66 West 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 13-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 66 West 85th Street, built in 1892 and currently owned by Jerry Helfand, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most concerning is a recent pest-related complaint filed in January 2025, which remains unresolved due to inspection access issues. The building has undergone rigorous rodent control measures in 2024, with multiple inspections showing rat activity and the application of bait across several months, though other inspections have passed.

While the building was previously cited for electrical safety issues in January 2020 that resulted in a $400 penalty, this violation was resolved. A plumbing permit controversy in 2018 led to temporary work stoppages, though these issues were eventually addressed and permits were issued. The building's bedbug reporting record from 2019 through 2024 is notably positive, showing no infested or re-infested dwelling units during this entire period, suggesting effective management of this particular pest issue.

The property has maintained regular compliance inspections, with most recent records showing either passed inspections or bait application for rodent control. While the building's age and history suggest typical urban maintenance challenges, the consistent documentation of pest management and bedbug reporting compliance indicates active management of these issues. The unresolved pest complaint from early 2025, however, stands out as the most recent and current concern on record.