147 West 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

147 West 85th Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building located in the Upper West Side, built in 1891 and currently owned by Scott Goldenberg. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing being recurring rodent problems. Between 2023 and 2025, there have been multiple rat sightings and inspections, with the most recent inspection in January 2025 resulting in a "Passed" status, though previous inspections in 2024 showed rat activity.

The building faced serious heat and hot water issues in April 2024, with three emergency complaints filed within one week, though inspections were unable to gain access for verification. Additionally, there were multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations identified in 2024, particularly affecting apartment 4R, including issues with self-closing doors, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and window problems. The building has also experienced various maintenance challenges as documented through 311 service requests and Department of Buildings complaints. There were documented water leak issues and window problems in 2024 requiring inspections and correction.

More recent complaints in 2023-2024 included concerns about debris and sidewalk conditions, with some violations resulting in penalties. The property has demonstrated persistent pest management challenges, as evidenced by multiple rodent inspections showing varying levels of activity. However, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the last two reporting periods (2023-2024), suggesting some improvement in pest management. The building's permit history shows consistent maintenance activity, with two exterior work permits issued in 2022 and 2023, indicating ongoing investment in maintaining the property's structural integrity.