68 West 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

68 West 85th Street is a 5-story, 9-unit apartment building constructed in 1895, now classified as a converted Class A building. The property has experienced numerous maintenance challenges in recent months, with multiple heat and hot water complaints (both for the entire building and individual apartments) reported to HPD between March 2025 and December 2024. Apartment 10 has several open violations from late 2024, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, roof leaks, gas supply to fixtures, and heating problems.

The building has also faced electrical concerns, with multiple complaints about wiring defects and exposure issues between 2024 and 2025, though inspections sometimes resulted in "no violation warranted" findings. Recent building management issues have included a period of rodent activity in 2022-2024, though some inspections passed. The property has several active violations from 2023-2024, including improper installation of air conditioning units without permits, maintenance issues with a balcony railing, and problems with boiler access and inspection procedures.

There have been multiple failed attempts to gain building access for inspections, particularly regarding electrical and boiler-related complaints. Previous violations from 2020 suggested unauthorized occupancy changes, though these appear to have been resolved. The building's history shows ongoing maintenance challenges, with both emergency and non-emergency complaints being filed regularly, particularly relating to building systems such as heating, electrical, and safety equipment.