344 East 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

344 East 85th Street is a 6-story, 64-unit residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by John McCarthy. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years (2023-2025), with the most recent concerns focusing on indoor air quality, ventilation, plumbing problems (toilet and water supply), and asbestos, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests. The building has also faced significant challenges with its heating and hot water systems, particularly affecting Apartment 6J in late 2023, as well as ongoing plumbing issues throughout 2024-2025.

Inspection records show regular rodent management efforts, with bait applied frequently between 2023-2025, though some inspections have noted rat activity. The building's safety systems have been under scrutiny, with multiple violations related to emergency egress, electrical wiring, and heating systems. Recent violations and complaints indicate persistent building maintenance challenges, including an open flooring complaint from January 2025 and multiple historical concerns about electrical systems, ventilation, and garbage storage.

The property has a history of documentation issues, with violations for failing to file required reports regarding energy usage and facade inspections in previous years. While the building has generally passed health inspections regarding sanitation and pest control, the frequency of service requests and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's bedbug report filings from 2019-2024 indicate no documented infestations during these periods, though some apartment-specific issues have been noted in inspection records. Recent complaints about indoor air quality and ventilation signal potential ongoing environmental concerns within the building, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) responding to multiple service requests in 2025.