Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

170 West 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

19
DOB Complaints
11
311 Housing Calls
6
Housing Violations
9
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 170 West 85th Street

170 West 85th Street is a 5-story, 27-unit residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by 170 West 85 Street HDFC. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and health-related issues over recent years, with particular attention needed to address ongoing concerns about rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple inspection results showing "Rat Activity" between 2021 and 2024. The property has also faced multiple sanitation challenges, including three reported food poisoning incidents between 2023-2025, though these were determined to be isolated incidents by the Department of Health.

Recent maintenance violations, particularly from September 2023, indicate ongoing building upkeep needs, including water leak issues and broken plaster surfaces in Apartment 2WR, faulty self-closing doors in Apartments 1ER and 3WR, and required repairs to ceramic floor tiles in Apartment 2WF. The building's regulatory history shows a pattern of construction-related concerns and violations. Between 2020-2021, there were multiple complaints regarding work without permits and site conditions endangering workers, along with violations related to tenant protection plan requirements during construction.

An active ECB violation from 2021 relates to improper flue piping installation (with an associated penalty), while a 2023 violation for failure to file a 2019 external low-pressure inspection remains open. While there have been various emergency and non-emergency housing maintenance code complaints over the years, including issues with heat/hot water and pests, most have been addressed and closed by HPD. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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170 West 85th StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Upper West Side.

Building Characteristics

Total units 27
Year built 1900
Total area 20945 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

19
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
6
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
11
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
12
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
9
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 513 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
  • 515 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
  • 517 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
  • 170 West 85th St, New York, NY 10024
  • 172 West 85th St, New York, NY 10024

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170 West 85th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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170 West 85th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 170 West 85th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-02-072024-03-21Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-072024-03-21Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2018-12-042019-03-29Plumbing-ToiletEmergencyCLOSE
2018-12-042019-03-29Plumbing-ToiletNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 170 West 85th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-09-14BOpenNone2WR§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2WR, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-09-14BOpenNone2WR§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2WR, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-09-07ACloseNoneNone§ 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER AT FIRE ESCAPE AT WEST EXTERIOR WALL2023-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-07CCloseNone3WR§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3WR, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-07CCloseNone2WF§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2WF, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 170 West 85th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-21 00:00Food Poisoning1 or 2ClosedDOHMH
2024-11-16 00:00Food Poisoning1 or 2ClosedDOHMH
2024-02-07 12:57HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-02-07 12:57UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2023-11-21 20:08Food Poisoning3 or MoreClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 170 West 85th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16759242024-08-23CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-08-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-08-27)
15920332022-02-01CLOSEDWork Without Permits Watch List Compliance2022-02-09Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-02-10)
15919212022-01-31CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2022-01-31No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-01-31)
15851972021-10-26CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2022-02-01Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2022-02-01)
15837222021-10-07CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2021-10-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-10-08)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 170 West 85th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2021-10-27V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDBOROUGH COMMISSIONER STOP WORK ORDER APPLICATION #140937850 DUE TO APPLICANT WITHDRAWAL. UPON INSPECTION 0% OF CONSTRUCTION WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED.THE DEPT HAS RESCINDED THE INTENT TO REVOKE FOR JOB #140937850 AS PER BC/DBC.2022-02-01
2020-11-25V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2020-12-25
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 170 West 85th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 170 West 85th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-300002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-170002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-300002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-220002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 170 West 85th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-09-17ComplianceRat Activity
2024-08-20InitialRat Activity
2023-08-04InitialPassed
2022-05-16ComplianceRat Activity
2022-04-25InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 170 West 85th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 170 West 85th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 170 West 85th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-08-2039046345M170 W 85 ST HDFCFLUE PIPING METAL GAUGE NOT AS PER FUEL GAS CODE-NO BODY DRAIN ON SAFETY VALVE-NO DRIP-DRAIN FOR BACK FLOW VALVE.ACTIVE312.0312.0
2021-02-2235540677RNYC BEST REMODELING INCFAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED/ACCEPTED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AT JOBSITEAT TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE CONTRACTOR DID NOT HAVE APPROVED/ACCEPTED PLANS ONSITE.TOTALRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-02-2235540676P170 W 85 HDFCFAILURE TO POST OR DISTRIBUTE"SAFE CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS."AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER THE AFORMENTIONED JOB NUMBER.BY CODE IT IS REQUIRED TO POST OR DISTRIBUTE SCBOFR.NO SCBORESOLVE3125.03125.0
2021-02-2235542055LNYC BEST REMODELING INC28-201.1 INADEQUATE TENANT PROTECTION PLAN.NOTE AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER THE AFORMENTIONED JOB NUMBER.THE SUBMITTED TPP LACKS SPECIFC MEANS AND METHOS OF PROTECTING TENANTS ON HRESOLVE625.00.0
2021-02-2235542056N170 WEST 85 ST HDFCFAILURE TO POST AND DISTRIBUTE TENANT PROTECTION PLAN.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED WORK BEING PEFORMED IN THE FIRST STORY PUBLIC HALLUNDER THE AFORMENTIONED JOB NUMBER WITH NO TPP POSTED OR DISTRIBUTED IRESOLVE3125.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 170 West 85th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 170 West 85th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 170 West 85th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 170 West 85th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 170 West 85th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 170 West 85th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 170 West 85th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 170 West 85th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 170 West 85th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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