35 East 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The Westminster House, a 16-story, 154-unit residential building located at 35 East 85th Street in the Upper East Side, was constructed in 1959 and is currently owned by Mark Edmonds. The building has experienced several significant events over recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in late 2024 and early 2025. Notably, in December 2024, the building received multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to public safety, including failure to secure public safety after an unsafe notification and work being performed without proper permits, resulting in penalties totaling $5,000.

Additionally, a December 2024 failure to maintain violation led to a vacate order, though this was subsequently fully rescinded in January 2025. The building has undergone regular inspections and has been subject to various compliance requirements, including multiple Tenant Safety Inspections in 2025 that found no violations warranting further action. Recent maintenance issues have included problems with the elevator system in 2022, which received multiple violations for being inoperative and having worn components.

While the building has faced several violations over the years, most have been resolved promptly. The property has maintained a consistent record of addressing rodent control issues, with recent inspections showing compliance. Importantly, the building has reported zero bedbug infestations in the past three years, with only two units affected between 2019 and 2020, both of which were treated and eradicated successfully. The property has demonstrated regular compliance with construction and maintenance requirements, as evidenced by the issuance of multiple permits for various work activities between 2019 and 2021, though some violations related to improper work and permit issues have occurred.