343 West 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

343 West 85th Street is a 6-story, 47-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1899 and currently owned by Isadora Hecht. The property has experienced recurring pest-related issues in 2025, with multiple service requests regarding unsanitary conditions and pests between May and June 2025. Of particular concern are two open complaints as of late May 2025 that HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues, and three previous complaints from June 2025 that were closed for the same reason.

The building underwent significant maintenance in 2023-2024, particularly in Apartment 2, with multiple violations identified and subsequently addressed, including water leaks, door issues, window repairs, and problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2018, most recently in January 2025, and has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reports filed between 2019 and 2024. A C-dasa cycle 9B unsafe report was filed in February 2023 but was dismissed in March 2024. The building's violation history shows attention to various maintenance issues, particularly in the common areas and individual units.

Between 2023 and 2024, multiple violations were issued and resolved, including repairs needed for walls, ceilings, windows, and safety equipment like smoke detectors. While the rodent inspection record is consistently passing and bedbug reports show zero infestations, the recent surge in pest-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining sanitary conditions. The property has had one emergency plumbing issue in May 2025 regarding a toilet, which was subsequently resolved. The building has a documented history of regular safety inspections and compliance checks, with most violations being addressed through proper remediation and correction.