312 East 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The 7-story, 25-unit building at 312 East 85th Street, owned by Anthony Ventura, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heating and hot water outages, unsanitary mold conditions, and ceiling paint/plaster issues, though inspections found some conditions had been corrected and no violations were issued. The building has faced recurring problems with rat activity, with inspections in 2024 and 2023 both noting issues, though recent inspections have shown improvements.

Between 2019-2021, there were multiple complaints about illegal conversions, though inspections were unable to gain access to verify these claims. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations with varying degrees of compliance. In 2021, there were violations related to failing to certify corrections of immediately hazardous conditions, though these were ultimately dismissed.

Previous issues included problems with the building's sprinkler system, which received an immediate emergency classification in 2024. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record since 2020, consistently showing zero infested dwelling units, and rodent inspections have generally passed since 2019, indicating improved pest management. While the building has required various permits for plumbing and electrical work, dating back to 2018, the most recent bedbug reports from 2024 show no current infestations, suggesting some level of successful maintenance has been implemented.