2018-2024 regarding the single-device elevator system and lack of alternate service, though inspections consistently found no violations at the time of inspection. Recent violations indicate a lack of bedbug reporting compliance (2024) and issues with inadequate hot water temperature control. While the building has maintained a passing record on rodent inspections from 2016 to present, there are several open violations from 2020 regarding lead-based paint hazard notifications and documentation that remain unresolved as of October 2023.

The building's documented history shows a pattern of emergency heating system failures, safety equipment issues, and elevator concerns, though many recent violations have been promptly addressed and closed. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding pest control, with no documented bedbug infestations since 2019 (as per the most recent bedbug reports) and consistent passing inspections for rodents. The building's management has addressed multiple violations related to safety equipment, including carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in 2023, though the persistence of lead-related violations from 2020 indicates potential regulatory compliance issues. The most recent significant improvement is the filed bedbug report for the period ending October 2024, showing no infestation during that period.