131 East 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The 23-unit, 7-story building at 131 East 85th Street, owned by Kimberly Cafaro and constructed in 1985, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges in recent months. Most notably, there are THREE active elevator-related complaints as of June 2025 regarding a single device with no alternate service, and multiple recent reports of heat/hot water issues. The property has also faced repeated pest control challenges, with multiple violations for rodent and cockroach infestations in apartment 4SE noted in December 2024, along with several unsanitary condition complaints between March and May 2025.

Building systems have been a persistent concern, with multiple elevator violations documented in 2024-2025, including issues requiring immediate attention under NYC RCNY 11-02. The building's certificate of occupancy has been a subject of scrutiny, with several complaints in 2025 suggesting possible illegal occupancy of additional units beyond the permitted 23 apartments. Recent service requests indicate ongoing issues with building infrastructure, including door and floor condition complaints, though many of these have been closed due to lack of access for inspection.

The property has generally maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing all checks between 2011 and 2022, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years. Recent HPD complaints show a pattern of maintenance communication difficulties, particularly in scheduling inspections, though some issues have been resolved with violations issued that require correction within a specified timeframe. The building has also faced challenges with emergency violations not being certified properly, though these violations have typically been dismissed upon correction. While some historical violations related to building systems and occupancy have been resolved, the property continues to present ongoing maintenance challenges as of mid-2025, requiring ongoing attention to building systems and compliance with housing maintenance codes.