340 West 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024
340 West 85th Street is a 9-story residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Paul Freitag, with no recorded residential units in the available data. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with three emergency complaints filed in 2025 alone, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in these cases. The building has faced multiple violations and safety concerns over the years, particularly regarding electrical systems.
Notable incidents include six electrical violations in 2019 related to temporary wiring, improper grounding, and unauthorized electrical work, along with emergency violations regarding safety measures for an unsafe facade documented in 2023 that incurred penalties totaling $12,500. The building's history shows periodic rodent activity, with inspections from 2020 to 2024 indicating various levels of infestation and control measures, though the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2023 recorded passed results. Bedbug reports filed from 2019 to 2024 show varying infestation levels, with three units affected in 2019-2020 being among the highest recorded during this period. The building has also experienced water-related issues, with plumbing violations noted in 2018, and has maintained an active compliance record for bedbug reporting, showing zero infestations in recent filings from 2022-2024.
The property has active Department of Buildings violations related to FISP (Facade Inspection Safety Program) reporting requirements as of 2024, and its history includes multiple inspections and enforcement actions regarding facade safety and maintenance. The elevator system has faced scrutiny, with complaints recorded in 2019 about single-device operation and inspection violations. The building's maintenance history shows regular permit issuance for various repair and maintenance work, particularly in 2019 and 2020, with multiple electrical and plumbing permits issued during this period. Recent rodent control efforts in 2024-2025 have shown improved results, with inspections passing, though the building had significant rodent activity documented in 2022 requiring multiple bait applications.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 0 |
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Year built | 1927 |
Total area | 51520 sq ft |
Floors | 9 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE ERECTED EXISTING CLASS B |

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- 338 West 85th St, New York, NY 10024
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