221 East 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The 7-story Old Law Tenement building at 221 East 85th Street, owned by Eric Borkowski, was constructed in 1901 and contains 28 units. The property has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, most notably a March 2023 incident involving unsanitary conditions related to mold, which was ultimately resolved. There are also significant outstanding facade maintenance issues, with active Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 totaling $6,250 related to exterior facade maintenance, including vertical cracks and displaced brick/masonry at the south elevation.

The building has been subject to multiple Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) violations, including a 2024 violation for failing to file the Cycle 9C technical report. The building's recent history shows a pattern of problematic responses to building maintenance issues. A 2018 heat/hot water complaint resulted in failed access to inspect the reported problem.

While the building has demonstrated good pest management practices, as evidenced by consistent Bedbug Reporting showing no infested units from 2018 onwards, and has passed all rodent inspections between 2016-2025, there have been recurring violations related to building safety compliance. These include multiple failures to provide acceptable amended reports for unsafe conditions, particularly regarding the facade and safety measures. The property has also generated numerous complaints regarding scaffolding and sidewalk shed safety between 2022-2025, though most were ultimately determined to have no warranted violations upon inspection.